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[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Jesse James, December 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Jesse James, December 16, 1961]

Letter from T. E. Taylor to Jesse James stating the H. Kempner Cotton Company has no property subject to escheat, in reference to the newly passed bill.
Date: December 16, 1961
Creator: Taylor, T. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Jesse James, December 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Jesse James, December 16, 1961]

Letter from T. E. Taylor to Jesse James stating the H. Kempner Cotton Company has no property subject to escheat, in reference to the newly passed bill.
Date: December 16, 1961
Creator: Taylor, T. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-16]

Envelope addressed to John J. Herrera, postmarked Columbus, Texas, on November 7, 1961.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]

Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner conforming their reservation of a two-room suite for him and Ruth, from January 26 through January 30. He mentions that this might be for them to attend the meeting of The National Cotton Council, and hopes that they'd enjoy their stay at Roosevelt.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Bourgeois, Al
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]

Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the delays in Salado meeting. He mentions that he'll send out a form for him to make reservations at Stage Coach Inn and suggests him to write to the manager of Stage Coach Inn, Mr. Jim Allbright for accommodations.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Gambrell, Herbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Paul J. Kruesi, November 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Paul J. Kruesi, November 16, 1961]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Paul J. Kruesi discussing the challenges of memory with age and how younger men like Kruesi and Mr. Dixon may better remember such events. He also mentions a personal recollection of President Taft asking about each individual's state of origin and expressing a cordial demeanor.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 16, 1961]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to The Egan Company asking if the corrections Kempner suggested for their script will be made and asking if Kempner being a member of the original Board of Directors of the United States Chamber of Commerce can be added to their script.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez and William D. Bonilla - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Fred M. Valdez, National President of League of United Latin American Citizens, and William D. Bonilla, State Director of LULAC, dated November 16, 1961, and printed on "Law Offices of John J. Herrera" letterhead. The letter conveys the details of the reformation of LULAC Council No. 189 in Eagle Lake, Texas, and lists the temporary officers elected.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Marley Giddens - 1961-11-16]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera directed to Marley Giddens, Superintendent of Schools care of Columbus Elementary School, dated November 16, 1961. Herrera informs Giddens that he represents the parents of many Latin American children at the Columbus Elementary School who are protesting Giddens actions as superintendent on October 26, 1961. Herrera requests a meeting with Giddens and a committee of parents involved in a recent situation regarding Latin American students at the school. The meeting was requested on behalf of William D. Bonilla, State Director of League of United Latin American Citizens. The letter is copied to John A. Marzola, Frank M. Valdez, and William D. Bonilla.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Truett Latimer, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Truett Latimer, October 16, 1961]

Letter from Ben A. Glusing to Truett Latimer discussing his trip to Dallas.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Glusing, Ben A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard M. Cummins to Billy Baker, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Richard M. Cummins to Billy Baker, October 16, 1961]

Letter from Richard M. Cummins to Billy Baker discussing the school bus transportation system. Mr. Cummins gives certain sections from Article 2922-15 that talk about the requirements needed for a district or county to provide transportation for a pupil. He asks that Mr. Baker further discuss his issue with his local County Superintendent of Schools and G. E. Stowe, the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Abilene Independent School District.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Cummins, Richard M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clark Fisher, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clark Fisher, October 16, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Clark Fisher discussing voting records as well as concerns regarding a note from weeks ago.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Homer Garrison, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Homer Garrison, October 16, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Colonel Homer Garrison reporting an issue he and his friends experienced while on a highway.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack T. Johns, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack T. Johns, October 16, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack T. Johns discussing an inquiry regarding Jim Ralph Rose.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Ed Whitfield to Truett Latimer, October 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. Ed Whitfield to Truett Latimer, October 16, 1961]

Letter from W. Ed Whitfield to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the letter he sent.
Date: October 16, 1961
Creator: Whitfield, W. Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Ross to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Ross to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961]

Letter from Bill Ross to Truett Latimer discussing a situation with the providers of dairy to the Abilene State School. Mr. Ross says the dairy contract went to Oak Farms and adds that The Borden Company and Foremost Dairy of Abilene did not receive an invitation to bid for it. He says that the bid Oak Farms has with the school is higher than the price they are currently purchasing dairy products and that the difference would cost them $6000 in the next twelve months.
Date: August 16, 1961
Creator: Ross, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Baxter to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from C. B. Baxter to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961]

Letter from C. B. Baxter to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for helping repeal the Brokers Occupation Tax.
Date: August 16, 1961
Creator: Baxter, C. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Q. Daniel to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from E. Q. Daniel to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961]

Letter from E. Q. Daniel to Truett Latimer thanking him for the letter he sent concerning the elimination of a charge made by the State on Real Estate Brokers. Mr. Daniel suggests the elimination of another charge instead of the one currently selected.
Date: August 16, 1961
Creator: Daniel, E. Q.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. H. Curry to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from T. H. Curry to Truett Latimer, August 16, 1961]

Letter from T. H. Curry to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding overbearing tax.
Date: August 16, 1961
Creator: Curry, T. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From C. D. Haggart of Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade, June 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter From C. D. Haggart of Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade, June 16, 1961]

Letter from C. D. Haggart of Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade to the Cotton Merchants Committee and Other interested parties mentioning that the Japanese trade in the American and Japanese carriers have just decided the establishment of a Japan Cotton Pool. He also includes that three Japanese lines and three American lines representatives will be visiting Houston on June 20th. And also there's a meeting scheduled at 10:30 a.m., June 20th at Directors room of the Houston Cotton Exchange.
Date: June 16, 1961
Creator: Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. T. Clanton to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from C. T. Clanton to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961]

Letter from C. T. Clanton to Truett Latimer thanking him for his vote on the proposed milk measures which were before the legislative body.
Date: June 16, 1961
Creator: Clanton, C. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Schatz to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Frank Schatz to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961]

Letter from Frank Schatz to Truett Latimer discussing his ideas to finance the state's operations. He suggests a tax on soft drinks and then a sales tax if additional funds are required. He also critizes the lack of discourse about reducing the state's expenditures.
Date: June 16, 1961
Creator: Schatz, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Bennett to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Gordon Bennett to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961]

Letter from Gordon Bennett to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of the resolution that honors Mr. and Mrs. Willson.
Date: June 16, 1961
Creator: Bennett, Gordon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth M. George to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Kenneth M. George to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961]

Letter from Kenneth M. George to Truett Latimer discussing how a sales tax is contrary to the general good of the taxpayers of Texas.
Date: June 16, 1961
Creator: George, Kenneth M.
System: The Portal to Texas History