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[Photograph 2012.201.B0233.0459]
Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company.
Date:
December 5, 1961
Creator:
Laughead Photographers
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith, September 5, 1961]
Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith discussing an issue relating to a milk contract for the Abilene State School. He talks about the reasons Abilene firms weren't able to bid for the contract.
Date:
September 5, 1961
Creator:
McAdams, E. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Kit M. Parsons, September 5, 1961]
Letter from E. E. McAdams to Kit M. Parsons; he encloses the letter he wrote to Hoyt Smith and a list of the companies invited to bid on milk and dairy products for the year. He suggests that Mr. Parsons apply for his Abilene office to be placed on their approved bid list. There is a handwritten note that says this copy of the letter is for Truett Latimer.
Date:
September 5, 1961
Creator:
McAdams, E. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Fishermen in Boat]
Photograph of a Glastron boat and fishermen on the water of Lake Austin. One man can be seen driving the boat, while a young boy in a cowboy hat rides in the front. Three men can be seen in the back of the boat with fishing poles in hand. The shore can be seen in the background.
Date:
August 5, 1961
Creator:
Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris F. Flynn to Russell G. Poling, July 5, 1961]
Letter from Morris F. Flynn to Russell G. Poling asking for feedback on their request for authorization for the transfer of Bryant David Lawrence.
Date:
July 5, 1961
Creator:
Flynn, Morris F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. H. L. Chapman about an Incident on the Highway, July 5, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. H. L. Chapman to the Childress District Director of the Texas State Highway Department; She explains an incident that happened on a highway near a construction area between her husband, who was driving with her and their children, and the operator of one of the construction machines.
Date:
July 5, 1961
Creator:
Chapman, Mrs. H. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Lonita Straus, June 8, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. Lonita Straus opposing the proposed sales tax.
Date:
June 5, 1961
Creator:
Straus, Mrs. Lonita
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Mae Hatcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]
Letter from Edna Mae Hatcher to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking him to support legislation that would preserve the Confederate pension fund for old veterans and their widows.
Date:
May 5, 1961
Creator:
Hatcher, Edna Mae
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. L. Belcher to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]
Letter from G. L. Belcher of Abilene Christian College to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 534, which would reduce the number of education course hours required for a teaching certificate.
Date:
May 5, 1961
Creator:
Belcher, G. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Whitehad to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]
Letter from Gene Whitehad to Truett Latimer discussing the criticism over his position on the sales tax issue.
Date:
May 5, 1961
Creator:
Whitehad, Gene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer, May 5, 1961]
Letter from Thelma Andrews to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending reports on taxation prepared by the Texas Commission on State and Local Tax Policy. She goes on to discuss the need for an increase in the State Library budget.
Date:
May 5, 1961
Creator:
Andrews, Thelma
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Discussing H.B. 960, May 5, 1961]
Letter to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 960 and the two-percent sales tax. He asks Mr. Latimer which of the tax bills he thinks would be passed and brings up the necessity of having one of them to fund the teacher pay raise.
Date:
May 5, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr., May 5, 1961]
Telegram from Scott Bower, Jr. for Truett Latimer expressing his approval of Senate Bill 230.
Date:
May 5, 1961
Creator:
Bower, Scott, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The interior of the Kress store]
The interior of the Kress store. There are flowers, cards, and records amoung other items on display in the Kress store. There is also a glass door leading to the "Garden & Patio Shop."
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The interior of the Kress store]
The interior of the Kress store. There are cosmetic bags and other merchandise on display in the store. There is also a ladder to the left of the photo. There are several balloons along the ceiling.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Douglass, Neal
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David H. Rudd to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from David H. Rudd to Truett Latimer opposing House Bill 118. He says the bill would only benefit licensed attorneys and would be detrimental to other businesses and individuals.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Rudd, David H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from George L. Minter to Truett Latimer discussing his views on House Bill 642 and 290, and House Joint Resolution 2 and 32.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Minter, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. W. Stout to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from K. W. Stout to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 118.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Stout, K. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leola Kirby to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from Leola Kirby to Truett Latimer stating that he is against the tax being put on trading stamps.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Kirby, Leola
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. S. B. Bowers to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. S. B. Bowers to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against the Outlawing of saving stamps.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Bowers, Mrs. S. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vivian Hargrove to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from Vivian Hargrove to Truett Latimer discussing her concerns with House Bills 118 and 121. She asks that Mr. Latimer use his influence to fight both bills.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Hargrove, Vivian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Young to Truett Latimer, April 5, 1961]
Letter from W. D. Young to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 118. He says it would negatively impact all individuals dealing in oil and gas leases, real estate, and other land matters.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Young, W. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. R. Jordan, C. King, and M. Zetzman, April 5, 1961]
Telegram from John R. Jordan, Charles King, and Milton Zetzman for Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 118. They explain that the bill would slow down oil activity.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Jordan, John R.; King, Charles & Zetzman, Milton
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961]
Telegram from members of the Abilene Landmen's Association to Truett Latimer. They ask that he oppose House Bill 118.
Date:
April 5, 1961
Creator:
Abilene Landmen's Association
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History