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[Telegram from Amon G. Carter to John J. Herrera - 1961-02-21]
Western Union Telegram from Amon G. Carter inviting John J. Herrera to lunch at The Houston Club, during which he would be willing to introduce Herrera to Congressman Jim Wright. Carter mentions his agreement with the Harris County Campaign Chairman Johnny Mitchell that it was important to know the major candidate personally.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Carter, Amon G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank M. Valdez to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-21]
Letter from Frank M. Valdez, League of United Latin American Citizens National President, to John J. Herrera, dated November 21, 1961. The letter thanks Herrera for his recent letter, which was included in LULAC NEWS, and offers to help where necessary with the school situation in Columbus, Texas.
Date:
November 21, 1961
Creator:
Valdez, Frank M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]
A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Austin Foster to Dr. May Owen, October 21, 1961]
Letter from Dr. Austin Foster to Dr. May Owen discussing taking office as president of the Texas Psychological Association and setting up communication with Dr. Owen. He requests an informal meeting with her, prior to October 29th.
Date:
October 21, 1961
Creator:
Foster, Austin
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 21, 1961]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company returning the proofs enclosed in their letter of November 15th. He mentions that he made many corrections and hopes they can be accomplished with minimum of delay.
Date:
November 21, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose Newman to Bill Myres, November 21, 1961
Letter from Mose Newman to Billie Myres discussing the biography that he read about Sam Myres written by Sanda Myres. He expresses that he enjoyed it and that it brought back many fond memories. He also says that he still has seven saddles made by Sam Myres and all are in great condition.
Date:
November 21, 1961
Creator:
Newman, Mose
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dan Struve, September 21, 1961]
Letter to Dan Struve discussing the Fourth Army's encouragement for the Reserve Officers to attend a two-day regional strategy seminar on communism. The author(s) of the letter explains what they think the Reserve Officers are for and reminds Mr. Struve about the effects of communism.
Date:
September 21, 1961
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neal McCreight to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Neal McCreight to Truett Latimer discussing Mr. Latimer's home insurance policy. Mr. McCreight says he is sending a copy of the policy.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
McCreight, Neal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner, April 21, 1961]
Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner requesting a donation to place into a fund that would help Henry Hurwitz and his associates in The Menorah Collegium continue their work.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Tonkon, I. Edward
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961]
Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer urging him to support the sales tax. There is also a letter from Guy W. Shaw to Truett Latimer dated April 13, 1961. Mr. Shaw urges Mr. Latimer to support House Bill 118, the bill that would require a certificate on a contract of sale before can be accepted for recordation.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Sayles, Hal
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Neil Daniel to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Letter from J. Neil Daniel to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to HB 363, a bill reducing an acceptable jury verdict from unanimous to a 9-3 majority, and HB 413, a bill prohibiting taking statements from an injured adverse party for 15 days.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Daniel, J. Neil
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to C. N. Young, February 21, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to C. N. Young of the West Texas Utilities Company discussing their shared opposition to HB 2, a bill expanding the Rural Electrification Administration to service urban areas.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to John Donaho, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John Donaho discussing voting against HJR 4 which will legalize gambling in Texas.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. R. Temple to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]
Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from J. R. Temple urging him to oppose Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 61. On the back of the telegram are some notes in short hand.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Temple, James R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to H. B. Skinner, February 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to H. B. Skinner discussing approval for Texas Senate Bill #168.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from People in Support of the Berry Resolution, March 21, 1961]
Telegram to Truett Latimer from People in Support of the Berry Resolution that would authorize horse racing.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Rhodes, L. G.; Austin, Frank; Robertson, F. M.; Skinner, Jim; Strickland, Jack; Moore, Glenn et al.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson, March 21, 1961]
Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Len Johnson for Truett Latimer expressing their opposition to House Joint Resolution 4.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Johnson, Len & Johnson, Mrs. Len
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ralph H. Jones, February 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ralph H. discussing a bill that would allow REAs to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin S. Sprain, March 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Marvin S. Sprain discussing House Bills 363 and 413. Mr. Latimer assures that he will vote against them.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from A. C. Scott, April 21, 1961]
Telegram from A. C. Scott to Truett Latimer stating that he dislikes the sales tax but favors it over any other tax.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Scott, A. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gus Warren, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 21, 1961]
Letter from Gus Warren, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing and requesting voting for the defeat of Texas House Bill #2 and Texas Senate Bill #7.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Warren, Gus, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Herman Harper, February 21, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Herman Harper discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 21, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]
Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer criticizing his vote against the sales tax. He also asks for an increase in the speed limit on Highway eighty.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Fergus, J. Theron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Hakon to Pete Lack, July 21, 1961]
Letter from F. H. Hakon to Pete Lack discussing a law that concerns the sale of non-essential items.
Date:
July 21, 1961
Creator:
Hakon, F. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History