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[Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson, May 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson, May 12, 1961]

Letter from Clay Cotten to W. H. Carson discussing the topic of stock cancellation; Mr. Carson owns stock in an insurance company that just recently merged with another. Mr. Cotten explains the merging process of two insurance companies.
Date: May 12, 1961
Creator: Cotten, Clay
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date: July 14, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]

Letter from Guy E. Gabbart to Truett Latimer criticizing the Governor's spending program.
Date: 1961-01-25~
Creator: Gabbart, Guy E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody, March 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody, March 10, 1961]

Letter from Omar Moore to Alvin Woody criticizing a Hardin-Simmons University fund-raiser.
Date: March 10, 1961
Creator: Moore, Omar
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #2 (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #2

Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #1 (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten, April 26, 1961] -- Copy #1

Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Wooten discussing the sales tax and House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer says he is unsure what effect House Bill 156 would have on the transportation industry.
Date: April 26, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer, January 19, 1961]

Letter from Cleve Cullers to Truett Latimer discussing the Uniform Vehicle Code. He leaves a postscript that reads, "I don't like that pay-roll tax".
Date: January 19, 1961
Creator: Cullers, Cleve
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1961]

Postcard from Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clemmer to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date: February 23, 1961
Creator: Clemmer, W. D. & Clemmer, Mrs. W. D.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer, January 15, 1961]

Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to Truett Latimer asking for help from the Legislature for his committee, the Historical Survey Committee, in aiding the Civil War Centennial Committee.
Date: January 15, 1961
Creator: Richardson, Rupert N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]

Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer; He forwards [not included here] the information he got when he requested copies of the 'free-state' legislation in effect in Washington, Utah, and Nevada.
Date: January 25, 1961
Creator: McDowell, William R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer, June 26, 1961]

Letter from Bill Philpott to Truett Latimer asking him to help recommend Sam King for the position as a rural mail carrier in Cisco.
Date: June 26, 1961
Creator: Philpott, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Truett Latimer Discussing Bills 33 and 44, February 22, 1961]

Postcard to Truett Latimer discussing Bills 33 and 44. The author of the postcard asks that Mr. Latimer support both bills.
Date: February 22, 1961
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Members of the Abilene Landmen's Association, April 5, 1961] (open access)

[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
[Letter from E. E. McAdams to Hoyt Smith, September 5, 1961] (open access)

[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 to Dan Struve, September 21, 1961] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]

Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
Date: September 12, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Madree C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax, May 1, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax, May 1, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer Discussing the General Sales Tax; He attaches a clipping of an article from the Abilene Reporter-News which he says clarifies his position on the general sales tax. Mr. Latimer feels there shouldn't be a sales tax until state expenditures have been cut.
Date: May 1, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the South Side Baptist Church to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1961]

Postcard from the South Side Baptist Church to Truett Latimer inviting him to a bowling party on the 20th of March, 1961.
Date: February 24, 1961
Creator: South Side Baptist Church
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1961]

Letter from Ora Woods to Truett Latimer asking for help in getting medical attention for her son in prison. She attaches his admission summary from the Texas Department of Corrections, Huntsville, Texas.
Date: February 10, 1961
Creator: Woods, Ora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 22, 1961]

Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer discussing the tax situation in Texas. He details an issue he had with the State Comptroller's office. He then talks about what he sees as a missed opportunity in not taxing movie theatres.
Date: January 22, 1961
Creator: Akin, Wally
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961]

Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer clearing up a misunderstanding in their recent call. They take issue with Mr. Latimer participating in an unnamed election where he supported Bill Blakely.
Date: April 8, 1961
Creator: De Ford, John H. & De Ford, Jean
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1961]

Letter from Allen Wright to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 575, the bill that would regulate the sale and carry of firearms, by Donald Shipley. He attaches a bulletin from the National Rifle Association referencing and discussing the bill. Mr. Shipley talks about his issues with certain parts of the bill.
Date: March 28, 1961
Creator: Wright, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hal Sayles to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1961] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History