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[Austin Municipal Airport]

Photograph of the exterior of an Austin Municipal Airport terminal building. The photo is taken from across a street, where several vehicles can be seen parked in front of the building. Windows can be seen along the length of the building, and near an entrance in the mid ground, two people can be seen walking. The air traffic control tower can be seen rising above the terminal in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport at Night]

Photograph of an airplane on the tarmac of the Austin Municipal Airport at night. The airport and air traffic control tower can be seen lit up in the back ground. To the right, a gated pathway with an awning can be seen leading from the plane area back to the airport. The plane to the left has two propeller engines, and a car can be seen parked under the plane's left wing. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Courtyard]

Photograph taken in the courtyard of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal building. The air traffic control tower can be seen prominently in the distance, rising over the building, and the roof-line overhanging the courtyard has a unique geometric design. Glass windows can be seen around the perimeter of the mostly empty grassy lot. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Interior]

Photograph of the interior of the Austin Municipal Airport where an open corridor can be seen with seating areas to the left and right. A man can be seen sitting to the left next to one of the many windows, and a woman can be seen sitting against the wall to the right. In the background, several shop signs can be seen in a few display windows, and to the right, three men in uniforms can be seen standing in a smaller room. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Interior View]

Photograph of the interior of the Austin Municipal Airport with a wall of windows seen to the right, showing a view of the tarmac outside. In the area left of the windows is a seating area, where two people can be seen sitting in chairs. In the foreground to the right are glass exit doors with a sign above that reads, " To Planes". The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Tarmac]

Photograph of the Austin Municipal Airport terminal taken from the tarmac. In the foreground, a plane can be seen to the right with two men working near it, and to the left, several long awnings can be seen leading back to the airport with light poles placed over them. The air traffic control tower can be seen in the background. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Austin Municipal Airport Ticket Desk]

Photograph of a ticket desk area in the Austin Municipal Airport, where several people with suitcases can be seen waiting at the desk while attendants assist them. Signs with maps and arrival times can be seen on the wall behind the desk. A long sign advertising different airlines can be seen above the desk area. The terminal is now demolished but previously sat on Berkman Drive.
Date: [1961-06-29..1961-06-30]
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank D. Fuller to Laura McCormick, June 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Frank D. Fuller to Laura McCormick, June 28, 1961]

Letter from Frank D. Fuller to Laura McCormick discussing a claim form from the Claims and Accounts Committee. He asks Miss McCormick to ask the Committee's office whether they would need to file claims for the different businesses or whether one claim for all of them would be enough.
Date: June 28, 1961
Creator: Fuller, Frank D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Pickle, June 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Pickle, June 28, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to J. J. Pickle discussing the case that involves C. N. Haskew and his print shop. Mr. Latimer says that the Abilene Graphics Arts Association is opposed to the fact that Mr. Haskew owns a print shop while still being a member of the Texas Employment Commission. He asks Mr. Pickle to look into the situation.
Date: June 28, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. J. Sanford, July 28, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from J. J. Sanford, July 28, 1961]

Telegram from J. J. Sanford for Truett Latimer asking that he support House Bill 64.
Date: June 28, 1961
Creator: Sanford, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Kennedy to Price Daniel, June 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Kennedy to Price Daniel, June 27, 1961]

Letter from R. E. Kennedy to Price Daniel discussing the tax issue in Texas.
Date: June 27, 1961
Creator: Kennedy, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1961]

Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer discussing Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hughes's need of medical assistance for their son. Mr. Vowel refers them to Dr. John Winters, Commissioner of the Department of Public Welfare.
Date: 1961-06-23~
Creator: Vowell, Raymond W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Inter-playground table tennis tournament at Austin Athletic Center

Photograph of inter-playground table tennis tournament at Austin Athletic Club with tables of both singles and doubles playing on the interior basketball courts. The bleachers are full of women and children watching. The first organized recreation center in Austin was the privately owned Austin Athletic Club, built in 1923, by William T. Caswell. In 1931. Mr. Caswell sold the club to the City of Austin for "a small remuneration". The name of the center was officially changed to the Austin Recreation Center in 1970. After substantial damage, due to the Memorial Day flood of 1981 that center was closed after the existing center was built and opened in 1986.
Date: June 21, 1961
Creator: Austin (Tex.). Department of Parks and Recreation.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. H. Spratt to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. H. Spratt to Truett Latimer, June 20, 1961]

Letter from Mrs. J. H. Spratt to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to any general sales tax and support for raising the tax on liquor, gas, and cigarettes.
Date: June 20, 1961
Creator: Spratt, Mrs. J. H.
Object Type: Letter
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.
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seth Lobdell to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Seth Lobdell to Truett Latimer, June 16, 1961]

Letter from Seth Lobdell to Truett Latimer discussing the tax issue in Texas. He suggests the use of a broad-based tax.
Date: June 16, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Garvin V. Beauchamp to Truett Latimer, June 13, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Garvin V. Beauchamp to Truett Latimer, June 13, 1961]

Letter from Garvin V. Beauchamp to Truett Latimer; He acknowledges Mr. Latimer's previous letter and apologizes for not seeing a program on Saturday night.
Date: June 13, 1961
Creator: Beauchamp, Garvin V.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Dawson to Price Daniel, June 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Dawson to Price Daniel, June 12, 1961]

Letter from George A. Dawson to Price Daniel discussing why he is in favor of a general sales tax.
Date: June 12, 1961
Creator: Dawson, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Kinard to Price Daniel, June 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from C. R. Kinard to Price Daniel, June 9, 1961]

Letter from C. R. Kinard to Price Daniel expressing support for a general sales tax. Mr. Kinard says he is against the Governor's current plan to fix the State's tax problem, the escheat bill. He is also against specialized taxes on businesses and industries.
Date: June 9, 1961
Creator: Kinard, C. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Whatley to Truett Latimer, June 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Whatley to Truett Latimer, June 9, 1961]

Letter from Herman Whatley to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the sales tax to be introduced in the special legislative session starting in July.
Date: June 9, 1961
Creator: Whatley, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mack Eplen to Price Daniel, June 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Mack Eplen to Price Daniel, June 9, 1961]

Letter from Mack Eplen to Price Daniel discussing the tax issue in Texas. Mr. Eplen thinks that a general sales tax would be the proper solution.
Date: June 9, 1961
Creator: Eplen, Mack
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Commission on Higher Education to Truett Latimer, June 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Texas Commission on Higher Education to Truett Latimer, June 8, 1961]

Letter from Texas Commission on Higher Education to Truett Latimer discussing an arrangement to coordinate with the Governor and the Legislature to address issues in public higher education. He informs Mr. Latimer that M. W. Glosserman will be their liaison.
Date: June 8, 1961
Creator: Texas Commission on Higher Education
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer, June 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer, June 8, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer informing the recipient of the letter of his upcoming television debate assailing the Governor's position on a matter concerning taxes. Mr. Latimer says one of the debate's participants will be French Robertson, who will defend the position of the Governor.
Date: June 8, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History