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Abilene Library Consortium
1,381
Latimer Papers
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Abilene Photograph Collection
112
Don Hutcheson Aerial Photograph Collection
54
T. N. Carswell Collection
40
The Brand (Abilene, TX)
30
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
30
Hardin-Simmons Photograph Collection
15
Lloyd Jones Aerial Photograph Collection
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[Telegram from Gene Aaron, April 17, 1961]
Telegram from Gene Aaron for Truett Latimer asking that he vote against any bill that would abolish trading stamps.
Date:
April 17, 1961
Creator:
Aaron, Gene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from B. R. Abbott to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1961]
Postcard from B. R. Abbott to Truett Latimer asking him to support Barber Bills 33 and 144.
Date:
February 20, 1961
Creator:
Abbott, B. R.
Object Type:
Postcard
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
[Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1961]
Letter from J. A. Adams to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the weekend they spent together.
Date:
December 15, 1961
Creator:
Adams, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. Adams to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1961]
Letter from Walter H. Adams to Texas State Representative urging him to oppose House Bill 534 which would reduce the number of educational course hours required for a teaching certificate.
Date:
March 17, 1961
Creator:
Adams, Walter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. A. Agnell to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1961]
Letter from tire shop owner W. A. "General" Agnell to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 156, which would amend the authority of the Railroad Commission so that railroads can set their own shipping rates.
Date:
March 5, 1961
Creator:
Agnell, W. A. (General)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Omar Burleson, January 8, 1961]
Letter from Wally Akin to Omar Burleson discussing an issue concerning Frank Sinatra and President-Elect John Kennedy.
Date:
January 8, 1961
Creator:
Akin, Wally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel, September 15, 1961]
Letter from Wally Akin to Price Daniel advocating for the taxation of motion pictures rented to TV Stations and theatres. He also talks about creating a bill to tax the big chain stores more than the current chain store tax.
Date:
September 15, 1961
Creator:
Akin, Wally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 23, 1961]
Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer discussing the possibility of taxing movies and tv shows.
Date:
January 23, 1961
Creator:
Akin, Wally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]
Letter from Wally Akin to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending back the Variety figures.
Date:
January 25, 1961
Creator:
Akin, Wally
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Elvin R. Allen to Truett Latimer, April 1, 1961]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Elvin R. Allen to Truett Latimer saying they are concerned by the number of candidates who have been running for office while serving in another capacity. They also ask for information on the law.
Date:
April 1, 1961
Creator:
Allen, Elvin R. & Allen, Mrs. Elvin R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Loreta Allen to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1962]
Letter from Loreta Allen to Truett Latimer inviting him to a District 7 Texas Home Demonstration Association Meeting.
Date:
March 21, 1961
Creator:
Allen, Loreta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Robert L. Allen to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. Robert L. Allen to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her belief that public school textbooks should be more closely examined by the start to ensure they promote "traditional American ideals, self-reliance, integrity, and free enterprise."
Date:
February 3, 1961
Creator:
Allen, Robert L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer, May 9, 1961]
Letter from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the teacher pay raise bill.
Date:
May 9, 1961
Creator:
Altman, F. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1961]
Postcard from F. B. Altman to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Joint Resolution 4, which would legalize house racing in Texas.
Date:
March 13, 1961
Creator:
Altman, F. B.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mason Altman to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961]
Letter from Mason Altman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a proposal to expand the Rural Electrification Administration's service to urban areas, and asking him to oppose it.
Date:
February 17, 1961
Creator:
Altman, Mason
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert H. Alvis to Truett Latimer, February 28, 1961]
Letter from Robert H. Alvis to Truett Latimer opposing the proposal that would allow the Rural Electric Cooperatives (REA) to serve both rural and urban customers. He thinks this brings unfair competition to the private power companies because they are taxed more than the REAs.
Date:
February 28, 1961
Creator:
Alvis, Robert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arno A. Anders to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Arno A. Anders to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 339.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Anders, Arno A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Geo S. Anderson, April 21, 1961]
Telegram from Geo S. Anderson for Truett Latimer discussing a law that would force everybody to close on Sundays.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, Geo S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
Date:
January 18, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, Geo. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961]
Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer complaining about the level of commerce in Texas on Sundays. He wonders if there can be a law that would stop the selling of non-necessities on Sundays.
Date:
April 28, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, George S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Marcus Anderson to Truett Latimer, May 3, 1961]
Letter from J. Marcus Anderson to Truett Latimer stating support for the bill that would increase the state highway speed limit to seventy miles per hour and remove hidden traps for speeders. The letter is signed by multiple people.
Date:
May 3, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, J. Marcus
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Anderson and Jim Anderson to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1961]
Letter from Lloyd Anderson and Jim Anderson to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 156.
Date:
March 30, 1961
Creator:
Anderson, Lloyd & Anderson, Jim
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History