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55
T. N. Carswell Collection
44
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30
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30
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15
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[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
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 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]
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 Mrs. W. L. Robinson to Truett Latimer, 1961]
Letter from Mrs. W. L. Robinson to Truett Latimer discussing the teacher pay raise. The message to Mr. Latimer is written on a letter she received from Ray McKelvain talking about the same topic. Mrs. Robinson is against the legislation. She also shows appreciation for Mr. Latimer's vote to tax the sales of trading stamps.
Date:
1961
Creator:
Robinson, Mrs. W. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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
[Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman, March 28, 1961]
Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman discussing the tax situation in Texas. He suggests that they increase the tax on alcoholic beverages and legalize horse racing for the chance to tax it. He also thinks dry towns are hypocritical about their stance on the sale of alcohol.
Date:
March 28, 1961
Creator:
Comgan, A. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson, May 18, 1961]
Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson discussing the amendment to House Bill 652, the bill that would move the behind-the-wheel training phase of the Driver Education program outside school hours. Mr. Hawkins thinks this would lead to parents teaching their children how to drive, which he sees as a problem. He is opposed to the amendment and lists his reasons.
Date:
May 18, 1961
Creator:
Hawkins, Eudora
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 Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]
Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer thanking him for arranging interviews for him during his Austin trip the previous month. He talks about the job as a watchman at the State Board of Control, the job he says he likes the most. He asks Mr. Latimer to help contact Mr. Burke, the man who interviewed him, about the status of his application. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter that reads, "I called him in Abilene on may 3, 1961 Burke at Board of Control is to write him."
Date:
April 25, 1961
Creator:
Vinson, Stanley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by L. Etna Carr]
Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; it is signed by L. Etna Carr and addressed to Truett Latimer. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date:
February 1961
Creator:
James, E. S.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, April 14, 1961]
Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing Resolution 575, the law concerning the sale and carrying of firearms by individuals. The author urges Mr. Latimer to vote against it.
Date:
April 14, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Louis F. Jordan's Resume]
Louis F. Jordan's resume.
Date:
1961?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Rotater, Volume 26, Number 34, February 1961
Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Abilene, discussing news and other updates related to the organization. This issue includes a schedule for the first district conference, to be held March 19, 1961.
Date:
February 24, 1961
Creator:
Rotary Club of Abilene, Texas
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Smith Hoyt, September 19, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Smith Hoyt sending a his file on the Board of Control case and requesting its return its return afterwards.
Date:
September 19, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ben A. Glusing to the Texas House of Representatives, May 29, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Ben A. Glusing to the House discussing his candidacy for the Speakership.
Date:
May 29, 1961
Creator:
Glusing, Ben A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack H. Womack to Truett Latimer, April 26, 1961]
Letter from Jack H. Womack of the Texas State Wide Credit Group to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing the Group's support for HB 84, a bill revising lien laws. Womack describes his appearance before the House Judiciary Committee and Professor Kenneth Woodward's presentation on the bill.
Date:
April 26, 1961
Creator:
Womack, Jack H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Schuls to February 24, 1961]
Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Schuls urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse race gambling.
Date:
February 24, 1961
Creator:
Schuls, R. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose E. Hull to Laura McCormick, July 20, 1961]
Letter from Rose E. Hull of the Fort Worth Beauty School to Laura McCormick discussing the school's program, including course length, tuition, entrance requirements, and the Lee Self-Styling Method.
Date:
July 20, 1961
Creator:
Hull, Rose E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead discussing the referral to committee of two bills sent by Mead, enclosing a copy of the San Angelo Standard Times, and stating that the Legislature's biennial appropriations amount to $2.57 billion and includes a new general sales tax.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry L. Gribble, July 13, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Jerry L. Gribble discussing opposition to the rider in the General Appropriations Bill.
Date:
July 13, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to Truett Latimer, February 21, 1961]
Letter from Elwin L. Skiles to Truett Latimer as written words of commendation.
Date:
February 28, 1961
Creator:
Skiles, Elwin L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History