[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead - June 28, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead - June 28, 1963]

A letter addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Whitehead from T. N. Carswell, dated June 28, 1963. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the gift to him of a brief case stating that Whitehead could not have selected and sent to him anything more genuinely appreciated.
Date: June 28, 1963
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Lucie Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - August 12, 1964]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie Whitehead, dated August 12, 1964. Whitehead acknowledges her receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that whenever he is able to be there that she will be ready to attack the income tax reports. She advises of Lucie Jean, Frank and the boys having sailed for England and that Laurence has health issues.
Date: August 12, 1964
Creator: Whitehead, Lucie K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Eggleston - May 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Eggleston - May 15, 1963]

A letter written to Mrs. Eggleston from T. N. Carswell, dated May 15, 1963. Carswell advises of a change in his preference regarding the flowers for the Whiteheads requesting that she select the color (if his preference of red does not work as well), the quantity and the placement in the home. Carswell advises, in a postscript, that the arrival of the Whiteheads is to be shortly after May 20th. Typewritten carbon copy bearing Esleeck Fidelity Onion Skin watermark. Attachment includes: Welcome home sentiment written by T. N. Carswell and to be sent with flowers ordered via Mrs. Eggleston for Laurence and Lucie Whitehead. Typewritten carbon copy bearing Assurance Opaque Parchment watermark.
Date: May 15, 1963
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
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 Truett Latimer to Lillian Gay, March 29, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Lillian Gay, March 29, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Lillian Gay discussing the issue of Andrew Jackson Houston's grave not being marked by a tombstone. Mr. Latimer says he would contact the Texas Historical Society.
Date: March 29, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Wilbanks, March 22, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Wilbanks, March 22, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Tom Wilbanks; He returns Mr. Wilbanks information on gambling and thanks him for it.
Date: March 22, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Nowlin and C. H. Jackson, Jr. to the Members of the House of Representatives, February 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. F. Nowlin and C. H. Jackson, Jr. to the Members of the House of Representatives, February 27, 1961]

Letter from W. F. Nowlin and C. H. Jackson, Jr. to the Members of the House of Representatives urging them to vote against the horse racing bill.
Date: February 27, 1961
Creator: Nowlin, W. Forney & Jackson, Charles H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 2, 1961]

Letter from Thomas G. Wilbanks to Truett Latimer appreciating Mr. Latimer's opposition to the bill that would legalize pari-mutuel gambling on horse racing. Mr. Wilbanks says he is particularly interested in the bill because of a situation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he lived for a few years. He said a similar bill was proposed there but defeated. He goes on to talk about the disadvantages of the bill.
Date: March 2, 1961
Creator: Wilbanks, Thomas G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to TEC Annual Dinner] (open access)

[Invitation to TEC Annual Dinner]

Invitation to attend the 21st annual meeting and dinner for Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc., to be held in San Antonio at the Gunter Hotel.
Date: 1961
Creator: {{{name}}}
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1961]

Letter from Del Stacy to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Joint Resolution 4, a resolution that would legalize horse race gambling.
Date: February 25, 1961
Creator: Stacy, Del
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Thomas G. Wilbanks, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Thomas G. Wilbanks, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Reverend Thomas G. Wilbanks discussing a bill that would legalize gambling on horse racing. He asks that Reverent Wilbanks share the information he got in Pennsylvania so that he can use it in the bill's debate.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Wilbanks to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1961]

Letter from Tom Wilbanks to Truett Latimer; He encloses copies of editorials and letters from the Pittsburgh Press and a copy of a resolution the Presbyterian Ministers Association adopted the previous day.
Date: March 17, 1961
Creator: Wilbanks, Tom
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer, February 20, 1961]

Letter from W. M. Hunt to Truett Latimer opposing the proposal from V. E. Berry to legalize pari-mutuel betting. He also expresses support for the general sales tax and for a revision of the state auto insurance laws to include mandatory liability.
Date: February 20, 1961
Creator: Hunt, W. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, November 29, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, November 29, 1963]

Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the fellowship they had in San Antonio. He also gives the address of Jerry Phillips.
Date: November 29, 1963
Creator: Wofford, Gene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Taylor County Youth Exhibits Grand Champion Steer at San Antonio] (open access)

[Clipping: Taylor County Youth Exhibits Grand Champion Steer at San Antonio]

Newspaper clipping about the winners of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. The paragraph about Jackie Henson's steer is circled. There is a note written at the top of the clipping. The clipping contains an ad for Underwood's.
Date: February 14, 1961
Creator: Vance, James E.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
Area 1, Phase 3. The Special Staff (open access)

Area 1, Phase 3. The Special Staff

This booklet is the 3rd unit of an extension training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about military management. This book discusses the functions and responsibilities most often found on the Air Force special staff.
Date: November 1964
Creator: Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Reserve Element Training Newsletter, HemisFair Edition, April 29, 1968 (open access)

Air Reserve Element Training Newsletter, HemisFair Edition, April 29, 1968

Monthly newsletter for Air Force Reserve personnel containing news and events as well as information about training courses offered by the Continental Air Command.
Date: April 29, 1968
Creator: United States. Department of the Air Force.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Bexar County, Texas

Highway map of Bexar County, Texas, showing towns, roads and highways, railroads, and landmarks. Map includes eight inset maps: Helotes, Monte Robles Park, Oakland Estates, Airport City, Luxello, Leon Springs, Kentwood Manor, and Inset Map No. 1. A hand drawn line has been made on the map in approximation of the Old San Antonio Road. Scale [ca. 1:126,720] (approximately 2 miles to the inch).
Date: 1966
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

General Highway Map Bexar County, Texas

Highway map of Bexar County, Texas, showing boundaries, highways and roads, railroads, oil fields, gas fields, structures, and landmarks. Map includes fourteen inset maps (Inset No. 1, Inset No. 2, Inset No. 3, Inset No. 4, Macdona, Mangus Corner, Von Ormy, Somerset, Cassin, Thelma, Losoya, Buena Vista, and Southton), a key to counties diagram, and a legend in the lower-left corner. Scale [ca. 1:126,720] (approximately 2 miles to the inch).
Date: 1969
Creator: Texas State Highway Department Planning Survey Division
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History