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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Henry V. Velez - 1953-01-08]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Henry V. Velez of San Angelo, Texas, dated January 8, 1953. Herrera writes regarding the startup of a LULAC council in San Angelo, and he plans a visit to San Angelo as part of a trip itinerary including Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Date: January 8, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Frank M. Pinedo - 1953-01-12]

Onionskin carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera, LULAC National President, to Frank M. Pinedo, LULAC Texas Regional Governor in Austin, Texas dated January 12, 1953. Herrera writes that he will seek re-election as LULAC National President and asks Pinedo to consider running for re-election as LULAC Texas Regional Governor. Herrera mentions Jake Rodriguez's trip to Mexico on behalf of George Strake's bid for United States Ambassador to Mexico. The letter also includes travel plans for Carlsbad, New Mexico and San Angelo, Texas, to visit groups interested in reviving LULAC councils. Post-script notes thatHerrera had received an invitation to Governor Allan Shivers Inaugaural Reception.
Date: January 12, 1953
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard, January 16, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Ab Sheppard thanking him for his support during Latimer's race for State Representative.
Date: January 16, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant, January 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant, January 26, 1953]

Photocopy of letter from Truett Latimer to Ava Bryant discussing a proposed dog law meant to be voted on in the 53rd Legislature Session.
Date: January 26, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer, February 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer, February 26, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Latimer discussing his plans to drive to Abilene after a Committee Meeting and thanking them for a folder they sent to him.
Date: February 26, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer, March 25, 1953]

Letter from Arch Lewis to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bills 42, 692, and 717.
Date: March 25, 1953
Creator: Lewis, Arch
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, March 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, March 27, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing his stances on House Bills 42, 717, and 692.
Date: March 27, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith, July 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith, July 28, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Allen Smith discussing updates on the lives of various family members.
Date: July 28, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman, August 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman, August 10, 1953]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dorsey B. Hardeman inviting him to a breakfast meal for local representatives being held by Latimer and Senator Harley Sadler. A written response from Hardeman is at the bottom of the page in blue ink, declining the invitation due to a prior engagement.
Date: August 10, 1953
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Odell Wood, September 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Odell Wood, September 23, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Odell Wood discussing the usefulness of having a personal conversation with the Attorney General about a court case pertaining to refined sugar freight rates. Kempner is waiting for Wood's feedback.
Date: September 23, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954]

Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer discussing the progress being made across several cities in the state to treat people with alcoholism.
Date: February 27, 1954
Creator: Hall, Bert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, March 30, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, March 30, 1954]

Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner suggesting a possible chauffeur named Sam Litvin to drive D.W. and his wife during their Europe vacation. The letter includes Litvin's credentials and employee expectations.
Date: March 30, 1954
Creator: Du Pasquier, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. E. Scherck to D. W. Kempner, April 9, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from L. E. Scherck to D. W. Kempner, April 9, 1954]

Letter from L. E. Scherck to D. W. Kempner recommending Sam Litvin as a chauffeur and guide for Kempner's trip to Europe in the summer of 1954.
Date: April 9, 1954
Creator: Scherck, L. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. A. Stroman, July 29, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. A. Stroman, July 29, 1954]

Letter from Truett Latimer to W. A. Stroman recommending that Stroman hire Lee Kincaid, discussing his excitement for the next legislative session, and suggesting Stroman use Latimer's business the next time he renews his fire insurance.
Date: July 29, 1954
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to San Angelo Standard Times, March 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to San Angelo Standard Times, March 9, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to San Angelo Standard Times telling them to start delivering the morning and Sunday editions of their paper to Howard Latimer.
Date: March 9, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ernest Williams, March 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ernest Williams, March 29, 1955]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Ernest Williams promising to review HB 849 and the Rio Grande Water Commission Bill when he can.
Date: March 29, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer, April 4, 1955]

Letter from W. W. Griffith to Truett Latimer opposing the Trinity Canal Project. He explains how the project would negatively affect the freight business.
Date: April 4, 1955
Creator: Griffith, W. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Harte to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Harte to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1955]

Letter from Ed Harte to Truett Latimer responding to Mr. Latimer's complaints about the print media's interpretation of the Trinity River bill.
Date: April 8, 1955
Creator: Harte, Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Valin Woodward to Robert Beaton, December 18, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Valin Woodward to Robert Beaton, December 18, 1956]

Letter from Dr. Valin Woodward to the president of the Tarrant County Medical Society asking that they file information about his brother (Mortimer) who has just died and was also a member of the group. He outlines a brief biography of his brother's life, particularly in relation to his health after having a kidney removed in 1926 and then moving to New Mexico due to tuberculosis.
Date: December 18, 1956
Creator: Woodward, Valin R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, January 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, January 28, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing House Bill 25. Mr. Latimer says he is waiting for the bill's final draft before he makes a decision.
Date: January 28, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, May 23, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis, May 23, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Arch Lewis discussing the declaration by the Texas Attorney General of HB 25, the Sales Limitation Act, as unconstitutional.
Date: May 23, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge Joe L. Mays to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Judge Joe L. Mays to T. N. Carswell - April 17, 1958]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, from Joe L. Mays, District Judge, San Angelo, Texas, dated April 17, 1958. Mays acknowledges the receipt of a letter from Carswell containing enclosures concerning Subject, expresses his appreciation for the assistance from Carswell and notes his agreement with Carswell that his file is now closed.
Date: April 17, 1958
Creator: Mays, Joe L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Latimer to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Howard Latimer to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1959]

Letter from Howard Latimer to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to visit him on the 15th and 16th of March, 1959.
Date: February 24, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Howard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Patterson to Truett Latimer, March 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Patterson to Truett Latimer, March 4, 1959]

Letter from W. H. Patterson to Truett Latimer discussing the budget requested by the State Board of Insurance. He asks that Mr. Latimer support it.
Date: March 4, 1959
Creator: Patterson, W. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History