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[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Williamson, March 24, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Williamson discussing the Trinity River Bill. Mr. Latimer assures that his vote on the bill will be what represents the best interest of his people.
Date:
March 24, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. D. Webb, April 26, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to E. D. Webb discussing Senate Bill 140 and assuring that he will support the bill.
Date:
April 26, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jarrett E. Williams, April 7, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Jarrett E. Williams discussing House Bill 539.
Date:
April 7, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jess Warren, May 18, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Jess Warren discussing the recently passed Senate Bill 52, the bill concerning prearranged funerals. Mr. Latimer writes that two minor amendments were made by the House, which he is sure the Senate will concur.
Date:
May 18, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilson, April 4, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilson assuring them that he will support the driver educational bill.
Date:
April 4, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Fred and Marie Thorp to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1957]
Postcard from Fred and Marie Thorp to Truett Latimer asking him to vote out of the committee House Bill 487.
Date:
March 19, 1957
Creator:
Thorp, Fred & Thorp, Marie
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer, March 15, 1955]
Letter from Cecil Warren to Truett Latimer inquiring about House Bill 20 and how it affects industrialization in Texas.
Date:
March 15, 1955
Creator:
Warren, Cecil
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to D. E. White, March 31, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to D. E. White discussing the Teacher Retirement Bill. Mr. Latimer writes that he has not studied the bill but is sure he will support it.
Date:
March 31, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Clint Wilks, March 22, 1955]
Telegram from Clint Wilks to Truett Latimer supporting the Trinity River Authority Bill.
Date:
March 22, 1955
Creator:
Wilks, Clint
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. D. Watkins to Truett Latimer, April 19, 1955]
Letter from W. D. Watkins to Truett Latimer informing him that he is sending a copy of a letter he received from a board member to the President of Texas Tech at Lubbock. He also asks that Mr. Latimer use the letter to help Waggoner Carr with Senate bill 254.
Date:
April 19, 1955
Creator:
Watkins, W. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Wishcamper, February 24, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed Wishcamper; he encloses a copy of House Joint Resolution 22 and asks that Mr. Wishcamper study the bill and share his thoughts.
Date:
February 24, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Clint Wilks, March 24, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Clint Wilks discussing the Trinity River Bill. Mr. Latimer assures that his vote on the bill will be what represents the best interest of his people.
Date:
March 24, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clyde Wurst to Truett Latimer, January 17, 1955]
Letter from Clyde Wurst to Truett Latimer asking him to vote for Resolution 10. He also writes a list of the Merkel Fire Department members.
Date:
January 17, 1955
Creator:
Wurst, Clyde
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vernon T. Watley, February 10, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Vernon T. Watley inviting him to speak at the hearing of House Bill 346.
Date:
February 10, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Red Willis, May 3, 1955]
Telegram from Red Willis for Truett Latimer urging him to support Senate Bill 12 and House Bill 39.
Date:
May 3, 1955
Creator:
Willis, Red
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Ray Wilson, February 16, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Ray Wilson discussing his opposition to the driver education bill, stating money as the factor for his opposition.
Date:
February 16, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. W. Weir, March 8, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. W. W. Weir assuring her that he will support the driver educational bill.
Date:
March 8, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to R. W. Wiemuth, March 24, 1955]
Letter from Truett Latimer to R. W. Wiemuth discussing the Trinity River Bill, which Wiemuth previously asked Latimer to oppose. Latimer writes that certain transportation interests are against the bill but that he will base his decision on what is best for his constituents and not on private interests.
Date:
March 24, 1955
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. W. Wiemuth to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955]
Letter from R. W. Wiemuth to Truett Latimer asking him to vote against House Bill 20, he feels it would hurt the growth of Abilene and West Texas.
Date:
March 22, 1955
Creator:
Wiemuth, R. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Sturrock to the Texas Legislature, April 6, 1955]
Letter from J. E. Sturrock to the Texas Legislature discussing various bills in the legislature relating to water use. He attaches a Resolution about the Trinity River Authority.
Date:
April 6, 1955
Creator:
Sturrock, J. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jerry R. Holleman Discussing S.B. 44]
Letter from Jerry R. Holleman discussing Senate Bill 44, also known as the Ford Motor Company Bill. Mr. Holleman urges the recipient(s) to oppose it and Senate Bill 286. He goes into further detail about the provisions of Senate Bill 44, its effects, and the discussion being had about it.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
Holleman, Jerry R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 12, 1955]
Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature discussing issues and bills that affect teachers in Texas. Mr. Cooper asks that amendments be made to certain bills in order to have a dual system of retirement for the teachers, one for college employees and one for public school employees. He asks that the provisions in S.J.R. 5 or H.J.R. 24 be kept in general terms. He also asks that they support House Bill 709, the enabling act for Federal Social Security.
Date:
April 12, 1955
Creator:
Cooper, Lewis B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 4, 1955]
Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature discussing Senate Joint Resolution 5 and House Joint Resolution 29. He presents his reasons for supporting the original draft of the Joint Resolution. He asks that they postpone any action on Senate Bill 290 or on its companion bill, House Bill 650. He also talks about the proposed retirement bill of the Texas State Teachers Association.
Date:
April 4, 1955
Creator:
Cooper, Lewis B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note Discussing House Bills 55, 212, 217, and Others]
Note discussing House Bills 55, 212, 217, 229, and 254 and Senate Bill 76.
Date:
1955?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History