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[Letter from Ira Willet to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1950]
Letter from Ira Willet to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 for the visual welfare of the public.
Date:
February 4, 1950
Creator:
Willet, Ira
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Tippen to Claud Gilmer, March 21, 1950]
Photocopy of a letter from Bill Tippen to Claud Gilmer recommending the David S. Castle Company for several architectural and engineering contracts building state hospitals and special schools.
Date:
March 21, 1950
Creator:
Tippen, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilbur E. Hess to Truett Latimer, June 17, 1959]
Letter from investment banker Wilbur E. Hess to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for his "warm reception" of securities industry representatives at the Legislature.
Date:
June 17, 1950
Creator:
Hess, Wilbur E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cypert, April 11, 1951]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cypert as words of appreciation for their meetup at the Soil Conservation meeting as well as assurance for support towards a bill that would allow commissioners of Taylor County to buy automobiles.
Date:
April 11, 1951
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Ruth House, October 26, 1951]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. Ruth House requesting House Journals for August 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 14.
Date:
October 26, 1951
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Personal Statement of Truett Latimer]
First-person statement made by Truett Latimer summarizing his educational background growing up in Lueders and attending Hardin-Simmons University, describing his career in insurance and tenure as a state legislator, and making a statement about the growth of Abilene and the need for an "educated, thinking populace."
Date:
1952~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Craig and Charlie Woods, January 5, 1952]
Letter from Bill Craig and Charlie Woods discussing Reuben Senterfitt's pledges that he received for the position of House Speaker.
Date:
January 5, 1952
Creator:
Craig, Bill & Woods, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Farley to Truett Latimer, January 12, 1952]
Letter from C. A. Farley to Truett Latimer as words of kind regards for being elected as State Representative.
Date:
January 12, 1952
Creator:
Farley, C. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norma Jean Haynes to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1952]
Letter from Norma Jean Haynes to Truett Latimer requesting to renew their liability insurance.
Date:
February 2, 1952
Creator:
Haynes, Norma Jean
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond Cromer to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1952]
Letter from [name] to [name] discussing support for Texas House Bill #3 due to the circumstance at the school where Raymond Cromer is positioned.
Date:
February 7, 1952
Creator:
Cromer, Raymond
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, February 7, 1952]
Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to any new taxes and requesting Truett vote in favor of the Workmen's Compensation bill, House Bill 261. Images of tractor models are printed in the left hand margin of the letter.
Date:
February 7, 1952
Creator:
Clark, S. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City May Have to Sell All School Bonds Immediately]
Newspaper clippings about issues in different Texas schools including a land dispute, fraud charges, school bonds, and continuing contract policies.
Date:
1952-04~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles F. Williams to Truett Latimer, April 7, 1953]
Letter from Charles F. Williams to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to House Joint Resolution 28 and House Bill 604.
Date:
April 7, 1952
Creator:
Williams, Charles F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1952]
Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer requesting Latimer's support in his candidacy for Speaker of the House.
Date:
April 14, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. K. Estes to Truett Latimer, April 17, 1952]
Letter from [D. K. Estes to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding teacher pay and retaining teachers to protect the school system in Texas.
Date:
April 17, 1952
Creator:
Estes, D. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: City to Decide on Pioneer's Request to Use Field at Tye]
Newspaper clippings about the request from Pioneer Airlines to move temporarily to the old Abilene Army Airfield at Tye and how much the move would cost. The date April 18, 1952, is written in pencil at the top of the leftmost clipping.
Date:
1952-04-18?
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Business Capable of Making Own Credit Regulations]
Newspaper clipping about the views of Abilene businessmen on government credit regulations.
Date:
May 4, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Daniel, May 20, 1952]
Letter from Bill Daniel discussing meeting his correspondent at the San Antonio democratic Convention and inviting them to utilize his hotel room at any time. "Speaker Race" is written int he top right corner.
Date:
May 20, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1952]
Letter from Bill Daniel to Truett Latimer discussing his campaign for Speaker of the House.
Date:
June 10, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Kimbrough to Paul Hill, July 9, 1952]
Letter from John Kimbrough to Paul Hill defending Reuben Senterfitt's run for Speaker of the House.
Date:
July 9, 1952
Creator:
Kimbrough, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. "Andy" Rogers to Truett Latimer, August 1, 1952]
Letter from A. J. "Andy" Rogers to Truett Latimer discussing Truett's success in a primary election and giving support to Bill Daniel in his race for Speaker of The House.
Date:
August 1, 1952
Creator:
Rogers, A. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the C. W. Terry to Truett Latimer, August 24, 1952]
Letter from C. W. Terry on behalf of the Lueders Chamber of Commerce to Truett Latimer congratulating him on his election to the office of State Representative.
Date:
August 24, 1952
Creator:
Terry, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. S. Kendrick to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1952]
Letter from P. S. Kendrick to Truett Latimer reprimanding him or his campaign tactics.
Date:
August 25, 1952
Creator:
Kendrick, P. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. E. Pass to Truett Latimer, August 25, 1952]
Letter from S. E. Pass to Truett Latimer offering congratulations on his successful election campaign and praising his composure during the race.
Date:
August 25, 1952
Creator:
Pass, Sid E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History