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[Letter from Ralph Yarborough to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-07]
Letter from Senator Ralph Yarborough thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis G. Jasso for United States Marshal for the Southern District of Texas and assuring Herrera that Jasso would receive consideration. At the start of the letter, Herrera has been crossed out and "John" written in by the Senator. The letter is typed on letterhead for the United States Senate Committee on Commerce.
Date:
July 7, 1961
Creator:
Yarborough, Ralph Webster, 1903-1996
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Casey to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-11]
Letter from Congressman Bob Casey, thanking John J. Herrera for his recommendation of Louis Jasso for the position of U. S. marshal. Casey writes that he does not have a say in such positions, and recommends Herrera write to Senator Ralph Yarborough and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Date:
July 11, 1961
Creator:
Casey, Robert R. (Robert Randolph), 1915-1986
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
Date:
July 18, 1961
Creator:
Ratliff, David W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. D. O'Brien to T. N. Carswell - July 26, 1961]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell from P. D. O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Big Spring, Texas, dated July 26, 1961. O'Brien expresses his pleasure at having the occasion to meet and fellowship with Carswell even if only briefly all these years and reminisces about the "good days at old Simmons College". He expresses his pleasure in doing the favor [witnessing Mrs. Carswell's signature] and for the check which he put into the building fund "hoping it will yield dividends for all eternity".
Date:
July 26, 1961
Creator:
O'Brien, P. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neil B. Watson to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - July 24, 1961]
A letter written to Mrs. Crane, 114 E. 90 Street, New York, New York c/o Venza from Neil B. Watson, Superintendent, The Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn 32, N.Y. Watson replies to a letter from Crane dated July 24, 1961 and advises her regarding local monument firms that she may contact for the information as to costs of a marker. Crane handwrites to Carswell at the bottom left of the page advising that the information needed by her and Carswell was obtained over the telephone later.
Date:
July 24, 1961
Creator:
Watson, Neil B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alberto Briceño Ruiz to John J. Herrera - 1961-07-10]
Letter from Alberto Briceño Ruiz regarding the use of his services to help a Mrs. Frame in adopting a child, describing his areas of expertise and fee distribution.
Date:
July 10, 1961
Creator:
Ruiz, Alberto Briceño
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera - July 5, 1961]
Letter from Albert Thomas to John J. Herrera regarding the choice of Louis G. Jasso as Deputy United States Marshall. Thomas writes that he will speak a word on Jasso's behalf to Senator Yarbororugh and Vice President Johnson who have the recommending authority, and asks Jasso to contact them also.
Date:
July 5, 1961
Creator:
Thomas, Albert, 1898-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George, July 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. George discussing various topics in the Legislature including the Lobby Control Act, the taxation on natural resources, the taxation on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, and House Bill 334.
Date:
July 14, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Pat Marshall, July 19, 1961]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Pat Marshall sending copies of the attorney and wishes well.
Date:
July 19, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
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.
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. P. Lack to Truett Latimer, July 24, 1961]
Letter from R. P. Lack to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer enclosing a letter from a Sears store manager in Oklahoma City.
Date:
July 24, 1961
Creator:
Lack, R. P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jimmie R. Sturrock, July 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to John Crutchfield discussing why he will not support a bill that gives an $80 pay raise for public teachers, along with the adequate tax bill to pay for this.
Date:
July 14, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley, July 25, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Joe Cooley discussing concerns regarding Texas House Bill #24.
Date:
1961-07-25~
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ila Griggs, July 14, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ila Griggs discussing the Hale-Aikin program.
Date:
July 14, 1961
Creator:
Griggs, Ila
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Fuller, July 10, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Frank Fuller; He encloses an affidavit for the payment of State warrants for Mr. Fulller to fill and return, along with the warrants to the Claims and Accounts Committee.
Date:
July 10, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Moore to Truett Latimer, July 13, 1961]
Letter from Bill Moore to Truett Latimer urging him to vote for the Hale-Aiken recommendations and a tax measure to support it.
Date:
July 13, 1961
Creator:
Moore, Bill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Morris F. Flynn to Russell G. Poling, July 5, 1961]
Letter from Morris F. Flynn to Russell G. Poling asking for feedback on their request for authorization for the transfer of Bryant David Lawrence.
Date:
July 5, 1961
Creator:
Flynn, Morris F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred C. Old, Jr., July 19, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Fred C. Old, Jr. thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Old both agree on broad-based sales taxes being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.
Date:
July 19, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Dickenson, July 19, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Dickenson thanking him for sending a copy of his letter to Governor Daniel. The letter was in response to Governor Daniels's appearance on a television program discussing the tax situation in Texas. He and Mr. Dickenson both agree on the broad-based sales tax being the best method to fix the state's financial issues.
Date:
July 19, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom K. Eplen to Truett Latimer, July 28, 1961]
Letter from Tom K. Eplen to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 114, a bill concerning highways.
Date:
July 28, 1961
Creator:
Eplen, Tom K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer, July 26, 1961]
Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of Maco Stewart's House Bill 38 and any other bill Mr. Stewart introduces that affects Driver Education.
Date:
July 26, 1961
Creator:
Hawkins, Eudora
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Sam Waldrop to Truett Latimer, July 29, 1961]
Letter from A. Sam Waldrop to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding Retailers and Retail Furniture Association.
Date:
July 29, 1961
Creator:
Waldrop, A. Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Hakon to Pete Lack, July 21, 1961]
Letter from F. H. Hakon to Pete Lack discussing a law that concerns the sale of non-essential items.
Date:
July 21, 1961
Creator:
Hakon, F. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History