Completion photo of building

Exterior view of completed building. Southwestern Bell Telephone building with the Norwood Towers building in the right.
Date: August 8, 1961
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[State Archive Receptionist]

Photograph of a Texas State Archives receptionist sitting at a desk. She has painted nails and can be seen sitting with her hands together, wearing a floral printed blouse or dress. A phone and stapler can be seen to the left and a decorative wall can be seen behind her.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Texas State Archives Lobby]

Photograph of the interior view of the lobby in the Texas State Archives building. Two dark pillars can be seen in the center with a reception desk between them. A skylight can be seen on the ceiling above that features a dark, stained glass star design. A similar design can be seen on the floor below.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Club Caravan Performance]

Photograph of a performance on stage at the Caravan Club, located at located at 2360 North Interstate 35. The singer on stage is Meg Myles, star of "Satan in High Heels" (1962). She is wearing a light colored, with a glittery belt at the waist. She can be seen standing with her arms stretched open wide while singing and looking at the camera. A pianist, bass, and saxophone player can all be seen playing behind her, all part of the Ken Ragsdale Orchestra.
Date: September 8, 1961
Creator: Mears, Dewey G.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer, April 8, 1961]

Letter from John and Jean De Ford to Truett Latimer clearing up a misunderstanding in their recent call. They take issue with Mr. Latimer participating in an unnamed election where he supported Bill Blakely.
Date: April 8, 1961
Creator: De Ford, John H. & De Ford, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles C. Shepherd to W. C. Schulle, February 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Charles C. Shepherd to W. C. Schulle, February 8, 1961]

Letter from Charles C. Shepherd to W. C. Schulle answering his request for information on the store tax collection by Revenue Examiner R. B. Long. Mr. Shepherd leaves a detailed account by Mr. Long of a conversation he [Mr. Long] had with Wally Akin about the store tax collection from the Plaza Skate-Bowl.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Shepherd, Charles C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leon O. Mabry to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Leon O. Mabry to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Leon O. Mabry to Truett Latimer; He talks about getting Social Security for some people in the state as opposed to them using the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Mabry, Leon O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lester W. Morton to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lester W. Morton to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Lester W. Morton to Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to HB 567 and 667.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Morton, Lester W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to H. P. Haney, April 8, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram to H. P. Haney, April 8, 1961]

Telegram to H. P. Haney for Truett Latimer expressing his opposition to House Bill 118.
Date: April 8, 1961
Creator: Haney, H. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. Bob Hale to Truett Latimer asking that he raise the tax on liquor and cigarettes.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Hale, Mrs. Bob
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to William James Burke, May 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to William James Burke, May 8, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to William James Burke asking for a copy of the letter Mr. Burke sent to Stanley Vinson.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doug Guthrie to Truett Latimer, August 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Doug Guthrie to Truett Latimer, August 8, 1961]

Letter from Doug Guthrie to Truett Latimer asking him to urge Governor Daniel to appoint Drs. Meade and Smith to the State Board of Chiropody Examiners.
Date: August 8, 1961
Creator: Guthrie, Doug
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from O. J. Johnson, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from O. J. Johnson, March 8, 1961]

Telegram from O. J. Johnson for Truett Latimer asking for his support on the REA bill for equal rights.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Johnson, O. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd Swindle to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Lloyd Swindle to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Lloyd Swindle to Truett Latimer asking for the inclusion of Judge Allen Glenn to the juvenile board in Abilene.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Swindle, Lloyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roland Heldt to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Roland Heldt to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Roland Heldt to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 156.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Heldt, Roland
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Mrs. A. O. Miles to Truett Latimer.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: Miles, Mrs. A. O.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]

Postcard from Beulah McKinney to Truett Latimer suggesting that the tax on liquor, cigarettes and other non-essientials be raised.
Date: May 8, 1961
Creator: McKinney, Beulah
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boyd Graham to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Boyd Graham to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1961]

Letter from Boyd Graham to Truett Latimer discussing an editorial from the Reporter-News concerning Auto insurance. He encloses the editorial.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Graham, Boyd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer, June 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer, June 8, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer informing the recipient of the letter of his upcoming television debate assailing the Governor's position on a matter concerning taxes. Mr. Latimer says one of the debate's participants will be French Robertson, who will defend the position of the Governor.
Date: June 8, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Truett Latimer, February 8, 1961]

Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer listing the locations and dates of upcoming West Texas Chamber of Commerce banquets.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Husbands, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude M. Jones to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Claude M. Jones to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Claude M. Jones to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his company's opposition to HB 156, a bill affecting the trucking industry.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Jones, Claude M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Lee Williamson to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Lee Williamson to Truett Latimer, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Charles Lee Williamson to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing coming changes by the Texas State Parks Board that would make parks more exclusive, and asking Latimer to draft legislation preventing this.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Williamson, Charles Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to V. E. Behrens, February 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to V. E. Behrens, February 8, 1961]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Mrs. V. E. Behrens discussing the election and organization of the Texas State Board of Education, and the work and responsibilities of the Textbook Committee.
Date: February 8, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Edith M. Ballard, April 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Edith M. Ballard, April 8, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Edith M. Ballard discussing various bills in the Legislature.
Date: April 8, 1961
Creator: Ballard, Edith K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History