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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]

A letter written to Senator Blakley, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1961. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Blakley advising that he will do what he can to help get him elected to the U. S. Senate.
Date: February 21, 1961
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret McDermott, re: Collector's Choice exhibition - November 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret McDermott, re: Collector's Choice exhibition - November 8, 1961]

Letter of invitation from Margaret McDermott for the preview party for the exhibition, "Collector's Choice," November 16–December 3, 1961 at the Dallas Museum of Fine Arts.
Date: 1961
Creator: Margaret McDermott
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 6, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company sending his photograph which they could use and white returning it, he requests for it to be addressed to 1502 Broadway.
Date: November 6, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 10, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company mentioning that he has selected red for the cover and title in silver. And he also asks for the price as there's some confusion.
Date: November 10, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company, November 21, 1961]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Egan Company returning the proofs enclosed in their letter of November 15th. He mentions that he made many corrections and hopes they can be accomplished with minimum of delay.
Date: November 21, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis Wilson to Isaac H. Kempner, December 1, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Louis Wilson to Isaac H. Kempner, December 1, 1961]

Letter from Louis Wilson to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the final proofs of the latter's book and requesting clarification on names.
Date: December 1, 1961
Creator: Wilson, Louis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 25, 1961]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing his book and the final draft.
Date: November 25, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, November 27, 1961]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing delivery and printing decisions for his diary.
Date: November 27, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]

Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the delays in Salado meeting. He mentions that he'll send out a form for him to make reservations at Stage Coach Inn and suggests him to write to the manager of Stage Coach Inn, Mr. Jim Allbright for accommodations.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Gambrell, Herbert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing HJR 4 and 53, March 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter to Truett Latimer Opposing HJR 4 and 53, March 15, 1961]

Letter to Truett Latimer opposing House Joint Resolutions 4 and 53.
Date: March 15, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer, January 25, 1961]

Letter from William R. McDowell to Truett Latimer; He forwards [not included here] the information he got when he requested copies of the 'free-state' legislation in effect in Washington, Utah, and Nevada.
Date: January 25, 1961
Creator: McDowell, William R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]

Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
Date: September 12, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Madree C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner, May 10, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner, May 10, 1961]

Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner requesting a donation to place into a fund that would help Henry Hurwitz and his associates in The Menorah Collegium continue their work.
Date: May 10, 1961
Creator: Tonkon, I. Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner, April 21, 1961]

Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner requesting a donation to place into a fund that would help Henry Hurwitz and his associates in The Menorah Collegium continue their work.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Tonkon, I. Edward
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade] (open access)

[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]

Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayers!'. The other side of the paper contains an article titled 'Safeguards Against Secularization'.
Date: February 1961
Creator: James, E. S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Egan Company to I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from The Egan Company to I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1961]

Letter from The Egan Company to I. H. Kempner discussing some potential changes for his book and requesting information about the color of his cover. Cover color samples are enclosed.
Date: November 8, 1961
Creator: Egan Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. R. Temple to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961] (open access)

[Telegram from J. R. Temple to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1961]

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from J. R. Temple urging him to oppose Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 61. On the back of the telegram are some notes in short hand.
Date: March 21, 1961
Creator: Temple, James R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany, March 20, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany, March 20, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany discussing House Bill 156.
Date: March 20, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Whetstone to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from James Whetstone to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961]

Letter from James Whetstone to Truett Latimer expressing support for House Bill 96.
Date: February 17, 1961
Creator: Whetstone, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, April 21, 1961]

Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer criticizing his vote against the sales tax. He also asks for an increase in the speed limit on Highway eighty.
Date: April 21, 1961
Creator: Fergus, J. Theron
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany, April 11, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany, April 11, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to E. B. Germany discussing House Bill 156. Mr. Latimer is in support of the bill.
Date: April 11, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David E. Sleeper to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from David E. Sleeper to Truett Latimer, March 9, 1961]

Letter from David E. Sleeper to Truett Latimer informing him that his subscription to The Christian Science Monitor expires in April and asking if he would like to extend it.
Date: March 9, 1961
Creator: Sleeper, David E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Jimmy R. Allen, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Jimmy R. Allen, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Dr. Jimmy R. Allen reminding Mr. Allen that he is still waiting for a response to his inquiry about what date the Landrum editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News in opposition to the Horse Racing Bill.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Russom to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Russom to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1961]

Letter from Tom Russom to Truett Latimer asking for an appropriation increase for the State Soil Conservation Board to employ a secretary in their home office.
Date: February 6, 1961
Creator: Russom, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History