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[Letter from Harry F. Thompson to Dr. Rex Kyker]
Letter from Harry F. Thompson, Director of University Theatre at Hardin-Simmons University, to Dr. Rex Kyker complimenting Abilene Christian College on their production of the 1961 ACC Homecoming musical "The King and I." In the letter Thompson expresses his approval of the acting abilities of the actor who played the King and those who played minor roles in the play.
Date:
November 27, 1961
Creator:
Thompson, Harry F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge R. E. Thomason to T. N. Carswell - June 27, 1961]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. E. Thomason, United States District Judge, El Paso, Texas, dated June 27, 1961. Thomason expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the hanging of his portrait in the Pecos Federal Court House. He expresses his wish that Carswell could have been present and that he can never forget the honor that was given to him.
Date:
June 27, 1961
Creator:
Thomason, R. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 49, No. 6, Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 1961
Weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
October 27, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Brand (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 47, No. 7, Ed. 1, Friday, October 27, 1961
Weekly student newspaper from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date:
October 27, 1961
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Hilton Shahan, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Hilton Shahan discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Alvin Thigpen, March 27, 1961]
Telegram from Alvin Thigpen for Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 539.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Thigpen, Alvin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from B. J. Gist to Truett Latimer in support of House Bill 2.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Gist, B. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Henry J. Strauss, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Henry J. Strauss discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jewell Perdue, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Jewell Perdue discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bufford Carr, March 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bufford Carr discussing a bill that would change the name of Texas A & M College. Mr. Latimer says he will vote against the bill.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Odie Clark, March 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Odie Clark discussing House Bills 363 and 413. Mr. Latimer says he will vote against both bills.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. F. Mullikin to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from E. F. Mullikin to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 2, the bill concerning the REA.
Date:
1961-02-27~
Creator:
Mullikin, E. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert E. Miller to Truett Latimer, September 27, 1961]
Letter from Robert E. Miller to Truett Latimer outlining the things they discussed the previous day. His outline mainly concerns alcohol consumption in Texas.
Date:
September 27, 1961
Creator:
Miller, Robert E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louise Mohr to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Louise Mohr to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 2.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Mohr, Louise
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Couch to Truett Latimer, April 27, 1961]
Letter from Pete Couch to Truett Latimer expressing his disapproval of House Bill 118. He says it favors attorneys and forces an unfair burden on small independent oilmen.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Couch, Pete
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Fulton Largent, February 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Fulton Largent discussing a bill that would allow REA's to operate within city limits. Mr. Latimer says the bill had been in the House State Affairs Committee and was then referred to a sub-committee, which came to be in favor of the bill. Because of this, he feels the bill will soon be on the floor of the House. He assures that he will not support it.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott, April 27, 1961]
Letter Truett Latimer to A. C. Scott discussing the possibility of a general sales tax.
Date:
April 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from E. F. Smith, March 27, 1961]
Telegram from E. F. Smith for Truett Latimer stating that he feels the five percent gross receipts tax on highway construction contracts is inequitable and would cause great strain on the contractors. He adds that it would also increase costs to cities and the state.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Smith, E. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to W. H. Denham, March 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to W. H. Denham informing him that Senate Bill 217 had passed by the House and that he voted for it.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to J. P. Carson, Jr., March 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to J. P. Carson, Jr. discussing Senate Bill 217. Mr. Latimer says he is glad they were able to adopt Amendment three.
Date:
March 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Leland Kelly, June 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Leland Kelly informing him of where to find House Bill 497 in the Senate Journal.
Date:
June 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett & McCormick, Laura
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Christian Chronicle (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 16, Ed. 1 Friday, January 27, 1961
Weekly newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes news and information about the Churches of Christ along with advertising.
Date:
January 27, 1961
Creator:
Nichols, James W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain, July 27, 1961]
Letter from Truett Latimer to A. M. McIlwain discussing the amendments to House Bill 20 that would place a two percent sales tax on automobiles on the trading difference only. Mr. Latimer says he voted for this amendment.
Date:
July 27, 1961
Creator:
Latimer, Truett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. C. Taggart to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1961]
Postcard from W. C. Taggart to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer urging him to oppose HJR 4, a resolution legalizing horse track gambling.
Date:
February 27, 1961
Creator:
Taggar, W. C.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History