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[Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer, May 8, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Regina Smith to Truett Latimer stating that she is for better schools to raise funds. She also suggests a sales tax.
Date:
May 8, 1916
Creator:
Smith, Mrs. Regina
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller, March 26, 1962]
Letter from Glenn Biggs to Marvin Miller urging him to offer any help that he can to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer's electoral campaign for State Senate.
Date:
March 26, 1926
Creator:
Biggs, Glenn
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Poll Tax Receipt for M. R. Thomas, County of Taylor - 1942]
1942 Taylor County poll tax receipt number 2303 for M. R. Thomas. It includes Thomas' demographic information and is signed by C. O. (Pat) Patterson, the deputy assessor and collector of taxes, Taylor County.
Date:
January 15, 1943
Creator:
Taylor County (Tex.)
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. C. Eakins April 13, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. C. Eakins regarding his feelings on House Bill 261, the Workers Compensation Bill, and the struggle to secure claims for work accidents.
Date:
April 13, 1943
Creator:
Eakins, W. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from William R. Bond, April 14, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from William R. Bond regarding local opposition to House Bill 261 which would effect worker's compensation.
Date:
April 14, 1943
Creator:
Bond, William R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Carney to Truett Latimer, June 15, 1953]
Letter from Howard Carney to Truett Latimer discussing the pleasure of working together in the recent legislative session.
Date:
June 15, 1943
Creator:
Carney, Howard
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
[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 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 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
[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
[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 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 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
[Letter from Mr. C. M. Frost and Mrs. C. M. Frost to Truett Latimer, November 7, 1952]
Letter from Mr. C. M. Frost and Mrs. C. M. Frost to Truett Latimer discussing support for any bill resulting in pay increase for teachers.
Date:
November 7, 1952
Creator:
Frost, C. M. & Frost, Mrs. C. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Price Daniel to Truett Latimer, November 17, 1952]
Letter from Price Daniel to Truett Latimer discussing how he stands behind his brother, Bill Daniel's, race for Speaker of the House, but does not feel it is proper for him to influence the race in anyway.
Date:
November 17, 1952
Creator:
Daniel, Price
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willard Cox to Joe Childers, November 24, 1952]
Letter from Willard Cox to Joe Childers discussing traveling to San Saba with Childers' previous letter to speak with a man named Reuben about Truett Latimer.
Date:
November 24, 1952
Creator:
Cox, Willard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. S. McLellan to Truett Latimer]
Letter from C. S. McLellan to Truett Latimer discussing how the Texas Aggregates Association has come together to collectively gift to Latimer a year's subscription of Texas Parade magazine.
Date:
1952-12~
Creator:
McLellan, Charlie S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Leo Herndon to Harley Sadler and Truett Latimer, December 8, 1952]
Letter from Mrs. Leo Herndon to Harley Sadler and Truett Latimer; She encloses [not included here] proposed amendments to the workmen's compensation law. Mrs. Herndon believes the current law is being abused.
Date:
December 8, 1952
Creator:
Herndon, Mrs. Leo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History