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[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]
A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
[Clipping: Down Texas Way]
Newspaper clipping about the school board of Houston's decision to not renew Dr. George W. Ebey's contract, the deputy superintendent of schools, Houston, Texas.
[Clipping: Prohibition, Senate Votes Hike State Poll Tax Total]
Newspaper clipping about the poll tax payments in some Texas counties such as Dallas, Galveston, Orange, Harris, and Tom Green.
[Copy of 1884 Democratic State Convention Ticket]
Copy of a ticket that says "Houston, 1884: Democratic State Convention, Delegate." Handwritten notes on the page say "K.K. Legett," Mrs. J. Pickard," and "This item shows evidence of decay. Should be laminated and labeled."
Fay Stancliff with Race Car
Copy negative of Fay Stancliff in the race car he built, number 66 parked on a street in front of a house at 410 Watt Street in El Campo, Texas.
[Form letter from Sam D. Forman, Jr. addressed TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS - August 3, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Buddies--TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, from Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Houston, Texas, dated August 3, 1944. Forman reminds the Legionnaires of the housing conditions and that things are abnormal in Fort Worth, the same as in any other city in the Nation due to the war effort, and to make all reservations with Mr. Herbert Joseph, Chairman of the Housing Committee.
Harris County
Blue line print of survey map of Harris County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (4000 varas to 1/2 an inch).
[Legal Agreement Between W.G. Gray and H.R. Glasscock]
Legal agreement between W.G. Gray and H.R. Glasscock, concerning a land dispute.
[Letter and Statement: From Wright Morrow to T. N. Carswell - October 15, 1956]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, dated October 15, 1956. Cover letter by Morrow advising of an enclosed statement released to the Press today noting he thought Carswell might find it of interest.
[Letter from Aubrey Hethcoat to Mrs. William Peacock - June 6, 1962]
A letter written to Mrs. William Peacock, Houston 6, Texas from Mrs. Aubrey Hethcoat, Social Case Worker, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated June 6, 1962. Confirmation of the date for an appointment for Mrs. Carswell to go with Peggy and her father. Read by: Frankie E. Williams, M. D., Clinical Director.
[Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to J. W. Link, February 4, 1955]
Letter from Ben P. Atkinson to J. W. Link; He introduces him to Truett Latimer and informs him of Mr. Latimer's interest in discussing a possible Mortgage Loan connection with the American General Investment Corporation.
[Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer, February 27, 1954]
Letter from Bert Hall to Truett Latimer discussing the progress being made across several cities in the state to treat people with alcoholism.
[Letter from Bessie F. Webb to J. E. Winfree, March 19, 1955]
Letter from Bessie F. Webb to Texas State Representative J. E. Winfree urging him to vote against SB 301, arguing that the governing body it establishes would be harmful to the Port of Houston.
[Letter from Bessie F. Webb to William M. Elliot, March 19, 1955]
Letter from Bessie F. Webb to Texas State Representative William F. Elliot, a member of the House Common Carriers Committee, expressing her opposition to SB 301 on account of the powers it would grant to a new state government body.
[Letter from C. E. Helunle to Carlton Moore, Sr., March 17, 1955]
Letter from C. E. Helunle to Carlton Moore, Sr. asking him to oppose Senate Bill 301.
[Letter from Calvin E. Hubble to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961]
Letter from Calvin E. Hubble to Truett Latimer opposing the bill that would legalize horse racing.
[Letter from Carlton Wilde to Truett Latimer, April 14, 1961]
Letter from Carlton Wilde to Truett Latimer urging him to vote against House Bill 363.
[Letter from Dr. William N. Kemp to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1953]
Letter from Dr. William N. Kemp to Truett Latimer discussing his support for Texas House Bill #5 (Relating to clarifying and amending the Laws of Texas relating to Optometry) and his feelings on the need for optometrist regulation.
[Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer, May 26, 1953]
Letter from Drex G. Foreman to Truett Latimer discussing his regrets that Latimer cannot attend the Texas Association of Insurance Agents convention and thanking him for his legislative work supporting insurance bills in the 53rd Texas Legislative Session.
[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the T.M.A., March 18, 1955]
Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association discussing House Bill 4. Mr. Burris talks about the bill's history and where it currently is in the Legislature. He encourages the Association's members to contact their Representatives regarding it. He attaches a list of Legislators who voted for and against the bill. He also talks briefly about House Bill 382 and Senate Bill 65.
[Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association, March 29, 1955]
Letter from Ed C. Burris to Members of the Texas Manufacturers Association; He reports on the status of House Bill 4 and talks about House Bill 7. He urges the members to express their views on House Bill 7 to their Legislators.
[Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon, May 17, 1954]
Letter from Edwin E. Weiss to Loy Gordon discussing the itinerary for taxiing John Ben Shepperd by plane to give a speech in Abilene. Truett Latimer is listed in the carbon copy field.
[Letter from Frank Bell to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1959]
Letter from Frank Bell to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose House Bill 510.
[Letter from Frank H. Newnam, Jr. to Truett Latimer, July 7, 1959]
Letter from Frank H. Newnam, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing the legislation which would authorize the construction of a separate building to house the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers. He urges Mr. Latimer to support a Senate amendment to its appropriations bill.
[Letter from G. W. Leeper to Truett Latimer, 1953]
Letter from G. W. Leeper to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5 relating amending and strengthening laws on optometry, for fear that it will cause too much competition to close.
[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1953]
Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer thanking Latimer for being a part of his wedding and discussing how well the honeymoon is going. He also discusses correcting an insurance policy on his car.
[Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer, November 29, 1963]
Letter from Gene Wofford to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for the fellowship they had in San Antonio. He also gives the address of Jerry Phillips.
[Letter from Geo. W. LeVan to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1954]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. W. LeVan, Division Head, Humble Oil & Refining Company, Houston 1, Texas, dated June 17, 1954. LeVan confirms the execution of a Division Order by Carswell covering oil purchased from the LUCY M. COLEMAN tract and advises of an enclosed amended Division Order to be executed and returned promptly to avoid delay in the settlements for June oil.
[Letter from George A. Hill III to Truett Latimer, November 23, 1959]
Letter from George A. Hill III of the San Jacinto Museum of History Association to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing Latimer's recent interest in the museum's funding, and asks for information on a meeting of the House Appropriations Committee so that museum representatives may attend.
[Letter from H. R. Glasscock to Messrs Spoouts and Legett - December 25, 1885]
Letter written by H. R. Glasscock in Houston, Texas to Messrs Spoouts and Legett in Abilene, Texas, regarding receipt of photographs of a Taylor County land deed, along with other business matters.
[Letter from Herbert G. Tigner to Truett Latimer]
Letter from Herbert G. Tigner to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to Senate Bill 149.
[Letter from Homer Garrison to Truett Latimer, October 20, 1961]
Letter from Homer Garrison to Truett Latimer discussing a report Mr. Latimer had made about motorcycle escorts to the Texas Rodeo Champs.
[Letter from Homer L. Luther to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1959]
Letter from Homer L. Luther to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 510. He attaches a memorandum in which he addresses objections to the bill.
[Letter from Jack Legett to Ruth Legett Jones - August 30, 1968]
Letter written by Jack Legett to Ruth Legett Jones, asking for information about her branch of the Legett family. Included is a blank family tree diagram, and the addressed envelope.
[Letter from Jay Fields to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959]
Letter from Jay Fields to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 510.
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, dated March 13, 1941. The letter discusses the House Committee voting out H. B. 373 and H. B. 565 and hoping that the bills withstand the Courts.
[Letter from Jesse Andrews to Carlton Moore, March 11, 1955]
Letter from Jesse Andrews to Carlton Moore expressing opposition to Senate Bill 301.
[Letter from Jesse Andrews to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1955]
Letter from Jesse Andrews to Truett Latimer which reads, ''A letter similar to the attached was sent to my other friends in the Harris County delegation".
[Letter from Jesse H. Outlaw to Truett Latimer, February 24, 1959]
Letter from Jesse H. Outlaw to Truett Latimer expressing support for House Bill 291.
[Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer, March 21, 1957]
Letter from Joe Smith to Truett Latimer discussing the Victory Men's Bible Class banquet. He looks forward to seeing Mr. Latimer and his wife. He also asks Mr. Latimer if he would have guests.
[Letter from John and Grace Anthony to Alpha and Tom, March 9, 1959]
Letter from John and Grace Anthony to Alpha and Tom advocating for House Bill 42, the Psychologist Certification Act. They attach newspaper clippings from the Houston Press that contain ads for psychological procedures. They claim the individuals who own these ads aren't certified-psychologists.
[Letter from John Camp to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Camp, The Ohio Oil Co., Houston, Texas, dated September 8, 1938. Camp notes his surprise at Carswell's retirement as Secretary of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and expresses his regret for the City's loss stating that in his opinion Carswell "as Secretary, contributed more toward the welfare of the town than any other citizen", and wishes him success in his new business.
[Letter from John H. Crooker to Letcher D. King, February 19, 1959]
Letter from John H. Crooker to Letcher D. King; He encloses [not here included] a report from the Law Enforcement Study Commission. He also informs Mr. King that the bills recommended by the Commission had been revised, mostly for the purpose of providing additional safeguards in favor of defendants in criminal cases.
[Letter from L. D. Smith to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1955]
Letter from L. D. Smith to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to Senate Bill 301, the Port Area Bill. Mr. Smith is concerned with the regulation the bill will introduce and encourages free enterprise, siting the Port of Houston as a good example. He urges Mr. Latimer to vote against the bill.
[Letter from Louis N. Thomas to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1959]
Letter from Louis N. Thomas to Truett Latimer thanking for his help in the defeat of Senate Bill 188 and House Bill 510.
[Letter from Lucie K. Whitehead to T. N. Carswell - April 1969]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Lucie K. Whitehead, The Rice Hotel, Houston 2, Texas. Whitehead expresses her appreciation to Carswell for taking care of the payment of the income tax, advises of checks that have been enclosed and asks for the amount owed for his income tax services. Carswell noted that he answered on April 7, 1969.
[Letter from M. L. Roberson to Truett Latimer, May 11, 1961]
Letter from M. L. Roberson to Truett Latimer discussing the Texas State Health Department as it pertains to the Legislature.
[Letter from Mary Lou Weatherford to T. N. Carswell - July 23, 1953]
A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Mary Lou Weatherford, Drilling and Exploration Company, Inc., Houston 2, Texas, dated July 23, 1953. Weatherford acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell containing a check for reimbursement for a rose for Peggy. She advises of her enjoyment in doing that favor for him noting that Peggy is a fine girl and well thought of there.
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
[Letter from Mr. Tom Graham and Mrs. Tom Graham to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1953]
Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham to Truett Latimer discussing their opposition to House Bill 388, relating to portions of tax refunds being allocated to state schools.
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