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- Brownfield
- Topographic quadrangle map of Brownfield, Texas, and the surrounding area, showing towns, roads, bodies of water, landmarks, and borders, with relief shown by contours (interval 100 feet with supplementary contours at 50 foot intervals) and spot heights. Location and sectionalized township diagrams are included in the lower-right corner. Scale 1:250,000
- [Clipping: D. B. Thomson of Lubbock Describes 1883 Trail Drive]
- Newspaper clipping of D.R. Thomson describing some of his adventures as a cattle driver. The name, Raider Thomson, is penciled at the top edge, and a partial advertisement is printed on the back.
- [Clipping: Historians Meet At Hotel Today]
- Newspaper clipping with an article describing a meeting to take place of the West Texas Historical association at the Wooten Hotel. The meeting is said to feature senator W. J. Bryan as a speaker. Partial articles ar visible int he clipping and a cartoon of a train is printed on the reverse side.
- [Form letter from F. E. Carter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders - October 23, 1940]
- A form letter addressed to The Medicinal Permit Holders from Nineteenth Street Pharmacy, Lubbock, Texas, signed by F. E. Carter, Owner, dated October 23, 1940. The letter urges druggists to contribute $100 for the purpose of retaining the present law in Texas relating to dispensing liquor through prescriptions, and to support Mr. Max W. Boyer who is well known for having been responsible in a large measure during his four years in the legislature for the present retention of the medicinal permit law.
- [Form letter from George C. Betts to A. C. Jackson - October 7, 1942]
- A form letter addressed to Mr. A. C. Jackson, 19th District Rehabilitation Officer, The American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from GCB (George C. Betts), Chairman Rehabilitation Program Committee, dated October 7, 1942. Betts advises that the American Legion Rehabilitation Program Committee met with the Department Rehabilitation Committee and selected Jackson as 19th District Rehabilitation Officer and then explains the goals regarding a rehabilitation program. He advises of the Department Commander appointment of Mr. Henri Warren as Chairman of the Department Rehabilitation Committee. Members of the Department Rehabilitation Program Committee: George C. Betts, L. L. B. Hofer, Howell S. Palmer, H. V. Royston, Henri Warren.
- [Form letter from T. N. Carswell to Chas. A. Guy - November 25, 1941]
- A form letter addressed to Mr. Chas. A. Guy, Editor, Avalanche, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, American Legion Committee on Americanism, dated November 25, 1941. The letter contains the promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A."
- [Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman, March 28, 1961]
- Letter from A. L. Comgan to Charles Ballman discussing the tax situation in Texas. He suggests that they increase the tax on alcoholic beverages and legalize horse racing for the chance to tax it. He also thinks dry towns are hypocritical about their stance on the sale of alcohol.
- [Letter from Bobby J. Moody to Truett Latimer, June 10, 1959]
- Letter from Bobby J. Moody to Truett Latimer discussing the possible sale of a boat.
- [Letter from Boulter, E. H. to Truett Latimer, October 8, 1958]
- Letter from Boulter, E. H. to Truett Latimer discussing the National Defense Education Act as it concerns the State Board of Education.
- [Letter from C. E. Hereford to T. N. Carswell - August 25, 1942]
- A letter addressed to T. N. Carswell, from C. E. Hereford, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 25, 1942. Hereford replies to a request from Carswell regarding a meeting with church leaders in Lubbock and requests that Carswell wait until the preachers return to plan a conference. He assures Carswell that he feels they will be interested in a Field Day.
- [Letter from C. I. Wall, April 4, 1953]
- Letter from C. I. Wall addressed to citizens and government officials of Lubbock, Texas, discussing the potential financial repercussions to Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 16, which regard the authorization of the Railroad Commission of Texas to set minimum field prices for gas.
- [Letter from Carl L. Dean to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1953]
- Letter from Carl L. Dean to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 to protect the Optometry profession as well as the public visual welfare of Texas.
- [Letter from Charles Whitacre to T. N. Carswell - August 26, 1943]
- A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Commander Fifth Division, American Legion, from Chas. Whitacre, Lubbock, Texas, dated August 26, 1943. Whitacre expresses his happiness to have served on the Executive Committee with Carswell and extends his best wishes.
- [Letter from Cliff Roberts, December 11, 1960]
- Letter from Cliff Roberts asking for help in getting dormitories for the fraternities in his college.
- [Letter from Dr. Alfred A. Holmquest to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1953]
- Letter from Dr. Alfred A. Holmquest to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5, stating that it will place too many limitations on competition and free-enterprise.
- [Letter from Dr. Lynn McCarty to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
- Letter from Dr. Lynn McCarty to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 (relating to clarifying and amending the Laws of Texas relating to Optometry), stating that he feels it will assure better visual care for Texans.
- [Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1953]
- Letter from Dr. P. K. Palum to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #5, stating his opinion that it will limit competition and restrict free-enterprise.
- [Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer, October 27, 1953]
- Letter from Dr. Sterling Fuller and Fred L. Johnston to Truett Latimer thanking him for contributing some of his time to the Hi-Y Youth and Government Program.
- [Letter from Dudley Strain to Truett Latimer, March 14, 1957]
- Letter from Dudley Strain to Truett Latimer discussing his support for House Bills 297 and 298.
- [Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, August 6, 1953]
- Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer inviting he and other representatives to a party in Lubbock.
- [Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1953]
- Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing why he cannot attend Truett's breakfast for representatives, and reminding Truett of another upcoming meeting.
- [Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 1, 1954]
- Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing an upcoming party that Truett and other representatives have been invited to.
- [Letter from George S. Berry to Truett Latimer, November 3, 1953]
- Letter from Geo S. Berry to Truett Latimer discussing tickets enclosed for a Texas Tech sporting event.
- [Letter from George W. Pfeiffenberger to Truett Latimer, February 17, 1961]
- Letter from George W. Pfeiffenberger to Truett Latimer thanking him for considering House Bill 96, a bill concerning fertilizer control.
- [Letter from Guy Hazlett to the House of Representatives, May 4, 1953]
- Letter from Guy Hazlett to other Representative members discussing arguments in favor of the minimum gas price bill, also known as Senate Bill 7 and House Bill 16.
- [Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen, August 21, 1906]
- Letter from Henry Sayles to A. W. McQueen discussing having sold land and timber from his family's properties and inquiring to know of any other land his father may have owned.
- [Letter from Hulon B. Brown to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1954]
- Letter from Hulon B. Brown to Truett Latimer discussing Truett's upcoming wedding and the chance of them meeting with each other at a future time.
- [Letter from J. C. Hilton to Truett Latimer, February 15, 1961]
- Letter from J. C. Hilton to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 156.
- [Letter from J. Davis Grieshop to Truett Latimer, February 3, 1953]
- Letter from J. Davis Grieshop to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5, stating that it will assure the people of Texas better visual care.
- [Letter from J. M. Willson to Charles Whitacre]
- A letter written to Chas. Whitacre, District Commander 19th District, Lubbock, Texas, from J. M. Willson, Membership Chairman 5th Division. Willson requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and discusses the membership drive strategy. He comments that he does not know what happened at Austin and he supposes it was for the good of the Legion, "But God and Country first". 100% for saving shirttails.
- [Letter from J. O. Gillham to Truett Latimer, September 21, 1953]
- Letter from J. O. Gillham to Truett Latimer inviting Latimer to a party with other representatives.
- [Letter from J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1953]
- Letter from J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 in regards to what is in the best interest of the public health welfare for Texas.
- [Letter from Jim Lindsey to Truett Latimer, February 14, 1959]
- Letter from Jim Lindsey to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his help on the passage of House Bill 105.
- [Letter from John Lee Smith to Truett Latimer, March 30, 1955]
- Letter from John Lee Smith to Truett Latimer discussing Senate Bill 12, he encloses his analysis of the bill.
- [Letter from L. G. Pierce, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1953]
- Letter from L. G. Pierce, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing his reasons for opposing House Bill 201.
- [Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Legislature of Texas, April 23, 1955]
- Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Legislature of Texas reviewing the bills that would affect the teacher retirement program, Senate Bill 290 and House Bill 650. He thinks the bills should not be passed and explains why. One of them was the TSTA refusing to compromise with college employees on allowing each group to plan its own retirement program. Another was the issue with Federal Social Security. Mr. Cooper says that many college employees were interested in social security being added to their retirement plan but the TSTA created a pension plan that he claims would have prevented colleges or any group from being one of their members and obtaining group coverage in Social Security. He feels that college employees don't have much say in a majority of the changes to the teacher retirement plan.
- [Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature, April 12, 1955]
- Letter from Lewis B. Cooper to the Texas Legislature discussing issues and bills that affect teachers in Texas. Mr. Cooper asks that amendments be made to certain bills in order to have a dual system of retirement for the teachers, one for college employees and one for public school employees. He asks that the provisions in S.J.R. 5 or H.J.R. 24 be kept in general terms. He also asks that they support House Bill 709, the enabling act for Federal Social Security.
- [Letter from Marshall Farrell to Truett Latimer, April 3, 1959]
- Letter from Marshall Farrell to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose an Appropriations Bill that would affect the full-time status of the State Board of Insurance.
- [Letter from Marshall Farrell to Truett Latimer, April 3, 1959]
- Letter from Marshall Farrell to Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bill 602.
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Galbraith to Truett Latimer, March 10, 1961]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Galbraith to Truett Latimer opposing House Joint Resolution 4, the Berry gambling measure. The letter is signed by multiple individuals.
- [Letter from Mrs. J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer, February 6, 1953]
- Letter from Mrs. J. W. Kinard to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #5 (relating to clarifying and amending the Laws of Texas relating to Optometry) in order to protect the visual welfare of Texas citizens.
- [Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer, February 22, 1954]
- Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer discussing his many business difficulties and his intentions to do business with Bob Haley again in the future. In the top left corner of the page, the sentence, "Come to see us sometime!" is handwritten in blue ink.
- [Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer, October 20, 1961]
- Letter from Preston Smith to Truett Latimer discussing his announcement to run for Lt. Governor of Texas. He asks for Mr. Latimer's support if he ends up not running for the same position.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to C. E. Hereford - October 1, 1942]
- A letter addressed to Rev. C. E. Hereford, Lubbock, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated October 1, 1942. Carswell confirms that he plans to attend the meeting in Lubbock, as Hereford requested, regarding presenting plans for a Field Day.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 14, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 14, 1942. Carswell requests the name of Whitacre's Membership Chairman and his full committee set-up, and discusses the importance of membership growth noting the war effort itself will be strengthened because of a strong Legion organization.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Charles Whitacre - October 28, 1942]
- A letter written to Charles Whitacre, District Commander, American Legion, Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, dated October 28, 1942. Carswell requests a reply to his letter of October 22 and advises of the need for Whitacre's recommendations. He expresses his deepest regret for the loss of Whitacre's home.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - October 7, 1942]
- A letter addressed to Rev. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman United Texas Drys, dated October 7, 1942. Carswell recounts events of a meeting in Lubbock, advises of pledge cards received for a Field Day to be held in Lubbock and emphasizes that the churches are anxious to have Davis and Bishop Boaz attend their Field Day. Typewritten at the top of the letter is a list of Lubbock area churches and organizations.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to W. L. Joosten, Sr. - February 21, 1939]
- A letter written to Mr. W. L. Joosten, Sr., Lubbock, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated February 21, 1939. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Joosten and confirms that he will be glad to see Joosten when he passes through.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby J. Moody, June 16, 1959]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Bobby J. Moody discussing the possible sale of a boat.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Dolph Briscoe, Jr., October 7, 1955]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Dolph Briscoe, Jr. discussing tickets to the upcoming football game between Hardin-Simmons University and Texas Tech University.