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- [Excerpt from a letter written by Charles E. Coombes]
- An excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. The letter contains a written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
- [Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - July 17, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas, dated June 17, 1941 [July 17, 1941]. Coombes expresses his regret regarding Carswell's request for rodeo tickets that was not complied with. He explains what must have happened and notes that he enclosed an excerpt from a letter that he wrote on a business matter on July 6th which would give Carswell "some idea of the situation". An enclosure included an excerpt from a letter written by Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas. Written harangue directed to an unidentified correspondent regarding the importance of the Texas Cowboy Reunion, Inc. in comparison to a delay in the distribution of the Colbert funds for Mr. Gee.
- [Letter from E. M. Connell to T. N. Carswell - March 27, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. M. Connell, Superintendent, Anson Public Schools, Anson, Texas, dated March 27, 1941. Connell expresses his appreciation to Carswell that he is to speak to the student body of the Anson High School advising that the program committee has requested that he discuss "Our Part in the National Defense".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Captain V. D. Duble - March 27, 1942]
- A letter written to Capt. V. D. Duble, Stamford Defense Guard, Stamford, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 27, 1942. Carswell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Duble reporting the progress in the training of his guard company. He advises Duble that he will refer the letter to Major Alvis who has replaced him as Active Commander.
- [Letter and Questionaire: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 7, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Foreign Relations Committee, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 7, 1945. Stell acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell in which he advises of his plan to attend the Summer War Conference and confides that Carswell has been missed during the past two years. He requests that Carswell send out the forms to the posts due to a lack of time to do so himself. He explains that Al Jr. is home on leave for the first time in 16 months so he is trying to be with him as much as possible, that Al Jr. will leave for parts unknown in a week. Attachment includes: Rough draft of a questionaire handwritten by Carswell and pertaining to a World Organization for Peace. Questonaire asks four questions and requests that recipient fill out and mail at once to T. N. Carswell, District Chairman Foreign Relations Committee, Abilene, Texas.
- [Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
- [Resolution by the District Convention of the American Legion, Seventeenth District of Texas endorsing the principals of a United Nations Organization.]
- A document containing a resolution by the District Convention of the American Legion, Seventeenth District of Texas: That we endorse the principles of a United Nations Organization.
- [Letter and Resolution: From A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - September 30, 1944]
- A letter written to Mr. Tom Carswell, 17th District, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated September 30, 1944. Foreign Affairs Committee: Tommie Carswell, Chairman, Abilene, Texas, Judge John Alvis, Abilene, Texas, Judge Bob Wagstaff, Abilene, Texas. Stell requests that each member of the committee attend the District War Conference and make a brief report of the anticipated work by their committee. Typewritten on The American Legion Department of Texas letterhead bearing REQUISITION BOND watermark.
- [Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1943]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell, from A. L. Stell, Anson Jones Post No. 72, American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated June 25, 1943. Stell expresses his appreciation for Carswell's congratulations and accepts the chairmanship of the Resolutions Committee for the 5th Division Convention.
- [Letter from Charles E. Coombes to T. N. Carswell - November 10, 1942]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Chas. E. Coombes, Coombes & Andrews, Stamford, Texas, dated November 10, 1942. Coombes expresses his delight at a chance meeting with Mrs. Carswell in Ackers Shoe Store, his dismay in not being at home when Carswell went to Stamford to visit with them and reminisces about his time as Mayor of Abilene and their friendship during their "sojourn" in Abilene.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Charles E. Coombes - December 14, 1942]
- A letter written to Judge Chas. E. Coombes, Stamford, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for Coombes and for his letter of November 10. He expresses his appreciation of their friendship and for Coombes' legal ability noting his regret that Coombes had not yet been elevated to a high court appointment. He extends the Season's Greetings to him and Mrs. Coombes from Mrs. Carswell and himself.
- [Letter from Judge Owen Thomas to T. N. Carswell - September 3, 1942]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Fifth Division Commander, American Legion, from Owen Thomas, Judge 104th District Court, Anson, Texas, dated September 3, 1942. Thomas accepts Carswell's invitation to attend the dedication of the Parramore Post building advising that A. L. Stell and Mrs. Stell will not be able to attend.
- [Letter from C. C. Armstrong to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from C. C. Armstrong, Pastor, First Methodist Church, Anson, Texas, dated February 24, 1941. Armstrong describes the lack of organization of the drys in Jones County and the refusal of Judge Miller to act as County Chairman.
- [Letter from Dick O'Brien to Joe Riddle - January 27, 1941]
- A letter written to Mr. Joe Riddle, Abilene, Texas, from Dick O'Brien, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Stamford, Texas, dated January 27, 1941. O'Brien discusses the cause and his support for the cause but advises Riddle that the county is divided.
- [Selective Service System Itinerary for T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1944]
- An itinerary for Thomas N. Carswell for work in District 17 (West Texas) conducted between September 1 and September 28, 1944. Approved by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C., Chief, Field Division.
- [Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, April 25, 1961]
- Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer thanking him for arranging interviews for him during his Austin trip the previous month. He talks about the job as a watchman at the State Board of Control, the job he says he likes the most. He asks Mr. Latimer to help contact Mr. Burke, the man who interviewed him, about the status of his application. There is a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter that reads, "I called him in Abilene on may 3, 1961 Burke at Board of Control is to write him."
- Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District [Newsletter], October 1958
- Bulletin issued by the Middle Clear Fork Soil Conservation District discussing various news, events, and information about soil conservation.
- [Letter from Roy M. Craig to Truett Latimer, January 13, 1962]
- Letter from Roy M. Craig to Truett Latimer acknowledging Mr. Latimer's run for Senate. He informs him that the announcement rate in The American for the Senate office is $25.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to James E. Connel, January 31, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to James E. Connel asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Avoca Public School System.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles E. Womack, January 31, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Charles E. Womack asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Hawley Public School System.
- [Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer, September 16, 1957]
- Letter from James H. Kelley to Truett Latimer discussing the 'VOD' in Abilene.
- [Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel, June 2, 1961]
- Letter from Bob Dickenson to Price Daniel responding to Governor Daniel's discourse about tax on a television program. He disagrees with the Governor's proposal to fix their tax problem and suggests a broad-based general sales tax.
- [Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1961]
- Letter from Stanley Vinson to Truett Latimer discussing his plans to start school and work during the summer.
- [Telegram Opposing H.B. 19, February 23, 1961]
- Telegram opposing H.B. 19.
- [Letter from John H. Winters to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1961]
- Letter from John H. Winters to Truett Latimer discussing the letter he got from Raymond W. Vowell which talks about Mr. and Mrs. Home Hughers sons' need for medical assistance. He informs Mr. Latimer that their son is not eligible for assistance in form of Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled. He says he is writing to their local office to get someone to call the Hughes and help them find a legal way to get help for their son.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson, February 23, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Stanley Vinson; He asks for a summary of Mr. Vinson's work experience and lets him know when and where they'll be able to see each other. He also gives Mr. Vinson his telephone number.
- [Letter from J. F. West to Truett Latimer, May 19, 1961]
- Letter from J. F. West to Truett Latimer congratulating him and thanking him for a clipping.
- [Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer, February 4, 1959]
- Letter from V. H. Shoultz to Truett Latimer asking for a copy of a bill that would broaden the license granted to nurses.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to S. Wortham Crow, January 31, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to S. Wortham Crow asking for a list of names and addresses of school teachers in the Lueders Public School System.
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hargrove to Truett Latimer, March 28, 1959]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hargrove to Truett Latimer asking that he support House Bill 612, a bill that provides training for preschool children who have hearing difficulties.
- [Letter from Joe M. Clements to Truett Latimer, September 22, 1960]
- Letter from Joe M. Clements to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer suggesting that he run for the U.S. House in the coming congressional elections.
- [Letter from K. G. Martin, April 16, 1962]
- Letter from K. G. Martin discussing the Measure the Candidate meeting.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hughes, July 22, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hughes; He attaches a letter he received from John Winters of the State Department of Welfare.
- [Letter from George Hicks to Truett Latimer]
- Letter from George Hicks to Truett Latimer thanking him for sending a newspaper clipping.
- [Letter from Don Powers to Truett Latimer, January 26, 1959]
- Letter from Don Powers to Truett Latimer requesting that he support a resolution asking the Game and Fish Commission to establish a Wild Life Management Area here in central Texas. The resolution is after the letter.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to John Hayton, March 1, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to John Hayton acknowledging their visit during the Lueders Chamber of Commerce banquet.
- [Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer, June 23, 1961]
- Letter from Raymond W. Vowell to Truett Latimer discussing Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hughes's need of medical assistance for their son. Mr. Vowel refers them to Dr. John Winters, Commissioner of the Department of Public Welfare.
- [Letter from Mrs. Eldud E. Link to Truett Latimer, March 27, 1959]
- Letter from Mrs. Eldud E. Link to Truett Latimer discussing support for House Bill 612.
- [Letter from Doris Pope Kinney to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1959]
- Letter from Doris Pope Kinney to Texas State Truett Latimer discussing a problem with laundry license taxes not being collected in Stamford, Texas. Kinney recommends that the tax law be rewritten so that whether a business is eligible to pay the tax is clearer to business owners.
- [Letter from Foy H. Easly to Truett Latimer, May 17, 1962]
- Letter from Joy H. Easly to Truett Latimer offering to help on his campaign.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Hub Holland, March 30, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Hub Holland thanking him for his previous telegram. In the telegram, Mr. Holland informs him of the Abilene District Retail Graders Association's opposition of the retail sales tax. Mr. Latimer then asks how they would feel about a sales tax that would exempt food and drug.
- [Letter from Fred C. Olds, Jr. to Price Daniel, June 1, 1961]
- Letter from Fred C. Olds, Jr. to Price Daniel responding to his television program where he discussed the tax situation in Texas. Mr. Olds expresses support for a broad-based tax program to finance the state.
- [Letter from Bowen Pope to Truett Latimer]
- Letter from Bowen Pope to Truett Latimer thanking him for his memo and for his work in the Legislature.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Red Felts, March 1, 1961]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Red Felts acknowledging their visit during the Lueders Chamber of Commerce banquet.
- [Letter from Albert Brown to Truett Latimer, May 11, 1959]
- Letter from Albert Brown to Truett Latimer discussing an issue with the tax collection for The Wash Pot Automatic Laundry. Mr. Brown types out the letter they wrote to The Wash Pot. In it, they inform the business that they did not find a store license for any of their stores and that their case was referred to a district supervisor.
- [Letter from Della Latimer to Truett Latimer, April 23, 1959]
- Letter from Della Latimer to Truett Latimer discussing the tax on dance studios. She is opposed to the fact that the tax falls on children's dance classes.
- [Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Craig, January 6, 1962]
- Letter from Truett Latimer to Bob Craig discussing running a political advert on his paper. He encloses a news release concerning his announcement for State Senator from the 24th District.
- [Letter from Mrs. W. J. Thomasson to Truett Latimer, 1961]
- Letter from Mrs. W. J. Thomasson to Truett Latimer asking him to support House Bill 2.
- [Clipping: Latimer Elected By Lueders Exes]
- Newspaper clipping about the election of Truett Latimer as the president of the Lueders Students Association.
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Wilhite to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the legislative bill concerning the reorganization of schools.