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- [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.
- [Form letter from William A. Blakley - May 14, 1958]
- A form letter addressed to "Fellow Texan," from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, dated May 14, 1958. Blakley acknowledges that he is not an experienced politician and having been appointed to the Senate on January 15, 1957 by Governor Shivers but that he feels the need to serve to preserve our system of government which is based on the separation of powers and the sovereignty of the States. He advises of the devotion that is required from all who believe in contitutional government and requests suggestions regarding his candidacy for the United States Senate.
- [Letter and envelope: From Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - October 12, 1953]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated October 12, 1953. Breeding advises that payments of $20.00 will be made weekly until the hundred and twenty five is paid. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record.
- [Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, April 20, 1953]
- Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer requesting that he support and oppose several particular Senate and House bills, as well as requesting a "roll-call vote" on any bill pertaining to alcoholic beverages.
- [Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer, October 1, 1959]
- Letter from Albert F. Tucker to Truett Latimer inviting him to a Texas Alcohol-Narcotic Education (TANE) Legislative Information Committee meeting at the First Baptist Church in Dallas on the 21st of October. Mr. Tucker says the main topic of discussion would be the Texas Liquor Control Act. He also invites him to another meeting the following day.
- [Letter from Allen Duckworth to Waggoner Carr, May 29, 1959]
- Letter from Allen Duckworth to Waggoner Carr showing appreciation for the journalism award he received from the House of Representatives.
- [Letter from Andrew M. Howsley to Truett Latimer, February 11, 1959]
- Letter from Andrew M. Howsley to Truett Latimer; He encloses a roster of the membership of the Legislature for Mr. Latimer.
- [Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer, July 10, 1953]
- Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer discussing legislature issues concerning the Texas Employer's Insurance Association and requesting to visit soon to have a meeting over the matter.
- [Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer, July 21, 1953]
- Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer discussing insurance practices and premiums from 1952.
- [Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer, July 23, 1953]
- Photocopy of a letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer discussing dividend policies of the Texas Employer's Insurance Association in 1951.
- [Letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer, September 24, 1953]
- Photocopy of a letter from Austin F. Allen to Truett Latimer apologizing for responding late and making plans to visit each other in the near future.
- [Letter from Barefoot Sanders to Members of the Conservation & Reclamation Committee, February 14, 1955]
- Letter from Barefoot Sanders to members of the Conservation & Reclamation Committee; Mr. Sanders encloses a copy of House Bill 20, the bill that would create the Trinity River Authority. He says this copy is the one with the committee's amendment and not the original. He asks that they go over it and welcomes their questions.
- [Letter from Ben Atwell to Truett Latimer, June 30, 1955]
- Letter from Ben Atwell to Truett Latimer showing appreciation for his work in the legislature.
- [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 Bufford D. Carr to Truett Latimer, March 17, 1959]
- Letter from Bufford D. Carr to Truett Latimer criticizing the insurance industry in Texas. He talks briefly about the teacher pay raise bill; He spouts support for the proposal but wonders where the funding will come from. He also states his opposition to the State Sales and State Income Tax.
- [Letter from C. H. Verschoyle to Truett Latimer, March 23, 1955]
- Letter from C. H. Verschoyle to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition for House Bill 62.
- [Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1958]
- Letter from Carl L. Phinney to Truett Latimer; He encloses 1958 Continental passes for him and apologizes they were issued late.
- [Letter from Carr P. Collins to Ben Ramsey, June 24, 1959]
- Letter from Carr P. Collins to Ben Ramsey opposing the proposal by some members of the Senate to reduce the salaries of the Insurance Commissioner and the members of the Board of Insurance Commission. He asks that Mr. Ramsey help persuade the Senators to keep the Insurance department in its current state.
- [Letter from Carr P. Collins to Truett Latimer, August 10, 1959]
- Letter from Carr P. Collins to Truett Latimer commending him for his help in preventing the Insurance Board from being converted into a part-time operation.
- [Letter from Dallas County Farm Bureau to Truett Latimer, March 3, 1959]
- Letter from Dallas County Farm Bureau to Truett Latimer asking that he use his influence to prevent an egg law from being canceled.
- [Letter from Dallas Delegates to Truett Latimer, September 18, 1953]
- Letter from a group of Dallas delegates to Truett Latimer discussing plans for the upcoming Texas State Fair and Texas-O.U. football game. The letter is signed by George Parkhouse, Ben Atwell, Barefoot Sanders, Tom King, John Crosthwait, Horace Houston, Joe Pool, and Doug Bergman.
- [Letter from Dick West to T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1959]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Dick West, Assistant Editor, Editorial Page, The Dallas Morning News, dated December 28, 1959. West expresses his appreciation for Carswell's kind letter of December 24 requesting he write again, even if he disagrees, and express his opinion.
- [Letter from Douglas E. Bergman to Truett Latimer, June 22, 1953]
- Letter from Douglas E. Bergman to Truett Latimer discussing how he enjoyed working together in the 53rd legislative session.
- [Letter from Dr. R. K. Shannon to Truett Latimer, June 9, 1953]
- Letter from R. K. Shannon to Truett Latimer discussing what a pleasure it was to make each other's acquaintance in the recent legislature and promising to support Latimer in his next election.
- [Letter from E. C. Nott to Truett Latimer, March 6, 1959]
- Letter from E. C. Nott to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to the flexible rate law. He also attaches an advertisement that appeared on an evening edition of the Abilene Reporter News.
- [Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer, February 25, 1955]
- Letter from E. J. Reeves to Truett Latimer discussing an insurance legislation.
- [Letter from Edward J. Drake to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, copy to Peggy Carswell and T. N. Carswell - November 12, 1957]
- A letter written to Mrs. Mildred Nicholson, Office of the Democratic Executive Committee, Dallas, Texas from Edward J. Drake, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 12, 1957. Copy to Miss Peggy Carswell, Dallas, Texas and to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Drake advises Nicholson to place the name of Miss Peggy Carswell in the file as "one to be notified for all Conservative efforts" in their precinct and county Conservative projects. In a handwritten postscript Drake thanks Carswell for writing.
- [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 Felix Doran Jr. to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1953]
- Letter from Felix Doran Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing his opposition to House Bill 374, related to amending the Insurance Code.
- [Letter from Foy Valentine to Truett Latimer, February 26, 1959]
- Letter from Foy Valentine to Truett Latimer thanking him for having lunch with them and following them to see Dr. Doane. Foy urges Mr. Latimer to oppose the bill dealing with vending machines for contraceptives and asks that he contact Dr. Holle about it. Foy also shows support for Mr. Latimer's closing bill for liquor outlets.
- [Letter from Gene Westerburg to Truett Latimer, 1953]
- Letter from Gene Westerburg to Truett Latimer discussing opposition to Texas House Bill #3 support for House Bill #216 and Senate Bill #24.
- [Letter from Gertrude S. Wilson to Truett Latimer, February 23, 1954]
- Letter from Gertrude S. Wilson to Truett Latimer discussing the need for research into superior strains of grass and requesting Latimer's help to arrange such research.
- [Letter from H. S. Davis to T. N. Carswell and Ruth B. Gay - June 26, 1952]
- A letter written to T. N. Carswell & Ruth B. Gay, dba, Carswell Travel Agency, Windsor Hotel Lobby, Abilene, Texas, from H. S. Davis, Head, Wage & Excise Tax Division, Internal Revenue Service, Dallas 1, Texas, dated June 26, 1952. An advisement regarding a discrepancy on a tax return for Mrs. Gay. The reverse side includes a letter addressed to Sir--Mr. H. S. Davis, Internal Revenue Office, Dallas, Texas from Carswell Travel Agency, Wooten Hotel Lobby, By T. N. Carswell, Partner dated July 2, 1952. Carswell refers to the letter from Davis dated June 26, 1952 and advises Davis regarding the work rendered by Mrs. Gay in the Agency thus the method of payment of her salary in regards to her tax return.
- [Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed $20.00 payment.
- [Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - 1953]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed $20.00 payment.
- [Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1953]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated November 13, 1953. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed money order for $25.00 to "finish out bill" and requests that Carswell "get the boy out".
- [Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - November 25, 1953]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas dated November 25, 1953. Breeding requests that Carswell do what he can to secure the release of Subject 108,345 from prison prior to February.
- [Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - October 19, 1953]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated October 19, 1953. Breeding advises Carswell of an enclosed money order and speaks of her distress for Subject 108,345 having been in a 9 x 6 cell for seven months.
- [Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - October 26, 1953]
- A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated October 26, 1953. Breeding advises of an enclosed $20.00 payment expressing her appreciation to Carswell for being so nice.
- [Letter from Hattie Breeding to T. N. Carswell - September 20, 1953]
- A handwritten letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Mrs. Hattie Breeding, Dallas, Texas, dated September 20, 1953. Breeding makes a request of Carswell that she be allowed to repay the money owed by Subject 108,345 in weekly payments.
- [Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer, August 27, 1953]
- Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing attending the State Democratic Convention and the football game between University of Texas and Oklahoma University.
- [Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer, December 7, 1953]
- Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer inquiring if he is going to attend the Cotton Bowl football game in Dallas and stating that he hopes Latimer runs for office again.
- [Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer, October 19, 1953]
- Letter from Horace B. Houston, Jr. to Truett Latimer congratulating him on taking a strong stance on the issue of teachers' pay and having expressed that stance clearly.
- [Letter from Hugh Prather, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 8, 1956]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Hugh Prather, Jr., Dallas 5, Texas, dated August 8, 1956. Prather expresses his appreciation of the letter from Carswell concerning their proposed organization for Conservative Democrats in Dallas County. He advises that more people are expressing the idea contained in Carswell's letter regarding making it a state-wide organization and confirms that his help in his area would be greatly appreciated.
- [Letter from Inman H. Douglass to Truett Latimer, December 30, 1954]
- Letter from Inman H. Douglass to Truett Latimer asking if Latimer would be interested in a subscription to the Christian Science Monitor.
- [Letter from Inman H. Douglass to Truett Latimer, July 23, 1953]
- Letter from Inman H. Douglass to Truett Latimer thanking him for supporting amended bills in the previous 53rd Legislature of Texas that benefit the Christian Scientists' beliefs in healing through spiritual prayer.
- [Letter from Inman H. Douglass to Truett Latimer, March 5, 1954]
- Letter from Inman H. Douglass to Truett Latimer discussing the growing presence of religion in government and a copy of the Christian Science Monitor with an article on the topic being sent along to Truett..
- [Letter from J. Glenn Turner to Members of the Texas State Legislature, February 12, 1953]
- Letter from J. Glenn Turner to Members of the Texas State Legislature requesting their careful consideration and support of House Bills 133 and 110.
- [Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer, March 13, 1959]
- Letter from J. Theron Fergus to Truett Latimer asking him to oppose Senate Bill 188 and House Bill 510.
- [Letter from Jack Dillard to Truett Latimer, May 12, 1958]
- Letter from Jack Dillard to Truett Latimer requesting that his cowboy band play one of Senator Blakley's favorite songs, having it dedicated to Mrs. Blakley.