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- [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.
- [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 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 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 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 Herbert G. Tigner to Truett Latimer]
- Letter from Herbert G. Tigner to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to Senate Bill 149.
- [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 Jay Fields to Truett Latimer, April 16, 1959]
- Letter from Jay Fields to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to House Bill 510.
- [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 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 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 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.
- [Letter from Mrs. Gordon Asbury to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1953]
- Letter from Mrs. Gordon Asbury to Truett Latimer updating him on the life of her son and offering her family's support of Latimer's own bill, senate bill 688, which would amend the Texas Liquor Control act to make it unlawful to publicly consume or possess alcohol in any dry area.
- [Letter from Mrs. Justine Buckner to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1959]
- Letter from Mrs. Justine Buckner to Truett Latimer expressing support for the bill that would affect the open hours of Taverns in Texas.
- [Letter from Mrs. Leona Walls to Truett Latimer, February 5, 1959]
- Letter from Mrs. Leona Walls to Truett Latimer discussing a bill that concerns the closing hours of liquor and beer outlets.
- [Letter from Mrs. Mary E. Urquhart to Carlton Moore, Sr.]
- Letter from Mrs. Mary E. Urquhart to Carlton Moore, Sr. opposing Senate Bill 301.
- [Letter from Nicholas A. Rose to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1955]
- Letter from Nicholas A. Rose to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 403, the Rio Grande water bill. He writes that the Lower Valley people support the bill but people in other parts of the state oppose it.
- [Letter from Oren Seal to Truett Latimer]
- Letter from Oren Seal to Truett Latimer discussing House Bills 307 and 727. He says they will not add any revenue but will tax trading stamp companies out of business.
- [Letter from Pat Calvert to Truett Latimer, March 22, 1955]
- Letter from Pat Calvert to Truett Latimer discussing Insurance Commissions and specific reports and concerns surrounding Southern Republic Life Inc. CO.
- [Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer, August 13, 1959]
- Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer thanking him for the work he did as a member of the insurance committee. He also thanks him for his help in the defeat of House Bills 321 and 391.
- [Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1957]
- Letter from Paul Benbrook to Truett Latimer thanking for his work on matters in the Legislature concerning insurance and for the authorship of Senate Bill 438. He also thanks him for his support of Senate Bill 123, the 'Fire Deviation' Bill.
- [Letter from Richard Balzer to Truett Latimer, March 3, 1955]
- Letter from Richard Balzer to Truett Latimer discussing support for Texas House Bill #20 and stating that Houston is likely the originator of any opposition to the bill.
- [Letter from Robert W. Baker to Truett Latimer, May 20, 1953]
- Letter from Robert W. Baker to Truett Latimer thanking him for his friendship during the 53rd Texas legislative session and offering him use of his office when he visits Houston.
- [Letter from Roderick J. Watts to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1957]
- Letter from Roderick J. Watts of the Sam Houston Memorial Association to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer, introducing an example of "strong editorial backing" [not included in this item] for the association's request for funds from the state legislature.
- [Letter from Stanley W. Olson, April 13, 1953]
- Letter from Stanley W. Olson answering questions about Baylor University admissions and students for years 1952 and 1953.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Wright Morrow, copy to State Committee Headquarters and R. M. Wagstaff - July 12, 1955]
- A letter written to Judge Wright Morrow, National Democratic Committeeman, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated July 12, 1955. Copy to State Committee Headquarters, Austin and R. M. Wagstaff, 24th Dist. Committeeman. Carswell commends Morrow for maintaining the integrity of his status as National Democratic Committeeman from Texas.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mary Lou Weatherford - July 14, 1954]
- A letter written to Miss Mary Lou Weatherford, PBX Operator, Drilling and Exploration Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated July 14, 1954. Carswell requests a favor from Miss Weatherford, like last year, regarding purchasing flowers and a card for his daughter's birthday, Peggy Carswell, "who works there with you at D & E".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to parolee - December 26, 1956]
- A letter written to a parolee in El Paso, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Parole Board, dated December 26, 1956. Carswell acknowledges receipt of letter from Subject advising that the transfer has been completed and closes by offering his hope that Subject will be "better pleased" in El Paso.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - March 14, 1957]
- A letter written to Mr. Wright Morrow, Houston, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated March 14, 1957. Carswell acknowledges the wisdom of the decision by Morrow not to make the race for the U. S. Senate due to the division in Houston and the support in Dallas for Dies.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Wright Morrow - October 15, 1956]
- A letter written to Mr. Morrow, from T. N. Carswell, dated October 15, 1956. Carswell discusses the prospective senatorial candidacy of Morrow and provides for him a list of friends and aquaintances. He advises Morrow to write to each a personal letter telling them of his prospective senatorial candidacy. Carswell promises, "I shall do all I possibly can to accomplish your election to the U. S. Senate in the firm belief in so doing I shall have served well my state and nation."