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- Abilene Graphic Arts Association Promotional Card, 1960
- Card from the Abilene Graphic Arts Association promoting various printing companies from Abilene. The card face is mostly white, with a black triangle on the left side overlapping onto a red heart on the middle of the card and a yellow rectangle on the right side where the information is written. On the reverse is information about the printers in Abilene.
- [Letter from J. B. Alderdice to J. M. Anthony, July 26, 1960]
- Letter from J. B. Alderdice to J. M. Anthony discussing the accident that happened to Will Waker's car. He informs Mr. Anthony that the car and a driver's license were transferred to Mr. Waker.
- [Fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Protestants and Other Americans United]
- A fundraising letter from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United, Washington 6, D. C.
- [Letter from Glenn L. Archer to T. N. Carswell - June 2, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Glenn L. Archer, Executive Director, Protestants and Other Americans United for Separation of Church and State, Washington 6, D. C., dated June 2, 1960. Archer expresses his appreciation for the check from Carswell and for his kind and helpful letter. Archer confirms the problem before them as exceedingly difficult, that it must be handled with "the most consumate skill" advising that "there are those standing ready to kill us off if they can".
- Map of Texas
- Reprint of atlas map of the state of Texas with regions or counties outlined with color. Map includes two inset maps: "Plan of Galveston Bay from a M.S." and map of the Western United States, Texas, and Mexico. Cartouche includes two seals, one of the Republic of Texas and the second of the General Land Office, Texas. Relief shown in hachures. Scale ca. 1:2,661,120
- [Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bagley to Truett Latimer, February 2, 1960]
- Letter from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bagley to Truett Latimer; He encloses a tract comparing two families. He wants it mimeographed and distributed in their city.
- [Tabulation of Votes, January 1960]
- Summary page listing Congressional bills up for consideration and the tabulation of votes among business owners in a district regarding the measures.
- [Letter from Stanton J. Barron, Jr. to Truett Latimer, February 12, 1960]
- Letter from Stanton J. Barron, Jr. to Truett Latimer discussing the admission of Micheal Atchison to one of the State Schools for mentally challenged children.
- [Letter from Mrs. Wendell Mac Bedichek to Truett Latimer, November 9, 1960]
- Letter from Mrs. Wendell Mac Bedichek to Truett Latimer discussing employment as a secretary.
- [Letter from Herman L. Begeman to R. J. Oliver, July 12, 1960]
- Letter from Herman L. Begeman to R. J. Oliver discussing an issue Mr. Oliver has with State Farm which concerns the Texas Safe Driving Insurance Plan.
- [Letter from Senator William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, United States Senate, dated February 27, 1961. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's confidence and support in his campaign. Blakley touches on the status of the campaign and extends his hope that Carswell can speak in his behalf.
- [Letter from William A. Blakley to T. N. Carswell - December 23, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas dated December 23, 1960. Blakley expresses his appreciation for Carswell's letter, suggestions and information. He expects to be in Abilene during the campaign and hopes for a personal visit with Carswell.
- [Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer, January 3, 1960]
- Letter from Howard Boswell to Truett Latimer sending a copy of Senate Bill #509 from the State of Texas.
- [Letter from Ronald W. Bradshaw to Truett Latimer, 1960~]
- Letter from Ronald W. Bradshaw to Truett Latimer discussing taxes and electrical cooperatives in Texas.
- [Letter from Paul Brashear to Truett Latimer, September 23, 1960]
- Letter from Paul Brashear to Truett Latimer as a followup on a telephone conversation concerning a complete audit of the Health Department with a special emphasis on the property section.
- [Letter from Thelma Bremman to Truett Latimer, 1960~]
- Letter from Thelma Bremman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing her opposition to the proposed establishment of a "maximum security reform school" in Abilene.
- [Letter from S. Perry Brown to Truett Latimer, June 7, 1960]
- Letter from S. Perry Brown to Truett Latimer discussing interest in establishing a single merit system office to serve the Employment Commission, the Welfare Department, and the Health Department.
- [Letter from Byron Bryant to T. N. Carswell - July 28, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Byron Bryant, Director, The Division of Public Relations, Hardin-Simmons University dated July 28, 1960. Bryant expresses his appreciation for the article Carswell submitted to The Baptist Standard published on July 27, 1960 citing the importance to Hardin-Simmons University from the article having been published.
- [Letter from Josephine E. Buehler to Truett Latimer, February 16, 1960]
- Letter from Josephine E. Buehler to Truett Latimer expressing disapproval of the Texas voting laws for military personnel.
- Buffalo Gap Messenger, Summer Edition 1960
- Summer 1959 edition of the Buffalo Gap Messenger, with articles about the Ernie Wilson Museum of the Old West and other Buffalo Gap history, including photographs.
- [Letter from Pat Bullock to Truett Latimer, December 15, 1960]
- Letter from Pat Bullock to Truett Latimer discussing concerns regarding a program that was started by the 55th Legislature that called for the employment of 40 parole officer and the addition of 30 parole officers.
- [Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, April 13, 1960]
- Letter from Omar Burkett to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer asking if he would assist his granddaughter in her application to the Abilene State Hospital, discussing his health, and giving his thoughts on Governor Price Daniel.
- [Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer, May 16, 1960]
- Letter from Omar Burkett to Truett Latimer asking if he had found the letter they had talked about. He thinks the letter is with Mr. Brashear if not with Mr. Latimer.
- [Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy, January 21, 1960]
- Letter from Neil Caldwell to O. P. Hardy discussing the Gloria D. Hanson vs. James Alvis Hanson case. He says Ray Mason, Mr. Hanson's lawyer, made a request for an investigation of both parties but had not gotten a response yet. He implores Judge Hardy to help expedite the process.
- [Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer, December 21, 1960]
- Letter from Waggoner Carr to Truett Latimer letting him know that he enjoyed the time spent working with the latter in the State Government as well as commending his sincerity and devotion to duty.
- [Letter from Theron D. Carroll to Joe Cooley, April 1, 1960]
- Letter from Theron D. Carroll to Joe Cooley discussing the scheduling of the Game and Fish Commission's Wildlife Exhibit during the West Texas Fair.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Allan Shivers - September 29, 1960]
- A letter written to Governor Shivers, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 29, 1960. Carswell congratulates Shivers on his Dallas address expressing his pride in Shiver's unselfish dedication in the present political campaign and requests the assistance of his office in constructing a letter "To the Editor".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Claude Lloyd - June 6, 1960]
- A letter written to Claude Lloyd from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 6, 1960. Carswell advises that he called due to word that Lloyd was ill and proceeds to convey his feelings of friendship. He requests that Lloyd send PE [Phillips Exeter Academy] literature to Sonny Blair and Robert Fielder and informs Lloyd of the boys' qualities and of their family backgrounds. He closes the letter announcing that he is to be a grandfather, again.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Dr. Criswell - September 24, 1960]
- A letter written to Dr. Criswell from T. N. Carswell, dated September 24, 1960. Carswell advises Criswell that having heard him preach in Dallas on Religious Freedom he is inviting him to speak at the worker's conference of the Callahan Baptist Association in Eula, Texas or under another sponsorship in Abilene, Texas. He advises that one of his deacons, H. J. Blackwell, and he attended Simmons and both enlisted in the Navy, World War I, about the same date.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to E. S. James - June 24, 1960]
- A letter written to Dr. James from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated June 24, 1960. Carswell refers to the article "Support and Control" written by Allen and printed in the Baptist Standard. Carswell advises James that he is led to feel that Baptist schools place more emphasis on their similarity to the larger secular schools than on their religious structure. He advises that he is sending a copy of a document by Dr. James E. Simmons "for it might now serve a larger and more useful purpose".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - June 24, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. Archer, Washington, D. C., from T. N. Carswell, dated June 24, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the copy of "How the Roman Catholic Church would change the Constitution" and suggests adding a third column detailing what the Catholics are doing to have their schools paid for by public taxation.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - May 27, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. Archer, from T. N. Carswell, dated May 27, 1960. Carswell advises Archer of his membership of P.O.A.U. [Protestants and Other Americans United] from the beginning. He advises that the duty and responsibility of the organization, and of Archer as it's leader, is of transcendent import to their way of life. He cites an example, "the adroit method", being used to mislead people in order to break down their idea of the separation of church and state and force upon citizens the support of a religious system with which they disagree. He advises of an attached check to fund the fight.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Glenn L. Archer - September 15, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. Glenn L. Archer, Americans United from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas dated September 15, 1960. Carswell inquires of Archer the possibility of his giving an address in Abilene before the November election and offers to organize a local unit of POAU.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Ideals Publishing Company - January 22, 1960]
- A letter addressed to Ideals Publishing Company, Milwaukee 1, Wisconsin from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated January 22, 1960. Carswell advises of an attached check, an attached list of recipients to receive subscriptions to IDEALS and a copy of the sentiment to be sent with each subscription gift.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Judge Walter Pope - December 23, 1960]
- A letter written to Judge Walter Pope from T. N. Carswell, dated December 23, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the example and inspiration Pope has been to his life and applies the term "uncomman man" describing the significance of the term as being historically applied to a very few men by Dr. Hamilton C. Mabie, "a Christian statesman, philosoper and scholar of world stature in the early part of this century". Carswell offers the season's greetings.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane - April 21, 1960]
- A letter written to Sarah Anna Simmons Crane from T. N. Carswell, dated April 21, 1960. Carswell expresses his appreciation for all the "notes" from Crane which brought "memories of a now far off wonder day, the springtime of your life and mine". He advises of the generosity of her grandparents as to the reason he received his college degree and her Dad, whom he met and loved, was also a benefactor of Simmons. Carswell advises that conditions are quite different out at Simmons, that he is no longer a trustee having resigned some years earlier after Dr. Richardson resigned as president. He requests that she take the attached check and go to a show and dinner "for the sake of old lang syne".
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to Senator William Knowland - March 5, 1960]
- A letter written to Senator William Knowland, Oakland, California, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County, Texas Voluntary Parole Board, dated March 5, 1960. Carswell advises Knowland of his concern regarding the pardon application for Parolee 17,095 not having reached the governor's desk and requests Knowland's assistance.
- [Letter from T. N. Carswell to William A. Blakley - December 20, 1960]
- A letter written to Senator Wm. A. Blakley, Dallas, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, dated December 20, 1960. Carswell reminds Blakley that he supported him in his previous campaign advising him that he will do so again in the contest now approaching noting that the other announced contenders are not of his liking. He advises that Blakley will have no competition from Wright or Gonzales but the county will lean toward Tower should Blakley be in a run-off against him.
- [Order/list from T. N. Carswell to Collin Street Bakery]
- An order placed with Collin Street Bakery, Inc., Corsicana, Texas from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas. Carswell orders a cake to be gifted to every recipient listed including a greeting for each; Miss Thelma Batson, Poplarville, Miss., Mr. & Mrs. Barney Knight & Family, Brunswick, Ga., Mrs. Leslie Bevil & Family, Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. M. B. Whiting, Clifton Forge, Va., Mrs. Edna R. Johnson & Family, Pecos, Texas, Mr. A. N. Carswell & Family, Homerville, Ga. The reverse side includes business letterhead of Little Tuffy Mfg. Co. A Division of Abilene Machine Co., 1342 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas and bears Assurance OPAQUE Parchment watermark.
- [Letter from Bert Chapman to Truett Latimer, 1960~]
- Letter from Bert Chapman to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing a general sales tax as a means to pay off the state's sixty-three million dollar debt.
- [Letter from S. E. Clark to Truett Latimer, May 18, 1960]
- Letter from S. E. Clark to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer discussing how a driver who hit his car the previous year had yet to pay any restitution for the damage, and demands that Texas' drivers' responsibility law be changed.
- [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 Ed J. Cloud to Truett Latimer, February 10, 1960]
- Letter from Ed J. Cloud to Truett Latimer as words of congratulations for what was done at the previous Saturday's Democratic Primary.
- [Letter from Carroll R. Cockerell to Truett Latimer, November 11, 1960]
- Letter from Carroll R. Cockerell to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to the tax payroll plan.
- [Letter from H. H. Coffield to Truett Latimer, September 22, 1960]
- Letter from H. H. Coffield to Truett Latimer as an invitation to attend the opening performance of the Prison Rodeo.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated January 7, 1960. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated July 11, 1960. The letter includes confirmation by Collier of the board meeting scheduled for July 21. Dinner will be served.
- [Letter from E. M. Collier to T. N. Carswell - November 29, 1960]
- A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from E. M. Collier, Administrator, Hendrick Memorial Hospital dated November 29, 1960. The letter includes a notification by Collier of a meeting of the Board of Trustees which has been called by Mr. Anderson. Dinner will be served.
- [Letter from Carr P. Collins, Jr. to Truett Latimer, November 18, 1960]
- Letter from Carr P. Collins, Jr. to Truett Latimer; he encloses a check to cover Mr. Latimer's cost on the West Texas Fair.
- [Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer, September 23, 1960]
- Letter from J. E. Connally to Truett Latimer thanking for his help in making Lydon Johnson Appreciation Day successful.