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[Copy of 1884 Democratic State Convention Ticket]
Copy of a ticket that says "Houston, 1884: Democratic State Convention, Delegate." Handwritten notes on the page say "K.K. Legett," Mrs. J. Pickard," and "This item shows evidence of decay. Should be laminated and labeled."
[Legal Agreement Between W.G. Gray and H.R. Glasscock]
Legal agreement between W.G. Gray and H.R. Glasscock, concerning a land dispute.
[Letter from H. R. Glasscock to Messrs Spoouts and Legett - December 25, 1885]
Letter written by H. R. Glasscock in Houston, Texas to Messrs Spoouts and Legett in Abilene, Texas, regarding receipt of photographs of a Taylor County land deed, along with other business matters.
[Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan, February 2, 1905]
Letter from W. W. Kirk to William John Bryan discussing Bryan acquire a train pass for a trip Kirk is taking.
[Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan, April, 29, 1905]
Letter from W. Jack Bryan to William John Bryan discussing an enclosed letter that was mistakenly delivered to W. Jack instead of William John regarding the Beef Trust.
[Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan, May 2, 1909]
Letter from S. Webb to William John Bryan requesting Bryan join him in a visit to Houston and further stating that he would like Bryan to help a man named Butler in his candidacy for president.
Harris County
Blue line print of survey map of Harris County, Texas, showing rivers, creeks, original land grants or surveys, cities, towns, and railroads. Scale [ca. 1:266,666] (4000 varas to 1/2 an inch).
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 196]
Document outlining the trial of corporals Robert Tillman, John Geter, James H. Mitchell; Private First Class John H. Gould; and privates Henry Henry L. Chenault, Edward Porter Jr., Robert Smith, Hezekiah C. Turner, Quiller Walker, and Charlie Banks, on charges of disobedience, mutiny, conspiring to raid the city of Houston, murder, and assault, including the final verdict and sentence, and a presidential commutation. The defendants were participants in the Camp Logan Mutiny.
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 197]
Document outlining the trial of privates Babe Collier, Thomas McDonald, James Robinson, Joseph Smith, and Albert D. Wright on charges of murder, mutiny, conspiring to raid the city of Houston, and assault, including the final verdict and sentence. The defendants were participants in the Camp Logan Mutiny.
Fay Stancliff with Race Car
Copy negative of Fay Stancliff in the race car he built, number 66 parked on a street in front of a house at 410 Watt Street in El Campo, Texas.
[Release of Oil and Gas Lease]
Document certifying the release of any claim by the Gulf Production Company of any all rights under an oil and gas lease from Hattie M. Sayles to L. A. Crews of a property in Limestone County, Texas.
[Notice of Impending Suit, Humble Oil & Refining Company vs. John Sayles]
Document giving notice of an impending suit, Humble Oil and Refining Company vs. John Sayles, due to delinquent payments.
Map of the Battlefield of San Jacinto
Map of the Texan and Mexican Armies at the commencement of the Battle of San Jacinto, showing the positions of the armies and features of the terrain between Buffalo Bayou and San Jacinto Bay. Distances to various cities are given. No scale indicated. On verso: Photograph of families picking hops to make beer in Kent County, England.
[Letter from John Camp to T. N. Carswell - September 8, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from John Camp, The Ohio Oil Co., Houston, Texas, dated September 8, 1938. Camp notes his surprise at Carswell's retirement as Secretary of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce and expresses his regret for the City's loss stating that in his opinion Carswell "as Secretary, contributed more toward the welfare of the town than any other citizen", and wishes him success in his new business.
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John Camp - September 10, 1938]
A letter written to Mr. John Camp, The Ohio Oil Company, Houston, Texas from T. N. Carswell, dated September 10, 1938. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Camp and expresses his appreciation for the "spirit" of the letter. He writes, "I am checking out today and will begin Monday morning with my own business, wholesale paper."
[Letter to Sayles & Sayles, February 14, 1940]
Letter from the Abstract Division of the Federal Land Bank of Houston, Legal Division, to Sayles & Sayles discussing abstracts relating to the estate of A. M. Betty.
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 13, 1941]
A letter written to Dr. T. N. Carswell from Jeff Davis, dated March 13, 1941. The letter discusses the House Committee voting out H. B. 373 and H. B. 565 and hoping that the bills withstand the Courts.
[Letter from W. J. Wisdom to T. N. Carswell - June 23, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from W. J. Wisdom, Asst. Director, United Service Organizations, Inc., Houston, Texas, dated June 23, 1943. Wisdom expresses his appreciation for Carswell's "gracious" letter regarding his finding an opportunity to offer his services "to our boys" advising that he will train in N. Y. then be reassigned. Requests of Carswell to give his regards to the "old 17th".
[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]
A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
[Form letter from Sam D. Forman, Jr. addressed TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS - August 3, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Buddies--TO ALL LEGIONNAIRES, DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS, from Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas, Houston, Texas, dated August 3, 1944. Forman reminds the Legionnaires of the housing conditions and that things are abnormal in Fort Worth, the same as in any other city in the Nation due to the war effort, and to make all reservations with Mr. Herbert Joseph, Chairman of the Housing Committee.
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to W. J. Bryan, Sept 15, 1944]
Letter from McDonald Meacham to William John Bryan discussing Bryan's recent illness and praising his character as a politician.
[Letter from Wilbur E. Hess to Truett Latimer, June 17, 1959]
Letter from investment banker Wilbur E. Hess to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for his "warm reception" of securities industry representatives at the Legislature.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ernest Grissom, January 28, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ernest Grissom discussing the recent inauguration and potential solutions to financing in Taylor county.
[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 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 Truett Latimer to L. C. Jennings, February 7, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to L. C. Jennings offering two phone numbers he can be reached by and discussing his thoughts on the Small Loans Bill.
[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 Truett Latimer to Mr. Tom Graham and Mrs. Tom Graham, March 23, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham discussing his intentions to vote against the gasoline refund bill, House Bill 388.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed C. Burris, March 27, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed C. Burris discussing his plans to attend a banquet.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Flynn, April 7, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Jack Flynn discussing business with oil companies about pipelines.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Calvin Barkley, April 8, 1953]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Calvin Barkley apologizing for not being able to spend time together with Barkley and his girl friend in Houston.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer, April 10, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer discussing and insurance policy he enclosed and extra information that will be needed to know the cancellation fee for his mortgage policy.
[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 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 Truett Latimer to Mr. Paul Barkley and Mrs. Paul Barkley, April 13, 1953]
Photocopy of a letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. Paul Barkley and Mrs. Paul Barkley discussing his recent legislative business, recreational activities, and his visit to Houston.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer, April 20, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Bill Hammer discussing an endorsement for a household goods insurance policy and his regrets at not being able to attend Hammer's wedding.
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Pioneer Airlines, Inc., May 7, 1953]
Letter from Truett Latimer to Pioneer Airlines, Inc. requesting a refund for a plane ticket to Houston, due to his plane never landing for him to board.
[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 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 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 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.
[Remarks from Lawrence C. Lamb on the Houston Case, February 16, 1954]
Remarks from Lawrence C. Lamb on the "Houston Case"
[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.
[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.
[Telegram from R. Lee Clark Jr., April 12, 1954]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from R. Lee Clark Jr. regarding encouraging Truett to support Senate Bill 12, relating to the establishment of a State Tuberculosis Sanatorium.
[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 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 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 Herbert G. Tigner to Truett Latimer]
Letter from Herbert G. Tigner to Truett Latimer expressing opposition to Senate Bill 149.
[Letter from Mrs. Mary E. Urquhart to Carlton Moore, Sr.]
Letter from Mrs. Mary E. Urquhart to Carlton Moore, Sr. opposing Senate Bill 301.
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