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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Juan Ante - 1961-05-18]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera soliciting Juan Ante's support for Bill Blakley in the upcoming run-off primary. Herrera names several strengths of Blakley and expresses his concerns for the possibility of the Republican candidate being elected instead, who has been ignoring the Latin Americans of Texas in Herrera's estimation.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from George S. Anderson to T. N. Carswell - January 18, 1961]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Geo. S. Anderson, President, Abilene Printing & Stationery Company, Abilene, Texas, dated January 18, 1961. Anderson expresses his appreciation for Carswell's friendship and that his letter helped him. He writes of when he sees Carswell seating people at Church of how he looks in place and that he knows where Carswell will stand with any moral question.
Date: January 18, 1961
Creator: Anderson, Geo. S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Senator David W. Ratliff to T. N. Carswell - July 18, 1961]

Description: A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from David W. Ratliff, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated July 18, 1961. Ratliff expresses his appreciation for Carswell's help with his tenure of "Governor for a Day".
Date: July 18, 1961
Creator: Ratliff, David W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera - 1961-01-18]

Description: Letter from Hector P. Garcia to John J. Herrera in response to a letter Herrera wrote about his son's interest in a government service position.
Date: January 18, 1961
Creator: Garcia, Hector P., -1996
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from A. C. Turner to Elsi Broussard - 1961-12-18]

Description: Letter from A. C. Turner, a member of the Board of Pardons and Paroles for Texas to Mrs. Elsi Broussard in reply to her petition for her son, Freddie M. Broussard, to have a parole hearing. Turner informs Mrs. Broussard that the Board will not review his case until May 1962 so that he can serve more time for his crime of "murder with malice."
Date: December 18, 1961
Creator: Turner, A. C.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano - 1961-05-18]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to William Ruben Lozano on behalf of Senator William "Bill" Blakley requesting Lozano's support of that candidate. The typed letter begins with "Dear Fellow Democrat"; a handwritten note after this adds "Oops!" In the bottom left corner, Herrera has written a personal note to Lozano that he hopes this letter finds him well.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson, May 18, 1961]

Description: Letter from Eudora Hawkins to Pete Snelson discussing the amendment to House Bill 652, the bill that would move the behind-the-wheel training phase of the Driver Education program outside school hours. Mr. Hawkins thinks this would lead to parents teaching their children how to drive, which he sees as a problem. He is opposed to the amendment and lists his reasons.
Date: May 18, 1961
Creator: Hawkins, Eudora
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Lewis, January 18, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Don Lewis welcoming the National Affairs Committee of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce's interest in the State Legislature. He gives them the Texas Legislative Service's address and adds Mr. Lewis to the House Journal's mailing list.
Date: January 18, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Johnson, January 18, 1961]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Walter Johnson; He encloses a bill [not included here] to be introduced by people from savings and loans. Mr. Latimer also thanks him on Wade Spilman's behalf for his work in the Speaker's race during the closing days of the legislature.
Date: January 18, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Telegram from Bill Markham, March 18, 1961]

Description: Telegram from Bill Markham for Truett Latimer urging him to oppose House Bills 217 and 36.
Date: March 18, 1961
Creator: Markham, Bill
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Elena Esmond to Truett Latimer, June 18, 1961]

Description: Letter from Elena Esmond to Truett Latimer thanking him for allowing them to use his desk while their girl's state house of representatives met in the house chambers.
Date: June 18, 1961
Creator: Esmond, Elena
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from Mrs. Elizabeth Little to Truett Latimer, August 18, 1961]

Description: Letter from Mrs. Elizabeth Little to Truett Latimer expressing appreciation for the latter's willingness to support, and pass, the full $810 pay raise for teachers and the state aid for maintenance and operation.
Date: August 18, 1961
Creator: Little, Mrs. Elizabeth
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library
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