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[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]
Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date:
December 5, 1944
Creator:
Rossiter, A. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 5, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the tan he has acquired, his gratitude for her safety and security at home, his squadron having to send their dog back to Tonopah, and expecting Bob Hope to come to perform soon.
Date:
June 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 5, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing practicing his shooting, playing baseball, the mail service, Catherine's letters talking him out of drinking a beer, and celebrating Honey enlisting into the service.
Date:
July 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 5,1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home. including her busy day at work and Mr. Knight's death by suicide.
Date:
December 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Dan to Joseph R. Bertig, June 5, 1944]
Telegram sent by Dan Kempner to Joseph Bertig discussing acquiring a train ticket reservation for Mary Jean.
Date:
June 5, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 5, 1944]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent work ferrying aircraft. Written on Delta Air Lines stationary.
Date:
February 5, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 5, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying aircraft. Written on American Airlines stationary.
Date:
1944-11-05?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 5, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a night flight to Dallas, flying P-51s, her ex-husband, getting a steak, spending the night in Long Beach, seeing new parts of the American southwest, and commercial pilot licenses.
Date:
October 5, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Driskell Hotel, Austin, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated June 5, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell and touches on the work involved in the search for a president for Hardin-Simmons University and the need for "harmonious backing from all forces". Richardson expresses his hope that Carswell is enjoying his work in Austin, that it is a nice place to visit but that he would not want to live there and closes with an advisement that the enrollment at HSU for summer school is about 250.
Date:
June 5, 1944
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Flyer: From J. M. Caldwell addressed to Comrade - August 5, 1944]
A letter addressed to "Comrade" from J. M. Caldwell, Dept. Adjt., American Legion of North Carolina, Raleigh, N. C., dated August 5, 1944. Announcement by the Departments of North Carolina and South Carolina regarding their endorsement of the candidacy of Roy McMillan for National Commander of the American Legion. Attachments include: Handwritten note from Jim [J. M. Caldwell to T. N. Carswell] requesting cooperation and support.
Date:
August 5, 1944
Creator:
Caldwell, J. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Witten B. Russ to Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, October 5, 1944]
Letter from Dr. Witten B. Russ to Dr. Chauncey D. Leake discussing relocation of the U. of Texas Medical School.
Date:
October 5, 1944
Creator:
Russ, Witten B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 5, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her morning and taking a train to Memphis. Written on 4th Ferrying Group Officers Club stationary.
Date:
January 5, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 5, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing news about her uncle's health, her busy schedule, pursuit school, exercise, getting ready to fly the P-47, recent correspondence, future plans, and food. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date:
April 5, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 5, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling, getting camellias from the letter's recipient, flight schools, staying in Texas, and her future station. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita Falls) stationary.
Date:
1944-03-05?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, July 5, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner about the Beaumont unit's equipment, the play that the Army was providing, and the veterans of World War One.
Date:
July 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Laura Frazier
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Andress, July 5, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Andress to chairmen discussing the planning of programs in the future and forming special units.
Date:
July 5, 1944
Creator:
Andress, Mary Vail
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. McLean et al, January 5, 1944]
Letter to Mrs. Kempner from the AWVS about financial worries, how the capital gained from fee will be allocated among the national, state, and local units of the AWVS, and requesting her opinion on the proposed financial plan.
Date:
January 5, 1944
Creator:
McLean, Alice T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing her day spent playing bridge with friends and plans to go to the post office with Elaine.
Date:
October 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing the letters she has received from him, expressing how much she misses him, and the mail she has sent him and plans to send more. Catherine also shares her plans to go to Gonzales for the afternoon.
Date:
August 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including some trouble in receiving mail, giving out Joe's address, and Walter Langston shipping out from San Antonio to San Francisco.
Date:
June 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including playing bridge at Rosemary's, housecleaning with Jenny, and a report from James Carter's brother that James is returning to the States.
Date:
September 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - July 5, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a letter she received from Peggy, a trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, an increase in her office work, and a request for a photo of Joe.
Date:
July 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - September 5, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing boxing with other men in his squadron, choosing not to drink after a big supper, and enjoying listening to the radio.
Date:
September 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 5, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing a package he sent her, Holquin giving the Major a haircut, and a hog bothering the Lieutenant in his tent.
Date:
November 5, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History