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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 30, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 30, 1944. He thanks them for boxes of food they sent him, and commends his outfit's EM Club, which he went to with his friend Wilbur Crawford recently. He mentions that it's getting warmer where he's stationed, and asks his parents to hold on to the catalogs he's been sending them.
Date:
April 30, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 22, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 22, 1944. This letter is marked Letter 2 of 2. He went to a U.S.O. show with Wilbur Crawford and Harmon Gilbreath the other night, and he tells his parents that it's up to them whether or not they sell their house, although if they decide to build a new one he wishes he could be there to help out.
Date:
April 22, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 30, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 30, 1944. He summarizes a few letters he's received from friends, asks after what his parents have decided about selling their house, and mentions a camping trip he and Wilbur Crawford are planning to go on after the war is over.
Date:
April 30, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 22, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 22, 1944. This letter is marked Letter 1 of 2. He went to an Texas A&M meeting for Muster Day and saw some men he knew from home. He guesses most of the men from his graduating class are in the Pacific. He briefly mentions seeing Vesuvius erupt, as well as spending time with his friend Harmon Gilbreath and Wilbur Crawford.
Date:
April 22, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 1, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 1, 1944. He recently ran in to some people he was connected to from home while spending time at the Red Cross with Wilbur Crawford.
Date:
April 1, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 23, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 23, 1944. He wishes he could meet a girl, Jean Wood, mentioned in one of his parents' letters. He says he went looking for a place to go fishing in Italy, and wishes the Red Cross or Special Services could fix up a boat to take the soldiers fishing.
Date:
April 23, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 6, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 6, 1944. He had a get together with Wilbur Crawford and some soldiers from his outfit, and he comments on the weather.
Date:
April 6, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 16, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 16, 1944. He went to visit Wilbur Crawford and brought him newspapers from Waco, and he and his friend Harmon Gilbreath ordered swim suits from the service so they can go swimming soon, since it's warming up.
Date:
April 16, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated April 19, 1944. McKenzie outlines two actions taken at the Executive Committee meeting and advises of the enclosed quarterly report. McKenzie handwrites in a postscript to please answer his last two letters and requests to see Carswell at the earliest possible minute. Typewritten carbon copy bearing red COPY mark.
Date:
April 19, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie - April 4, 1944]
A form letter from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary [United Texas Drys], Dallas, Texas, dated April 4, 1944. The letter reports a change in the date of the meeting of the Executive Committee scheduled for April 11 to April 18 and that the meeting will occur at the YMCA.
Date:
April 4, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 27, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, The Hilton Hotel, El Paso, Texas from Rupert N. Richardson, Acting President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 27, 1944. Richardson expresses his appreciation for the letter of April 25 and concurs that Carswell is "quite correct that we shall have probably the best opportunity for raising money that we shall have probably in our generation". Richardson advises of the difficulties encountered in Christian education in trying to "secure a man for the field" then gives his assurance of their efforts in watching Carswell's "place" while he is away.
Date:
April 27, 1944
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from M. T. Wilson, Fisher County, Roby, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Wilson requests to be instructed regarding how to keep records for men forwarded for preinduction examination. He advises that as it is now the IV-F classification is the only indication that the men have been up for examination. The letter is typewritten on SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Fisher County, Roby, Texas.
Date:
April 11, 1944
Creator:
Wilson, M. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 29, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 29, 1944. Carswell requests advice on the proper classification record entry for registrants signing Form 219.
Date:
April 29, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 25, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director, Selective Service, Austin (17), Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 25, 1944. Carswell writes a special report covering the complaint of a registrant who is requesting an investigation regarding his denied request for a deferred classification by a board member and regarding the drinking habit of the same board member of Local Board No. 1 in Culberson County, Van Horn, Texas.
Date:
April 25, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director for Selective Service, Texas - April 22, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, El Paso, Texas dated April 22, 1944. Carswell makes a request for a supply of cover sheets and examination forms that failed to be included in the forwarded supplies.
Date:
April 22, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 17, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Van Horn, Texas dated April 17, 1944. Carswell reports on an irregular request for deferment by the Appeal Agent in Jeff Davis County.
Date:
April 17, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Ft. Davis, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell advises of the concern expressed by Mr. J. W. McElroy regarding the Railroad Co. drawing men from the ranch industry to the railroad when they are classified for immediate military service.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Marfa, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding two hotels in Marfa, Texas, The Crews and Hotel Paisano, advising that it is essential to make advance reservations.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Alpine, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding accomodation in Alpine advising that the Holland Hotel is preferable and that advance reservations are necessary. He also advises regarding eating facilities citing the coffee shop in the hotel and The Texas Café.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. W. B. Wales to Robert B. Wylie, April 6, 1944]
Letter from V. W. B. Wales to Robert B. Wylie, giving thanks for her performance with the McMurry Chanters and St. Paul Choir at (Camp Barkeley's?) Chapel No. 7.
Date:
April 6, 1944
Creator:
Wales, V. W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Perry to Mrs. Kempner, April 18, 1944]
Telegram from Mrs. Perry to Mrs. Kempner agreeing on a time to hold a meeting.
Date:
April 18, 1944
Creator:
Perry, Julia M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, April 29, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about equipment for the Beaumont unit.
Date:
April 29, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, April 24, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner Mrs. Davis offering to come to Houston later to discuss issues.
Date:
April 24, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, April 24, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry containing an article that was sent for publication in a newspaper and telling her that she will be sending her gifts for the hospital.
Date:
April 24, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History