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[Letter from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son, Harlan G. Kirkpatrick, and stating they had received other messages from him. They had been informed by the Navy Department that he was a prisoner of the Japanese on May 12. He also mentions that his son had been on the U.S.S. Houston. Letter is printed on Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from C. M. Kirkpatrick, Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, New York, New York. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Kirkpatrick, Charles M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie - May 15, 1943]
Letter sent from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Jeannette Light and stating this is the first good news they have received. She mentions the wonderful service the 'Short Wave Listening Posts' are giving. Letter is typed on Denver and Intermountain Railroad Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The Denver Tramway Corporation, The Denver and Intermountain R. R. Co., Golden, Colorado. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 15, 1943
Creator:
Dennis, Eddie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from E. H. Stoner, President and Treasurer of West Penn Lumber Company, on behalf of Mr. G. M. Lusk, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating he has received the same information from the Relief for Americans in Philippines, New York City, and has forwarded this advice to Mr. G. M. Lusk. Letter is typed on West Penn Lumber Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from West Penn Lumber Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Handwritten note in pencil lower left: 'Lusk'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Stoner, E. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Leigh D. Josephson, May 27, 1986
Interview with executive of Caltex Petroluem Corporation, Leigh D. Josephson, including his personal experiences related to employment with Standard Oil of California, his assignment to Bahrain and transfer to Caltex, the construction of Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia, and the bombing of the Bapco refinery in Bahrain. Josephson also talks about refinery operations in Bahrain during and after World War II, his various positions and responsibilities with Caltex and Bapco, work in Bahrain and the Philippines, his personal relationship with the Bahraini royal family, and the OPEC and Arab oil embargoes in 1967.
Date:
May 27, 1989
Creator:
Marcello, Ronald E. & Josephson, Leigh D.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Abraham H. Birsh - May 2, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Abraham H. Birsh' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Charles Birsh'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to brother from internee on Radio Tokyo. McKie mentions she had a cousin who lived in Mount Vernon, New York (whose husband's name is Clarence Cole) and asks Mr. Birsh to say hello to her cousin, as they have not been in contact for many years.
Date:
May 2, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary C. Ames to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Mary C. Ames (Mrs. Leslie D. Ames) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating she believes the message from her son is genuine.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Ames, Mary C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elsie Backman to Cecelia McKie - May 12, 1943]
Letter sent to Cecelia McKie from Elsie Backman thanking her for the message and stating she had last heard from her son, Herbert Backman, in November 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. William M. Backman, c/o Letcher W. Bennett, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
Elsie, Backman
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crew to Cecelia McKie - May 16, 1943]
Letter sent from Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Crew to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from their daughter, Evelyn Barnes, and stating they had not heard from her and her husband, R. Porter Barnes, since December 21, 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. L. H. Crew, Fairbanks, Indiana.
Date:
May 16, 1943
Creator:
Crew, L. H. & Crew, Mrs. L. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie - May 26, 1943]
Letter sent from Helen Barnes to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband, William Frank Barnes, and stating she and her daughter had been evacuated from Shanghai in 1941 and had not seen Mr. Barnes since. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. W. F. Barnes, San Diego, California.
Date:
May 26, 1943
Creator:
Barnes, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. R. J. Barnick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her parents (father is Roane Gustin Bergman) and stating that this was the first message she had received from them since they were interned. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. R. J. Barnick, Max, North Dakota.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
Barnick, Mrs. R. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie - May 7, 1943]
Letter sent from R. F. Begole to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son and stating the message was the first time he had heard information about his son's wife and three-year old son (also internees). Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from R. F. Begole, Centralia, Missouri. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 7, 1943
Creator:
Begole, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie - May 4, 1943]
Postcard sent from S. Besser to Dr. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking him for the message from his son, Leo Besser. Postcard postmarked from San Francisco, California.
Date:
May 4, 1943
Creator:
Besser, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Birsh to Cecelia McKie - May 21, 1943]
Letter sent from Mary Birsh (Mrs. A. S. Birsh) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband's brother and stating that Mrs. Cole, McKie's cousin, would like to hear from Cecelia. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from A. S. Birsh, Mount Vernon, New York.
Date:
May 21, 1943
Creator:
Birsh, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florence R. Cole to Cecelia McKie - May 27, 1943]
Letter sent from Florence R. Cole (Mrs. Clarence Cole) to Cecelia McKie stating that Mrs. A.S. Birsh contacted her about Cecelia McKie and asks her to write back. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California from F. R. Cole, Mount Vernon, New York. Envelope postmarked from New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil on the envelope is 'cousin Florence Cole'.
Date:
May 27, 1943
Creator:
Cole, Florence R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie - May 27, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie thanking him for the message from her husband and stating this is the first direct information she had about him since the fall of Manila. Envelope addressed to Dr. William L. McKie, D.C., Sacramento, California from Mrs. D. L. Blanton, San Francisco, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 27, 1943
Creator:
Blanton, Hazel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Mrs. Cadwallader, and stating they have had no word from her since Manila fell to the Japanese. She explains the names were twisted around in the letter, as she is Mrs. F.M. Cochrane, and her daughter is Mrs. Cadwallader. She states she is enclosing a newspaper clipping from the Charlotte, North Carolina Observer. Newspaper clipping from Charlotte, North Carolina Observer sent with letter from Mrs. F. M. Cochrane to Cecelia McKie titled 'Word Received from Prisoner: Colonel and Mrs. Cochran get message from daughter held by Japanese.' Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. F. M. Cochran, Davidson, North Carolina. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 20, 1943
Creator:
Cochrane, Mrs. F. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie - May 17, 1943]
Letter sent from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son and stating that's it's been nearly two years since she heard from him. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. C. J. Coggeshall, Hollywood, California. Envelope is postmarked Los Angeles, California.
Date:
May 17, 1943
Creator:
Coggeshall, Harriett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Mackay to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]
Letter sent from J. A. Mackay, Assistant Vice President of The National City Bank of New York, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and letting her know it will be forwarded to the Emersons. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The National City Bank of New York, New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil upper right: 'Emerson'.
Date:
May 20, 1943
Creator:
Mackay, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. R. Lawson to Cecelia McKie - May 25, 1943]
Letter sent from P. R. Lawson, Assistant Treasurer at Manila Electric Company, to Cecelia McKie. Letter states that through Mrs. Frederick T. Lauriat of Washington, New Jersey, they have learned about the short wave messages received from the Philippines Islands. He asks she advise them if she receives messages from any Manila Electric Company employees. Letter is typed on Manila Electric Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Manila Electric Company, New York, New York.
Date:
May 25, 1943
Creator:
Lawson, P. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943]
Letter sent from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she has not heard from him since December 8, 1941. She states that she and her two children went home in June 1941. She also states she is forwarding Cecelia McKie's name to their company (Manila Electric Company), which may be interested in hearing news from other interned employees. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked Washington, New Jersey. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
Lauriat, Stella
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iris R. Weymouth to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Iris R. Weymouth to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter concerning the message of B. Luyendik. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope postmarked from Saco, Maine. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Weymouth, Iris R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie - May 20, 1943]
Letter sent from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie thanking him for the message. Envelope addressed to Dr. W. L. McKie D.C., Sacramento, California from Lynott, Lake Grove, Oregon. Envelope is postmarked Oswego, Oregon.
Date:
May 20, 1943
Creator:
Lynott, Marie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie - May 9, 1943]
Letter sent from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter and stating that they do not know anyone with the last name of Bagman or anyone from North Dakota. He mentions they have other friends in Manila, from whom they'd like to hear, as they have not heard from any since December 30, 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from H. I. Shoemaker, Palo Alto, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 9, 1943
Creator:
Shoemaker, Harry Ives
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. H. White to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from T. H. White, on behalf of Thelma White (Dorothy Ludlow's sister), to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Dorothy Ludlow, and stating she had been informed by the War Department that Dorothy was a prisoner at Santo Tomas but did not believe she would live long in an internment camp. She mentions her son, Jack Ludlow, is interned in China. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from T. H. White, Lexa, Arkansas. Handwritten in pencil on left side: 'Ludlow'.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
White, T. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History