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[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, June 15, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, June 15, 1946]

Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer regarding the authorization of the purchase of four acres of land adjoining the Lutheran Concordia College of Texas campus.
Date: June 15, 1946
Creator: Schulz, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. B. Robert, January 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. B. Robert, January 15, 1948]

Letter from J. B. Robert regarding two abstracts received from George Beto.
Date: January 15, 1948
Creator: Robert, J. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, June 15, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, June 15, 1946]

Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer saying that the Missouri Synod has authorized the Board of Control of the Lutheran Concordia College of Texas to purchase a strip of land adjoining the campus.
Date: June 15, 1946
Creator: Schulz, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-11-15] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-11-15]

Letter from Carlos E. Castañedato John J. Herrera urging Herrera to keep in contact with Latin Americans in Houston and its vicinity, and let them know that Castañeda and Herrera will help them if they are discriminated against in any manner.
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, February 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, February 15, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, on February 15, 1944. He thanks her for a box she sent him at Christmas, and admits that Italy is better than Africa, and there are more things to take pictures of in Italy than in Africa, but he still wants to go home. He's heard that Margaret Ann is dating a soldier, and predicts that they will get married.
Date: February 15, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 15, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 15, 1943. He has finally received their letters from August, and asks his father to send him a lighter.
Date: November 15, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 15, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 15, 1943. He says it's been raining a lot, and his tent leaks. He also got a haircut recently, and promises to send pictures.
Date: September 15, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 15, 1943. He asks them to send him V-mail stationery and his old camera.
Date: May 15, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 15, 1944. He laments celebrating another birthday overseas, and wishes he could be home for his birthday as well as Mother's Day. He got a letter from a friend in the Pacific who gets to go home when his 18 month service is up, and Willis wishes he could say the same. He expresses regret at one of his father's calves drowning when Waco got a lot of rain, and tells his mother he will buy her and his Aunt Lucile cameos the next time he goes into town.
Date: May 15, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr., July 2, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr., July 2, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis Sr. on July 2, 1943. He sends foreign money, asks about finding workers for the farm, and mentions that they will be playing two baseball games for the fourth of July.
Date: May 15, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on May 15, 1943. He asks for a 35 mm camera and film for the camera he currently has, and he promises to send money home within the next week.
Date: May 15, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels, July 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels, July 15, 1943]

Letter from William C. McKenna to A. H. Daniels discussing data requested in previous correspondence.
Date: July 15, 1943
Creator: McKenna, William C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Landon E. McConnell, March 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter to Landon E. McConnell, March 15, 1943]

Letter to Major Landon E. McConnell discussing the request for additional facilities at the Academy in Sweetwater, Texas. Specifically, the need for an underwater gasoline storage tank, a concrete washrack, and a new asphalt paved road.
Date: March 15, 1943
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, September 15, 1942]

Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing Prince's order of Buffalo food cutters and suggests that Prince should complete a specific form for the cutters, as Steffen Bros. has given $21,000 to Plosser-Prince Air Academy in the form of labor and materials, with no payments from Plosser-Prince to date.
Date: September 15, 1942
Creator: Steffen, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince, June 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince, June 15, 1943]

Letter from Ernest A. Hall to Charles A. Prince discussing a recent loss of Hall's. He urges for Prince to provide his signature and additional evidence to help his case with the Treasury Department.
Date: June 15, 1943
Creator: Hall, Ernest A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to British Air Commission, April 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to British Air Commission, April 15, 1943]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the British Air Academy enclosing a $10,000 check to be paid towards Plosser-Prince Air Academy's debt to the British Air Commission.
Date: April 15, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. F. Volandt to British Flying Training School #7, May 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from W. F. Volandt to British Flying Training School #7, May 15, 1942]

Letter from Colonel W. F. Volandt to British Flying Training School #7 discussing publicity in connection with training activities. There is a hand-written note in the top left corner from Joe B. Plosser.
Date: May 15, 1942
Creator: Volandt, W. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold to Mary Langrill - June 15, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harold to Mary Langrill - June 15, 1943]

Brief letter on Camp Wolters letterhead from Harold Langrill to his wife telling her that he has been made acting corporal of his group and that he will write her again later.
Date: June 15, 1942
Creator: Langrill, Harold
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John J. O'Reilly - December 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John J. O'Reilly - December 15, 1944]

A letter addressed to the Chairman, Taylor County Local Board No. 1, Abilene, Texas, from John J. O'Reilly, Colonel, Medical Corps State Medical Officer, dated December 15, 1944. O'Reilly provides instructions for transmitting DSS Forms 221.
Date: December 15, 1944
Creator: O'Reilly, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. K. Morrow to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from E. K. Morrow, President, Kansas Wesleyan University, Salina, Kansas, dated December 15, 1941. E. K. Morrow defines Americanism.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Morrow, E. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Lynn W. Landrum to T. N. Carswell - May 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lynn W. Landrum, The Dallas Morning News, dated May 15, 1941. Landrum expresses his appreciation for the "kindly" note from Carswell.
Date: May 15, 1941
Creator: Landrum, Lynn W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Grover Sellers to T. N. Carswell - July 15, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Grover Sellers, Attorney General of Texas, Austin, dated July 15, 1944. Sellers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated July 7th. Sellers advises that he had previously received copies of the enclosure and confirms that the letter is entirely false noting that such tactics are often employed by a certain type of politician.
Date: July 15, 1944
Creator: Sellers, Grover
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to President Herbert Hoover - September 15, 1949]

A letter written to President Herbert Hoover, New York City, New York from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. dated September 15, 1949. An invitation issued by Sandefer and his mother to Hoover to attend as a friend of J. D. Sandefer and be to placed on the program of the dedication of the Sandefer Memorial Building at Hardin-Simmons University.
Date: September 15, 1949
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel John R. Banister to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board - March 15, 1944]

A letter addressed to The Chairman, Culberson County Local Board, Van Horn, Texas, from John R. Banister, Colonel, Q. M. C., Deputy State Director of Selective Service dated March 15, 1944. Banister requests information from the chairman regarding the previous occupation of a registrant, whether or not a deferment request was made and, if so, on what grounds.
Date: March 15, 1944
Creator: Banister, John R.
System: The Portal to Texas History