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[Letter from Dora Dougherty Strother to Rigdon Edwards] (open access)

[Letter from Dora Dougherty Strother to Rigdon Edwards]

Letter from Dora Dougherty Strother to Rigdon Edwards discussing the slides used at the 1972 WASP Reunion, and includes a list of the slides used.
Date: July 27, 1972
Creator: Strother, Dora Dougherty
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elia J. Hobbs to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Elia J. Hobbs to T. N. Carswell - February 24, 1954]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell from Elia J. Hobbs, Garland, N. C., February 24, 1954. Hobbs explains who C. W. Presswood is, what he has asked and advises that she has included a "copy" of part of the letter from C. W. Presswood. Presswood requests to lease her place for five years describing the work needed to "get it fixed up where you could use it for some good" then states that he would like to buy the place. Hobbs resumes her correspondence to Carswell explaining what she thinks about the proposition.
Date: February 24, 1954
Creator: Hobbs, Elia J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. R. Peterson to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from M. R. Peterson to T. N. Carswell - May 27, 1957]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Taylor County Voluntary Parole Board, from the North Carolina Board of Paroles, Raleigh, North Carolina (M. R. Peterson, Investigator), dated May 27, 1957. Referring to Subject N. C. Prison 60841-2, Peterson advises Carswell that the case will not be considered again until December 8, 1957.
Date: May 27, 1957
Creator: Peterson, M. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles, June 15, 1908]

Letter from Ted Hughes to Henry Sayles discussing a letter Hughes received from Mr. Bomar.
Date: June 15, 1908
Creator: Hughes, Ted
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, May 11, 1831]

Copy of transcript for a letter from Charles Austin to Stephen F. Austin, in which Charles updates Stephen on his family and inquires about Texas.
Date: May 11, 1831
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, September 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, September 11, 1945]

Letter from Lieutenant Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the wedding gift.
Date: September 11, 1945
Creator: Barnwell, Marion P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, October 13, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing aviation, dentistry, recent experiences on an air base, local festivities, a wrestler, and Mickey's deployment.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 20, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for an offense, talking about Charlotte, North Carolina, aviation, and how good of a friend she is.
Date: July 20, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 4, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his job, military personnel, issues he had in the Army, his search for jobs, and her job.
Date: July 4, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 20, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about the Army requiring its personnel to state whether they will continue their service after the war, a brief experience with a couple of women off-base, a small party he attended, his reaction to alcohol, remembering civilian life, and reflecting on his time in the military.
Date: August 20, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994] (open access)

[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]

Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date: May 15, 1994
Creator: Magruder, Iola V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 14, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying, talking about military personnel, planes, and making other conversation.
Date: July 14, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing her aviation training, and travel.
Date: September 16, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945] (open access)

[Postcard from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 11, 1945]

Postcard from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon informing her that he received her letter and about his travels. The front of the post card has an illustration of the National Bank of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Date: August 11, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
Date: August 3, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 23, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding and making conversation.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 31, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing military experiences, past correspondence, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
Date: July 31, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 27, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about personnel being discharged and other things that are happening within the military.
Date: August 27, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 18, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 18, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy enclosing a check of $125.00 covering the expenses for him coming back to home. Then he mentions that he inquired about his friend, for whom getting on one of these boats would be complicated. He enclosed a picture of Phyllis Johnson, who looked lovely and was very sweet. He then tells about his and Ruth's plan to go to Fort Clark to attend a conference.
Date: May 18, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hugh Gwyn Chatham II to Harris L. Kempner, June 13, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Hugh Gwyn Chatham II to Harris L. Kempner, June 13, 1966]

Letter from Hugh Gwyn Chatham to Harris L. Kempner asking for his company's financial support of the Committee for Economic Deveopment. He also attaches the committee's 1966 program to give Mr. Kempner an idea of what they stand for.
Date: June 13, 1966
Creator: Chatham, Hugh Gwyn, II
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph H. Sherrill  to Harris Leon Kempner, October 21, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph H. Sherrill to Harris Leon Kempner, October 21, 1963]

Letter from Joseph H. Sherrill to Harris Leon Kempner asking him to make a contribution to Loyalty Fund as being a Duke parent.
Date: October 21, 1963
Creator: Sherrill, Joseph H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deryl Hart to Harris Leon Kempner, June 07, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Deryl Hart to Harris Leon Kempner, June 07, 1963]

Letter from Deryl Hart to Harris Leon Kempner inviting to join to serve on the committee through which parents of students can contribute to the Loyalty Fund.
Date: June 7, 1963
Creator: Hart, Deryl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deryl Hart to Harris Leon Kempner , June 17, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Deryl Hart to Harris Leon Kempner , June 17, 1963]

Letter from Deryl Hart to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Kempner's willingness to serve as a member of the Parents Committee of the Loyalty Fund.
Date: June 17, 1963
Creator: Hart, Deryl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry E. Rauch to Harris L. Kempner, October 10, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Henry E. Rauch to Harris L. Kempner, October 10, 1962]

Letter from Henry E. Rauch to Harris L. Kempner thanking for the contributions that they made to Duke university Loyalty Fund for 1961-62. And he also reminds the parents to be prepared for the 1962-63 funds.
Date: October 10, 1962
Creator: Rauch, Henry E.
System: The Portal to Texas History