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[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 20, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 20, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell thanking her for the letter she sent and sympathizing about the death of Charlie and other veterans from the war. Ms. Cavett shares her hopes for the war to end so that she can visit Orange and she also inquires about the well being of other family members and relatives.
Date: November 20, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vera to Ms. Cavett, August 10, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Vera to Ms. Cavett, August 10, 1918]

Letter from from Vera to Ms. Cavett explaining why she has not written to her lately and informing her about their family members who enlisted in the navy. She also informs Ms. Cavett about some of the items she recently received.
Date: August 10, 1918
Creator: Vera
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 22-23, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 22-23, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell sharing the details of her living situation, informing her of some guests that recently visited her and inviting Ms. Sorrell and their mother to visit while she was out of school.
Date: October 22, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Frieda Starr Song Recital]

Photograph of opera singer Frieda Starr standing on stage with pianist Irene Putegnat, Mrs. James Wells, and several other unidentified people during a recital at Fort Brown. On the left side of the stage Putegnat, a woman wearing a light-colored dress, is sitting on a stool in front of a piano and looking towards Starr, who is standing in the center of the stage wearing a hat, dark-colored blouse, and skirt, and holding a baton Five men are standing in a row behind her and on the right side of the stage two women wearing dark-colored dresses are sitting in chairs next to a young boy wearing a light-colored suit who is standing in front one of the men. In front of the stage several soldiers holding musical instruments are seated on the left and right and there are flowers on the edge of the stage in the middle. In the foreground several rows of empty benches are visible and above the stage an American flag is hanging from the ceiling in front of a chalkboard with some writing on it. A text on the front of the photograph reads "Song Recital By Freda Starr Fort Brown Tex 4\4\18."
Date: April 5, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Frieda Starr Recital]

Photograph of opera singer Frieda Starr standing on stage with pianist Irene Putegnat, Mrs. James Wells, and several other unidentified people during a recital at Fort Brown. On the left side of the stage Putegnat, a woman wearing a light-colored dress, is sitting on a stool in front of a piano and looking towards Starr, who is standing in the center of the stage wearing a hat, dark-colored blouse, and skirt, and holding a baton Five men are standing in a row behind her and on the right side of the stage two women wearing dark-colored dresses are sitting in chairs next to a young boy wearing a light-colored suit who is standing in front one of the men. In front of the stage several soldiers holding musical instruments are seated on the left and right and there are flowers on the edge of the stage in the middle. In the foreground several rows of empty benches are visible and above the stage an American flag is hanging from the ceiling in front of a chalkboard with some writing on it.
Date: April 5, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Waight to A. P. Mills, September 3, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Waight to A. P. Mills, September 3, 1918]

Letter from J. A. Waight to A. P. Mills discussing wages owed for time worked by Mills in January 1918.
Date: September 3, 1918
Creator: Waight, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard addressed to Mrs. William Henry Bohner]

Photograph of an unknown military solider. The postcard is addressed to Mrs. William Henry Bohner.
Date: 1918
Creator: Metropolitan Studio
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Miss Bracy to Miss Marguerite Cavett, August 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Miss Bracy to Miss Marguerite Cavett, August 8, 1918]

Letter from Miss Bracy to Miss Marguerite Cavett discussing the details of the cover letter Miss Bracy sent to Mr. Breed.
Date: August 8, 1918
Creator: Bracy, Miss
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mattie Brackenridge to Marguerite Cavett, November 13, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Mattie Brackenridge to Marguerite Cavett, November 13, 1918]

Letter from Mattie Brackenridge to Marguerite Cavette apologizing for not writing back sooner and sharing the details about her recent activities.
Date: November 13, 1918
Creator: Brackenridge, Mattie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope to Mittie Sorrell, November 9, 1918] (open access)

[Envelope to Mittie Sorrell, November 9, 1918]

Envelope addressed to Mittie Sorrell dated November 9th, 1918.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marquerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marquerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 8, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell inquiring about William's address as she would like to write him soon. She also informs Ms. Sorrell about Mr. Cavender's death, informs her that their mother is doing well and learning to knit. Ms. Cavett also discusses the details of the letter she received from Roger, inquires about other family members and urgers Ms. Sorrell to write back soon.
Date: November 8, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vera to Mrs. Mittie Sorrell, September 12, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Vera to Mrs. Mittie Sorrell, September 12, 1918]

Letter from Vera to Mrs. Mittie Sorrell thanking her for the letter she sent, informing her about the uncertainty as to when school will resume, and describing some of her recent life activities.
Date: September 12, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 8, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell providing her an update about Judie's health condition along with the care she is receiving.
Date: November 8, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Mrs. Alice G. Smith to Marguerite Cavett, September 7, 1918] (open access)

[Envelope from Mrs. Alice G. Smith to Marguerite Cavett, September 7, 1918]

Envelope form Mrs. Alice G. Smith addressed to Marguerite Cavett on September 7, 1918.
Date: September 7, 1918
Creator: Smith, Alice G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margarett Kelly to Marguerite Cavett, August 27, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Margarett Kelly to Marguerite Cavett, August 27, 1918]

Letter from Margarett Kelly to Marguerite Cavett greeting her and thanking her for the letter she sent. Ms Kelly also inquires about Ms. Cavett's mother and asks her when she plans to return home.
Date: August 27, 1918
Creator: Kelly, Margaret
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 22-23, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 22-23, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrelll thanking her for the dress she sent, explaining some of the activities she's been involved in and th details of a letter she recently received.
Date: October 22, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 15, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 15, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Mittie Sorrell thanking her for the gift she sent, inquiring about their rainy weather and the Watson family during her visit. Marguerite also shares her plans to travel to Orange, inquires about other family members and sends her well wishes.
Date: November 15, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 10,1918] (open access)

[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 10,1918]

Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell greeting her and informing her that Mr. Ball caught the influenza virus. She informs Ms. Sorrell about the details of her conversation with Earl Dillard and urges her to write back soon.
Date: October 10, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Georgia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Performance at Fort Brown]

Photograph of a large group of soldiers sitting in rows of benches inside at Fort Brown watching a musical performance. In the foreground several soldiers holding trumpets, trombones, horns, and other musical instruments are sitting facing each other on the left and right and flowers and wreaths are visible on the edge of a stage. In the front row on the right four children wearing light-colored clothing can be seen sitting next to soldiers and at the back of the room a row of men are standing behind the seated soldiers. A text on the front of the photograph reads "Song Recital By Freda Starr. At Y.M.C.A. Fort Brown Tex Apr. 5/18."
Date: April 5, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers at Fort Brown]

Photograph of a large group of soldiers sitting in rows of benches inside at Fort Brown watching a musical performance. In the foreground several soldiers holding trumpets, trombones, horns, and other musical instruments are sitting facing each other on the left and right and flowers and wreaths are visible on the edge of a stage. In the front row on the right four children wearing light-colored clothing can be seen sitting next to soldiers and at the back of the room a row of men are standing behind the seated soldiers.
Date: April 5, 1918
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, Summer 1918 (open access)

Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, Summer 1918

Annual catalog for John Tarleton Agricultural College describing the school, admission requirements, tuition, financial aid, departments, and classes for the 1918-06 - 1918-07 summer session.
Date: February 1, 1918
Creator: Tarleton State College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, 1917-1918 (open access)

Catalog of John Tarleton Agricultural College, 1917-1918

Annual catalog for John Tarleton Agricultural College describing the school, admission requirements, tuition, financial aid, departments, and classes for the 1917 - 1918 school year, with announcements for 1918 - 1919.
Date: May 1, 1918
Creator: Tarleton State College
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mittie Sorrell to Marguerite Cavett Hammack, November 24, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Mittie Sorrell to Marguerite Cavett Hammack, November 24, 1918]

Letter from Mittie Sorrell to Marguerite Cavett Hammack thanking her for the letter she sent and expressing joy for learning that she is doing well.
Date: November 24, 1918
Creator: Sorrell, Mittie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 8, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett, October 8, 1918]

Letter from Marguerite Cavett to Georgia Pound Cavett thanking her for the letter she sent, reminding her to take good care of herself, wishing her a happy birthday and informing her to expect some gifts in the mail.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: Cavett, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History