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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr., July 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr., July 1, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to John T. Willis, Sr. on July 1, 1943. He discusses his government fund and the money he's been sending home, and asks if his father will be able to make any money off the farm.
Date: July 1, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 1, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 1, 1943. He discusses getting more of his teeth filled, and the improvements that have been made to his outfit's camp.
Date: June 1, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 1, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 1, 1943. He laments missing the first day of dove season for the first time in ten years, and asks his father to shoot some birds for him. He relates a letter he received from Wilbur Crawford.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 5, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on August 5, 1943. He asks them to send him supplies to build a crystal radio set, and briefly mentions going swimming.
Date: August 1, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 1, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 1, 1943. He has bought them an ottoman, and tells them how to stuff it when it reaches them. He also tells them to be on the lookout for a picture of him that a colleague sent them.
Date: July 1, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 1, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 1, 1943. He saw Charles Shelby recently, and went to a church service and took communion. He asks his parents to send him pecans if they can.
Date: November 1, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. "Tex" Rankin to Joe B. Plosser, May 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. "Tex" Rankin to Joe B. Plosser, May 1, 1943]

Letter from J. G. "Tex" Rankin to Joe B. Plosser discussing Rankin's relief in hearing of Plosser and Prince's recent exoneration.
Date: May 1, 1943
Creator: Rankin, J. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Defense Plant Corporation to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, September 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from the Defense Plant Corporation to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, September 1, 1943]

Letter from the Defense Plant Corporation to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the final remaining costs that Plosser-Prince owes the Defense Plant Corporation.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Defense Plant Corporation
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Landon E. McConnell, March 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Landon E. McConnell, March 1, 1943]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Major Landon E. McConnell discussing a request to expand the Academy at Avenger Field.
Date: March 1, 1943
Creator: Plosser-Prince Air Academy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold to Mary Langrill - August 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harold to Mary Langrill - August 1, 1943]

Letter written on "Recreation Hall" letterhead from Camp Wolters by Harold Langrill to his wife, telling her how happy he is that they have now been married two years. Then hedescribes the night training exercises that they have just done and all of the activities the next day. He also talks about finances, a letter of reference, and asks her to send a photograph of herself.
Date: August 1, 1943
Creator: Langrill, Harold
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - June 1, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell ("Tommy"), Abilene, Texas, from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. ("Jake"), Breckenridge, Texas dated June 1, 1943. Sandefer expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell knowing that some of his efforts as Chairman of the Board have been appreciated. He advises of his recent effort to obtain an armed services setup on the campus, the resignation of Dr. White as president of HSU and touches on a past discussion regarding allowing the Executive Committee to frame the policies stating, again, that his chairmanship was not perfect but that he did his best. Sandefer advises that Carswell was asked after by everyone at the Easter Service and offers his sympathy regarding Truett's death [E. Truett Compere].
Date: June 1, 1943
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Arthur B. Berresford, M. D. addressed to T. N. Carswell and letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Statement from Arthur B. Berresford, M. D. addressed to T. N. Carswell and letter from Byrdie Carswell to T. N. Carswell]

A statement for professional services rendered to Peggy by Arthur B. Berresford, M. D., Ithaca, New York. Billed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated September 1, 1943. Handwritten note written to "Daddy" [T. N. Carswell] from "Mother" [Byrdie Carswell], dated Saturday night and continued on the reverse side of statement. She advises that she found this statement in the pile of letters to be answered and is forwarding it on to Carswell because the bill ought to be paid.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Berresford, Arthur B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - February 1, 1943]

A letter written to Thos. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated February 1, 1943. Rather explains that as 5th Division Commander Carswell is expected to write the Editorial for the Texas Legion News, for the March issue.
Date: February 1, 1943
Creator: Rather, Harry E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Malcolm Black to W. J. Bryan, October 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Malcolm Black to W. J. Bryan, October 1, 1943]

Letter from Malcolm Black to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter Mr. Bryan sent and providing him with information about enrollment rates at A&M. Mr. Black also discusses some information about the reunion at the college of the boys of '79.
Date: October 1, 1943
Creator: Black, Malcolm
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, July 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, July 1, 1943]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on July 1, 1943. He discusses helping his son get to a place where he can provide for himself, and mentions the things Don left in his room at Dr. Moten's house.
Date: July 1, 1943
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. P. Hamilton to Oscar Bodansky - June 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from E. P. Hamilton to Oscar Bodansky - June 1, 1943]

Letter from E. P. Hamilton to Captain Oscar Bodansky, asking for his permission to go ahead with arrangements to translate a textbook written by the late Dr. Meyer Bodansky into Portuguese for Brazil. Mr. Hamilton lists several questions for Oscar Bodansky to answer before continuing with arrangements.
Date: June 1, 1943
Creator: Hamilton, E. P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Business Card:  From Francis A. Buddin to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter and Business Card: From Francis A. Buddin to T. N. Carswell - September 1, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman Executive Committee, United Texas Drys, dated September 1, 1943. Buddin advises Carswell of the election of Dr. W. H. McKenzie, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Grand Prairie, as the replacement for Davis. Typewritten on church letterhead. Enclosed wtih the letter is a business card for Francis Asbury Buddin, District Superintendent, The Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas.
Date: September 1, 1943
Creator: Buddin, Francis Asbury
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Paul G. Benedum - October 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Paul G. Benedum - October 1, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Paul G. Benedum discussing that letter's to R. D. Blackstone also known as "Blackie" should be addressed to the address within the letter. The page of the letter features writing that suggests that the letter be addressed to "Blackie".
Date: October 1, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., December 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., December 1, 1943]

Letter from Harris Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the proposed pension plan.
Date: December 1, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Woodruff, December 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Woodruff, December 1, 1943]

Letter from R. E. Woodruff to our stockholders discussing about dividends payable for the month and income statement for previous ten months.
Date: December 1, 1943
Creator: Erie Railroad Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, July 1, 1943 (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, July 1, 1943

Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing a trip to Austin and recent correspondence.
Date: July 1, 1943
Creator: Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1943]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing being alone in the barracks, her training schedule, a visit from Jackie Cochran and related drill parade, a planned visit from General Hap Arnold, learning to fly basic trainers, not getting along with an instructor, recent correspondence, advantages of being the first class at Avenger Field, hope of getting Army commissions, the weather, bonds, and clothes. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 1, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Mrs. Baylor, April 1, 1943] (open access)

[Memo from Mrs. Baylor, April 1, 1943]

Telegram/memo from Mrs. Baylor discussing issues relating to membership loss, gas restriction, and transportation.
Date: April 1, 1943
Creator: Baylor, Adelande B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Co. of California - November 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Co. of California - November 1, 1943]

Letter from Alex Bradford to the Fire Protection Engineering Department of the Standard Oil Company of California discussing Mr. Bradford's foreign experiences as a Fire Officer.
Date: November 1, 1943
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History