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[Letter from the Department of the Air Force to Eleanor Brown, June 11, 1979] (open access)

[Letter from the Department of the Air Force to Eleanor Brown, June 11, 1979]

Letter from Milton R. McFarland from the Department of the Air Force to Eleanor Brown notifying her that her application for discharge has been approved.
Date: June 11, 1979
Creator: McFarland, Milton R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine, April 11, 1923] (open access)

[Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine, April 11, 1923]

Postcard from Frits to Miss Lorine Wilhemine discussing the recent heavy rains and plans to visit the South West. The hand-colored photo image on the front of the card is of a military encampment with groups of men seated in grass amidst tents, with the title, "Delivering a Lecture at Military Training Camp." 1917 is written in pen on the image.
Date: April 11, 1923
Creator: Frits
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards, August 11, 1980] (open access)

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards, August 11, 1980]

Letter from WASP Elaine Harmon to Mrs. and Mrs. Edwards discussing the weather, and receiving a genealogy of her husband's grandmother that mentioned someone from Sweetwater, Texas named Bess Laverne. She asks them if they know anything about this woman. She also discusses communicating with a Robin Cannon and his wife, and the health concerns of several mutual friends. The letter is written on WASP stationary.
Date: August 11, 1980
Creator: Harmon, Elaine D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp, August 11, 2012] (open access)

[Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp, August 11, 2012]

Letter from Timothy Davis to Helen Snapp discussing the upcoming projects that The Greatest Generations Foundation has planned for the next two years. Davis invites Snapp to join them on one of their programs.
Date: August 11, 2012
Creator: Davis, Timothy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Helen Snapp, February 11, 1989] (open access)

[Letter from Wilma L. Vaught to Helen Snapp, February 11, 1989]

Letter from President Wilma L. Vaught of the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation to Helen Snapp discussing the recent mandate for the creation of a memorial to honor military women and the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation. Vaught urges for Snapp to contact all women in the military and all women veterans and urge them to register.
Date: February 11, 1989
Creator: Vaught, Wilma L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 11, 2009] (open access)

[Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp, March 11, 2009]

Letter from Ernie Boyette to Helen Wyatt Snapp discussing the publication of Boyette's book, which Snapp contributed to with her own story as a Women Airforce Service Pilot.
Date: March 11, 2009
Creator: Boyette, Ernie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William Loughborough Logan to Mr. and Mrs. H Thomas Douglas, January 11, 1946] (open access)

[Wedding Invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William Loughborough Logan to Mr. and Mrs. H Thomas Douglas, January 11, 1946]

Wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. William Loughborough Logan to Mr. and Mrs. H. Thomas Douglass announcing the marriage of Mary Anna Logan to William Leslie Rogers on Saturday, January 26, 1946. A separate, smaller card is included, discussing the plans for the reception.
Date: January 11, 1946
Creator: Logan, William Loughborough
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Renaud to J. B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, February 11, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Renaud to J. B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, February 11, 1943]

Letter from Claims Accountant H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince discussing the enclosed debit noet APR 885, which covers an installment payment in the amount of $5,000.
Date: February 11, 1943
Creator: Renaud, H. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Stevens to David Gibson] (open access)

[Letter from John C. Stevens to David Gibson]

Letter from Dr. John C. Stevens, President of Abilene Christian University, to David Gibson. In the letter, Stevens explains to Gibson that ACU is opposed to dancing but has decided to allow some forms of dancing as a type of artistic expression in the Homecoming production of "The King and I." He also enclosed a check of $16.00 to refund Gibson's ticket.
Date: October 11, 1976
Creator: Stevens, John C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Burroughs to Lewis Fulks] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Burroughs to Lewis Fulks]

Letter from Bob Burroughs, the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church, to Lewis Fulks at Abilene Christian College. In the letter, Burroughs congratulates Fulks on his production of "The Sound of Music," the 1970 ACC Homecoming musical production.
Date: November 11, 1970
Creator: Burroughs, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Upton Brady to Jacqueline Cochran, September 11, 1969] (open access)

[Letter from the Upton Brady to Jacqueline Cochran, September 11, 1969]

Letter from Upton Birnie Brady to Jacqueline Cochran detailing the royalties earned by Cochran's book The Stars at Noon during the first half of 1969.
Date: September 11, 1969
Creator: Brady, Upton Birnie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Upton Brady to Jacqueline Cochran, March 11, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Upton Brady to Jacqueline Cochran, March 11, 1968]

Letter from Upton Birnie Brady to Jacqueline Cochran detailing the royalties earned during the second half of 1967 for Cochran's book, The Stars At Noon.
Date: March 11, 1968
Creator: Brady, Upton Birnie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank P. Sturdivant to Truett Latimer, January 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Frank P. Sturdivant to Truett Latimer, January 11, 1957]

Letter from Frank P. Sturdivant (Col. USAF) to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer thanking him for his invitation to the inauguration of Governor Price Daniel, which he has to decline.
Date: January 11, 1957
Creator: Sturdivant, Frank P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to David W. Ratliff, April 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to David W. Ratliff, April 11, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to State Senator David Ratliff discussing HB 820, a bill adding assistant district attorneys to the state's 42nd and 104th districts.
Date: April 11, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Horace D. Wilkerson to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Horace D. Wilkerson to Truett Latimer, April 11, 1955]

Telegram sent to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer from Horace D. Wilkerson urging him to support HB 714.
Date: April 11, 1955
Creator: Wilkerson, Horace D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer, March 11, 1957]

Letter from Rema Price to Truett Latimer discussing House Bill 800 that would reduce work hours for employees state hospitals and special schools. Price thanks him for his support and also mentions recommendations from the Texas Research League concerning their retirement system. Price writes that she and other employees are opposed to the recommendations, which would combine social security and retirement, and want to keep their current system that includes both social security and retirement.
Date: March 11, 1957
Creator: Price, Rema
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd, April 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd, April 11, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Briggs Todd assuring that he would support House Bill 41 and apologizing for not writing sooner.
Date: April 11, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Burkhart to T. N. Carswell - July 11, 1951]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Taylor County, Texas, Parole Board, Abilene, Texas, from Adult Authority by E. A. Burkhart, Executive Secretary, Sacramento 14, California, dated July 11, 1951. Burkhart replies to Carswell regarding the two requests for pardon informing him, that under California law, both subjects are on life paroles, therefore, the Authority cannot refix their sentences to terminate their paroles. Subjects must apply through the Governor's office.
Date: July 11, 1951
Creator: Burkhart, E. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Burrows Matthews to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Burrows Matthews to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Burrows Matthews, Editor, Buffalo Courier Express, dated December 11, 1941. Burrows Matthews defines Americanism.
Date: December 11, 1941
Creator: Matthews, Burrows
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Harman to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from A. F. Harman to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]

A reply letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from A. F. Harman, President, Alabama College, Montevallo, Alabama, dated December 11, 1941. A. F. Harman defines Americanism.
Date: December 11, 1941
Creator: Harman, A. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major Richard E. Froiseth to T. N. Carswell - February 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Richard E. Froiseth, Major, QMC, Constructing Quartermaster, War Department, Camp Barkeley, Abilene, Texas, dated February 11, 1941. Froiseth declines the invitation to take a part on the DEFEND AMERICA program citing a previous engagement.
Date: February 11, 1941
Creator: Froiseth, Richard E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Allan Shivers to T. N. Carswell - August 11, 1955]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Allan Shivers, Governor, Austin, Texas, dated August 11, 1955. Shivers expresses his appreciation for the letter from Carswell dated August 6 concerning the Democratic National Committeeman. He advises Carswell that he is passing the letter along to the "proper authorities" so that they might have the benefit of Carswell's views.
Date: August 11, 1955
Creator: Shivers, Allan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Governor Coke Stevenson - September 11, 1941]

A letter written to Texas Governor Coke Stevenson, from T. N. Carswell, dated September 11, 1941. Carswell provides a letter of reference for Mrs. H. V. Ashton recommending her for an appointment to the Board of Cosmetology.
Date: September 11, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alvy R. Couch to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Alvy R. Couch to T. N. Carswell - January 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Alvy R. Couch, Haskell, Texas, dated January 11, 1941. Couch expresses his appreciation for the opportunity to have seen and talked with Carswell. He advises Carswell that after their visit he went to see Mr. Duff and had a nice visit with him and others in the office. Mr. Duff had nothing definite at the time but informed Couch that they might have an opening within a short time. The reverse side includes inked stamps of Local Board No. 1, Federal Bldg., Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas, Jan. 11, 1941.
Date: January 11, 1941
Creator: Couch, Alvy R.
System: The Portal to Texas History