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[Envelope from the Newmans to M. Carmichael, January 20, 1945] (open access)

[Envelope from the Newmans to M. Carmichael, January 20, 1945]

Letter from the Newmans to M. Carmichael. No letter with text is included.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20] (open access)

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1945-02-20]

Letter to John J. Herrera from Carlos E. Castañeda regarding several complaints received against the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. Also, the Region X of FEPC has been completely reorganized.
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell, January 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell, January 20, 1945]

Letter from Personnel Correspondent Grace L. Russel from the American Red Cross to Suzette Van Daell discussing her recent inquiry about possibly employment. It includes several pages listing the various employment opportunities as well as an employment application for Miss Van Daell to fill out and submit should she be interested in a position. It also includes the envelope the letter was enclosed in.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: Russell, Grace L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Pat Bullock to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Pat Bullock, The Senate of The State of Texas, Austin, dated March 20, 1945. Bullock advises that he agrees on all four points mentioned in Carswell's letter dated March 14 and that he has never voted against redistricting. He, too, is for the "open shop", agrees that Texas has too many District Courts and thinks "that a Constitutional Convention should be called to repeal our out-moded and patched-up Constitution".
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Bullock, Pat
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from O. E. Radford to T. N. Carswell - March 20, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from O. E. Radford, Abilene, Texas, dated March 20, 1945. Radford acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and check, he commiserates having to adapt to dentures and expresses his appreciation for the "nice things" Carswell said about his Dad [J. M. Radford]. He reminisces about February 1933 when they both "had quite a time to try to keep telegrams, etc. out of his hands" to keep the party a surprise. [A party given on February 25, 1933 to celebrate "50 years of building Abilene" honoring J. M. Radford.]
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Radford, O. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan, September 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan, September 20, 1945]

Letter from J. T. Canales to Honorable W. J. Bryan apologizing for not writing back and informing Mr. Bryan of his wife's reaction to the letter he sent. He also suggests that Mr. Bryan host a barbecue at his ranch to reunite the ex-members of the Legislature.
Date: September 20, 1945
Creator: Canales, J. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, January 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, January 20, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner about setting a limit on how long officers may retain their positions in the Officers Club, an upcoming dance, the housing services the organization offers, scrap book projects that are being done, and health related activities that the AWVS women volunteer in.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 20, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father informing her the Dan Oppenheimer's father passed away and other personal matters.
Date: August 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera - 1945-01-20] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera - 1945-01-20]

Letter from J. C. McVea to John J. Herrera dated January 20, 1945. The letter requests completed membership forms for Herrera's sons to become junior members of the Sons of the Republic of Texas.
Date: January 20, 1945
Creator: McVea, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. J. Koen, August 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. J. Koen, August 20, 1945]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. J. Koen returning a check for $3.61 which was sent to him on the 17th.
Date: August 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Charles T. Stone, March 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Charles T. Stone, March 20, 1945]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Charles T. Stone thanking for sending him a copy of the letter that he has written to his friends. He mentions that it should appeal to any unprejudiced or open mind. Kempner's sending the letter on to Senator Stone.
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph W. Evans, March 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph W. Evans, March 20, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph W. Evans discussing Kempner receiving an invitation to a dinner in honor of Evans but informing Evans that, unless he was to move several plans around, then he won't be able to attend.
Date: March 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Eleanor McLernon, February 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Eleanor McLernon, February 20, 1945]

Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Eleanor Brown informing Brown that she has earned a Certificate of Honorable Service and Service Pin from the WASP.
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Cochran, Jacqueline
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Collette, December 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Collette, December 20, 1945]

Letter from J. E. Collette discussing Eleanor McLernon's employment at her office and recommending her for another job.
Date: December 20, 1945
Creator: Collette, J. E.
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 J. E. Collette, December 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Collette, December 20, 1945]

Letter of recommendation from J. E. Collette discussing Eleanor McLernon's work ethic.
Date: December 20, 1945
Creator: Collette, J. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, December 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, December 20, 1945]

Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing Overton not having sugar but wishing Kempner and his family a joyous Christmas.
Date: December 20, 1945
Creator: Overton, W. W., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. J. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from T. J. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1945]

Letter from T. J. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner discussing a game O'Brien attended Saturday afternoon and an argument O'Brien had with a man named Lee over the purchasing of the tickets to the game.
Date: November 20, 1945
Creator: O'Brien, T. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to General Passenger Agent, October 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to General Passenger Agent, October 20, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the General Passenger Agent discussing obtaining a voucher for a coach ticket from New York to Chicago because it never got used.
Date: October 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Myron G. Blalock, December 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Myron G. Blalock, December 20, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Myron G. Blalock thanking Blalock for his Christmas cards and expressing hope that the world would enter an era of peace and prosperity.
Date: December 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks, June 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks, June 20, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks discussing annual passes for Burlington-Rock Island and Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad and discussing Brooks visiting Galveston and meeting up with Kempner.
Date: June 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Waverley Briggs, September 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Waverley Briggs, September 20, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Waverley Briggs discussing Kempner's name being used as a member of the Texas State Committee and discussing not wanting his name associated with the committee until some questions regarding the group are answered.
Date: September 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Cecile Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. and H. Kempner , June 20] (open access)

[Telegram from Cecile Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. and H. Kempner , June 20]

Telegram sent by Cecile Kempner to her parents Isaac Herbert Kempner and Henrietta Leonora Blum asking them if Hal or Bill could meet her at the train station. She informs them that if any change occurs, she will contact them.
Date: June 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Cecile Blum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gus Amundsen, Jr., October 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gus Amundsen, Jr., October 20, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gus Amundsen, Jr. informing Amundsen that Kempner only joined the Navy League with the conditions that the membership would only last one year.
Date: October 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History