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[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Memorial Reunion For WASP is Now Underway"]

Copy of Sweetwater Reporter's June 1972 issue. Four WASP related articles on front page and detailed in paper Titles are: "WASP's is Now Underway" , What Did WASP's Find Here Today", " Miss Cochran Known for Her Flying" and "Mrs. Young is leader of Order of Fifinella.
Date: June 23, 1972
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938]

A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson, New York City, New York, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated June 22, 1938. Carswell restates to Johnson, as per their telephone conversation, that he is enclosing a condensed financial statement of Abilene and, also, a newspaper account of a meeting the night before. Carswell advises of the approximate bond valuations, the option of a utilities rate increase and his assurance that if Johnson decides not to try for the refunding proposition that he will be glad to pay for his counsel and advice.
Date: June 22, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane to T. N. Carswell - June 5, 1960]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Sarah Anna Simmons Crane, dated June 5, 1960. Crane acknowledges the receipt of the letter from Carswell and expresses how good it was to hear from him. She advises of having a severe cold when his letter came and having finally cashed the check, which was a wonderful gesture and gift. Crane advises that she used the money to see a show at the Music Hall, for a dinner at The Adams, that she saw 'Bye Bye Birdie', " a refreshing new very entertaining musical". She advises that New York is changed, that the old charm is gone and in its place a "bright, exciting new city". Crane advises that she use what money is left to be a guest of Carswell. Crane advises that the most treasured part of his fine letter is his expression of gratefulness to her Father, that Carswell was a great favorite of his, and to her Grandfather and Grandmother.
Date: June 5, 1960
Creator: Crane, Sarah Anna Simmons
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 23, 1949]

A letter written to Rupert Johnson, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 23, 1949. Carswell confirms that he thinks Puget Sound P & L should be held, as Johnson suggests.
Date: June 23, 1949
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 22, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York, N. Y., dated June 22, 1944. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the nice letter but with a reminder that he is not infallible in regard to buying and selling securities then discusses the market and advises regarding purchases. "$1200.00 6-29-44-Air Mail" is handwritten by Carswell at the top of the page.
Date: June 22, 1944
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 25, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 25, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing delays in the delivering of their letters and Mickey not being able to fly anymore.
Date: June 25, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 13, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the delay in the delivery of her letter, his friends, and aviation.
Date: June 13, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying sooner, discussing "Sunday feelings", work, and travel.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 20, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing travels from Flushing, New York, swimming, tennis, and a letter he received from a friend.
Date: June 20, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, June 22, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Los Angeles to New York and preparing to return to Dallas. The postcard features a photo of a Royal Air Force P-51.
Date: June 22, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 15, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying a P-40 from Buffalo to Columbia, SC, delays, returning to Dallas, and recent correspondence. Written on Eastern Air Lines stationary.
Date: June 15, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 17, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 17, 1938. Johnson replies to the letter from Carswell of June 15th and promotes his company's experience in arranging refunding programs for cities and towns. He addresses an answer for Abilene's bond issue under the assumption that the City of Abilene is able to pay interest on its debt then cites examples of other cities and the manner in which their bond issues were handled.
Date: June 17, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 25, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co., New York, dated June 25, 1938. Johnson acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell and advises that the problem which the City of Abilene faces seems to him to be two-fold and proceeds to discuss the two problems suggesting possible solutions by citing the experiences of other cities. He advises of an enclosed clipping regarding the financing of Pittston, Pennsylvania. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes calculations handwritten by T. N. Carswell. Typewritten on R. H. Johnson & Co. letterhead bearing OLD CHESTER BOND watermark; subsequent pages bear ETON BOND watermark.
Date: June 25, 1938
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Editor, The American Legion Magazine - June 6, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the Editor, The American Legion Magazine - June 6, 1957]

A letter addressed to the Editor, The American Legion Magazine, New York, New York, from T. N. Carswell, dated June 6, 1957. Carswell requests a copy of "They Signed for Us" written by Merle Sinclair.
Date: June 6, 1957
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 12, 1949]

A letter written to Rupert [Rupert Johnson,] from T. N. Carswell, dated June 12, 1949. Carswell advises that he did not look at the market business realistically confiding that he cannot see anything but another downward trend and gives a report on the local economy.
Date: June 12, 1949
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 16, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated June 16, 1949. Johnson confirms that he sold Electric Power & Light noting that this is the longest so-called bear market on record.
Date: June 16, 1949
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 23, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing spending several nights on American Airlines, letters, New York City, and ferrying aircraft across the country. Written on American Airlines stationary.
Date: June 23, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert Simmons - June 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert Simmons - June 22, 1906]

Letter written to Robert S. Simmons from K.K. Legett, updating him about recent events at Simmons College.
Date: June 22, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - June 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - June 22, 1906]

Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, giving updates on recent events at Simmons College.
Date: June 22, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History