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[Letter from Carl Stautz to O. Fishbeck, July 30, 1947]
Letter from Carl Stautz to O. Fishbeck asking him to replace an order for cement wainscot with ceramic tile in the toilet rooms of Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date:
August 1, 1947
Creator:
Stautz, Carl H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-08-01]
Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging John J. Herrera's letter from July 28th. Castañeda states that he will send a revised copy of a LULAC resolution and a copy of a speech he made in El Paso. He requests Herrera to tell whoever has complaints of discrimination in employment, classification, or promotion in Houston to write to Castañeda directly of their case, or to Herrera can forward them to Castañeda. Includes LULAC resolution titled, "One for all and all for one."
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Castañeda, Carlos E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, August 1, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on August 1, 1944. He advises his parents that air mail is faster than V mail, and tells them who his tent mates are.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 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 to Dr. Oscar Bodansky - August 1, 1940]
Letter from an unknown sender to Dr. Oscar Bodansky, dated August 1, 1940. The letter discusses the textbook that the two correspondents gave to the Macmillan Company to print and distribute. The sender discusses other options the two should have considered to make more money. There is also a discussion over what the sender plans to do on an upcoming holiday.
Date:
August 1, 1940
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, August 1, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing some checks that I. H. Kempner deposited in Cecile's account and a package which was not received at the time of the letter.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Randon Porter, August 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Randon Porter discussing Porter's promotion as President of the Gibraltar Savings & Building Association and expressing Kempner's pride at Porter's abilities and progress.
Date:
August 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Shoreham Hotel, August 1, 1944]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Shoreham Hotel discussing a bill he got from them.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks, August 1, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks discussing the pamphlet "Railroads in this Century" and the chapters that interest Kempner.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawrence Dorsey, August 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawrence Dorsey offering sympathy for the loss of Dorsey's son after he was killed in service.
Date:
August 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. A. Smith, August 1, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. A. Smith discussing shirts Kempner is sending to Smith for repairs and cleaning and asking Smith to send the bill once the shirts are fixed.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, August 1, 1949]
Telegram sent by Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner discussing his travel plans.
Date:
August 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Harris Kempner, August 1, 1949]
Telegram sent by Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Harris Kempner discussing their arrival and request for them to notify other families.
Date:
August 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Henrietta
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell, August 1, 1940]
Letter from Alex Bradford to James H. R. Cromwell discussing how he wishes there were more people like Cromwell. For Cromwell is doing great work; Bradford would be happy if more young wealthy men were interested in politics. He might be commissioned into the Royal Canadian Engineers.
Date:
August 1, 1940
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. G. Cribbett to Joe Plosser, August 1, 1942]
Copy of a letter from W. C. G. Cribbett to Joe Plosser discussing an enclosed letter Cribbett wrote to Major Long. The letter to Long discusses a change in plans of eleven Air Force Refresher students finishing their training at Sweetwater instead of at Long's training facilities in Terrell.
Date:
August 1, 1942
Creator:
Cribbett, W. C. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 1, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going to the post office to buy stamps, playing catch with his crew, and sharing Williams' wife's address.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Huge to George J. Beto, August 1, 1947]
Letter from A. W. Huge to George J. Beto, informing him of money granted for an athletic field at the Austin school and information about how to notate the money on the Cash Disbursement Sheets.
Date:
August 1, 1947
Creator:
Huge, A. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sidney Mitchell, January 8, 1945]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sidney Mitchell acknowledging his resignation and expressing sorrow that he and Mary have left. He expresses hope that they would share a meal with him and Ruth when they are in the area at the end of the month.
Date:
August 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 1, 1946]
Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing Bill Louviere.
Date:
August 1, 1946
Creator:
Caster, Paul B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 1, 1944]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including extra busyness at her job due to Lorraine's absence, going to Ruth Reeger's house with Evelyn, Jessamon's plans to start teaching at a school in San Antonio, Marjorie's promotion, and R.A. Brown becoming paralyzed due to a diving accident.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Brooks Brothers, August 1, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Brooks Brothers requesting underwear similar to that made by Wilson Brothers.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Tyler to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1949]
Letter from W. B. Tyler to I. H. Kempner discussing about Harry Bridges' destruction plan, Weston's vacation plan and requesting to assist them.
Date:
August 1, 1949
Creator:
Tyler, W. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Railway Express Agency, August 1, 1944]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Railway Express Agency discussing delivery instructions for a package sent to Cecile Kempner.
Date:
August 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History