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National WASP WWII Museum
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[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]
Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
Date:
December 1, 1836
Creator:
Fisher, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in Jail]
Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Col. O. W. Hartwell to Captain Charles R. Griggs, March 31, 1945]
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel O. W. Hartwell to Captain Charles R. Griggs discussing different battalions and regiments; Hartwell has had his battalion for a while and had recently been pulled out of the line. Hartwell also says he has seen only "one of the old gang" in Chris Daley; there is also indecision on who will go to Rucker and "who would go on the list."
Date:
March 31, 1945
Creator:
Hartwell, Lt. Col. O. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don King to Captain Charles R. Griggs, May 2, 1945]
Letter from a soldier named Don King to Captain Charles R. Griggs concerning his status in his current company as first sergeant but will probably be moved back once a new man is assigned. King tells Griggs that he wants him to spend time with him and his wife after the war is over and that he really would like to see him and talk to him in person.
Date:
May 2, 1945
Creator:
King, Don
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to Cal Yates]
Letter from June Yates to Cal describing his travels across Germany after the war was over. June notes the destruction that the bombs inflicted on some of the large cities and testifies for the accuracy of the horror stories told from the concentration camps; they are still very busy as they are the only hospital for miles.
Date:
1945-05-21~
Creator:
Yates, June
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to his Mother]
Letter from June Yates to his mother describing his actions and activities in Germany; he says, though, that he will not be home early as he had originally planned. He also goes into detail about the weather in Germany and talks of the letters he has received from other individuals.
Date:
1945-06-22~
Creator:
Yates, June
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his sister, August 26, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his sister, discussing what he's been doing on his travels. The letter is torn through the middle, and is held together by a piece of tape.
Date:
August 26, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 15, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his travels, including the different cities, tourist attractions, brief histories from some of the cities, and his interactions with Europeans
Date:
December 15, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, October 1, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his brother Isaac Herbert Kempner, advising him on how to economize on postage, discussing his previous stay in Germany, and his planned stay in Breslau, Poland. Although he writes that he is still in Germany, his letter is marked as being written in Breslau.
Date:
October 1, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, September, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his stay in Berlin.
Date:
September 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 28, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his brother Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his life in Germany, including his host Mr. Hollaender [sic], the people of Germany, and the hotel service. The letter is torn through the middle, and is held together by a clear piece of tape.
Date:
August 28, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November, 6, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his brother Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his travels in Europe, his interactions with Germans, and current events.
Date:
November 6, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Eliza Seinsheimer, August 16-21, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his mother Eliza Seinsheimer discussing his stay in Germany. He chronicles what happens each day from August 16-21, in 1898.
Date:
1898-08-16/1898-08-21
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Liverpool Association]
Correspondence from Liverpool Cotton Association Limited labeled as "Trading with the Enemy" discussing communication from his majesty's government in regards to re-transmission of cables.
Date:
March 9, 1915
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner to Ike, January 31, 1894]
Letter from H. Kempner to Ike discussing when Ike finishes at Lexington H. Kempner desires that Ike will travel to Germany, until he has learned to speak German, then travel to France, to learn French and Spanish.
Date:
January 31, 1894
Creator:
Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 29, 1948]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Harris and Ruth returning from their trip, world news and Palestine, and politics.
Date:
August 29, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 23, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing transportation and economics in America.
Date:
September 23, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date:
April 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on humanity's achievements, nuclear weapons, Russia's relations with Japan, the US attack on Japan, and the politics behind the decision.
Date:
August 12, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, going to Houston, the war, and investment advice.
Date:
August 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]
Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 31, 1952]
Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, investment bonds, the taxes on the bonds, international relations, and Texas primaries.
Date:
May 31, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 5, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing US relations with Japan and her tax return.
Date:
September 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History