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[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 24, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying over New York City and Philadelphia, a phone call, seeing a performance of Othello, and returning to Dallas. Written on Hotel Peabody (Memphis) stationary.
Date: December 24, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 7, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 7, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a Niagara Cyclo-Massage chair that has been deemed to be too expensive. An enclosed oil and gas bill is also mentioned.
Date: May 7, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James Black, November 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James Black, November 26, 1963]

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. James Black on November 26, 1963. In the letter, Mrs. Black requests an address for the Tippit family so that she can send Christmas gifts to the children. Mrs. Black explains that she nearly lost her husband recently and wants to help.
Date: November 26, 1963
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism Henry Cohen Chapter discussing an upcoming dinner meeting for the Henry Cohen Chapter.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Citizens to the Dallas Police Department] (open access)

[Letters from Citizens to the Dallas Police Department]

A collection of letters from citizens to the Dallas Police Department. Letters regard school projects, autograph requests, and a negative regard for the Police Department's handling of the Kennedy assassination. Some letters are accompanied by carbon copies of responses by Chief J. E. Curry.
Date: [1965..1966]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Citizens to the Police Department] (open access)

[Letters from Citizens to the Police Department]

A number of letters and newspaper clippings sent by citizens to the Dallas Police Department. Many of the letters are of an inflammatory nature. Others are positive, include theories, or serve as inquiries as to the dispensation of checks to appropriate parties.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Citizens with Theories] (open access)

[Letters from Citizens with Theories]

Two letters from citizens who pose theories about and request information regarding the assassination of President Kennedy. In a carbon copy of a response to the second letter, Charles Batchelor states that it has become a policy not to extend further information to those without authorization.
Date: 1967-02-16/1967-02-20
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Mailed to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail] (open access)

[Letters Mailed to Jack Ruby at Dallas County 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
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at County Jail by Citizens] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at County Jail by Citizens]

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
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County 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. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in 1964] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in 1964]

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
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in Jail] (open access)

[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