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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 31, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 31, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 31, 1943. He says it rains a lot, but his outfit has moved in to a building recently. Although it is crowded, they keep dry. He's been getting mail much more often in Italy than in North Africa.
Date: December 31, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 22, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on December 22, 1943, describing the Christmas dinner he had at a private residence in Italy. He praises the Italians ability to make and eat food, and wishes his family a Merry Christmas.
Date: December 22, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 23, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on December 23, 1944. He tells of a friend who came back from the Rest Camp recently, with whom he compared the sights of Rome, and explains that someone broke into his footlocker and stole a fountain pen he'd gotten from Robert Evans, Jr., as well as a hunting knife. He wonders what kind of soldier would do something like that, and seems sure that the perpetrator will be caught.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 11, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 11, 1944, telling about a movie he saw recently. He says it was pretty good, but he's seen better. He also complains about the cold, but he's put paper between his mattress and the bed springs, so he thinks he'll be warmer.
Date: December 11, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 25, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 25, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 25, 1943. He discusses the weather and what the soldiers had for Christmas dinner, and tells them not to worry about him.
Date: December 25, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 21, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 21, 1943. He arrived safely in Italy, and likes it a great deal more than he did North Africa. He comments on the fruit and nuts that grow in Italy, and mentions that he has finally received many letters and packages from home.
Date: December 21, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, December 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, December 6, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, on December 6, 1944, thanking her for the Christmas box she sent him. He talks about the weather, and says that the food is getting bad because it's all canned, so her box is very welcome. He expresses hope that a relative made it safely to France.
Date: December 6, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 6, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 6, 1944, saying he hasn't gotten any of their letters, but he has gotten a few boxes in the mail. He says he's got some pictures he'll send to them in his next air mail letter. He also mentions a friend who's been stationed nearby and is going to come to the club that night.
Date: December 6, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Luigi Calegari, December 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Luigi Calegari, December 26, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Luigi Calegari thanking him for a package of candies and a cake and wishing Mr. Calegari a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He then updates Mr. Calegari on Angelo and his attendance at the Kempner's thanksgiving party.
Date: December 26, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, December 9, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, December 9, 1943]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, telling her who Bill Stewart is, that he may come visit her, and making conversation.
Date: December 9, 1943
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Evans to Mr and Mrs. Kempner and two daughters, December 31, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Evans to Mr and Mrs. Kempner and two daughters, December 31, 1952]

Letter from R. H. Evans to Harris L. and Ruth Alma Kempner confirming four reservations for a flight from London to Rome and inquiring about a change in dates.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: Evans, R. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Willoughbys, December 19, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Willoughbys, December 19, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Willoughbys regarding missing rolls of film.
Date: December 19, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs Lacerda, December 28, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs Lacerda, December 28, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Lacerda informing that it was thoughtful to send Henrietta and himself Christmas greetings.
Date: December 28, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - December 7, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - December 7, 1943]

Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford discussing Glenn [No last name] recent work in Naples, Italy with the Military Government. Mr. Glines comments that Glenn has contracted malaria but has left the care of the hospital.
Date: December 7, 1943
Creator: Glines, David F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Louis Vinci, December 12, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Louis Vinci, December 12, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Louis Vinci thanking him for the photo taken at a party in Rome.
Date: December 12, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Mattioli, December 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Mattioli, December 24, 1953]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Mattioli thanking them for the calendar they sent.
Date: December 24, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda, December 28, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda, December 28, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda thanking them for their Christmas greetings. He returns their good wishes and expresses concern that things that are "at variance with the spirit of Peace on Earth, Good Will towards Men" are "on the horizon of the [United States'] economic sky".
Date: December 28, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Annamaria and Jose Lacerda to I. H. Kempner and Family, December 23, 1962] (open access)

[Telegram from Annamaria and Jose Lacerda to I. H. Kempner and Family, December 23, 1962]

Telegram sent by Annamaria and Jose Lacerda to I. H. Kempner and family expressing seasons greetings.
Date: December 23, 1962
Creator: Lacerda, Annamaria & Lacerda, Jose
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Gian Paolo Tosolini , December 21, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Gian Paolo Tosolini , December 21, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Gian Paolo Tosolini conveying the best wishes in their wedding from both himself and his wife, Ruth.
Date: December 21, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto, December 28, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto, December 28, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto regarding the box and note they received. He mentions that they're going to eat it soon and mentions that Shrub left to get in a a few days of skiing before he goes off to school and that Sandy is still with them and he'll leave just after the New Year for Duke. He wishes them a Happy New Year.
Date: December 28, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Luigi Calegari, December 29, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Luigi Calegari, December 29, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Luigi Calegari thanking for the sweets received.
Date: December 29, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Baronessa Renata Rapisardi, December 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Baronessa Renata Rapisardi, December 30, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Baronessa Renata Rapisardi enclosing a check and discussing that an order has not been delivered yet.
Date: December 30, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Renata Rapisardi to Mrs. Kempner, December 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Renata Rapisardi to Mrs. Kempner, December 21, 1957]

Letter from Renata Rapisardi to Ruth Alma Kempner discussing a package of custom cloth, handkerchiefs and slips and when it will be shipped, and enclosing a bill and packing list for a shipment of clothing.
Date: December 20, 1957
Creator: Rapisardi, Renata
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 22, 1966
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
System: The Portal to Texas History