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[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, May 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, May 28, 1945]

Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer regarding a voucher for certain repairs at Lutheran Concordia College of Texas.
Date: May 28, 1945
Creator: Schulz, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 13, 1945]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on May 13, 1945, detailing his time overseas. He worked in a plant for a while, then in a battery shop. After a while he broke his foot, and had it put in a cast, so he worked in a supply room until it healed. They were on their way to Oran when Italy fell, so they went on to Italy instead. After the invasion of southern France, his company moved to northern Italy and built the largest maintenance shop in Italy. In May 1945, he was in charge of the Tire and Battery Shop.
Date: May 13, 1945
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Albert M. Collier addressed To Parole Board Chairmen and Members - May 8, 1945] (open access)

[Form letter from Albert M. Collier addressed To Parole Board Chairmen and Members - May 8, 1945]

A form letter addressed to all Parole Board Chairmen and Members, from Albert M. Collier, Governor's Assistant in Charge of Parole System dated May 8, 1945. Collier discourses on problems regarding the parole system particularly the leniency shown to parolees in the past. He advises that parolees having been negligent in reporting and leaving the county in which paroled without permission stressing that this must be immediately discontinued. He advises that parolees must report not less than once a month.
Date: May 8, 1945
Creator: Collier, Albert M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Jones - May 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Jones - May 3, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. Frank Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises Jones of a letter that he will receive and urges him to serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.
Date: May 3, 1945
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. C. Hunter to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. C. Hunter to T. N. Carswell - May 21, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from J. C. Hunter, President, Board of Trustees, Hardin-Simmons University dated May 21, 1945. Hunter announces the first meeting of the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.
Date: May 21, 1945
Creator: Hunter, J. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his Mother, May 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his Mother, May 9, 1945]

Letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to his mother saying that "is seems as if Hitler finally gave up being the superman," and that he hopes this is the last trip that U. S. O. members will have to make.
Date: May 9, 1945
Creator: Yates, Earl, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to Cal Yates] (open access)

[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 Robert Markle Armstrong to Joe Weingarten, May 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Joe Weingarten, May 13, 1954]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Joe Weingarten discussing Sugarland Industries and the Imperial Sugar Company's donations to the Boy Scouts.
Date: May 13, 1945
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., May 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., May 4, 1945]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing business contacts and plans.
Date: May 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., May 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., May 7, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kemnpner Jr. discussing stock share certificates for Jefferson Lake Oil Company.
Date: May 7, 1945
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed asking her for her unit's quarterly report, Mrs. Milo Fox, and travel to Austin.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 7, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner letting her know that she sent the report, discussing the Intown Officers Club, the cancer program, and work she has been doing with a hospital.
Date: May 7, 1945
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 30, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 30, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner about the Intown Officers Club's success, the guest house, Motor Transport, the cancer program, and containing a check and list of members of the Intown Officers Club.
Date: May 30, 1945
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed asking her for her unit's quarterly report, informing her that Mrs. Fox and herself will be arriving, and asking for her to arrange a dinner for Mrs. Fox.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Whitlock, May 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. Whitlock, May 10, 1945]

Letter to Mrs. Whitlock reporting on the Galveston and Houston units.
Date: May 10, 1945
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Captain Moss to Mrs. Kempner reassuring her that he is available for assistance.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Moss, Faraon J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, May 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, May 9, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson asking her to have the enclosed telegram from headquarters published in Houston newspapers.
Date: May 9, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 23, 1945]

Letter from Jeane to Mrs. Reed letting her know that she enjoyed Austin and the dinner.
Date: May 23, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, May 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, May 3, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson requesting her unit's quarterly progress report.
Date: May 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Mills to Mrs. Kempner, May 8, 1945] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Mills to Mrs. Kempner, May 8, 1945]

Telegram from Mrs. Mills to Mrs. Kempner encouraging her to help with the war effort.
Date: May 8, 1945
Creator: Mills, Mrs. Ogden L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 27, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about politics and international relations.
Date: May 27, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 15, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed about the Houston unit, about Mrs. Reed's plans in Austin, and being involved with radio stations.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Reed to Mrs. Kempner, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Reed to Mrs. Kempner, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Reed to Mrs. Kempner about the quarterly progress reports, the Service Wives Project, Mrs. Kempner's upcoming visit to Austin, inability to publish the copy of the telegram, and involvement with radios stations.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Reed, Hermine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Hess, May 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Hess, May 29, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Hess to chairmen discussing educational programs.
Date: May 29, 1945
Creator: Hess, Mrs. Mortimer
System: The Portal to Texas History