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[Letter from Paul Schulz to Henry Studtmann, August 16, 1944]
Letter from Paul Schulz to H. Studtmann regarding appropriations for appliances, as well as a potential visit to the college.
Date:
August 16, 1944
Creator:
Schulz, Paul
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 16, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 16, 1944, detailing his trip to Rome. He mentions seeing sights such as the Pantheon of Agrippa, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Colosseum, the Basilica of St. Paul's, the Catacombs, and St. Peter's. He mentions that he didn't get to see the Pope because he goes to St. Peter's in the morning and Willis visited in the afternoon. He goes on to ask after a friend who quit A&M to transfer to Baylor University, and mentions getting a stove in his tent and a shot to keep him well.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 16, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 16, 1944. He took some of his friends to the club, and then went to someone's house and had sandwiches. His unit had to turn in some tents recently, including his, so now he's living in a different tent, but he likes the soldiers there.
Date:
November 16, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 16, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 16, 1944. He went to visit Wilbur Crawford and brought him newspapers from Waco, and he and his friend Harmon Gilbreath ordered swim suits from the service so they can go swimming soon, since it's warming up.
Date:
April 16, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1944. McKenzie advises Carswell of his election as a member of the Executive Committee which is comprised of 25 members. He requests that the committee members meet with bretheren from wet areas to work toward drying up wet spots with local option elections.
Date:
February 16, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from J. Watt Page to T. N. Carswell - May 16, 1944]
A Western Union Telegram (confirmation copy) sent to Mr. T. N. Carswell, c/o Selective Service Local Board No. 5, El Paso, Texas, from J. Watt Page, State Director of Selective Service, Austin, Texas dated May 16, 1944. Page acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated the 12th. He advises of the intention of Colonel Edward S. Shattuck, Chief Appeals Division National Headquarters Selective Service, to make a Texas visit soon.
Date:
May 16, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter to Honorable W. J. Bryan thanking him for the letter he sent and for being a great friend. The writer also apologizes to Mr. Bryan for not acknowledging receipt of the photos of the Old Class at Lebanon.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to William John Bryan thanking him for a wonderful phone call with John Avery. She also informs Mr. Bryan with information about her family members and sends him well wishes for the holidays.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Lomax, Ruby Terrill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Will Young to W. J. Bryan, February 16, 1944]
Letter from Will Young to W. J. Bryan encouraging him about his operation in Dallas, Texas and reminding him to stay positive.
Date:
February 16, 1944
Creator:
Young, Will
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Richard Mays to Honorable W. J. Bryan sending him well wishes for the holiday season.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Mays, Richard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. McMahon, March 16, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. McMahon to chairmen discussing the post war program being developed by the National Board of Directors, requesting certain information, and containing a report of the Post War Committee.
Date:
March 16, 1944
Creator:
McMahon, Audrey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 16, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson letting her know that Mrs. Stubbs will notify her when Ms. Lengfeld will be in Houston and encouraging her to continue with the activities the Houston unit is doing.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner updating her on the office's address, the Houston unit's housing activities, and AWVS members in Fort Worth.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
Williamson, Nancy W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pedro de Lemos]
A letter from Pedro Joseph de Lemos to Carl B. Compton offering his opinion in approving the exhibiting of poor work by students.
Date:
June 16, 1944
Creator:
de Lemos, Pedro
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker, February 16, 1944]
Letter from Jacqueline Cochran to Catherine Parker informing her of an opening for a Women Airforce Service Pilot training class and requesting that she complete and send in her medical examination.
Date:
February 16, 1944
Creator:
Cochran, Jacqueline
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker, December 16, 1944]
Letter from Army Air Forces to Catherine Parker informing her that an honorable discharge will be issued to all Women Airforce Service Pilots. "Information Copy" is stamped onto the bottom right of the page.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
United States. Army Air Forces.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Clarke & Courts, November 16, 1944]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Clarke & Courts mentioning about the check he sent recently and also encloses a check for $30.00 covering the balances.
Date:
November 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Meyer, September 16, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Meyer discussing an attached letter sent back in April and Kempner explains that he had it translated but doesn't know the party who sent it, but the letter mentions Meyers.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, October 16, 1944]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady discussing the potential resignation of Homer Rainey as President of the University of Texas, and suggesting that they wait to send data until it settles down.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, October 16, 1944]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady requesting clarification on salaries and expenses.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, September 16, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not responding, discussing her aviation training, and travel.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]
Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Barnwell, Marion P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Water Works, February 16, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Water Works discussing having an inspector confirm there wasn't a leak on the Kempner property and requesting a regular change to the water bill.
Date:
February 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cowin Fanny Hanbury to I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1944]
Letter from Cowin Fanny Hanbury to I. H. Kempner discussing sending future letters towards to Hanbury and the current situation of the Hanbury family after Hitler's takeover of Lods.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Hanbury, Cowin Fanny
System:
The Portal to Texas History