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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on September 28, 1945, telling them that he'll be on a ship to come home in a couple of days. He details how the camp he's stationed at is set up, including German prisoners of war who do K. P. He sets the goal of starting his life over again, and bemoans his loss of a Sergeant rating due to his absence from his original camp, but decides he doesn't care since he'll be a civilian again soon. He is excited to be home in time for deer season.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 28, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on January 28, 1943. He asks them to go visit a friend of his, and to buy him part of a war bond. He also tells them that he can't cash a check they sent him, so he is going to tear it up.
Date: January 28, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1944. Willis is sorry a friend named Jack broke his arm, but assures his parents that A&M has good doctors. His outfit is still working eleven hours a day, but he notes that they've been getting better food more often. He hopes he will get a 3 day pass soon, so he can travel.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1943. He explains that the army sent some of his mail to the wrong place, discusses the weather, and asks after friends from home.
Date: July 28, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Office Memorandum from R. E. Olin and H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser, May 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter and Office Memorandum from R. E. Olin and H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser, May 28, 1943]

Inter-departmental memo from Director R. E. Olin to Joe B. Plosser discussing an attached letter from Claims Accountant H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince. Letter discusses a previous letter from April 15, 1943.
Date: May 28, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E. & Renaud, H. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from International Harvester Company, April 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from International Harvester Company, April 28, 1942]

Letters from the International Harvester Company discussing recommendations for equipment to store food. Three additional letters show detailed receipts for the necessary equipment.
Date: April 28, 1942
Creator: International Harvester Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Harris to Charles A. Prince, August 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from P. Harris to Charles A. Prince, August 28, 1943]

Letter from P. Harris to Charles A. Prince discussing the completion of Bills of Sale for the Defense Plant Corporation.
Date: August 28, 1943
Creator: Harris, P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ethel Sheehy to Mary Ruth Rance, February 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Ethel Sheehy to Mary Ruth Rance, February 28, 1943]

Letter from Ethel A. Sheehy to Mary Ruth Rance discussing the applicant interview details and age requirements for the Women Airforce Service Pilots program.
Date: February 28, 1943
Creator: Sheehy, Ethel A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger, April 28, 2003] (open access)

[Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger, April 28, 2003]

Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger discussing the details of their conversation about the Oral History Project and stating that he looks forward to interviewing Ms. Creger about her experiences as a World War II veteran.
Date: April 28, 2003
Creator: Lynch, Phil
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Charlyne Creger, August 28, 2002] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Charlyne Creger, August 28, 2002]

Letter from Mary Jones-Wilkinson to Charlyne Creger discussing details of her invitation to the Oklahoma Air & Space Museum for the Awards Ceremony. The letter states the event details, dress attire and travel accommodations.
Date: August 28, 2002
Creator: Jones-Wilkinson, Mary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger, May 28, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger, May 28, 2004]

Letter from Phil Lynch to Charlyne Creger thanking her for participating in the interview for the Oral History Project and asking her to review the transcript for any needed changes.
Date: May 28, 2004
Creator: Lynch, Phil
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Morales to Homer Taylor, May 28, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Morales to Homer Taylor, May 28, 1993]

Letter from Dan Morales to Homer Taylor praising WASP and offering gratitude for Taylor's assistance during a visit to Sweetwater.
Date: May 28, 1993
Creator: Morales, Dan
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bob Bullock to Joseph P. Luce, January 28, 1993] (open access)

[Letter from Bob Bullock to Joseph P. Luce, January 28, 1993]

Letter from Bob Bullock to Joseph P. Luce discussing his inability to attend the 50th Anniversary Women Airforce Service Pilots Celebration.
Date: January 28, 1993
Creator: Bullock, Bob
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Captain Charles R. Griggs, March 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. C. K. Griggs to Captain Charles R. Griggs, March 28, 1945]

Letter from the parents of Captain Charles R. Griggs concerning their recent efforts in spring cleaning their home: "I started spring house cleaning, the xxxx living room and [dining] room have been finished." Mrs. Griggs also would like her china from France but "it was bought when sets of six were made, now I need eight."
Date: March 28, 1945
Creator: Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant, September 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant, September 28, 1942]

Copy of a letter from M. H. Knowles to Frank Constant discussing funding for final repair and construction projects at the Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: September 28, 1942
Creator: Knowles, M. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince, August 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince, August 28, 1942]

Copy of a letter from Frank L. Constant to Charles Prince discussing scheduling a meeting to address final construction needs for Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date: August 28, 1942
Creator: Constant, Frank L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 28, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing pool with other men in his squadron, seeing the movie "Glass Key" the night before, taking up the habit of doing the crossword puzzle, and sharing his support of Catherine selling her bicycle.
Date: June 28, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 28, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the quality of the food, the mail service, agreeing that James is young to be enlisting, and being excited to receive the Luling newspaper.
Date: January 28, 1945
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - May 28, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his affection for his mother in law, Mrs. Dawe, sending her the $35 allotment check he received, and the mail service.
Date: May 28, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 28, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, plans to go to Gonzales for the weekend, and eating dinner with Mr. Davis. Catherine also asks Joe to send a letter to Lorraine congratulating her on her new baby.
Date: November 28, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 28, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the improvement of the mail service, missing having dinner with his mother-in-law, reading the newspapers, and fishing with other men in his crew.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, July 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, July 28, 1945]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his concern with the prospect of invading Japan. Powell writes that many American soldiers will be killed if this happens. He writes that it is difficult to try to meet some of his friends in different outfits because they are difficult to find.
Date: July 28, 1945
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1942]

Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his new favorable conditions in Hawaii. He enjoys the food and hopes to be there longer.
Date: November 28, 1942
Creator: Powell, Dale
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1944]

Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discusses that he is leaving New Guinea and is not on a fighting ship. Powell is homesick and talks of wanting fresh meat and eggs as opposed to the heavily processed food he has to eat. Powell also shows his discontent for the 4F and wonders if they will be caught.
Date: November 28, 1944
Creator: Powell, Beal S.
System: The Portal to Texas History