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[Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro, September 18, 1979]
Letter from Lillian Roberts to Marie Genaro expressing displeasure with the Texas Ten's decision to send their petition to the class secretaries in addition to the board of directors.
Date:
September 18, 1979
Creator:
Roberts, Lillian
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Wise to Helen Snapp, February 19. 1999]
Letter from Lucile Wise to Helen Snapp discussing Snapp's upcoming appearance on the Women Airforce Service Pilot panel at the Women in Aviation conference in Orlando, Florida on March 19, 1999.
Date:
February 19, 1999
Creator:
Wise, Lucile
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son, January 16, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son discussing a plant order.
Date:
January 16, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers, January 14, 1956]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers responding to an ad and requesting to know what ferns are available.
Date:
January 14, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwood Ustler to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1956]
Letter from Elwood Ustler to Daniel W. Kempner discussing plant availability.
Date:
January 19, 1956
Creator:
Ustler, Elwood
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers, April 2, 1956]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers inquiring about flower availability and requesting prices.
Date:
April 2, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwood Ustler to Plantersville Nursery, April 11, 1956]
Letter from Elwood Ustler to Plantersville Nursery informing that they do not grow certain types of ferns and suggesting another type with prices and sizes.
Date:
April 11, 1956
Creator:
Ustler, Elwood
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Ustler Brothers, August 16, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Ustler Brothers asking for the availability of Crotons and rubber trees for sale, as well as the sizes and varieties.
Date:
August 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Earl P. Legett to K.B. Legett - 1952]
Letter written to K.B. Legett from Earl P. Legett, asking for help compiling records about the Legett family history.
Date:
1952~
Creator:
Legett, Earl P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 6, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting on modifications to her plane during a ferrying trip, a future visit to Orlando, clothes and mailing personal items, and orders. Written on the back of Hotel Continental (Kansas City) stationary.
Date:
July 6, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 30, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing an old man annoyed by women pilots, the Piper Cub, visiting New Orleans and spending time with ex-combat pilots, food, planning to visit home, correspondence, and a cheap hotel.
Date:
January 30, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 18, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a phone call with a friend, flying a P-40, meeting with a Rev. Johnson, papers, and traveling. Written on San Juan Hotel (Orlando) stationary.
Date:
1944-07-18?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hamilton Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hamilton Holt, President, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, dated December 10, 1941. Hamilton Holt defines Americanism.
Date:
December 10, 1941
Creator:
Holt, Hamilton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 23, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing available time for her family to visit her in Orlando, flight classes, time spent with her friends, transportation for her parents, and clothes. Typed on Hotel Cleveland (Spartanburg, SC) stationary.
Date:
1944-07-23?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her schedule, practicing landings, preparing to become the first woman in her group to fly a P-51, her Uncle Este's health, groceries, WASPs being sent to Army OCS, and airframes she wants to fly. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date:
April 12, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ustler Brothers to Daniel W. Kempner, August 24, 1944]
Letter from Ustler Brothers to Daniel W. Kempner informing Kempner they do not have Crotons but can ship Ficus or other rubber plants.
Date:
August 24, 1944
Creator:
Ustler Brothers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter Pearson, August 16, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter Pearson responding to an advertisement in the Florists Review about crotons before asking Pearson if he carries rubber trees and what varieties are available.
Date:
August 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Pearson to D. W. Kempner]
Letter from Peter Pearson to D. W. Kempner letting him know that the plants Kempner had requested are sold out and suggesting an alternative plant.
Date:
194X
Creator:
Pearson, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between D. W. Kempner and Southern Fern Growers Inc. - October 19, 1948]
Correspondence between D. W. Kempner and Southern Fern Growers, Inc. discussing how Kempner found their advertisement and was wondering if they had any Maidenhair or large leaf Farleynse Ferns, and if they did wanted to know the prices of them. Southern Fern Growing, Inc. responded that they did not have those varieties of ferns.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between D. W. Kempner and John - October 19, 1948]
Correspondence between D. W. Kempner and John discussing how Kempner noticed in an advertisement for John's and asking to see if the company has Maidenhair and large leaf Farleynse Ferns, and if so the prices of them. John replied that they did not have any Maidenhair ferns, but enclosed a circular with what they do currently have.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, September 10, 1952]
Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner advertising the plants available for purchase during the fall season.
Date:
September 10, 1952
Creator:
Wallace T. Champneys & Son
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, December 23, 1952]
Letter from W. T. Champneys to [name] discussing... [Brief details summarizing the whole letter and highlighting important parts.]
Date:
December 23, 1952
Creator:
Wallace T. Champneys & Son
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, May 4, 1950]
Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent inquiry and providing the price lists he asked for. They emphasize their azaleas and invite him to visit their nurseries and greenhouses if he is ever in Florida. A handwritten note about the company is attached.
Date:
May 4, 1950
Creator:
W. T. Champneys & Son
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers, October 11, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a check for $4.00 for pot sized ferns, and asks if they have any Farleynse Ferns.
Date:
October 11, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History