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[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer, September 12, 1961]

Letter from Madree C. Johnson to Truett Latimer; She details her parents living situation to help get their Old Age Assistance reinstated. She summarizes their past, discussing their finances and health. She also talks about other members of her family and what they have done to support their parents.
Date: September 12, 1961
Creator: Johnson, Madree C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]

Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in 1964] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in 1964]

Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 23, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing catching a ride in a C-47 from Sacramento to Fort Worth, travelling to Houston by bus, how her friends are doing, and plans for future travel. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clark Davis, August 19, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Clark Davis, August 19, 1948]

Letter from Clark Davis confirming a meeting in the Directors Room of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce on August 24, 1948 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss California cotton.
Date: August 19, 1948
Creator: Davis, Clark
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 17, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 17, 1945]

Letter from Trammell R. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing a Presidential appointment as a naval officer for John and enclosing a letter to Sam Rayburn and Isaac's letter from Judge Mansfield on the subject.
Date: May 17, 1945
Creator: Roland, Trammell R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, November 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, November 24, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing updates at the bank and catching up on personal events.
Date: November 24, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers, March 21, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers, March 21, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers thanking him for his assistance with the car issue, enclosing check for $50 as requested. He also recounts a mix-up involving chauffer and a car at Cadillac Company, resulting in temporary acquisition of the wrong vehicle and subsequent damage to the correct car. he also expresses wish to resolve any claims for damages satisfactorily and discusses the need for proof of loss.
Date: March 21, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History