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[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943]
Letter sent from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she has not heard from him since December 8, 1941. She states that she and her two children went home in June 1941. She also states she is forwarding Cecelia McKie's name to their company (Manila Electric Company), which may be interested in hearing news from other interned employees. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked Washington, New Jersey. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
Lauriat, Stella
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Stella Lauriat, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Frederick U. Lauriat', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Frederick U. Lauriat'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to wife from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to P. R. Lawson - June 1, 1943]
Letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. P. R. Lawson, Assistant Treasurer at Manila Electric Company, acknowledging his letter of May 25, 1943. McKie describes her shortwave radio and how she records messages. She explains while she has not heard anyone mention the Manila Electric Company, some internees do mention 'the company'. Letter includes a list of names that the Manila Electric Company may recognize: 'David W. Levitt (Levy) (?); Louis Decoito; George Howard Crosby (?); Thomas P. Condy; Ion (Ronald) (?) Leing (Lane) (?); Lymos (Amos) (Lionel) William Detver'. McKie states that it would be a good plan to send the list of Manila Electric employees to her. She mentions she keeps the letters in a scrapbook, in chronological order, so they are easy to find by date of broadcast message. She requests a map of New York City and Long Island as she hears many messages for New York, Brooklyn, The Bronx.
Date:
June 1, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. R. Lawson to Cecelia McKie - May 25, 1943]
Letter sent from P. R. Lawson, Assistant Treasurer at Manila Electric Company, to Cecelia McKie. Letter states that through Mrs. Frederick T. Lauriat of Washington, New Jersey, they have learned about the short wave messages received from the Philippines Islands. He asks she advise them if she receives messages from any Manila Electric Company employees. Letter is typed on Manila Electric Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Manila Electric Company, New York, New York.
Date:
May 25, 1943
Creator:
Lawson, P. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. William J. Howes - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. William J. Howes' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Alfred C. Davis'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to 'Grace' from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to William H. Bonn - May 8, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. William H. Bonn regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Edward C. Bonn. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 8, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from William H. Bonn and Effie M. Bonn to Cecelia McKie - May 17, 1943]
Postcard sent from William H. Bonn and Effie M. Bonn, Westwood New Jersey, to Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking her for the message and stating that they have received 34 other messages. They state that Edward and Marion (Marian) are missionaries in Manila.
Date:
May 17, 1943
Creator:
Bonn, William H. & Bonn, Effie M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elsie Backman to Cecelia McKie - May 12, 1943]
Letter sent to Cecelia McKie from Elsie Backman thanking her for the message and stating she had last heard from her son, Herbert Backman, in November 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. William M. Backman, c/o Letcher W. Bennett, Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
Elsie, Backman
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Elsie Backman - May 7, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Backman, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Beckman' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Herbert Backman, recorded in the letter as 'Herbert (Hobart) Beckman (Backman) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 7, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to William Scharpwinkel, December 26, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to William Scharpwinkel thanking for the Christmas card and wishes well.
Date:
December 26, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Haband Company, November 10, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Haband Company informing that the check would be enclosed and mentions that it has not been presented to the bank.
Date:
November 10, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Haband Tie Company, October 6, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Haband Tie Company buying 6 ties with a $6.75 check.
Date:
October 6, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Haband Tie company, November 3, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Haband Tie Company discussing informing that he sent three ties and request for an update.
Date:
November 3, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from E. O. Wood to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 31, 1964]
Inter-office letter from E. O. Wood to Isaac Herbert Kempner regarding the clipping he sent along with his letter of July 20 concerned about rates of plastics from Texas to New Jersey. He now attaches a copy of Daily Traffic World of July 29 which denied the protest of Seatrain and others.
Date:
July 31, 1964
Creator:
Wood, E. O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. C. U. Clark, July 1, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. C. U. Clark discussing the passing of Herbert I. H., Jr., who went to school under Dr. Clark. He further discusses Herbert Jr.'s sons and their academics, as well as mentions the Randall family and Mr. Abraham Blum.
Date:
July 1, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Scharpwinkel, December 24, 1956]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Scharpwinkel thanking for the good wishes for Christmas.
Date:
December 24, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. J. Vanderwende, December 17, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to R. J. Vanderwnde informing that it would be nice to have them over.
Date:
December 17, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner wishing them health and happiness for their anniversary.
Date:
June 5, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. A. Quarles, December 28, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. A. Quarles discussing Kempner seeing Quarles named mentioned as one of the contributors to the Alumni Fund in a recent edition of the Washington and Lee Alumni Association. Kempner further explains that he simply wants to exchange greetings and express his pride in his old school mate's accomplishments.
Date:
December 28, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emmet A. Quarles to I. H. Kempner, January 3, 1955]
Letter from Emmet A. Quarles to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's previous letter to Quarles and Quarles's retirement from the staff of the Conference Board. Quarles further discusses his children's accomplishments and his recent ill-health.
Date:
January 3, 1955
Creator:
Quarles, Emmet A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Merck & Co., Inc. Dividend No. 17, January 3, 1956]
Dividend from Merck & Co., Inc. to Our Stockholders enclosing the regular quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share on the Convertible Second Preferred Stock of the Merck & Co., Inc.
Date:
January 3, 1956
Creator:
Merck & Co., Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Levin, January 31, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Levin recommending Rabbi Martin Weitz for the new rabbi position.
Date:
January 31, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, January 17, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake discussing the "Princeton Plan" for faculty housing. He describes the plan as one where a group of investors acquires land and builds housing. A corporation is formed that issues bonds to finance the project. The property taxes are exempt, and any profits are used to pay off the bonds. Eventually, the property is transferred to the city. He asks Dr. Leake if he can find more details about the plan.
Date:
January 17, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, January 19, 1945]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner discussing the "Princeton Plan" for faculty housing with Mr. Kempner. Leake is familiar with the plan because it was used when he was a student at Princeton. The plan involves private investors building housing on university land. The project is financed through bonds and the property is eventually transferred to the university. Leake believes the plan would be worthwhile for the University of Texas.
Date:
January 19, 1945
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History