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Hardin-Simmons University Library
70
Private Collection of T. B. Willis
49
Dr. Pound Historical Farmstead
33
United States National Archives and Records Administration
25
The University of Texas at Dallas
16
UNT Libraries Special Collections
6
Private Collection of the CC Cox Family
5
Rosenberg Library
5
Pottsboro Public Library
2
Angelina County History Center
1
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World War One Collection
72
Abilene Library Consortium
70
Student Army Training Corps
59
T. B. Willis Collection
49
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
34
American Indians Archive Collection
25
Oklahoma Historical Society Manuscript Collection
25
Henry R. Clay, Jr. Papers
16
Rescuing Texas History, 2015
16
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
6
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[Birth Certificate of Julia Ann Rogers]
Birth Certificate of Julia Ann Rogers born on May 15, 1918 to J.J. Rodgers (Rogers) and Julia Ann Pratt
Date:
May 15, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his Mother, March 2, 1918]
Cablegram from Henry Clay, Jr. to his mother detailing his total number of flight hours.
Date:
March 2, 1918
Creator:
Clay, Henry, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between San Simon Cattle Company and Dr. E. W. Johnson, February 23, 1918]
Correspondence between San Simon Cattle Co. and Dr. E. W. Johnson discussing making a payment of ten dollars to the order of J. D. Jordan. The correspondence is written on the back of a torn-open envelope that was once addressed to Mr. J. D. Jordan from attorneys Wilson and Walton.
Date:
February 24, 1918
Creator:
San Simon Cattle and Canal Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Dispatch from Student Army Training Corps Eight District Commandant to L. R. Hare, December 12, 1918]
Dispatch sent from the SATC Eighth District commandant to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare, commander of the Simmons College Unit.
Date:
December 12, 1918
Creator:
United States. Army. Student Army Training Corps. Eight District Commandant
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope from Mrs. Alice G. Smith to Marguerite Cavett, September 7, 1918]
Envelope form Mrs. Alice G. Smith addressed to Marguerite Cavett on September 7, 1918.
Date:
September 7, 1918
Creator:
Smith, Alice G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Addressed to "My dear home people" from Charles Fuller]
Letter from Charles Fuller addressed to his home people, telling them why he has not written sooner , inquiring about their well being and sharing some of his previous activities.
Date:
May 3, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a Army Wife to a Adjutant of the Army]
A letter from an unidentified army wife, self-described as "World War Wife" to a Adjutant of the Army where her husband is stationed, circa 1918. In the letter she is requesting the money that her husband is making while in the army to afford clothing and food for her family.
Date:
[1918,1919]
Creator:
unknown
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from A. C. Allen to C. C. Cox, November 18th, 1918]
Letter from lawyer A. C. Allen to C. C. Cox discussing a lawsuit against a Mr. Corbett in Montgomery County, Texas. The envelope is included.
Date:
November 18, 1918
Creator:
Allen, A. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. F. Cochran to Sam Myres, October 14, 1918]
Letter from A. F. Cochran to Sam Myres discussing Myres shortage of buckles and rings used to make saddles for the war effort. Cochran asks that next time, Myres makes sure to include the uncompleted shipping orders so that the materials will be able to get to Myres as soon as possible.
Date:
October 14, 1918
Creator:
Cochran, A. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from a soldier to his sister - March 10, 1918]
Letter from a soldier to his sister discussing his work as a guard, the lack of mattresses, and an athletic meet with some cowboys. The soldier was assigned to the military band but does not get paid well and wishes he was assigned to a permanent squadron.
Date:
March 10, 1918
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner, September 12, 1918]
Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner providing some information about their family. He informs him that his mother and Abe's sister, Eliza Kempner, is about to arrive and assures him that he will do his best to "make her visit a pleasant one". A list containing D. W. Kempner's genealogy is attached.
Date:
September 12, 1918
Creator:
Seinsheimer, Abraham Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner, September 26, 1918]
Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner providing full names of grandparents and requesting to pass on the information to his brother.
Date:
September 26, 1918
Creator:
Seinsheimer, Abraham Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adam Smith to Margaret Smith - September 8, 1918]
Letter from Adam Oscar Smith to Margaret Elizabeth Smith in which Adam is asking Margaret how everyone is back home. He tells her he is doing well and hope they are all as well. He say he has not heard from their brother Mahlon since he left Texas and ask if she has heard from him.
Date:
September 8, 1918
Creator:
Smith, Adam Oscar
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alliert Ainsworth to Henry Clay, Sr., January 28, 1918]
Letter from Alliert Ainsworth to Henry Clay, Sr. regarding the death of her son and the compassion that Henry Clay, Jr. showed their family. She goes on to describe the unfair treatment Washington has given Clay, Jr.'s detachment in England and herself by not clarifying the cause of Harold Ainsworth's death.
Date:
January 28, 1918
Creator:
Ainsworth, Alliert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chaplain J. E. Doherty to Miss Shafford, October 13, 1918]
Letter from Chaplain J. E. Doherty to Miss Shafford, October 13, 1918. In the letter, Doherty is inquiring about their friend in the war and their well-being. Writteno on the envelope reads "Letter, 1918, With U.S. Flag On it, Concerning the well-being of a friend of Miss Shafford in World War".
Date:
October 13, 1918
Creator:
Doherty, J. E.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, September 10, 1918]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner requesting to fill a form with questions and mother's disagreement in sending you abroad. Second page contains the requirements for applicants for service abroad.
Date:
September 10, 1918
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner, September 10, 1918]
Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner providing his best recollection of where their grandparents were born and letting him know that he will ask Herman Cohen and Mr. Asher for information as well.
Date:
September 10, 1918
Creator:
Cohen, Dave
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr., December 5, 1918]
Letter from E. A. Starks to Henry Clay, Sr. concerning Starks' introduction to Henry Clay, Jr. in which he tells of Clay, Jr.'s courage and ability as a pilot. Starks tells the story of Clay, Jr. shooting down a German plane and then taking parts of the plane as souvenirs.
Date:
December 5, 1918
Creator:
Starks, E. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Reynolds to C. C. Cox, August 23, 1918]
Mass letter from E. W. Reynolds of the Book Supply Company to school principals, in this case to C. C. Cox, advertising "The Re-Creation of Brian Kent" by Harold Bell Wright. The envelope is included.
Date:
August 23, 1918
Creator:
Reynolds, Elsbery W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edna Lillard to Joushua Lillard - September 17, 1918]
Letter from Edna Lillard to Joshua Lillard, her brother, discussing what Ripley, and William are doing, how Dick is living, and how many products they are selling a week. Edna wonders where she will go to school and informs Joshua about the rest of the family.
Date:
September 17, 1918
Creator:
Lillard, Edna
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo S. Anderson to L. R. Hare, December 14, 1918]
Letter from Geo S. Anderson of the Taylor County Local Board to Lt. Col. L. R. Hare (addressed as "General Hare"), commandant for the Student Army Training Corps Simmons College Unit, discussing a mistake in Army documents resulting in local soldiers not receiving pay for their first ten days of service.
Date:
December 14, 1918
Creator:
Anderson, Geo S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 4, 1918]
Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell providing her with an update about Marguerite's health condition and the care she is receiving.
Date:
November 4, 1918
Creator:
Cavett, Georgia
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, November 6, 1918]
Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell acknowledging receipt of the letter she previously sent, providing her an update about Judie's health condition and urging Ms. Sorrell to write back soon.
Date:
November 6, 1918
Creator:
Sorrell, Mittie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell, October 10,1918]
Letter from Georgia Cavett to Mittie Sorrell greeting her and informing her that Mr. Ball caught the influenza virus. She informs Ms. Sorrell about the details of her conversation with Earl Dillard and urges her to write back soon.
Date:
October 10, 1918
Creator:
Cavett, Georgia
System:
The Portal to Texas History