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World War Two Collection
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National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
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National WASP WWII Museum
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
5
T. N. Carswell Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2019
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T. B. Willis Collection
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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 13, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 13, 1943. He discusses getting a magazine, and his plans to go fishing soon. He also denies ever signing up to fly planes, as his father had received a letter from the Air Force that claimed he had.
Date:
July 13, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 13, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 13, 1943. He asks them to send him food that isn't being rationed for Christmas, and to give a present to a girl at home from him.
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Henry H. Arnold, May 13, 1943]
Letter from the United States Senate Committee on Military Affairs to Lieutenant General Henry H. Arnold discussing the conspiracy case against Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, operators of a military training facility in Sweetwater, Texas. They conclude that the charges and consequent contract cancellation were unjustified and urge the general to reinstate the contract.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
United States Senate
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943
Letter from Wing Commander George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser discussing personal business.
Date:
April 13, 1943
Creator:
Greaves, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 13, 1943]
A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CSA, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 13, 1943. Carswell provides a new itinerary to comply with the telephone request of Major Fellbaum necessitating a schedule change.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, c/o Local Board No. 1, Selective Service, Brownwood, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated July 13, 1943. Rather recounts the events of the morning both before and after they received Carswell's letter, describes the new membership as a pleasant surprise and advises that Carswell has saved his Division while reviving a "goose-egg" Post.
Date:
July 13, 1943
Creator:
Rather, Harry E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Johnson, September 13, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Johnson offering assistance in making the Farwell unit active and asking for general information about it.
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, September 13, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry offering assistance and requesting lists of her activities, officers, and other information.
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. C. Eakins April 13, 1953]
Telegram sent to Truett Latimer from W. C. Eakins regarding his feelings on House Bill 261, the Workers Compensation Bill, and the struggle to secure claims for work accidents.
Date:
April 13, 1943
Creator:
Eakins, W. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank R. Thomas to Jack Pace, July 13, 1943]
Letter from Frank R. Thomas to Jack Pace discussing the effects of Rosa Charlyne Creger's occupation on her insurance policy.
Date:
July 13, 1943
Creator:
Thomas, Frank R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lester D. Longman]
A letter from Lester D. Longman to Carl B. Compton regarding his new job at Louisiana State University.
Date:
October 13, 1943
Creator:
Longman, Lester D.
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 13, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the delay in the delivery of her letter, his friends, and aviation.
Date:
June 13, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 13, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon thanking her for the package she sent, his diet and health, and wishing her happy holidays.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funke - September 13, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Fred W. Funk discussing possible additives that Mr. Bradford has seen during his time in the service of foreign nations as a fire suppression member. In addition to this discussion on chemical additives, Mr. Bradford asks about the possibility of adopting various fire suppression technologies in the United States of America.
Date:
September 13, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing letters from them, a visit from Phil Kafka, transitioning from primary to basic flight training, flying, discipline and routine, finishing the course faster than male cadets, washouts, weather, and her health. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date:
April 13, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 13, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Camden AK to Dallas, waiting for clearance to continue on from Dallas but being delayed, and flying open-cockpit aircraft.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, February 13, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing issues with a medical examination and medical records.
Date:
February 13, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield, April 13, 1943]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank Scofield delivering tax form 1120 for the Texas Cotton Industries corporation. Kempner delivers the first quarterly installment of taxes due.
Date:
April 13, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield, April 13, 1943]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield delivering tax form 1121.
Date:
April 13, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guy H. May to T. N. Carswell - July 13, 1943]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Vice-Com., American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Guy H. May, Department Adjutant, American Legion, Nashville 3, Tennessee, dated July 13, 1943. May explains the use of funds that the Department spent on Colonel Waring's candidacy advising that Colonel Waring might have the other information Carswell requested.
Date:
July 13, 1943
Creator:
May, Guy H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, June 13, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, most likely to her parents, discussing stationary, gifts, finding a lamb, sleep, flight training, where she will be stationed, graduation exercises, her car and car insurance, a letter from her friend Howard Boice, and not getting any leave time. Typed on USO "Easter Greetings" stationary.
Date:
June 13, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, May 13, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing plans to incorporate the WASPs into the Army, snakes at Avenger Field, news from home, a student pilot being held back, a new pair of shoes, a new instructor pilot, and a new class of students. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date:
May 13, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford - November 13, 1943]
Letter from Harry J. Wirth to Alex Bradford discussing personal updates, including a visit from John Adams, his job aspirations, and a talk with Alex's family.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Wirth, Harry J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company, December 13, 1943]
Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company asking for an update about a napkin sent to be repaired the previous month.
Date:
December 13, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History