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[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, December 13, 1943]
Letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing life during the war. He mentions his garden is doing well, tells his parents the best way to send him mail, asks about his Christmas gifts, and discusses his difficulty getting along with his tentmate.
Date:
December 13, 1943
Creator:
Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, October 4, 1944]
Letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing life during the war. He mentions receiving letters from his parents and Dottie, the possibility of being home for Christmas, locating someone from back home, losing his watch, the ship's heat and reading his magazines.
Date:
October 4, 1943
Creator:
Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from William Halsey, Jr., and Frank Knox, December 1943]
Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to all ships and bases of the South Pacific Area wishing them a Merry Christmas and thanking them for their good work. Letter from Secretary of the Navy, Frank Knox, to ALNAV wishing them a Merry Christmas and encouraging them to keep fighting so that their efforts may sooner lead to peace on Earth.
Date:
1943-12~
Creator:
Halsey, William, Jr. & Knox, Frank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Official Navy Dispatch from Chester W. Nimitz to the Pacific Fleet, October 27, 1943]
Official navy dispatch from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to the Pacific Fleet with words of encouragement and celebration on Navy Day.
Date:
October 27, 1943
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from R. K. Turner to the Transport Group, February 4, 1943]
Commendation letter from Admiral Richmond K. Turner to the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, and Admirals Ernest J. King, Chester W. Nimitz, and William Halsey, Jr., expressing pride for the work the group has done.
Date:
February 4, 1943
Creator:
Turner, Richmond Kelly
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. K. Turner to Temporary Task Force 67, February 18, 1943]
Letter from Admiral Richmond K. Turner to Temporary Task Force 67 congratulating them for successfully frustrating the Japanese attack against them the previous night.
Date:
February 18, 1943
Creator:
Turner, Richmond Kelly
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to R. K. Turner, January 11, 1943]
Commendation letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to the Admiral Richmond K. Turner via Admiral William Halsey, Jr., and Admiral Ernest J. King stating that he is impressed with the work the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, has done.
Date:
January 11, 1943
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Movement Order from Merian C. Cooper, June 11, 1943]
Movement order from Merian C. Cooper to the Commanding General of the V Bomber Command and the Commanding Officers of the Third Attack Group and 13th and 90th Attack Squadrons by command of Brigadier General Paul Wurtsmith.
Date:
June 11, 1943
Creator:
Cooper, Merian C.; Wurtsmith, Paul; Ackerman, E. C. & Fail, Alvin H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[V-Mail Letter from Fred to Dr. Carl F. Holler, May 23, 1943]
V-Mail envelope and letter addressed to Dr. Carl Holler from "Fred", dated May 23, 1943.
Date:
May 23, 1943
Creator:
Fred
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Thelma White - May 11, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Thelma White, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Selma White' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Dorothy Ludlow, recorded in the letter as 'Dorothy . . . Lee Ludlow, aged 26, U.S. Army, Second Lieutenant'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Thelma, recorded in the letter as 'Selma', from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. H. White to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from T. H. White, on behalf of Thelma White (Dorothy Ludlow's sister), to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Dorothy Ludlow, and stating she had been informed by the War Department that Dorothy was a prisoner at Santo Tomas but did not believe she would live long in an internment camp. She mentions her son, Jack Ludlow, is interned in China. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from T. H. White, Lexa, Arkansas. Handwritten in pencil on left side: 'Ludlow'.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
White, T. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Mary Shirley to Cecelia McKie - May 31, 1943]
Postcard sent from Mary Shirley to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message. Postcard is postmarked Yorktown Heights, New York.
Date:
May 31, 1943
Creator:
Shirley, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Harry Ives Shoemaker - May 2, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Harry Ives Shoemaker, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. H. R. Shoemaker' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Lowell Gustin Bagman (?)', who is attempting to get a message to 'Mrs. Ronald Barnick (Barney) (?), Max (Knox) (?), North Dakota'. McKie explains that the message broadcast from internee on Radio Tokyo asks that Shoemaker be notified but does not know the reason. McKie asks that he write back with the correct name and address of the internee's family.
Date:
May 2, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie - May 9, 1943]
Letter sent from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter and stating that they do not know anyone with the last name of Bagman or anyone from North Dakota. He mentions they have other friends in Manila, from whom they'd like to hear, as they have not heard from any since December 30, 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from H. I. Shoemaker, Palo Alto, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 9, 1943
Creator:
Shoemaker, Harry Ives
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. W. R. Cottrell - May 13, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. W. R. Cottrell (?)', of 'Dillard, (Dillon,) (Villa,) Missouri (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Geraldine Miller (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother 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 Mrs. Rogers - May 10, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Rogers' of 'Staunton, Virginia (?)' regarding prisoner of war 'Staff Sergeant Reynold James Rogers (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 10, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mary Shirley - May 11, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mary Shirley, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Mary F. Shelley (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Francis S. Cassera'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Mary from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie - May 20, 1943]
Letter sent from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie thanking him for the message. Envelope addressed to Dr. W. L. McKie D.C., Sacramento, California from Lynott, Lake Grove, Oregon. Envelope is postmarked Oswego, Oregon.
Date:
May 20, 1943
Creator:
Lynott, Marie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Lyman - May 9, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Lyman', of Los Angeles, California, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Harold George Lyman'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 9, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Marie Lynott - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Marie Lynott, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. George H. Lynott', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Mr. Lynott, recorded in the letter as 'George Deering Lynott (or Joyce Helen Lynott) (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Marie from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iris R. Weymouth to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Iris R. Weymouth to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter concerning the message of B. Luyendik. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope postmarked from Saco, Maine. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Weymouth, Iris R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to G. M. Lusk - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. G. M. Lusk regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Francis Lusk. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Luyndyk - May 9, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Luyndyk', as recorded in the letter, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee B. Luyendik, recorded in the letter as 'Bernard Luyndyk'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 9, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from E. H. Stoner, President and Treasurer of West Penn Lumber Company, on behalf of Mr. G. M. Lusk, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating he has received the same information from the Relief for Americans in Philippines, New York City, and has forwarded this advice to Mr. G. M. Lusk. Letter is typed on West Penn Lumber Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from West Penn Lumber Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Handwritten note in pencil lower left: 'Lusk'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Stoner, E. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History