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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-08-11]
Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda acknowledging receipt of the revised text of the FEPC resolution. Herrera covers the occasion honoring Fernando Salas, the first Latin-American to serve on a Harris County Grand Jury, and a meeting with the new members of LULAC. Herrera would like Carlos Castañeda to come to Houston so that they may discuss the complaints Herrera has received about layoffs affecting Latin Americans, Mexican Americans, and African Americans.
Date:
August 11, 1944
Creator:
Herrera, John J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 11, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on September 11, 1944. He has a three day vacation, but nowhere to go, as tourism into Rome is restricted, so he intends to sleep for most of his time off. Someone is printing pictures of him in Africa and Italy to send to his parents, and he asks them if they received the packages he sent.
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, December 11, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 11, 1944, telling about a movie he saw recently. He says it was pretty good, but he's seen better. He also complains about the cold, but he's put paper between his mattress and the bed springs, so he thinks he'll be warmer.
Date:
December 11, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. T. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from M. T. Wilson, Fisher County, Roby, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Wilson requests to be instructed regarding how to keep records for men forwarded for preinduction examination. He advises that as it is now the IV-F classification is the only indication that the men have been up for examination. The letter is typewritten on SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM letterhead bearing stamp of Local Board No. 1, Fisher County, Roby, Texas.
Date:
April 11, 1944
Creator:
Wilson, M. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Marion D. Whiteside to T. N. Carswell - September 11, 1944]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from Marion D. Whiteside, Captain, Med. Admin. Corps, Office of The Air Surgeon, Headquarters Army Air Forces, Washington, dated September 11, 1944. Whiteside advises Carswell, on advice from Colonel Tynes, that the time is nearing to again contact Colonel Tripp and General Hines in Washington regarding the Veterans Hospital for Texas.
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Whiteside, Marion D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, November 11, 1944]
Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed invoices from the Imperial Mercantile Company.
Date:
November 11, 1944
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, July 11, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing creating a claim for damage done to Mrs. I. H. Kempner's car.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, July 11, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry about a letter from the national secretary saying that the American Women's Voluntary Services is to assist in nearby war service volunteering.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 11, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about her income tax return and investment advice. Mentions her trip to South America
Date:
March 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, July 11, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry thanking her for the pictures and information about the carnival she sponsored.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, July 11, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis forwarding a message from Mrs. Andress discussing clothes conservation, war service photography, and other services.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, July 11, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about the thrift store and her unit's recent activities.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, December 11, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed congratulating her for the Austin unit's work.
Date:
December 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Harmon to Mrs. Kempner, July 11, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Harmon to Mrs. Kempner about the national convention, what was done during the convention, and organization finances.
Date:
July 11, 1944
Creator:
Harmon, Rosemary Walling
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Laurentza Schantz-Hansen]
A letter from Laurentza Schantz-Hansen to Carl B. Compton regarding upcoming exhibits.
Date:
February 11, 1944
Creator:
Schantz-Hansen, Laurentza
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. D. Morhan to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1944]
Letter from J. D. Morhan to I. H. Kempner discussing Morhan providing Kempner with eight bales of certified reviewed cotton that will be stored in the Ship Channel Compress Warehouse and informing Kempner that if he is feeling unwell to lay off the doctors and drugs and see a masseuse. Morhan also discusses an attached cartoon to show Kempner how screwy the world is.
Date:
January 11, 1944
Creator:
Morhan, J. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald M. Markle to Isaac H. Kempner, October 11, 1944]
Letter from Donald M. Markle to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the specific opinions of various Texas House of Representatives members on the relocation of the School of Medicine in Galveston to Austin.
Date:
October 11, 1944
Creator:
Markle, Donald M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to Isaac H. Kempner, December 11, 1944]
Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to Isaac H. Kempner discussing conversation with Karl L. Lovelady and a different conversation with John McCullough.
Date:
December 11, 1944
Creator:
Calvin, D. Bailey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Commander C. W. Roland to I. H. Kempner, May 11, 1944]
Letter from Commander Chas. W. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing Roland discussing Kempner's previous letter and informing Kempner that Roland is being transferred to another command job in Glynco, Georgia.
Date:
May 11, 1944
Creator:
Roland, Charles. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1944]
Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing a vehicle purchased by Gus Stabler that can be a possibility for Gladys Kempner's interest.
Date:
April 11, 1944
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner Firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, November 11, 1944]
Letter from H. Kempner Firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing an enclosed check for an invoice covering insurance premiums.
Date:
November 11, 1944
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. L. Werner to Mickey McLernon, February 11, 1944]
Letter from D. L. Werner to Mickey McLernon discussing his flight training and other news. He says that he has taken a few cross-country trips and that he will be flying at night soon. He mentions that his mother and sister are in town and that he will see them on the weekend.
Date:
February 11, 1944
Creator:
Werner, D. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards Jr., to Cho. W. Lewis, October 11, 1944]
Letter from Mr. Lewis to Rigdon Edwards Jr., containing a Notice of Classification from the Selective Service.
Date:
October 11, 1944
Creator:
Lewis, Charles W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry and David, October 11, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry and David discussing an upcoming shipment and asking about an issue with the delivery address.
Date:
October 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History