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[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his parents, July 9, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his parents, on July 9, 1945. He is sending them a copy of a letter from a friend.
Date:
July 9, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, April 21, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on April 21, 1945. He details his voyage from Los Angeles, California on the way to Calcutta, India, including a stop in Australia where he met up with a friend.
Date:
April 21, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 8, 1944]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, apologizing for not writing for a while. He says he has been very busy and has not had much time. There is a paragraph towards the end that has been removed.
Date:
January 8, 1944
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, June 6, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on June 6, 1945, describing his tent mates.
Date:
June 6, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 19, 1944]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his distaste for the army. Powell suggests that is it better to voluntarily enlist into the military rather than waiting to be drafted. Powell also discusses his discontent for the current political climate in Texas and the recent election.
Date:
November 19, 1944
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George K. Beard to Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Beard, September 26, 1944]
Letter from George K. Beard to Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Beard, on September 26, 1944. He admires the girls and the cities in France, and expresses his homesickness.
Date:
September 26, 1944
Creator:
Beard, George K.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 23, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing how he hasn't heard from some of his friends for some weeks now. He writes that he has not heard from his dad and does not believe that he is writing.
Date:
January 23, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. W. Sisson to Marrin W. Sisson, August 11, 1954]
Letter from Mrs. M. W. Sisson to her son PFC Marrin W. Sisson, discussing her previous mail correspondence and that Jane wants some ear rings from Japan.
Date:
August 11, 1954
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, August 29, 1944]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his homesickness and the mail he has received. Powell says there is not much to write about except that he is in good health.
Date:
August 29, 1944
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Veterans Administration Letter]
Letter from R. N. Fish of the Veterans Administration to Justin L. Bible, informing him that he is not eligible for additional educational benefits because he did not initiate his training on or before July 25, 1951.
Date:
December 20, 1951
Creator:
Fish, R. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, October 2, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on October 2, 1945. He laments the slowness of the mail service now that the Army is only focusing on getting soldiers home, and talks about things he remembers from home.
Date:
October 2, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 17, 1944]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing a letter from Dale and that he is in good health. Powell asks about Aubrey and says he is ready to get out of the intense heat.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, January 15, 1943]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing the mail he has received and Harvey's plans for being home.
Date:
January 15, 1943
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, November 5, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on November 5, 1945. He discusses the decommissioning of soldiers abroad, and his pride in being an American.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, May 12, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his homesickness and the letters he has received. Powell writes he is in love with Dona and cannot wait to be back home with her.
Date:
May 12, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, July 28, 1945]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his concern with the prospect of invading Japan. Powell writes that many American soldiers will be killed if this happens. He writes that it is difficult to try to meet some of his friends in different outfits because they are difficult to find.
Date:
July 28, 1945
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, November 9, 1944]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his possible stationing in the Philippines. Powell asks about Aubrey and says he received a V mail from Daisy.
Date:
November 9, 1944
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, August 12, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on August 12, 1945, relating his reaction and that of the soldiers in his outfit to the news that Japan has surrendered and the war is over. He is delighted at the thought of coming home and starting a family.
Date:
August 12, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, February 24, 1946]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on February 24, 1946, laying out his plans for returning home.
Date:
February 24, 1946
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, May 29]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his plans to see Dale. He says Day Skinner is also in the Philippines. Powell is sad to find out his dad is in ailing health.
Date:
194u-05-29
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, July 16]
Letter from Beal S. Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his discontent towards Evelyn for not taking proper care of her son Billy while her husband Dale is away. Powell thinks the war may be over soon.
Date:
194u-07-16
Creator:
Powell, Beal S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, November 28, 1942]
Letter from Dale Powell to Lena Lawson, discussing his new favorable conditions in Hawaii. He enjoys the food and hopes to be there longer.
Date:
November 28, 1942
Creator:
Powell, Dale
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Col. Emmett W. Skinner to Eugenia Heath, February 6, 1942]
Letter from Lt. Col. Emmett W. Skinner to Eugenia Heath, on February 6, 1942, regarding the interment of her son, Francis C. Heath.
Date:
February 6, 1942
Creator:
Skinner, Emmett W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Truman to Justin L. Bible]
Letter from Harry Truman to Sargent Justin L. Bible, thanking him for his service in the military. This letter is a form letter.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
Truman, Harry
System:
The Portal to Texas History