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[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 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 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
[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
[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 the Veterans Administration to Justin L. Bible]
Letter from R. N. Fish representing the Veterans Administration to Justin L. Bible, informing him that of the evidence he must provide to gain additional subsistence allowance because of dependency.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Fish, R. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transfer of Life Insurance Records]
Letter from the Veterans Administration to Justin L. Bible, informing him that his National Service life insurance records have been transferred due to a recent change in his address.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Powers, J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, March 3, 1946]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on March 3, 1946, rejoicing in his upcoming return to the States after three and half years in the army.
Date:
March 3, 1946
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 Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, February 6, 1946]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on February 6, 1946. He complains of the routine of his days, and mentions his anger at the easy treatment of Japanese war criminals coming to Shanghai for trial.
Date:
February 6, 1946
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, November 10, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on November 10, 1945, telling them what he's been doing in Shanghai. He also expresses his disgust with the army for not getting him home sooner.
Date:
November 10, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
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 Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, October 13, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on October 13, 1945. He discusses his settling in at Shanghai, getting caught up in a dragon parade, and the rate of exchange.
Date:
October 13, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, October 4, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on October 4, 1945. He talks about living in China while the Chinese people wage a revolution.
Date:
October 4, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
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 Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, September 17, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on September 17, 1945. He discusses his family back home, and mentions making a pair of shower shoes for himself to keep from getting athlete's foot.
Date:
September 17, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, September 14, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on September 14, 1945. He relates a rumor related to his return to the states, and mentions a letter his father wrote him before he went abroad that has become an inspirational guide to him.
Date:
September 14, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, September 11, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on September 11, 1945. He discusses his journey through China's countryside, a stop at a mission where he ordered a handmade silk pillow case, and his station at Kunming.
Date:
September 11, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, September 7, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on September 7, 1945, celebrating the announcement of V-J Day and the lifting of censorship. He complains about China and the black market.
Date:
September 7, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, August 24, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on August 24, 1945, informing them of his living arrangements in China, and his lack of mail in the past few weeks.
Date:
August 24, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Corporal Park B. Fielder to his family, on August 20, 1945. He discusses his lack of interesting things to write home about, the possible end of censorship, and letters he has received and written recently.
Date:
August 20, 1945
Creator:
Fielder, Park B.
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 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 Joseph M. Williamson to PFC Billy J. Nolen, July 18, 1945]
Letter from Joseph M. Williamson to PFC Billy J. Nolen, on July 18, 1945, thanking him for his service that helped to win a battle and the war. Williamson regrets that medals are given only to the spectacular, and offers his gratitude in place of a medal for enduring monotony.
Date:
July 18, 1945
Creator:
Williamson, Joseph M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History