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[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards, August 15, 1973]

Letter from Robert Baty to Rigdon Edwards discussing a movie script about the WASP members who served in WWII, asking for Mr. Edwards's first-hand experience to help them write the script. He mentions that Mrs. Maureen Stracener referred him to Mr. Edwards for information.
Date: August 15, 1973
Creator: Baty, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Senator Tom Connally to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. Thomas N. Carswell, Post Commander, Parramore Post 57, Abilene, Texas, from Tom Connally, United States Senate, dated August 15, 1941. Connally expresses his appreciation for his letter and the copy of the telegram Carswell sent to the President. He advises Carswell of his own support of the bill to extend the service of selectees and his disapproval of the propaganda being sent out under Senator Wheeler's sponsorship.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Connally, Tom
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gibb Gilchrist to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Gibb Gilchrist to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1953]

Letter from Gibb Gilchrist to Truett Latimer discussing Gilchrist's upcoming retirement, and how he has enclosed football tickets to each of A&M's 1953 home football games as thanks for Latimer's legislative work.
Date: August 15, 1953
Creator: Gilchrist, Gibb
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, August 15, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a repaired fountain pen, seeing a friend, orders and transfers, moving out of quarters, and a book. Typed on Eastern Airlines stationary.
Date: 1943-08-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to O. C. Howell, August 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to O. C. Howell, August 15, 1960]

Letter from Truett Latimer to O. C. Howell discussing the unemployment insurance claims of L. L. Wells and J. L. Wells.
Date: August 15, 1960
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hal McDavid to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Hal McDavid to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1961]

Letter from Hal McDavid to Truett Latimer discussing the issue with Old Age Assistance for Mrs. Beulah van Etten.
Date: August 15, 1961
Creator: McDavid, Hal
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 15, 2004] (open access)

[Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, August 15, 2004]

Email from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown discussing additions to the WASP roster.
Date: August 15, 2004
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert E. Nystrom to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Robert E. Nystrom to Truett Latimer, August 15, 1961]

Letter from Robert E. Nystrom to Truett Latimer as words of gratitude for sending a copy of the 1960 audit report of the Medical Branch of the University of Texas.
Date: August 15, 1961
Creator: Nystrom, Robert E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Watts Rector to Effie Watts Rector, August 15, 1889] (open access)

[Letter from John Watts Rector to Effie Watts Rector, August 15, 1889]

Letter from John Watts Rector, to his mother, Effie Watts Rector discussing not much important occurring. Just really hot weather, being in court long, and Cousin Leaf Hall marrying someone named Miss Taylor. Sends all love.
Date: August 15, 1889
Creator: Rector, John Watts
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. D. Sandefer, Jr. to T. N. Carswell - August 15, 1949]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from J. D. Sandefer, Jr., Breckenridge, Texas dated August 15, 1949. Sandefer makes a request that Carswell give some thought to the wording for a plaque to be placed in his Dad's building [Sandefer Memorial Library]. He advises Carswell that he will be in Colorado for a week as the guest of Gene Holman and would appreciate having something from Carswell when he returns. He advises that Dr. Hill of Nashville has accepted their invitation to make the main address. The reverse side of the letter includes notes regarding S. K. McCulloch; phone number 2-0735, address 1101 No. 18th.
Date: August 15, 1949
Creator: Sandefer, J. D., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 15, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens, August 15, 1930]

Letter from John Sayles to David W. Stephens stating that the Gulf Pipe Line Company vs. A. D. Fulton case was transferred back to the 42nd District Court.
Date: August 15, 1930
Creator: Sayles, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major George D. Thomas to Captain Frank L. Turner - August 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Major George D. Thomas to Captain Frank L. Turner - August 15, 1941]

A letter written to Captain Frank L. Turner, Chaplain 10th Battalion, Texas Defense Guard, Abilene, Texas, from George D. Thomas, Major, Infantry, T.D.G., Plans and Training Officer, dated August 15, 1941. Thomas advises Turner that his letter to Colonel Banister has been referred to him for reply assuring Turner that The Department appreciates his unselfish services and suggests that he write to Captain Vernon L. Yearby, Chaplain 4th Battalion, Clint, Texas.
Date: August 15, 1941
Creator: Thomas, George D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing, August 15, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing, August 15, 1960]

Letter from W. N. Tindell to LeRoy Menzing discussing the issue of drilling on small tracts in Texas. He says the drilling of such tracts is handled by the Railroad Commission under Rule 31; He thinks the rule is being abused by professionals nicknamed the 'Rule 37 Operators' and hopes the Railroad Commission addresses it.
Date: August 15, 1960
Creator: Tindell, W. N.
System: The Portal to Texas History