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[Letter to Captain Charles R. Griggs from his Parents, March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter to Captain Charles R. Griggs from his Parents, March 15, 1945]

Letter to Charles R. Griggs from his parents wishing him a happy Easter while he is overseas. The bulk of the letter discusses daily life back home in Texas, including their work on the house and yard; at the end they ask Charles to send them the address of a boy in his company that is without parents as they would "like to be mother and dad to him." The back of the letter has a quote that reads: "My Easter prayer for you is this: That you may have a goodly part Of all the beauty of the day - Its joy, its hope, its peace of heart!"
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Griggs, C. K. & Griggs, Mrs. C. K.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945]

Photocopy of a V-mail letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates saying thank you for the gift package she sent him, though he is unable to find a gift that could be of equivalent meaning.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Yates, Earl, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Matthews to Mrs. Kempner, December 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Matthews to Mrs. Kempner, December 15, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Matthews to Mrs. Kempner about working in the Intown Club and an upcoming dance.
Date: December 15, 1945
Creator: Matthews, Mildred O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, March 15, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed about the organization's policies about employee wages, sending her a plan of the United National Clothing Collection, and receiving workers from churches and other organizations.
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 15, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the war.
Date: July 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 15, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed about the Houston unit, about Mrs. Reed's plans in Austin, and being involved with radio stations.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Department of Services and Organization to Unit Chairmen, February 15, 1945] (open access)

[Memo from Department of Services and Organization to Unit Chairmen, February 15, 1945]

Memo from the Department of Services and Organization to all unit chairmen about a decision that was made at a round table meeting regarding progress reports.
Date: February 15, 1945
Creator: Department of Services and Organization of the American Women's Voluntary Services
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Bruce to Mrs. Kempner, March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Ms. Bruce to Mrs. Kempner, March 15, 1945]

Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Elizabeth Bruce and Marvin Teeter from the American Red Cross informing her that she is being considered for a position in the Red Cross and requesting references.
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Bruce, Elizabeth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 15, 1945]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her job, aviation, and travel.
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos, August 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos, August 15, 1945]

Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos discussing his orders to be sent to Thionville, France; Landau, Bamberg, Freising, and Weisbaden, Germany on temporary duty. He is to be gone for fourteen days for the purpose of carrying out instructions of the Theatre Commander.
Date: August 15, 1945
Creator: Marsili, Sylvia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos, August 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos, August 15, 1945]

Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos discussing his orders to be sent to Thionville, France; Landau, Bamberg, Freising, and Weisbaden, Germany on temporary duty. He is to be gone for fourteen days for the purpose of carrying out instructions of the Theatre Commander.
Date: August 15, 1945
Creator: Marsili, Sylvia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos, August 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos, August 15, 1945]

Letter from Sylvia Marsili to Francis Duclos discussing that Duclos will be leaving on August 18, 1945 from the military HQ to Thionville, France, Landau, Bamberg, Freising, and Weisbaden, Germany on temporary duty for fourteen days. This letter is restricted and is issued by command of General Eisenhower.
Date: August 15, 1945
Creator: Marsili, Sylvia
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 15, 1945]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing income taxes and bonds.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., January 15, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing bonds.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 15, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 15, 1945?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing visiting New Orleans. Written on Jung Hotel stationary.
Date: 1945-03-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 15, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing taking a train with other Red Cross workers from Chicago to Seattle, the Seattle area, traveling by ship to Oahu, and impressions of the island. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington DC) stationary.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to T. N. Carswell - March 15, 1945]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Millard A. Jenkens, D. D., Pastor, First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens expresses how good it was to see Carswell around and advises regarding a letter he had written to McKenzie [Walter H. McKenzie] regarding keeping Carswell on the Board in the fight against liquor. Jenkens handwrites a postscript advising Carswell of his having spoken with McKenzie and that McKenzie is "powerful glad" Carswell will still be on his board.
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to Walter H. McKenzie - March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Millard A. Jenkens to Walter H. McKenzie - March 15, 1945]

A letter written to Dr. Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, from Millard A. Jenkens, dated March 15, 1945. Jenkens advises McKenzie as to why Carswell should continue to serve on the executive committee summing up the reasons with the statement, "To him, more than any other man, is due the working up of the interest in Texas resulting in getting the bill passed to put the Doctors and Drug Stores out of the liquor business."
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Jenkens, Millard A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. Peter Van Brunt, October 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. Peter Van Brunt, October 15, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Fran and Peter Van Brunt saying goodbye before he leaves for Galveston and expressing sadness regarding their friendship.
Date: October 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. Sylvan Coleman, October 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. Sylvan Coleman, October 15, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Colemans saying goodbye and discussing his emotions regarding his close ties.
Date: October 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Miss Cecile Kempner, June 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Miss Cecile Kempner, June 15, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Cecile Blum Kempner discussing details and arranging travel for a visit.
Date: June 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Colonel Knox B. Phagan, May 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Colonel Knox B. Phagan, May 15, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Knox B. Phagan congratulating him on his promotion.
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Office memorandum from Commander H. L. Kempner to Mr. H. Struve Hensel, March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Office memorandum from Commander H. L. Kempner to Mr. H. Struve Hensel, March 15, 1945]

Memorandum from Harris L. Kempner to H. Struve Hensel enclosing a list of companies showing excess profits.
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. D. D. Gillespie, March 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. D. D. Gillespie, March 15, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to D. D. Gillespie discussing his enjoyment regarding being invited to and attending the Army-Navy "E" ceremonies.
Date: March 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History