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[Email from Betty J. Brown, June 19, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Betty J. Brown, June 19, 2006]

Email from Betty J. Brown to Caro Bosca, Sherry Ringler, and Nell Bright discussing Catherine Murphy's lack of response to the plan to hire an executive director.
Date: June 19, 2006
Creator: Brown, Betty J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative Ray Roberts to Eleanor M. Brown, May 19, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Representative Ray Roberts to Eleanor M. Brown, May 19, 1977]

Letter from Representative Ray Roberts to Eleanor Brown discussing support for legislation to provide veterans' benefits to the WASPs. He mentions the process he is following to determine when to schedule hearings on the legislation. He notes that the hearings will include other individuals and groups requesting veterans' benefits for their service during World War II.
Date: May 19, 1977
Creator: Roberts, Ray
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor M. Brown, November 19, 1976] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor M. Brown, November 19, 1976]

Letter from John A. Durkin to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He notes that he will review the matter and get back to her soon. The letter is printed on the senator's letterhead.
Date: November 19, 1976
Creator: Durkin, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown, August 19, 2004] (open access)

[Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown, August 19, 2004]

Letter from Deanie Parrish to Eleanor Brown congratulating her on becoming the Director of Region 2 and listing the officers elected to the Board of Directors for 2004-2006. She also mentions the site for the next WASP reunion.
Date: August 19, 2004
Creator: Parrish, Deanie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Catherine A. Murphy to Friends, April 19, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Catherine A. Murphy to Friends, April 19, 2006]

Email from Catherine A. Murphy to her friends advising them of her new contact information.
Date: April 19, 2006
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Email from Betty Jane Williams, June 19, 2006] (open access)

[Email from Betty Jane Williams, June 19, 2006]

Email from Betty Jane Williams to members of the WASP's Board of Directors and By-Laws Committee discussing proposed changes to the organization's by-laws and presenting the By-Laws Committee's recommendations.
Date: June 19, 2006
Creator: Williams, Betty Jane
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmy Carter to Jesse Fletcher - April 19, 1978] (open access)

[Letter from Jimmy Carter to Jesse Fletcher - April 19, 1978]

Copy negative of letter of congratulations on inauguration as twelfth President of Hardin-Simmons University to Dr. Jesse Fletcher from President Jimmy Carter on April 19, 1978.
Date: April 19, 1978
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996] (open access)

[Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to Hardin-Simmons University - August 19, 1996]

Letter from Robin Ribble-Harder to the Alumni Relations office of Hardin-Simmons University describing a collection of pictures pertaining to the Abilene Hall and bookstore fires to be sent to the University. The photographs had belonged to Carnes "Proff" Ribble.
Date: August 19, 1996
Creator: Ribble-Harder, Robin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucile Wise to Helen Snapp, February 19. 1999] (open access)

[Letter from Lucile Wise to Helen Snapp, February 19. 1999]

Letter from Lucile Wise to Helen Snapp discussing Snapp's upcoming appearance on the Women Airforce Service Pilot panel at the Women in Aviation conference in Orlando, Florida on March 19, 1999.
Date: February 19, 1999
Creator: Wise, Lucile
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Tom Irby, May 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Tom Irby, May 19, 1943]

Letter from Joe B. Plosser to Court Reporter Tom Irby acknowledging the receipt of a letter from May 15, 1943, which enclosed a statement of charges for the court case United States of America vs Joe B. Plosser et al.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Olin to L. E. McConnell, February 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Olin to L. E. McConnell, February 19, 1943]

Letter from Director R. E. Olin to Major L. E. McConnell discussing the per diam rate for board and lodging for the Women's Training Program at Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: February 19, 1943
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from H. M. Renaud to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince, April 19, 1943]

Letter from H. M. Renaud of the British Air Commission to Joe B. Plosser and Charles A. Prince and R. E. Olin of Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the acknowledgement of Plosser-Prince Air Academy's Check No. 2137 for $10,000.
Date: April 19, 1943
Creator: Renaud, H. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, May 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince, May 19, 1942]

Letter from J. H. Steffen to Charles A. Prince discussing bureaucratic difficulties concerning partially frozen dish trucks and the processes necessary for Plosser and Prince to cut through the red tape most effectively. It contains a P.S. with more instruction, as well as a written note on the bottom, possibly to an assistant, Bob.
Date: May 19, 1942
Creator: Steffen, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser, May 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser, May 19, 1943]

Letter from Dan Moody to Joe B. Plosser discussing legal charges totaling $1972.80 from a statement made from one Mr. Tom Irby, as well as another statement in the amount of $27.25 from one Mr. E. L. Bauknight. The back of the letter is written in Gregg shorthand.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Moody, Daniel James
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince, February 19, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince, February 19, 1943]

Telegram from Joe B. Plosser to Charles A. Prince discussing Plosser's analysis for the cost of basic and advanced training at Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date: February 19, 1943
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. O. Markins to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, June 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from G. O. Markins to Plosser-Prince Air Academy, June 19, 1942]

Letter from G. O. Markins to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing the recent contract signing between Plosser-Prince and the Gulf Oil Corporation.
Date: June 19, 1942
Creator: Markins, G. O.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale, November 19, 1942]

Letter from Gordon Stater to James Beale discussing legal action between their clients, Victor J. Nelson and Plosser-Prince Air Academy, respectfully.
Date: November 19, 1942
Creator: Stater, Gordon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser Prince Air Academy, September 19, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser Prince Air Academy, September 19, 1942]

Letter from J. H. Steffen to Plosser-Prince Air Academy discussing Steffen Brother's impatience and anger toward the Plosser-Prince Air Academy. It references a breakdown of the contract between them and explicitly states that should Plosser and Prince not respond to the letter by September 22, 1942, legal action will be taken against Plosser-Prince Air Academy. This letter was sent via air mail special delivery.
Date: September 19, 1942
Creator: Steffen, J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Thank You Letter From Katharine Houghton Hepburn to Lewis Fulks] (open access)

[Thank You Letter From Katharine Houghton Hepburn to Lewis Fulks]

Letter from Katharine Houghton Hepburn, a famous Hollywood actress, to Abilene Christian University's Lewis Fulks. In the letter, Hepburn is apologizing to Fulks for not saying hello to him and thanking him for the roses.
Date: November 19, 1977
Creator: Hepburn, Katharine Houghton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from LyAnne F. Rennie] (open access)

[Letter from LyAnne F. Rennie]

Letter advising that Scott K. McHenry picked up items of items previously belonging to Jacqueline Cochran on March 19, 1981. The letter notes that only item remaining in Rennie's possession is the WASP plaque and requests help in determining what to do with it.
Date: March 19, 1981
Creator: Rennie, LyAnne F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul G. Peurifoy, February 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Paul G. Peurifoy, February 19, 1957]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Judge Paul G. Peurifoy enclosing a copy of and discussing HCR 13 [not included], a resolution requiring the Texas Legislature to initiate a study of the state constitution.
Date: February 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin, March 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin, March 19, 1957]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mrs. John Trittin discussing House Bill 487. Latimer writes that the bill was recently heard in committee and has been referred to the Attorney General for a ruling on its constitutionality and that he will do everything he can to pass it. He also mentions that he has introduced a bill that would prohibit the sale of beer on Sunday and after 10 pm.
Date: March 19, 1957
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ward, April 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ward, April 19, 1955]

Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ward discussing Latimer's support for House Bill 714 concerning retail grocers.
Date: April 19, 1955
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell and Ernest A. Vernon - October 19, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell and Ernest A. Vernon - October 19, 1943]

A letter addressed to Thomas N. Carswell and Ernest A. Vernon, Webb County Local Board No. 2, Mirando City, Texas, from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Policy Supervisor, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, dated October 19, 1943. Fellbaum instructs Carswell and Vernon to address a letter from the clerk of Hidalgo County Local Board 2 regarding the instructions given regarding 4-F registrants.
Date: October 19, 1943
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History