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From Plowshares to Diplomas: Digitizing Early Denton History
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Bryan Williams, December 27, 1943]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Bryan Williams enclosing and discussing title of land in Walker County sold to Mr. J. Marcus Smith.
Date:
December 27, 1943
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, December 27, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing mail, orders to ferry a UC-78, selling her car, bonds and rations, and Christmas greetings and celebrations. Typed on Santa Rita Hotel stationary.
Date:
December 27, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. E. Nichols, December 27, 1943]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. E. Nichols discussing the relief valve and its cost.
Date:
December 27, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Delnar Werner to Mickey McLernon, December 27, 1943]
Letter from Delnar Werner to Mickey McLernon discussing recent experiences in aviation, including shooting down a B-17.
Date:
December 27, 1943
Creator:
Werner, Delnar L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan, December 27, 1943]
Letter from McDonald Meachum to Senator W. J. Bryan thanking him for the season's greetings he sent and sending back greetings to Mr. Bryan from him and his wife.
Date:
December 27, 1943
Creator:
Meachum, McDonald
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Mrs. Blankenhorn to Executive Secretaries/State Chairmen, December 27, 1943]
Memo from Mrs. Blankenhorn to Executive Secretaries/State Chairmen discussing participation in a salvage program.
Date:
December 27, 1943
Creator:
Blankenhorn, Helen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 27, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing having Thanksgiving dinner on American Airlines, staying in the Hotel Scharbauer in Midland, winter weather in West Texas, a ball at the hotel, recent letters, shows she'd like to see, and flying. Written on Hotel Scharbauer stationary.
Date:
November 27, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Senator W. J. Bryan, November 27, 1943]
Letter to W. J. Bryan explaining to him about the first chapter of a book which included a biography about him and inquiring about when future chapters will be released. The writer also informs Mr. Bryan about his past activities and employment history.
Date:
November 27, 1943
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kid Jeffers to Senator John Bryan, October 27, 1943]
Letter from Kid Jeffers to Senator John Bryan discussing the details of a letter he received from Mr. Chas. H. Featherston suggesting they honor Mr. Charles E. Coombes with a gift for his efforts towards their association.
Date:
October 27, 1943
Creator:
Jeffers, Kid
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. M. Hunter to Alex Bradford, October 27, 1943]
Letter from S. M. Hunter to Alex Bradford on rejecting his request for the data. The company is bound by an Annual Secrecy Agreement and can't give out any information without consent.
Date:
October 27, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Pierce S. Moten, September 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his cousin Pierce S. Moten of Birmingham, Alabama, on September 27, 1943. He commends him on the noteworthy job he is doing in Birmingham, and for his hospitality during their recent visit.
Date:
September 27, 1943
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - August 27, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce discussing his arrival back in the United States of America. Mr. Bradford informs Mr. Boyce that he has received his previous letter sent on March 11th. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions after their last meeting he was ordered to travel abroad for three (3) months abroad before being returned to his old unit.
Date:
August 27, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake, August 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing the passing of Marjorie William and recent correspondence.
Date:
August 27, 1943
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. H. H. Phipps, August 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. H. H. Phipps, on August 27, 1943, requesting he make hotel reservations for Moten for an upcoming visit to Hot Springs.
Date:
August 27, 1943
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to the J.G. McCullough Agency, August 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to the J. G. McCullough Agency, on August 27, 1943, regarding purchase of real estate.
Date:
August 27, 1943
Creator:
Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 27, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing money, gas coupons, assignments for trainee pilots, uniforms, her wrist injury, dive bombers practicing over homes, and identifying planes by their motors' sounds.
Date:
July 27, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 27, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, most likely to her mother, discussing the recipient's health and trying to convince them to see a doctor, getting a new ration book, her car, the heat, food, and her flight training.
Date:
July 27, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry E. Rather to T. N. Carswell - July 27, 1943]
A letter written to Legionnaire Thos. N. Carswell, 5th Division Commander, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant, The American Legion, Austin, Texas, dated July 27, 1943. Rather compliments Carswell on his Fifth Division Convention "success" and on his speech as one of the best he has heard.
Date:
July 27, 1943
Creator:
Rather, Harry E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian Atwood to T. N. Carswell - July 27, 1943]
A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Julian Atwood, Pastor, Highland Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas, dated July 27, 1943. Atwood informs Carswell of the Committee request for a conference with Carswell regarding filling the vacancy [with the United Texas Drys] caused by the resignation of Jeff Davis.
Date:
July 27, 1943
Creator:
Atwood, Julian
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to B. P. Henker - June 27, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. B. P. Henker, relative of Charles and Barbara (?)' stating she is hoping to get the correct address for Mrs. P. L. Bleckinger so she can forward the shortwave radio message from Lindsay Bleckinger to her. Scrapbook page 6.
Date:
June 27, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clyde O. Eastus to Dan Moody, May 27, 1943]
Letter from Clyde O. Eastus to Dan Moody discusses the possibility of Plosser et. al. in the criminal case of the United States vs. Plosser et. al. agreeing to pay a sum of money in order for the case to be dismissed.
Date:
May 27, 1943
Creator:
Eastus, Clyde O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 27, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing new student pilots, adjusting living arrangements, check pilots, classes, news about friends, a particularly difficult instructor, and mail. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date:
May 27, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Florence R. Cole to Cecelia McKie - May 27, 1943]
Letter sent from Florence R. Cole (Mrs. Clarence Cole) to Cecelia McKie stating that Mrs. A.S. Birsh contacted her about Cecelia McKie and asks her to write back. Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California from F. R. Cole, Mount Vernon, New York. Envelope postmarked from New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil on the envelope is 'cousin Florence Cole'.
Date:
May 27, 1943
Creator:
Cole, Florence R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie - May 27, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. Hazel Blanton to Dr. William L. McKie thanking him for the message from her husband and stating this is the first direct information she had about him since the fall of Manila. Envelope addressed to Dr. William L. McKie, D.C., Sacramento, California from Mrs. D. L. Blanton, San Francisco, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 27, 1943
Creator:
Blanton, Hazel
System:
The Portal to Texas History