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[Letter From the American Legion to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950] (open access)

[Letter From the American Legion to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950]

Letter from the American Legion to Daniel W. Kempner regarding communist and fascists infiltrating the U.S. and urging Mr. Kempner to make a donation to the American Legion to help them fight communism through publishing and distributing newspapers, magazines and industrial publications.
Date: 1950
Creator: American Legion
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Franklin L. Burdette to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Franklin L. Burdette to T. N. Carswell - December 15, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Franklin L. Burdette, Director of the Citizenship Course, Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana, dated December 15, 1941. Burdette conveys for President Daniel S. Robinson his appreciation for the letter from Carswell regarding the request for a definition of Americanism and advises of Robinson's request for Burdette to define it, therefore, the reason for the enclosed statement "Basic Ideals of Constitutional Democracy" as distributed by the National Foundation for Education in American Citizenship. He advises of a full-year course in American Government and Citizenship required of all sophomores attending Butler University.
Date: December 15, 1941
Creator: Burdette, Franklin L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from colonel J. R. Duffy to the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School, September 26, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from colonel J. R. Duffy to the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School, September 26, 1966]

Letter from Colonel J. R. Duffy to the U.S. Army Primary Helicopter School congratulating them on their 10th anniversary. On the back of the letter is a stamp giving the Boyce-Ditto Public Library's address.
Date: September 26, 1966
Creator: Duffy, J. R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Grace Harris to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943] (open access)

[Postal Card from Grace Harris to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]

Postcard sent from Grace Harris, Indianapolis, Indiana to Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking her for the message.
Date: May 19, 1943
Creator: Harris, Grace
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jerry Hale - October 30, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Jerry Hale - October 30, 1968]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Jerry Hale reminding Hale of his child support obligations to his ex-wife, with which he is tardy.
Date: October 30, 1968
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Hugh J. Baker & Company to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter From Hugh J. Baker & Company to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1954]

Letter from J. R. Fenstermaker of the Hugh J. Baker & Company to I. H. Kempner discussing the implementation of a new course entitled "The History of American Industry and Industrial Leaders".
Date: November 23, 1954
Creator: Hugh J. Baker & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Karl Kugler, November 25, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Karl Kugler, November 25, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Karl Kugler discussing what he would need of a grower.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Standford M. Sheppard, June 5, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Standford M. Sheppard, June 5, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Standford M. Sheppard discussing the Research and Review Service, Inc. and including information from them in the Imperial Crown magazine.
Date: June 5, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner and D. W. Kempner, August 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner and D. W. Kempner, August 2, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner and D. W. Kempner seeking opinions after a conversation with Donald Myer on having a liquid sugar plant in Houston, history of the production, and a his final opinion on the idea.
Date: August 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from George L. Kinnard to Stephen F. Austin, October 12, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from George L. Kinnard to Stephen F. Austin, October 12, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from George L. Kinnard to Stephen F. Austin, on October 12, 1836, introducing John Brooks to Austin.
Date: October 12, 1836
Creator: Kinnard, George L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Harris - May 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Grace Harris - May 12, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Grace Harris, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Grace Parrish (?)', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Dexter Cone'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Grace from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 12, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Two Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, October 10, 1943] (open access)

[Two Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, October 10, 1943]

Two letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, both on October 10, 1943. In the first letter, he discusses asking servicemen for news about who is being drafted, and hopes that his son will not be called. In the second, he acknowledges receipt of the Davis' rent, and advises him not to send the Motens a turkey if it will be too much trouble.
Date: October 10, 1943
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edwin D. Moten to the William H. Block Company, August 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Edwin D. Moten to the William H. Block Company, August 21, 1943]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Means of the William H. Block Company, on August 21, 1943, ordering a stove.
Date: August 21, 1943
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., 1875-1955
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten recommending Herman Read, September 22, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten recommending Herman Read, September 22, 1943]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten, on September 22, 1943, recommending Herman Read for a position.
Date: September 22, 1943
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Daisy M. Moten, April 30, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Daisy M. Moten, April 30, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his sister Daisy Moten, on April 30, 1946. He asks her if she thinks she has done the right thing by remaining single after the death of her husband, and tells her that he is very happy with his second marriage. He thanks her for a Christmas present and an Easter card, and tells her that she is always welcome to visit his home.
Date: April 30, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don and Edith Moten, May 26, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don and Edith Moten, May 26, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don & Edith Moten in Chicago, on May 26, 1946. He mentions coming to visit them when he goes to a State Medical Association soon, as well as an upcoming trip to Texas and California.
Date: May 26, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, April 12, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, April 12, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on April 12, 1946. Moten gives his son advice on getting into a good medical school, and assures him that he will help his son out whenever he needs it.
Date: April 12, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, April 24, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, April 24, 1947]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son, Don Moten, on April 24, 1947, expressing pleasure that Don had a good trip. Moten offers to help set his son up in a new place.
Date: April 24, 1947
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, April 30, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, April 30, 1946]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten in Chicago, on April 30, 1946. He discusses his son's Hoosier Motor Club membership, and the fact that the Chicago Club doesn't accept Negro patrons. He also mentions Don's desire to go to school, and suggests staying in Chicago.
Date: April 30, 1946
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, December 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, December 9, 1945]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on December 9, 1945, who is back in the U.S., and will soon be mustered out of the army.
Date: December 9, 1945
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, February 5, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, February 5, 1947]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten in Chicago, on February 5, 1947. He sends his son's club memberships, and talks about a new car for Don, as well as finding him and his wife a new place to stay.
Date: February 5, 1947
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, February 16, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, February 16, 1947]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on February 16, 1947. He discusses his son's plan to set up his optometry practice in Indianapolis after recently leaving the Army.
Date: February 16, 1947
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, January 5, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, January 5, 1947]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on January 5, 1947, noting that it is nine years since the passing of the children's mother. He asks after Don's wife, and encloses tax notices.
Date: January 5, 1947
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, July 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, July 1, 1943]

Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on July 1, 1943. He discusses helping his son get to a place where he can provide for himself, and mentions the things Don left in his room at Dr. Moten's house.
Date: July 1, 1943
Creator: Moten, Edwin D., Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History