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[Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser, April 30, 1943]
Letter from Harry C. Claiborne to Joe B. Plosser offering Claiborne's assistance in helping Plosser through his trial.
Date:
April 30, 1943
Creator:
Claiborne, Harry C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 30, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 30, 1943. He laments missing the opening of fishing season for the first time in years, and asks his parents to send him film and a camera.
Date:
April 30, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - April 29, 1943]
Letter from Captain Merril Smith to his wife discussing how Bill Ledbetter has been, asking about their daughter, and telling her that he loves her.
Date:
April 29, 1943
Creator:
Smith, Merrill
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner, April 28, 1943]
Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner about the upcoming meeting, what will be discussed, and ticket expenses.
Date:
April 28, 1943
Creator:
Seymour, Katharine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 27, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing graduation from primary flight training, visiting Dallas with a Phil (Kafka?), and the transition to basic flight training.
Date:
April 27, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 27, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 27, 1943. He sends an order that will allow them to send him film. He discusses the food, how he made himself a footlocker, and a radio his company bought.
Date:
April 27, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Edwards, April 26, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Edwards asking her to serve as state chairman for the upcoming national convention.
Date:
April 26, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 25, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 25, 1943. He tells them about his trip to Africa, focusing on a stop in Bermuda.
Date:
April 25, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, his new address, and his friends.
Date:
April 23, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Hall to Mrs. Noel, April 23, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Hall to Mrs. Noel containing a statement with valuable information.
Date:
April 23, 1943
Creator:
Hall, Florence L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jeane to Mrs. Noel, April 23, 1943]
Telegram from Jeane to Mrs. Noel accepting the position as state chairman.
Date:
April 23, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 22, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flight training, barracks life, students failing for minor medical problems, and a picnic.
Date:
April 22, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 22, 1943]
Letter from Wing Commander George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser requesting a letter of recommendation from Plosser.
Date:
April 22, 1943
Creator:
Greaves, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Noel, April 22, 1943]
Letter from Mrs. Noel to chairmen informing them that the AWVS and the Red Cross are working together to prevent duplication between them and the AWVS Junior Auxiliary and the American Junior Red Cross and containing a Junior Auxiliary Plan.
Date:
April 22, 1943
Creator:
Noel, Natalie D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram/Memo from Ms. Noel to Mrs. Kempner, April 22, 1943]
Telegram from Ms. Noel to Mrs. Kempner informing her that she has been appointed state chairman.
Date:
April 22, 1943
Creator:
Noel, Natalie D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lolla Block, April 20, 1943]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lolla Block discussing Kempner's opinions on the problems facing Galveston public schools and recommendations for possible changes in schools.
Date:
April 20, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Connally to W.R. Ely - April 20, 1943]
Letter written to W.R. Ely from Tom Connally , concerning Kade Legett's application for employment.
Date:
April 20, 1943
Creator:
Connally, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 19, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 19, 1943. He details an "American dinner" he and his friends had in town.
Date:
April 19, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 17, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents Fred and Frances discussing military and civilian check flights, drilling to prepare for a visit from newsreel cameras, needing a new car, friends and correspondence, and starting basic flight training. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date:
April 17, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, April 17, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 17, 1943. He tells them how his friends are doing, and mentions seeing a swarm of grasshoppers.
Date:
April 17, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. Hull to Tom Connally - April 17, 1943]
Letter written to Tom Connally from William C. Hull regarding a letter written to W.R. Ely about Kade Legett.
Date:
April 17, 1943
Creator:
Hull, William C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William C. Hull to W.R. Ely - April 17. 1943]
Letter written to W.R. Ely from William C. Hull, regarding Kade Legett's desire to work for the federal government. Included is an envelope addressed to Mr. Kade Legett in Abilene, Texas from Ely and Ely Lawyers.
Date:
April 17, 1943
Creator:
Hull, William C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to British Air Commission, April 15, 1943]
Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the British Air Academy enclosing a $10,000 check to be paid towards Plosser-Prince Air Academy's debt to the British Air Commission.
Date:
April 15, 1943
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History