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[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, November 16, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney, November 16, 1922]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mr. and Mrs. Turney discussing his travels, and some of his music students at a school called, The Cornish School. The Cornish School's stationary mark is at the top of the letter. The accompanying envelope is addressed to Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Turney, and has a return address from The Cornish School.
Date: November 16, 1922
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Jeff Davis - January 16, 1941]

A letter written to Dr. Jeff Davis, United Texas Drys, from T. N. Carswell, Chairman 24th Senatorial District Drys, dated January 16, 1941. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter and enclosure from Davis of January 14. He advises of his efforts to organize the 24th Senatorial District, describing the interest as luke warm but assures Davis that he will not stop until they have a set-up in each county. He advises of meetings already scheduled and requests the names of any leaders in the counties of the District.
Date: January 16, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from E. J. Miller to T. N. Carswell - July 16, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from E. J. Miller, Lawyer, Brownwood, Texas, dated July 16, 1941. Miller advises Carswell that he is enclosing a copy of the letter which he is writing to Dr. Jeff Davis. He advises that the letter might be of interest since Carswell phoned yesterday afternoon. The attached letter is written to Dr. Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys from E. J. Miller, Judge, 35th Judicial District, Brownwood, Texas dated July 16, 1941. Miller reports on the proceedings regarding Ellison vs. Texas Liquor Board, advises to await the action of the Court of Civil Appeals and gives a brief itinerary of his travel and work to date and for the next two weeks requesting further remittance as soon as it may be convenient.
Date: July 16, 1941
Creator: Miller, E. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941]

Letter to Cecil from her father discussing an issue he had with someone he believed to be fraud. He also encourages Cecil to make up her mind about moving to New York or Dallas. He mentions that "Uncle Stuart" is going blind.
Date: November 16, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1942]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1942. Davis complains about the lack of communication from Pastors after services are held in their churches, advises that their Executive Committee approved the plan that they had discussed with Dr. Jenkens when in Abilene and notes an enclosed check to Carswell for reimbursement for his Belton trip. In postscript, Davis requests Carswell's opinion regarding asking Merkel, Tuscola and Caps to join their field day at Abilene.
Date: February 16, 1942
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - March 16, 1943]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Jeff Davis, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated March 16, 1943. Davis advises of the changes in the Curfew Bill making it a "farce" and, therefore, requests that they write to their representatives urging them to support the amendment with an eleven o'clock closing hour and no sales on Sunday.
Date: March 16, 1943
Creator: Davis, Jeff
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Major Fellbaum - November 16, 1943]

A letter addressed to Major L. M. Fellbaum, Field Division, State Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Dallas 1, Texas, dated November 16, 1943. Carswell provides an itinerary regarding the current schedules for Messrs. Stephens, Foster, Carswell, Deen, Patterson and Stewart advising that any changes will be reported.
Date: November 16, 1943
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1944]

Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing an invoice for Majestic coal and wood range.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - February 16, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, United Texas Drys, dated February 16, 1944. McKenzie advises Carswell of his election as a member of the Executive Committee which is comprised of 25 members. He requests that the committee members meet with bretheren from wet areas to work toward drying up wet spots with local option elections.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: McKenzie, Walter H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, May 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, May 16, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing bonds and money, new pilots in the 5th Ferrying Group, and ferrying a P-39.
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mort Kintz to Alex Bradford - May 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mort Kintz to Alex Bradford - May 16, 1944]

Letter from Mort A. Kint to Alex Bradford discussing the use of carbon tetrachloride fluids within fire extinguishers. Mr. Kint mentions that the use of chlorinated solvents for the purpose of cleaning & other uses have been linked to an incident of four hundred (400) soldiers being sent to a hospital in North Africa. Mr. Kint also mentions that he very briefly met with Otis Muenster of the Office of Civilian Defense, however he is currently gone.
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Kintz, George Mort
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from William H. Turner to Commanding General, Ferrying Division, ATC, 16 October, 1944] (open access)

[Commendation Letter from William H. Turner to Commanding General, Ferrying Division, ATC, 16 October, 1944]

Letter from Brig. Gen. William H. Turner (USAAC) to the commander of Ferrying Division, Air Transport Command, commending the service of women pilots in the WAFS and WASP, forwarded to the 555th Army Air Force Base Unit at Love Field.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Turner, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner updating her on the office's address, the Houston unit's housing activities, and AWVS members in Fort Worth.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton Friedman, November 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton Friedman, November 16, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the importance of traveling to talk to potential donors about the need of the new Hillel building. He also discusses Mr. Feld's idea that the $250.00 donation to join the Founders Club for the Hillel at University of Texas at Austin Foundation should be a minimum payment instead of the suggested amount. This method may garner more donations.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, December 16, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence explaining his recent return from vacation and notifying him that he will need to talk with Rabbi Friedman before responding to Florence's request for information.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 16, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he just got home from vacation, requesting a receipt for the checks, and discussing a letter from Fred Florence about the Hillel Fund.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Cohen to George Bond and Donald Day, February 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Cohen to George Bond and Donald Day, February 16, 1945]

Letter from Henry Cohen to George Bond and Donald Day discussing the winter number of the Southwest Review and asking for a copy of the article, "What Price Persecution" to be sent to the Anti-Defamation League.
Date: February 16, 1945
Creator: Cohen, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, March 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, March 16, 1945]

Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner discussing Florence traveling to Tucson and discussing Florence's feelings after receiving the Linz Award. Florence also discusses not being able to obtain a copy of the winter Southwest Review that contained an article about the Kempner family.
Date: March 16, 1945
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Tex-O-Can Flour Mills Stockholders, April 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Tex-O-Can Flour Mills Stockholders, April 16, 1946]

Letter from Jack P. Burrus to Tex-O-Can Flour Mills stockholders discussing a Prospectus offering an exchange of stock.
Date: April 16, 1946
Creator: Burrus, Jack P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., February 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., February 16, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr. informing Overton that Kempner's sister, Mrs. Adoue, wants to purchase his Buick car and asking for the current status of the car and if it can be picked up.
Date: February 16, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 16, 1948] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 16, 1948]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting a small sample of Texas Stewart Pecans and the price.
Date: September 16, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Blue Cross Hospital Service, November 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Blue Cross Hospital Service, November 16, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Blue Cross Hospital Service discussing I. H. Kempner's invoice account for his dues at the Houston Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital and his medical policy number.
Date: November 16, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to D. W. Kempner, November 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to D. W. Kempner, November 16, 1948]

Letter from Fred F. Florence to D. W. Kempner discussing how he has received Kempner's previous letter and has written to Charles L. Sasportas about it as well.
Date: November 16, 1948
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Juanita Schiltz to I. H. Kempner, June 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Juanita Schiltz to I. H. Kempner, June 16, 1949]

Letter from Juanita Schiltz to I. H. Kempner discussing a published permanent-type program of Theta Sigma Phi's national convention.
Date: June 16, 1949
Creator: Schiltz, Juanita
System: The Portal to Texas History