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[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated December 20, 1950. Hill monologues on politics and his concern for the possible loss of their fundamental freedoms and of their way of life, yet, optomistically advising of new business with the government confirming that KNUBLEN coffee is now being used at several of the governmental set-ups. He outlines his business travel itinerary and requests information regarding the large lathe advising that he may desire to have some machine work done by Dalton.
Date: December 20, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - July 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - July 4, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated July 4, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary and monologues on politics venturing the guess that 'barring the effects of the Korean situation' that much of his business will be accomplished within the next six months. He advises that Mr. Sproul has been testing bottling coffee for distribution under the name of ICEKOFA. Hill advises of the potential need for a stockpile of metals when "things get moving" and politically philosophizes "Were F. D. R. still alive he would be forced to admit having been a dam-fool or heluvaliar?" He then notes that it is also of interest that the people of this country are experiencing GREAT prosperity yet according to the news every person is "on the cuff" for $1,704.50. Handwritten postscript at top left of page is an apology for the lack of time to "write at length".
Date: July 4, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Hill to T. N. Carswell - February 25, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. Carswell, from R. D. Hill, Casa Grande Lodge, Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated February 25, 1950. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary advising that he is on to El Paso to learn whether a coffee roaster there might 'custom' roast coffee for the distributor who is to operate in that territory.
Date: February 25, 1950
Creator: Hill, R. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula explains how sick she is and requests money from Carswell while she waits for a check from Jr.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula advises that she received a letter from Lelia advising that Jr. should stay in the Army, that she had a letter from Loraine this week and saw Maree the other day. She describes her boss and explains that she has a job she loves but was off work after she got sick but was better after a second penicillin shot. She ends her letter advising that she has had no word from Allen nor any of them.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Milner Hotel, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula expresses her appreciation for the money, that it saved the day. She advises Carswell that Jr. is moving her so she will be in Columbia by Thursday and explains the ultimatum made by the Insurance Company to accept the $500 offered or lose everything.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Worth Clark, Jr. to Eula Clark - December 8, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Worth Clark, Jr. to Eula Clark - December 8, 1948]

A letter written to Mother [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico from [Worth Clark, Jr.], dated December 8, 1948. Worth Clark describes his jobs of coaching and refereeing and that he is considering staying in the Army. He advises that Eula Clark needs to move to where he is to save money and be near hospital. Clark acknowledges, in a postscript, of the receipt of Eula's letters before he mailed this letter noting that it looked as though their minds were running in the same channel. He restates the efficiency of them sharing living space and expenses, that if a girl comes along they would decide then what to do.
Date: December 8, 1948
Creator: Clark, Worth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula acknowledges her receipt of Carswell's letter, explains her travel options and requests only seventy-five dollars due to how the Red Cross works by wire. She advises of the help she has for packing and that she "will let him know where and why next week".
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula C. [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula advises that the Red Cross has lots of red tape about things but that they have helped and explains regarding the Insurance Company claim. She advises of having no word from Jr. since she sent Carswell Jr.'s letter but that Bishop sent sixty dollars. She then asks Carswell for his opinion of Jr.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico. Eula expresses her appreciation by saying, "your letter & check saved my life today". She describes being hungry, of not being able to call or get to a Dr. and asks a rhetorical question then advises that all letters to Jr. are unanswered and he has sent "not 1 copper". She requests only five dollars from Carswell explaining that her next check comes the 5th and then closes her letter with "perhaps I shall be off your neck one day".
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell] (open access)

[Letter from Eula Clark to T. N. Carswell]

A letter written to Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Eula C. [Eula Clark], Albuquerque, New Mexico, dated Tuesday. Eula advises that the Red Cross tracked Jr. down in Chillicoths, Ohio. She states that he has no place for her in his scheme of things, describes her physical restrictions from illness and requests money.
Date: 1948
Creator: Clark, Eula
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Du Laney to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur Du Laney to T. N. Carswell - November 13, 1948]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Arthur Du Laney, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Roswell, New Mexico dated November 13, 1948. Du Laney advises of his approval regarding the proposed Planning Commission.
Date: November 13, 1948
Creator: Du Laney, Arthur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gary DeWalt to WASP Reunion 1986 participants, September 23, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from Gary DeWalt to WASP Reunion 1986 participants, September 23, 1986]

Letter from Gary DeWalt of Public Media Arts, Inc. to participants in the 1986 WASP reunion informing them that PMA will be filming a documentary about WASPs during the reunion.
Date: September 23, 1986
Creator: DeWalt, Gary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940] (open access)

[Christmas card from Marion Fuchs to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fuchs, December 19, 1940]

A Christmas card and envelope from Marion Fuchs to Herman Fuchs and his wife. The card is printed by the Army Air Corps Flying Cadet Detachment and features an image of a trainer aircraft in flight.
Date: December 19, 1940
Creator: Fuchs, Marion
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. "Button" Roberson to Herman F. Fuchs, October 10, 1986] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. "Button" Roberson to Herman F. Fuchs, October 10, 1986]

Letter from Button Roberson to Herman Fuchs discussing a recent visit, their respective medical problems, and a photo. The envelope is included.
Date: October 10, 1986
Creator: Roberson, H. L. (Button)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 7, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her past night in El Paso and Juarez, tacos, flying over mountains, landing at Deming and Phoenix, and staying in Phoenix. Written on Hotel Westward Ho stationary.
Date: October 7, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 8, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on Hutson Hotels stationary, discussing flying a Cessna to Fort Sumner, New Mexico, her current layover in Amarillo and pending trip back to Wichita. In postcript, she asks the recipient to send a friend a fruit box.
Date: January 8, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Annie Noggle] (open access)

[Letter from Annie Noggle]

Letter from WASP veteran Annie Noggle discussing the possibility of creating an exhibition and photobook with portraits of every WASP, and listing her qualifications.
Date: 1986?
Creator: Noggle, Annie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 7, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 7, 1945?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying and recent events. Written on stationary from The Alvarado Hotel in Albuquerque.
Date: 1945-07-07~
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 3, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent orders for ferrying aircraft, different types of aircraft, and not being able to get a check ride. Typed on Kemp Hotel (Wichita) stationary.
Date: March 3, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead, April 27, 1961]

Letter from Texas State Representative Truett Latimer to Ed V. Mead discussing the referral to committee of two bills sent by Mead, enclosing a copy of the San Angelo Standard Times, and stating that the Legislature's biennial appropriations amount to $2.57 billion and includes a new general sales tax.
Date: April 27, 1961
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Lamer to Paul H. Scott, June 10, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Lamer to Paul H. Scott, June 10, 1959]

Letter from Truett Lamer to Paul H. Scott discussing House Bill 16. He says he will vote for the bill.
Date: June 10, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Jennings, June 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Jennings, June 22, 1959]

Letter from Truett Latimer to LeRoy Jennings. Mr. Latimer writes that he enclosed an Admiral Commission from the state of New Mexico.
Date: June 22, 1959
Creator: Latimer, Truett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed V. Mead to J. E. Peavy, July 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Ed V. Mead to J. E. Peavy, July 4, 1959]

Letter from Ed V. Mead to J. E. Peavy congratulating him on his new commission.
Date: July 4, 1959
Creator: Mead, Ed V.
System: The Portal to Texas History