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[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from T. N. Carswell to the Governors of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma - March 31, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to The Governor, State of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, wiht a note that the same telegram was sent to the governors of Arizona (Phoenix), New Mexico (Santa Fe), and Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), from T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Army Day Arrangements Committee, Abilene, Texas, dated March 31, 1941. Carswell issues an invitation to attend Army Day, that "General Key and the Mayor of the City of Abilene join in this invitation."
Date:
March 31, 1941
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Governor John E. Miles to T. N. Carswell - April 2, 1941]
A Western Union telegram sent to Hon. T. N. Carswell, Chairman Army Day Committee, from John E. Miles, Governor, Sante Fe New Mexico, dated 1941 APR 2 1053A. Declines the invitation to attend the Army Day Celebration.
Date:
April 2, 1941
Creator:
Miles, John E. (Esten)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hangar Scoop from New Mexico]
Newspaper clipping from the Cross Country News, a newspaper for civilian aviation, discussing flying activity in New Mexico, including Herman Fuchs and his aerial hunting. On the back is a piece discussing flying license suspensions and revocations.
Date:
April 28, 1947
Creator:
Shockley, Wanda
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pilot's Paper Has Story Of Local Flying Service]
Newspaper clipping from the Artesia Advocate with a story (front page, bottom right) about Artesia pilots including Herman Fuchs being featured in the Cross Country News. Several other stories and advertisements are included in the clipping.
Date:
November 7, 1946
Creator:
The Artesia Advocate
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Herman F. Fuchs flight record]
Herman Fuchs' flight record from 1954 to 1970, including aircraft types flown, serial numbers, hours, points of origin and destination, and miles.
Date:
1954-04/1970-02
Creator:
Fuchs, Herman F.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Herman F. Fuchs FBI fingerprint file]
A fingerprint file for Herman Fuchs, taken by the Lea County Sherriff's Office for FBI records for an unspecified application.
Date:
July 1, 1942
Creator:
Lea County Sherriff's Office
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History