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[Letter from C. A. Heller to Isaac H. Kempner, June 7, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from C. A. Heller to Isaac H. Kempner, June 7, 1949]

Letter from C. A. Heller to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the shipping of asphalt and conversations about using the Port of Galveston for asphalt shipments.
Date: June 7, 1949
Creator: Heller, C. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain George B. Brown to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from George B. Brown, Captain, F. A., Headquarters Forty Fifth Division, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 7, 1941. Brown advises Carswell that he is replying in the absence of General Key and that the application received from Carswell is being turned over to Col. Miller for his file and consideration.
Date: January 7, 1941
Creator: Brown, George B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Wayne M. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Wayne M. Roberts to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Lt. Col. Joe J. Miller by Wayne M. Roberts, Capt. 180th Inf. Ass't. P. O., 45th Division Canteen, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, dated January 13th 1941. Roberts acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell dated January 10th and expresses his appreciation for Carswell's efforts in behalf of the men of the 45th Division.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Roberts, Wayne M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma to T. N. Carswell - January 13, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Carl, Department of History, The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, dated January 13, 1941. Carl advises that Lt. Col. Joe J. MIller was described by Professor Hassler as a man of very high quality. Carl commends the work Carswell is sponsoring describing it as "of the highest quality" then wishes for Carswell the greatest measure of success possible.
Date: January 13, 1941
Creator: Carl
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 31, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 31, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing traveling to Wichita, being grounded by a snowstorm, picking up Cessnas for delivery, trying to find a Parker 51 pen, food, and recent correspondence. Written on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date: December 31, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 18, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 18, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a phone call with a friend, flying a P-40, meeting with a Rev. Johnson, papers, and traveling. Written on San Juan Hotel (Orlando) stationary.
Date: 1944-07-18?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, March 14, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting for orders, flying from Dallas to Tulsa, shopping, Oklahoma, Bishop's Restaurant, a friend who ferries B-17s, travel plans, and preparing for pursuit school.
Date: March 14, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 23, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing recent letters, ferrying a P-51 to Newark, being grounded by poor weather, politics affecting the WASP, and the possibility of Army Air Force commissions. Written on Mayo Hotel (Tulsa) stationary.
Date: May 23, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 2, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 2, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being grounded by bad weather, books, catching a ride to an airfield, getting a hotel room, exploring Oklahoma City (?), travel plans, and getting a birthday gift for her father. Written on Wells Roberts Hotel stationary.
Date: 1944-10-02?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 5, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing her repaired typewriter, sleeping on a flight, delaying a ferrying flight because a ground crew member stepped through the wing, friends, the B-24, and a AT-6 check flight. Typed on Wells Roberts Hotel (Oklahoma City) stationary.
Date: November 5, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor, December 30, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor, December 30, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Taylor asking for 15 to 20 prints of Mr. Taylor's photographs.
Date: December 20, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, February 19, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles, February 19, 1940]

Letter from Darall G. Hawk to Jack Sayles discussing the Assignment of Deed of Trust relating to the estate of Herman P. Faris.
Date: February 19, 1940
Creator: Hawk, Darall G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dudley C. Sharp to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 3, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Dudley C. Sharp to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 3, 1949]

Letter from Dudley C. Sharp to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing potential legal risks in relation to the placement of interest in the hand of an individual as a special partner.
Date: October 3, 1949
Creator: Sharp, Dudley C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, July 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, July 3, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly.
Date: July 3, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 6, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon discussing his progress in learning how to fly and anticipation of becoming an upperclassman.
Date: June 5, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon, June 15, 1942]

Letter from Edward Dobson to Mickey McLernon about flying alone, friends and family, and how much he misses her.
Date: June 15, 1942
Creator: Dobson, Edward M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, March 7, 1940]

Letter from Edward S. Arentz to Sayles & Sayles, copied to F. F. Claunts, discussing the title requirements relating to the lease of Edna and J. G. Betty's land to the Indian Territory Illuminating Oil Company.
Date: March 7, 1940
Creator: Arentz, Edward S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ela Marie Oesterreicherrova to D. W. Kempner, August 25, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Ela Marie Oesterreicherrova to D. W. Kempner, August 25, 1949]

Letter from Ela Marie Oesterreicherrova to D. W. Kempner informing their decision to stay in a large U. S. city, likely New York, instead of Galveston as previously suggested. She mentions that they have a valid passport and visa, but need permission from American joint to fund their expenses.
Date: August 25, 1949
Creator: Oesterreicherrova, Ela Marie
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from F. F. Andrews to T. N. Carswell - February 15, 1941]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from F. F. Andrews, Post Commander, Havens-Cannon Post 24, West Grade School, Principal, Anadarko, Oklahoma, dated February 15, 1941. Andrews advises of his interest in the Abilene Ministerial Alliance due to two companies out of Anadarko being in the Abilene area. He advises of the enclosed rosters for the two companies explaining that the town and the men's officers are interested in the welfare of the men. Andrews advises of several Indians belonging to the company and suggests, for unusual entertainment, that they be asked to perform some dances in their costumes. He gives assurance they are not looking for special attention for these men acknowledging their understanding that there are 19,000 men that need the attention of the Abilene community. The attached rosters are of Company "F" 120th Quartermaster Regiment and of Battery "B" 158th F.A.; a penciled "a" is by the names of men who are from Anadarko . The reverse side of the roster includes handwritten names and notations. An attached roster provides a listing of names of officers from Anadarko and a postscript by Andrews stating, "These men are worthy of any trust that you may ask …
Date: February 15, 1941
Creator: Andews, F. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing a second planned itinerary for the trip through New York to Quebec and then along Great lakes, with hotel accommodations and notes for the chauffer. He also offers assistance with car service reservations in New York.
Date: August 24, 1949
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, November 9, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, November 9, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about recording the investment and progress on articles of partnership.
Date: November 9, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, March 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, March 12, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing his desire to wire Jerome Rachlin from Oklahoma. He asks Feld to try and find that information and either mail or phone him collect if he finds it before Kempner leaves sugar land at 11:30.
Date: March 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Dudley C. Sharp, October 5, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Dudley C. Sharp, October 5, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Dudley C. Sharp discussing the placement of interest in the hand of an individual as a special partner.
Date: October 5, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History