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[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13] (open access)

[Letter from Percy Foreman to John J. Herrera - 1944-05-13]

Letter from Percy Foreman to John Herrera about discrimination against a sizable portion of Mexican American citizens in Harris county. He requests the names of Mexican American citizens who are qualified voters in Harris County so that they can be eligible for selection as Grand Jurors or Grand Jury Commissioners.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Foreman, Percy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, June 13, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on June 13, 1944. His mother has returned home from the hospital, and Willis urges her to get well. He commends the speed with which the Allied armies have been moving through Italy, and still hopes that he'll be home before the end of the year.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 13, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 13, 1944. He thanks them for the flint they sent him, and asks for a few more boxes. He sends his condolences on all the rain Waco had received, noting that it'll take a while for the river to recede and the fishing to improve. He mentions seeing Wilbur Crawford recently, and the two of them deciding they want to go on a camping trip. He sends well wishes to his mother.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #1] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #1]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Governor Dan Moody discussing correspondence between several Army commanders.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #2]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, Randolph Field, Texas, discussing Plosser and Prince's request to be reinstated as "civilian operators of the training program at Avenger Field."
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B. & Prince, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #1] (open access)

[Letter from Joe E. Plosser and Charles A. Prince to Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, May 13, 1944 #1]

Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to the Commanding General of Central Flying Training Command, Randolph Field, Texas, discussing Plosser and Prince's request to be reinstated as "civilian operators of the training program at Avenger Field."
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Plosser, Joseph B. & Prince, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Charles A. Prince to Dan Moody, May 13, 1944 #2]

Letter from Charles A. Prince to Governor Dan Moody discussing correspondence between several Army commanders.
Date: May 13, 1944
Creator: Prince, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin to T. N. Carswell - February 13, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Mrs. J. H. McLaughlin, Sweetwater, Texas, dated February 13, 1944. McLaughlin requests Carswell's advice regarding her son John, who will turn 18 in April, is a Freshman at Hardin-Simmons University and will be joining the service. She describes John regarding his education, intelligence and physical attributes expressing her hope that Carswell can advise him since his father had died when he was nine. She advises that John would like to train for Chaplin service but is hesitant to request advice from strangers fearing it "might be interpreted as finding a way to shun Army service". She also advises Carswell of her other sons noting that Charles is in his last period of training for Combat Bomber service at Biggs Field in El Paso. The reverse side of the last page of this letter includes a postscript advising of their hope that John can finish his freshman year before entering the service and requests any assistance from Carswell to make this possible.
Date: February 13, 1944
Creator: McLaughlin, Mrs. J. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Major John W. Lipscomb - March 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter to Major John W. Lipscomb - March 13, 1944]

A letter of complaint addressed to Major [John W.] Lipscomb from the wife of a registrant in Van Horn, Texas dated March 13, 1944. The letter includes an advisement to Lipscomb of having written to him previously and having received no answer regarding an unfit board member noting that the board member has been "drunk for the past week now".
Date: March 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Ashley Carswell to T. N. Carswell - September 13, 1944]

A letter written to Uncle Norwood [T. N. Carswell] from Ashley [Ashley Carswell], Tucson, Arizona, dated September 13, 1944. Ashley Carswell advises that he has completed training and is ready to go overseas. He has a nine-day delay with his crew to pick up a new ship and equipment in Topeka, Kansas, drive to Dallas then fly to Jacksonville to be home four or five days. He assures his Uncle that he is "not worried about going across because I've got the best crew on the field―but I am the only Rebel."
Date: September 13, 1944
Creator: Carswell, Ashley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman G. Nami to T. N. Carswell - June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Herman G. Nami to T. N. Carswell - June 13, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. Thos. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Herman G. Nami, Third Division Commander, The American Legion, San Antonio, Texas, dated June 13, 1944. Nami advises that he looks forward to seeing Carswell at the Fifth Division Convention in Odessa adding that he is counting on Carswell's support for his candidacy.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Nami, Herman G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan, June 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan, June 13, 1944]

Letter from Ruth T. Hunter to W. J. Bryan acknowledging receipt of the letter he sent along with the money included on behalf of Senator Malcolm Meachum.
Date: June 13, 1944
Creator: Hunter, Ruth T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Lee O'Daniel to W. J. Bryan, January 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from W. Lee O'Daniel to W. J. Bryan, January 13, 1944]

Letter from W. Lee O'Daniel to W. J. Bryan inquiring if Mr. Bryan would like to continue receiving a copy of the Daily Congressional Record.
Date: January 13, 1944
Creator: O'Daniel, W. Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 13, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing an enclosed check covering three invoices and a request to check on fig orders.
Date: November 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Andress, July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. Andress, July 13, 1944]

Letter to Ms. Andress about the recent activities in Houston and Austin.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 13, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner about different members' contributions and what is being done to organize the office.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac to Mr. Campbell/Mr. Austin, March 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac to Mr. Campbell/Mr. Austin, March 13, 1944]

Letter to Farris Campbell or A.W. Austin requesting letters of introduction for his daughter when she arrives.
Date: March 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 13, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father stating that Herbert returned to Houston and that he is considering selling Imperial Sugar to a competitor. Also writes about a recent death.
Date: August 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Harmon, July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Harmon, July 13, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Harmon asking her for specific information about the national convention.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, April 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, April 13, 1944]

Letter to Mrs. Perry from Mrs. Kempner telling her that she will come to Austin.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Percy Foreman to Allen B. Hannay - 1944-09-13] (open access)

[Letter from Percy Foreman to Allen B. Hannay - 1944-09-13]

Recommendation letter from Percy Foreman to Judge Allen B. Hannay, attesting to John J. Herrera's qualifications, character, and potential for success.
Date: September 13, 1944
Creator: Foreman, Percy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing Gladys Kempner's uncertainty in a purchased car and allowing it to be sold to others.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Violette Herand, October 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Violette Herand, October 13, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Violette Herand discussing the death of Herbert Griggs.
Date: October 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rigdon Edwards, Jr. to A General, September 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rigdon Edwards, Jr. to A General, September 13, 1944]

Letter from Rigdon Edwards, Jr. to a general containing a release form from Aviation Enterprises where he worked as a flight instructor and informing him that he is a wholesale agent for the Magnolia Petroleum Company. He is also requesting permission to be discharged.
Date: September 13, 1944
Creator: Edwards, Rigdon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History