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[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and R. D. Blackstone - April 30, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to R. D. (Blackie) Blackstone updates him of the whereabouts of friends and where certain Colonel's are staying. Blackie replies saying he would contact the major and how he applauds Bradford for keeping up with everyone.
Date:
1944-04-30/1944-05-12
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944]
Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Violet Schram discussing the recently published clipping from the New York Times about James Raley. Mr. Bradford states that he is currently in New York and plans to travel back to Texas soon. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he ran into Mike McNamara and George Strompl from project 19. The second letter Violet Schram responds to Alex Bradford on behalf of Claude, thanking him for the letter directed to Claude and stating that she will forward this letter to the appropriate address. Currently Mr. Claude M. Raley is located on a small island off the coast of Persia within the Persian Gulf.
Date:
1944-04-11/1944-04-18
Creator:
Bradford, Alex & Schram, Violet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Francis A. Buddin and Walter H. McKenzie - April 11, 1944]
A form letter from Francis A. Buddin, Chairman, and Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary, Dallas, Texas, dated April 11, 1944. Reminder for the meeting of the Executive Committee [of the United Texas Drys] to be held on April 18.
Date:
April 11, 1944
Creator:
Buddin, Francis Asbury & McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie - April 4, 1944]
A form letter from Walter H. McKenzie, Executive Secretary [United Texas Drys], Dallas, Texas, dated April 4, 1944. The letter reports a change in the date of the meeting of the Executive Committee scheduled for April 11 to April 18 and that the meeting will occur at the YMCA.
Date:
April 4, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Walter H. McKenzie to T. N. Carswell - April 19, 1944]
A form letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Walter H. McKenzie, Dallas, Texas, dated April 19, 1944. McKenzie outlines two actions taken at the Executive Committee meeting and advises of the enclosed quarterly report. McKenzie handwrites in a postscript to please answer his last two letters and requests to see Carswell at the earliest possible minute. Typewritten carbon copy bearing red COPY mark.
Date:
April 19, 1944
Creator:
McKenzie, Walter H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1944]
Inter-office letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing a meeting in Houston with Miss Gladys to look at a station wagon.
Date:
April 28, 1944
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lt. Com. Harris L. Kempner, April 29, 1944]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner confirming record of Harris' shares and discussing the condition of the office, the amount of bales in stock and prices and sales of stock in Bethlehem Steel.
Date:
April 29, 1944
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation, April 3, 1944]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation enclosing the check for $15.50 covering storage for the month of April, 1944 for the account of Mr. Harris Leon Kempner oh his boat 'Land Fall.'
Date:
April 3, 1944
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Texas Prudential Insurance Company, April 27, 1944]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Texas Prudential Insurance Company enclosing a check for $53.93 covering premium policy No. 87921 that's due on April 28th, for account of Marion Lee Kempner and requests for a customary receipt.
Date:
April 27, 1944
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - April 5, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox discussing Mr. Bradford's recent encounters with mutual friends that knew of Mr. Fox.
Date:
April 5, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Joseph Davis - April 10, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis discussing a wide variety of topics related to the advancement of fire fighting techniques and technology. These areas of interest includes: chemicals, chemical experiments, bean pumps, guns/nozzles, Elmira tests, Mack trucks, forest fire pumps, and fog nozzles.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Florist Supply Co. to H. Kempner, April 17, 1944]
Letter from American Florist Supply Co. to H. Kempner notifying the company they are sold out of all hand shears.
Date:
April 17, 1944
Creator:
Schupp, R. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Johnstone Rough to Daniel W. Kempner, April 19, 1944]
Letter from C. Johnstone Rough to Daniel W. Kempner informing that the coat is the only thing matching his description.
Date:
April 19, 1944
Creator:
Rough, C. Johnstone
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, April 6, 1944]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for sending a copy of Doctor R. C. Hockett's address "The Future of Sugar" and discussing Leake using the sugar industries in assistance with research efforts in sugar research.
Date:
April 6, 1944
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Judge John A. Bickett, Jr., April 18, 1944]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Judge John Bickett discussing UT Medical School tuition fees and problems with them due to certain provisions in the Texas Constitution.
Date:
April 18, 1944
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 1, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her arrival in Brownsville for pursuit training, barracks life, the training schedule, and packages. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
April 1, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 5, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing news about her uncle's health, her busy schedule, pursuit school, exercise, getting ready to fly the P-47, recent correspondence, future plans, and food. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date:
April 5, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 6, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes explaining a photograph (not included) from a previous month at Love Field in Dallas, Texas. She also mentions continuing ground school (possibly for pursuit school) and her lack of sleep.
Date:
1944-04-06?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 9, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing Easter, attending a dance with her friend Bobby Willis, pursuit school washouts and qualifying to fly pursuit planes, horse riding, other WASPs, bills, the next pursuit school class, and trying to arrange a meeting with a friend. Typed on Wells Roberts Hotel (Oklahoma City) stationary.
Date:
April 9, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her schedule, practicing landings, preparing to become the first woman in her group to fly a P-51, her Uncle Este's health, groceries, WASPs being sent to Army OCS, and airframes she wants to fly. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date:
April 12, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 18, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing news from home, being grounded by weather, recreating, a brief flight in a P-51, Officer Training School, and living arrangements. Typed on 5th Ferrying Group stationary.
Date:
April 18, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 21, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying the P-51 and P-47, an uncle's passing, being grounded, playing Bridge, and letters.
Date:
April 21, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 28, 1944?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing clothes, the effects of changing back to her maiden name from Colby, luggage and traveling, recent correspondence, and a C-47 crash. Written on Burlington Hotel (Washington) stationary.
Date:
1944-04-28?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, April 23, 1944]
Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.
Date:
April 23, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History