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[Letter from R. E. brown to I. H. Kempner, August 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. brown to I. H. Kempner, August 31, 1944]

Letter from R. E. brown to I. H. Kempner discussing a conversation with George Marshall about a committee's intentions. Marshall agrees to cooperate in an advisory role. Bowen asks Kempner to provide names for the committee proposal and to allow for public announcement through the press.
Date: August 31, 1944
Creator: Bowen, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Brown to Geo. K. Marshall, August 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Brown to Geo. K. Marshall, August 31, 1944]

Copy of Letter from R. E. Brown to Geo. K. Marshall outlining the Chamber of Commerce’s decision to lead efforts in retaining the Medical College in Galveston, acknowledging the support and understanding of the Community Council. A committee is being organized to undertake this task, and the letter appreciates the Council's offer to assist in any capacity.
Date: August 31, 1944
Creator: Bowen, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, August 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, August 1, 1944]

Letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing his participation in the bombardment and landings on Guam. He also discusses several people from back home, the possibility of calling his parents, and the possibility of getting leave, and sends his parents some money orders. This letter is written on United States Navy stationery.
Date: August 1, 1944
Creator: Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, August 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, August 28, 1944]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing how Kempner's former letter is being given to Bill Gatz for further help on seed.
Date: August 28, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig , August 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig , August 23, 1944]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig informing that he has her room on Pennsylvania.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, August 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, August 25, 1944]

Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny informing him of the death of her brother, Theodore H. Kirkland, on August 16, 1944. She asks Stasny to notify as many of Theodore's friends as possible in hopes that they will be able to provide her with more information.
Date: August 25, 1944
Creator: Kirkland, Betrice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from PItzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from PItzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1944]

Letter from Pitzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner discussing the price of Kempner's order.
Date: August 19, 1944
Creator: Pitzonka's Pansy Farm
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nettie Lyons and Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Nettie Lyons and Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1944]

Letter from Nettie Lyons and Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner discussing that the company needs the model, body, and style number of Kempner's car. They also warn Kempner that he will have to buy the material in bulk even if he does not use it all.
Date: August 11, 1944
Creator: Lyons, Nettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marine Puppies]

Photograph of Pvt. William A. Zeckman (left) and Cpl. Harry M. Wells (right) holding five puppies that were adopted by the Marines as mascots. Zeckman is shirtless with long pants and is holding three puppies. Wells is also shirtless with long pants and is holding two puppies.
Date: August 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mobile Unit]

Photograph of two marines using a Japanese cart. One stands behind the cart to push it and the other is sat in the cart with a gun in his hands.
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History