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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on October 3, 1943. He tells them to tell Wilbur Crawford's mother not to worry about Crawford's injury. He is sad that he can't go into town with his friends because he is on KP, but says it's not too bad.
Date:
October 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, November 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 3, 1943. He found out a movie about A&M is being shown in town, and plans on going. He tells his father to expect a letter from the battalion clerk explaining the mix up with the checks Willis sent home.
Date:
November 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clara Evans Willis to John C. Lattimore, January 6, 1943]
Letter from Clara Willis to John C. Lattimore on January 6, 1943, lamenting the entrance of Lattimore and Clara Willis's son Todd into the army, and their subsequent departure from Waco. She goes on to mention the weather in Grand Rapids, where Lattimore is stationed, and discusses the weather in Waco. She mentions that her son is on leave in Richmond, Virginia, and expresses her pride in Lattimore's entrance into the army.
Date:
January 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, Clara Evans
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis Sr. on September 3, 1943. He comments on the invasion of Italy, and tells his parents what he wants for Christmas. He also mentions that he has lost a lot of weight since going overseas.
Date:
September 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on February 3, 1943. He asks them to take pictures of themselves and send them to him, and asks how the farm is doing.
Date:
February 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, March 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 3, 1943. He tells them he's fine, and mentions that he and some friends went fishing.
Date:
March 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 3, 1944]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on January 3, 1944. He says he went into town and stopped by the Red Cross. He also received a letter from Wilbur Crawford, and asks for a box of shortbread cookies.
Date:
January 3, 1944
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 3, 1943]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 3, 1943. He talks about his Fourth of July plans, and asks them to write back and tell him if they fixed a watch he sent home.
Date:
July 3, 1943
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 3, 1945]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on January 3, 1945, apologizing for not writing sooner. He explains that they had to move the camp up, and that sometimes Italy can be pretty. They're camped near the mountains, and he's glad they aren't on them, because the snow must be cold. He confirms that he got the pictures they sent him, and hopes that everyone will be home for Christmas this year.
Date:
January 3, 1945
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from S. W. Bohls to J. E. Peavy, July 3, 1942]
Telegram from Dr. S. W. Bohls to Dr. J. E. Peavy of the Nolan County Health Unit discussing the existence of coli-form organisms in the Plosser-Prince Air Academy barracks and the lack of such organisms in the mess hall.
Date:
July 3, 1943
Creator:
Bohls, S. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, June 3, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about work and remaining issues in Syria, Lebanon, Persia, Egypt, Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia.
Date:
June 3, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, November 3, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, memories of meeting a woman at a skating rink, film, and making conversation.
Date:
November 3, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1943]
Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about North Africa.
Date:
August 3, 1943
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, August 3, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about a past experience in the military with Vina Fanuldo and present life in the military.
Date:
August 3, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond A. Christ to WASP Reunion Committee, March 3, 1986]
Letter from Raymond A. Christ to WASP Reunion Committee discussing enclosed draft registration information for the upcoming reunion in Sweetwater.
Date:
March 3, 1986
Creator:
Christ, Raymond A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ingrid Griggs to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs, July 3, 1962]
Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R. Griggs from his wife, Ingrid, back home. Ingrid tells him that she has just finished "painting the upstairs bathroom" and that it was exhausting work. Finally she tells him: "Be sure you don't let your lecherous eyes linger on anybody keep if all for me."
Date:
July 3, 1962
Creator:
Griggs, Ingrid
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser, August 3, 1942]
Copy of telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser discussing the successful kitchen facilities inspection at Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date:
August 3, 1942
Creator:
Olin, R. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. H. Knowles to B. V. Boatner, July 3, 1942]
Copy of a letter from M. H. Knowles to B. V. Boatner discussing two document being forwarded, and the payment for a railroad spur to be built to Plosser-Prince Air Academy.
Date:
July 3, 1942
Creator:
Knowles, M. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 3, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his squadron swimming at the beach, having ice cream for dessert, his faith in the security of their marriage, and throwing a party where he drank but didn't get drunk.
Date:
February 3, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 3, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing playing golf with other men in his squadron, plans to go to Waikiki beach, Williams shampooing him, and expecting to get his laundry done the next day.
Date:
June 3, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 3, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing enjoying his shooting practice, drinking a few beers with other men in his squadron, and playing ball after dinner.
Date:
July 3, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 3, 1944]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing taking a short class, looking at the moon, plans to send Catherine his officers' addresses, Williams' success in flying a large plane, and playing ball with other members of his crew.
Date:
August 3, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 3, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing ferrying a UC78, a letter from her husband Dick, and other correspondence. Written on San Juan Hotel (Orlando) stationary.
Date:
October 3, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, July 3, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing photos of a graduating class at Avenger Field, basing, hope that they'll be inducted into the Army Air Force, and correspondence with friend Bob Price.
Date:
July 3, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History