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[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944]

Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner providing a list of state-supported medical schools in different U.S. cities from their main universities and notes that half of these are not on the same campus as the main university. He suggests that Dr. Leake will address alumni matters upon his return to Galveston and offers further assistance if needed.
Date: October 9, 1944
Creator: Calvin, D. Bailey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Phillips Exeter Academy, January 18, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Phillips Exeter Academy, January 18, 1954]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Phillips Exeter Academy confirming a decision to not send Harris, Jr. to the school and thanking them for the application.
Date: January 18, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - August 2, 1960]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated August 2, 1960. Lloyd advises that two summers from now he will be retired and that having lived in an Academy house for years he will be required to find another place. He describes the setting of an old farm house with three acres that he bought 28 years ago and has been working on during summers but now must complete for year-round habitation. He conveys his love for Texas and advises that his visit three years ago proved that there is no gap in his life. He describes his years in Massachusettes; "Living and sometimes competing with these Mayflower-Harvard names is sometimes a bit galling, more often amusing. Generally, I find it more gratifying to shock than to please them". He expresses his appreciation to Carswell for the call, letter and kind considerations for some fifty years making note of their lasting friendship even after years of separation.
Date: August 2, 1960
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Claude Lloyd - June 6, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Claude Lloyd - June 6, 1960]

A letter written to Claude Lloyd from T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, dated June 6, 1960. Carswell advises that he called due to word that Lloyd was ill and proceeds to convey his feelings of friendship. He requests that Lloyd send PE [Phillips Exeter Academy] literature to Sonny Blair and Robert Fielder and informs Lloyd of the boys' qualities and of their family backgrounds. He closes the letter announcing that he is to be a grandfather, again.
Date: June 6, 1960
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - December 6, 1957]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, dated December 6, 1957. Lloyd describes his Christmas adventures with his children and grandchildren and requests that Carswell send a Poinsettia to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen for him. He then reminisces about the last Christmas Carswell and he had together shooting Roman Candles at each other, "you and Gib against Jake and me" (Jake [J. D. Sandefer, Jr.], Gib [Sandefer, Gilbert Bryan]).
Date: December 6, 1957
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - April 11, 1957]

A letter written to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Ashland, New Hampshire, dated April 11, 1957. Lloyd explains why his choice to take a trip back to Abilene rather than going abroad was the right choice. He gives his take, 40 years later, of their friendship early on noting the similarity of their lives regarding both of their wives' borderline insanity. He advises that he enclosed a cheque and requests that Carswell send flowers to Claudine and Ollie Lena Olsen.
Date: April 11, 1957
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy Clarkson Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - February 22, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from Dorothy Clarkson Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - February 22, 1968]

A letter written to Tommy Carswell from Dorothy Clarkson Lloyd, dated February 22, 1968. Lloyd expresses her appreciation to Carswell for his kind and thoughtful letter noting that Claude would have liked it. She advises that Carswell was one of Claude's dearest friends, that his illness was brief and that she was proud and happy to have been part of "this wonderful person's life" and no one need be sorry for her.
Date: February 22, 1968
Creator: Lloyd, Dorothy Clarkson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Claude Lloyd and Family - February 16, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Claude Lloyd and Family - February 16, 1968]

A letter written to Mrs. "Claude" and Family from T. N. ("Tommy") Carswell, dated February 16, 1968. Carswell expresses his sympathy for their loss of husband and father and shares in their bereavement in the loss of his friend, Claude Lloyd.
Date: February 16, 1968
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Claude Lloyd and Family - February 16, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Mrs. Claude Lloyd and Family - February 16, 1968]

A letter written to Mrs. "Claude" and Family from T N. ("Tommy") Carswell, dated February 16, 1968. Carswell expresses his sympathy for their loss of husband and father and shares in their bereavement in the loss of his friend, Claude Lloyd.
Date: February 16, 1968
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - October 31, 1945]

A letter to T. N. Carswell from Claude Lloyd, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated October 31, 1945. Lloyd acknowledges his receipt of the letter from Carswell stating that he knew it was from him by the handwriting. He discourses on his view of the foundation of friendship, advises that George Paxton, "whom I had not seen since we took our degrees together down at Yale in 1925", and he had visited without reservation and gives his assurance that whatever had happened "during the Abilene debacle" had not changed Paxton. Lloyd mentions the names of other friends including Mildred Paxton, Professor Mullins, Tot, Gene Holman. He describes the West Texas view he longs for and summarizes his life in New Hampshire for the last twenty years discussing his work history, his wife, children and house and other members of his family living in various towns in Texas. He advises that he will write to Dr. Jellinek, as Carswell suggested, and although he has several friends still at Yale, he does not know Jellinek.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Claude Lloyd to T. N. Carswell - January 7, 1932]

A letter written to Tommy [T. N. Carswell] from Claude [Claude Lloyd], Peabody Hall, The Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire, dated January 7, 1932. Lloyd acknowledges his receipt of Carswell's letter and expresses his appreciation for the letter and the news about Simmons University commenting that he wonders how they get on with so little endowment in these hard times. He advises that he enclosed pictures of his daughters, Cynthia and Dorothy, and their mother, Dorothy. Lloyd explains that he is in the English Department at Exeter, now, because of the Harkness gift and that he makes twice his old salary "for half the work" that he did. Lloyd expresses his appreciation for the pecans and says he will go "all the way to Texas to get a persimmon". He sends his regards to Drs. Cooper and Olsen, Mrs. Carswell and Peggy, that he wonders much about George Paxton and Mildred Paxton.
Date: January 7, 1932
Creator: Lloyd, Claude
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Lorra to Daniel W. Kempner, November 21, 1951] (open access)

[Telegram from Lorra to Daniel W. Kempner, November 21, 1951]

Telegram sent by Lorra to Daniel Webster Kempner accepting the invitation but noting that Dick will not be able to attend.
Date: November 21, 1951
Creator: Lorra
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Guernsey Cattle Club to D. W. Kempner, October 19. 1948] (open access)

[Letter from The American Guernsey Cattle Club to D. W. Kempner, October 19. 1948]

Letter from The American Guernsey Cattle Club to D. W. Kempner discussing how they are forwarding to Kempner a booklet on "Breeding Guernsey Cattle".
Date: October 19, 1948
Creator: The American Guernsey Cattle Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 15, 1948] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 15, 1948]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner thanking for the illustrated literature.
Date: October 15, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters from Citizens to the Dallas Police Department] (open access)

[Letters from Citizens to the Dallas Police Department]

A collection of letters from citizens to the Dallas Police Department. Letters regard school projects, autograph requests, and a negative regard for the Police Department's handling of the Kennedy assassination. Some letters are accompanied by carbon copies of responses by Chief J. E. Curry.
Date: [1965..1966]
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William W. Cook - April 7, 1998] (open access)

[Letter from William W. Cook - April 7, 1998]

Letter from William W. Cook, chair of the National Black Theatre Summit at Dartmouth College, to participants of the National Black Theatre Summit. He writes to thank those involved for their work and participation. The gathering comprised of a conference and discussions on the future of theatre affecting, concerning, or about African-Americans. Several initiatives are mentioned, mandates that have been met, and areas that still need attention.
Date: April 7, 1998
Creator: Cook, William W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, May 30, 1834]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James Ladd to Stephen F. Austin, in which Ladd requests any information concerning his son, (James Leanders S. Ladd), who left the United States with William A. Nixon in order to do business in San Antonio de Bexar. Ladd also requests information about the Austin Colony: resources, customs, productions, and the kinds of immigrants the Mexican government would prefer.
Date: May 30, 1834
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Executive Correspondence From Senators and Representatives From Maine and New Hampshire (open access)

Executive Correspondence From Senators and Representatives From Maine and New Hampshire

Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd July, 1, 2005 to Commissioners Hansen, Newton, and Skinner from Senators: Gregg, Snowe, Collins, and Sununu, and Representatives: Allen, Bass, Bradley, and Michaud concerning Portsmouth Naval shipyard.
Date: January 4, 2006
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Letter from  New Hampshire and Maine federal and state officials to the BRAC Commission (open access)

Letter from New Hampshire and Maine federal and state officials to the BRAC Commission

Executive Correspondence - Letter from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch, senators Olympia Snow, John Sununu, and Maine Governor John Baldacci, senators Judd Gregg, and Susan Collins regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Date: August 30, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Letter from Frances A. Batchelder to the BRAC Commission. (open access)

Letter from Frances A. Batchelder to the BRAC Commission.

Community Correspondence - Letter from Frances A. Batchelder to the BRAC Commission to express her gratitude to all of the Commission members for removing Portsmouth Naval Shipyard from closure recommendation.
Date: September 1, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Community Correspondence - Postcards from Individuals Regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (open access)

Community Correspondence - Postcards from Individuals Regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Community Correspondence - Postcards from Individuals Regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Date: August 25, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Community Correspondence - Letter from Dr. Annamarie Pennucci Regarding the Portsmouth Navy Shipyard (open access)

Community Correspondence - Letter from Dr. Annamarie Pennucci Regarding the Portsmouth Navy Shipyard

Community Correspondence - Dr. Annamarie Pennucci Regarding her support to keep the the Portsmouth Navy Shipyard open
Date: August 25, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/25/05 to Chairman Principi from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch (open access)

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/25/05 to Chairman Principi from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch

Executive Correspondence – Letter dtd 08/25/05 to Chairman Principi from New Hampshire Governor John Lynch thanking the Commission for their good work and expressing concern regarding the negative repercussions to individual States should the Commission accept DoD’s recommendations to eliminate a large number of ANG flying units. The Governor supports the Adjutants General Association of the United States (AGAUS) recommendations submitted at the 08/11/05 BRAC Commission hearing.
Date: August 25, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
Executive Correspondence - Letter from Mayor of Portsmouth New Hampshire Evelyn Sirrell Regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (open access)

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Mayor of Portsmouth New Hampshire Evelyn Sirrell Regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Mayor of Portsmouth New Hampshire Evelyn Sirrell Regarding Portsmouth Naval Shipyard along with a signed petition in support of keeping the installation open.
Date: August 25, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library