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Hardin-Simmons University Library
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Moody Medical Library, UT
87
UNT Libraries Special Collections
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Rosenberg Library
64
Private Collection of Mike Cochran
11
Rice University Woodson Research Center
8
National WASP WWII Museum
7
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4
Angelina County History Center
2
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Abilene Library Consortium
352
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Texas Cultures Online
87
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
64
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
11
William J. Bryan Collection
9
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9
Hidden Selections of Houston’s African American and Jewish Heritage
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[Letter from Cordell Hull to the American Legation, December 18, 1941]
Letter from Secretary of State Cordell Hull to the American Legation in Bern, Switzerland asking them to request the Swiss Government pass along a message to the Japanese Government stating their intentions to apply the Geneva Red Cross and Geneva Prisoner of War Conventions and requesting Japan do the same.
Date:
December 18, 1941
Creator:
Hull, Cordell
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[V-Mail Letter from Cpl. James L. Christian to Mrs. L. H. McNeel]
V-mail letter sent by Cpl. James Leander Christian (1918 - 2008) to his grandmother, Mrs. Leander H. McNeel, Sr., telling her that all is well and that he is "somewhere in Hawaii." Christian tells her there isn't much he can say about his activities at the moment and provides advice for Kemp.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
Christian, James Leander
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Report to the legislature on the number and geographical distribution of Black students receiving money for out of state tuition.
Report addressing questions about the number and geographic distribution of Black students using appropriated funds for out of state schooling,
Date:
May 1, 1941
Creator:
Haywood, Susie
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford - January 23, 1941]
Letter from James O. Lewis to Alex Bradford discussing a recently published article by the Houston Chronicle. Along with the mentioning of this article, Mr. Lewis provides a recent update to his current life including the training that he participated in Driffield near Yorkshire County.
Date:
January 23, 1941
Creator:
Lewis, James O.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis - February 8, 1941]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Jimmy O. Lewis discussing the events of his time overseas. Bradford describes the bombing he has seen in London and other large cities and his great respect for the serviceman he has met.
Date:
February 8, 1941
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne M. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford - July 5, 1941]
Letter from Anne H. Somerville-Smith to Alex Bradford discussing her anxiety about the caterpillar stunt suggested by Mr. Bradford. Mrs. Smith hopes to hear from Mr. Bradford at his earliest convenience in the hopes that they can discuss this tractor presentation.
Date:
July 5, 1941
Creator:
Somerville-Smith, Anne M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between W. R. Bradford and Alex Bradford - April 1941-October 1943]
Correspondence between W.R. Bradford and Alex Bradford over three years. The first letter from W.R. Bradford to a Quebec newspaper, asking for Alex Bradford's address. The second letter features Alex Bradford’s response to W.R. Bradford’s letter. This describes Alex’s regrets in not responding sooner as he has been aboard working throughout the Middle East, Africa, and Asia as a fire-fighting officer or as an explosives engineer. Additionally, Alex mention’s that the firm of Bradford & Wiggins are on permanent hiatus due to all efforts to win the War. Alex also provides his current contact information.
Date:
1941-04-26/1943-10-14
Creator:
Bradford, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford - August 10, 1941]
Letter from William J. Moses to Alex Bradford discussing the recent communique shared with the the officers familiar with Mr. Bradford. Mr. Moses touches upon a former colleague, Tony Beacon, who deserted the Canadian Army in favor of serving in the United States armed forces. The letter transitions into curiosity about what Mr. Bradford has been doing since they last met. Finally, several paragraphs are dedicated to providing information pertaining to Ottawa news. The letter ends with Mr. Moses asking for Alex Bradford's most recent contact information.
Date:
August 10, 1941
Creator:
Moses, William Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al and Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford - February 13, 1941]
Letter from Ted O. Groebl to Alex Bradford attempting to reach out to Mr. Bradford in hopes of establishing a line of communication with their West Texan brother. Mr. Groebl mentions that the Westex Oil Company is still going strong throughout East Texas. The final half of the letter mentions that the Groebl's and East Texas prayers are behind the Allied cause.
Date:
February 13, 1941
Creator:
Groebl, Ted O. & Groebl, Albert P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl - March 26, 1941]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Ted and Al Groebl acknowledging the receipt of a letter sent on February 13, 1941. Mr. Bradford briefly mentions that he is with the Royal Canadian Engineers working along side many fellow Americans throughout Europe.
Date:
March 26, 1941
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Walter to Alex Bradford - February 16, 1941]
Letter from Henry Walter to Alex Bradford discussing a letter sent on October 16, 1940 and the lack of a response. Additionally Mr. Walter is very interested in the current progress of the war abroad and the North American war efforts.
Date:
February 16, 1941
Creator:
Walter, Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Early Deane Jr. to Tex Bradford - February 3, 1941]
Letter from Early Deane, Jr. to Tex Bradford discussing recent life updates. Key points include the sale of Mr. Deane's business, the recent news story about Mr. Bradford, and the birth of Mr. Deane's little girl.
Date:
February 3, 1941
Creator:
Deane, Early, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake - January 13, 1941]
Letter from Tex Bradford to Billy Blake describing the German bombardment of London during World War II and the effects the bombardment had on the morale of the British people. Additionally Mr. Bradford advises to keep an eye on Mr. William Rhodes Davis due to his possible Nazi ties.
Date:
January 13, 1941
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to H. E. Slaymaker on American Eagle Club Stationery - January 12, 1941]
Incomplete, unsigned letter from someone in the Canadian A. S. Force in England, addressed to the H.B.M. Consul, H. E. Slaymaker with the subject "W. R. Davis." It includes a clipping about William Rhodes Davis, who has been taking money from Nazis, with portions of text underlined in black ink and red pencil. The correspondence is written on letterhead for The American Eagle Club.
Date:
January 12, 1941
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger, January 17, 1941]
Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger discussing Goldberger and his family being rejected for immigration to the United States due to Goldberger's lack of qualifications, no knowledge of American working conditions, and his affidavit being signed by I. H. Kempner, who is only distantly related to Goldberger.
Date:
January 17, 1941
Creator:
Strom, C. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich and Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1941]
Letter from Augusta and Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing the reasons they were denied visas and asking Kempner to help the family by writing to the General Consul on the family's behalf.
Date:
May 2, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Erich & Goldberger, Augusta
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, May 24, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing Kempner writing to the Consul at Zurich and sending a friend to visit the consul in an attempt to get the Goldberger's visas.
Date:
May 24, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing Kempner writing an affidavit on behalf of the Goldberger family two years ago and asking Heller to help Kempner get in touch with the American Consul in order to help the Goldberger family since Kempner already talked with the Consul General in Switerzland.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1941]
Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Heller attempting to get money sent to Mrs. Minna Richetr from Kempner and informing Kempner that Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger's attempts to gain approval to immigrate to the United States being delayed.
Date:
June 10, 1941
Creator:
Heller, E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1941]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner wishing the Kempner family a happy new year and thanking Kempner for attempting to help the family receive visas to the United States.
Date:
September 16, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State, July 7, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State discussing Kempner making an affidavit for Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger who are currently residing in Switzerland without employment and Kempner informing the department that he believes Mr. Goldberger can be self-sustaining in the state and that the family does not jeopardize public security.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, July 7, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing a letter sent to Kempner and Erich Goldberger and discussing the changes made in the immigration process in the United States, particularly with the visa department.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History