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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date:
February 11, 1911
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.
Date:
December 30, 1911
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date:
February 11, 1911
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.
Date:
December 30, 1911
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Hotel Bender
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of hotel with business name and text reading: "The New Million Dollar Hotel in Houston"; "285 Rooms"; "Fireproof"; "Combination Sample Rooms, Management of B. S. Swearingen."
Date:
1912
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Austin Fire Insurance Co. of Dallas, Texas
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and portrait of Stephen F. Austin, "The Father of Texas," with additional text reading: "Cash Capital $400,000.00"; "Surplus to Policy Holders Over 700,000.00." Letterhead includes the names Geo. W. Jalonick, Pres.; I. Jalonick, Active Vice Pres.; J. B. Adoue, Vice-Pres.; C. C. Slaughter, Vice-Pres.; Jos. Faust, Vice-Pres.; A. F. Pillet, Sec'y.; J. H. Hines, Asst. Secy.
Date:
1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, September 10, 1918]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner requesting to fill a form with questions and mother's disagreement in sending you abroad. Second page contains the requirements for applicants for service abroad.
Date:
September 10, 1918
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Markowitz to D. W. Kempner, September 27, 1918]
Letter from Ike Markowitz to D. W. Kempner providing what information he knows about their grandparents. He expresses hope that Dan will be able to send money to several family members in Europe and says that he has sent $2000, but has not been able to confirm that it's gotten to them. He suggests sending any monetary aid through the Red Cross if possible. He also tells him that Dave Cohen should be able to tell him the names and residences of the Cohen family, and asks him to tell him if he finds out as he has been very worried about them. A list of relatives living in the European War Zone is attached.
Date:
September 27, 1918
Creator:
Markowitz, Ike
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner, September 10, 1918]
Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner providing his best recollection of where their grandparents were born and letting him know that he will ask Herman Cohen and Mr. Asher for information as well.
Date:
September 10, 1918
Creator:
Cohen, Dave
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner, September 12, 1918]
Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner providing some information about their family. He informs him that his mother and Abe's sister, Eliza Kempner, is about to arrive and assures him that he will do his best to "make her visit a pleasant one". A list containing D. W. Kempner's genealogy is attached.
Date:
September 12, 1918
Creator:
Seinsheimer, Abraham Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner, September 26, 1918]
Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner providing full names of grandparents and requesting to pass on the information to his brother.
Date:
September 26, 1918
Creator:
Seinsheimer, Abraham Henry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from C.W. Ruckman regarding the education of Sullivan Miller (Bignose), Cheyenne
Letter regarding the application and previous schooling of Sullivan Miller.
Date:
August 5, 1919
Creator:
Ruckman, C.W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to the Superintendent of the Cheyenne and Arapaho agency from Sam B. Davis.
Letter recommending the enrollment of Sullivan Miller (Sullivan Bignose) at the Genoa Indian School.
Date:
August 11, 1919
Creator:
Davis, Sam B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Charles W. Ruckman from Miller Bignose regarding his son Sullivan
Letter from Miller Bignose asking to have his son sent to Genoa Indian School in Genoa, Nebraska.
Date:
July 22, 1919
Creator:
Bignose, Miller
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from W.W. Scott regarding the application of Sullivan Miller (Sullivan Bignose)
Letter regarding the application of Sullivan Miller (Sullivan Bignose) to Genoa Indian School. The letter states that he will not be accepted because there are schools closer to where he lives.
Date:
August 18, 1919
Creator:
Scott, W.W.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from unknown person regarding a check for Martha Wolf
Letter regarding a check for Martha Wolf. The money was used to return Martha Wolf to her family during vacation.
Date:
June 23, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Jesse W. Smith from Sam B. Davis regarding the travel expenses for Jeanette and Minnie Riggs
Letter regarding the traveling expenses of Jeanette and Minnie Riggs.
Date:
July 9, 1919
Creator:
Davis, Sam B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from unknown person regarding funds for Edward and Martha Williams
Letter regarding funds for Edward and Martha Williams.
Date:
June 21, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Jesse W. Smith from Sam B. Davis regarding a check for Sophia Drunkard (Good Blanket)
Letter regarding a check for Sophia Drunkard (Good Blanket) to be used in part for her return journey in September.
Date:
July 3, 1919
Creator:
Davis, Sam B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from and unknown person regarding expenses for Maxine Onaho and Jeanette and Minnie Riggs
Letter regarding the traveling expenses of Maxine Onaho and Jeanette and Minnie Riggs.
Date:
July 14, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from an unknown person regarding Sophia Drunkard
Letter regarding a check from trust funds for Sophia Drunkard. The letter also states that her younger brother Samuel is not expected to live and requests that she be allowed to return home.
Date:
May 23, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from unknown person regarding a check for Sophia Drunkard (Good Blanket)
Letter regarding a check for $308.93 for Sophia Drunkard (Good Blanket).
Date:
May 23, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Sam B. Davis from unknown person regarding the ilness of Roy Bad Teeth
Letter regarding the illness of Roy Bad Teeth. His family requested he be sent home, no mention of what he is sick with is mentioned.
Date:
May 23, 1919
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Letter to Jesse W. Smith from Sam B. Davis regarding summer vacation
Letter regarding requests from parents to have their children home for summer vacation.
Date:
April 22, 1919
Creator:
Davis, Sam B.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History