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[Letter from T. H. White to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from T. H. White, on behalf of Thelma White (Dorothy Ludlow's sister), to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her daughter, Dorothy Ludlow, and stating she had been informed by the War Department that Dorothy was a prisoner at Santo Tomas but did not believe she would live long in an internment camp. She mentions her son, Jack Ludlow, is interned in China. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from T. H. White, Lexa, Arkansas. Handwritten in pencil on left side: 'Ludlow'.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
White, T. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Mary Shirley to Cecelia McKie - May 31, 1943]
Postcard sent from Mary Shirley to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message. Postcard is postmarked Yorktown Heights, New York.
Date:
May 31, 1943
Creator:
Shirley, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie - May 9, 1943]
Letter sent from Harry Ives Shoemaker to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter and stating that they do not know anyone with the last name of Bagman or anyone from North Dakota. He mentions they have other friends in Manila, from whom they'd like to hear, as they have not heard from any since December 30, 1941. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from H. I. Shoemaker, Palo Alto, California. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 9, 1943
Creator:
Shoemaker, Harry Ives
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie - May 20, 1943]
Letter sent from Marie Lynott to Dr. William McKie thanking him for the message. Envelope addressed to Dr. W. L. McKie D.C., Sacramento, California from Lynott, Lake Grove, Oregon. Envelope is postmarked Oswego, Oregon.
Date:
May 20, 1943
Creator:
Lynott, Marie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Iris R. Weymouth to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Iris R. Weymouth to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the letter concerning the message of B. Luyendik. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope postmarked from Saco, Maine. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Weymouth, Iris R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from E. H. Stoner, President and Treasurer of West Penn Lumber Company, on behalf of Mr. G. M. Lusk, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating he has received the same information from the Relief for Americans in Philippines, New York City, and has forwarded this advice to Mr. G. M. Lusk. Letter is typed on West Penn Lumber Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from West Penn Lumber Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Handwritten note in pencil lower left: 'Lusk'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Stoner, E. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. C. N. Lindsey to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from Mary Ross Lindsey (Mrs. C. N. Lindsey) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son, Elbert Ross Lindsey, and stating they had been notified by the War Department that he is a prisoner. She also states she believes the message is authentic as he mentions names and addresses, they are familiar with. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Postmarked Helena, Arkansas. Handwritten note reads 'Lindsey'.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Lindsey, Mary Ross
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie - May 15, 1943]
Letter sent from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Jeannette Light and stating this is the first good news they have received. She mentions the wonderful service the 'Short Wave Listening Posts' are giving. Letter is typed on Denver and Intermountain Railroad Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The Denver Tramway Corporation, The Denver and Intermountain R. R. Co., Golden, Colorado. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 15, 1943
Creator:
Dennis, Eddie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie - June 7, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. Laurel E. Weiskind to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her brother, D. B. Ledermann, and stating the last time she heard from her brother was at Christmas. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from (Mrs. A. A.) Laurel E. Weiskind, Wichita, Kansas.
Date:
June 7, 1943
Creator:
Weiskind, Laurel E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie - May 24, 1943]
Letter sent from Stella Lauriat to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she has not heard from him since December 8, 1941. She states that she and her two children went home in June 1941. She also states she is forwarding Cecelia McKie's name to their company (Manila Electric Company), which may be interested in hearing news from other interned employees. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked Washington, New Jersey. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 24, 1943
Creator:
Lauriat, Stella
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. R. Lawson to Cecelia McKie - May 25, 1943]
Letter sent from P. R. Lawson, Assistant Treasurer at Manila Electric Company, to Cecelia McKie. Letter states that through Mrs. Frederick T. Lauriat of Washington, New Jersey, they have learned about the short wave messages received from the Philippines Islands. He asks she advise them if she receives messages from any Manila Electric Company employees. Letter is typed on Manila Electric Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Manila Electric Company, New York, New York.
Date:
May 25, 1943
Creator:
Lawson, P. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son, Harlan G. Kirkpatrick, and stating they had received other messages from him. They had been informed by the Navy Department that he was a prisoner of the Japanese on May 12. He also mentions that his son had been on the U.S.S. Houston. Letter is printed on Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from C. M. Kirkpatrick, Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, New York, New York. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Kirkpatrick, Charles M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Envelope Addressed to Cecelia McKie, May 10, 1943]
Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Leslie D. Ames (Mary C. Ames), Camden, Maine.
Date:
May 10, 1943
Creator:
Ames, Mary C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Mackay to Cecelia McKie - May 20, 1943]
Letter sent from J. A. Mackay, Assistant Vice President of The National City Bank of New York, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and letting her know it will be forwarded to the Emersons. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The National City Bank of New York, New York, New York. Handwritten in pencil upper right: 'Emerson'.
Date:
May 20, 1943
Creator:
Mackay, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Postmaster to Dr. William McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter from postmaster, Wichita, Kansas, to Dr. William McKie, stating that he or she is unable to locate any party by the name on his letter, though there are several 'Dwyers' and 'Dyers' but none know the addressee. Envelope addressed to Dr. William McKie, Sacramento, California from Post Office, Wichita, Kansas. Handwritten in pencil left center: "R. L. Dryer". Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Postmaster
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie - June 16, 1943]
Letter sent from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating their daughter, Marian Dryer Newsom, is interned with Elsie Luckman. Marian had been on her way to Manila on December 1st, 1941, and both girls were caught there by the war. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Mabel Dryer, Wichita, Kansas.
Date:
June 16, 1943
Creator:
Dryer, R. L. & Dryer, Mrs. R. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Mrs. H. Graber to Dr. William McKie - June 6, 1943]
Postcard sent from Mrs. H. Graber, San Francisco, to Dr. William McKie thanking him for the message from her sister and her sister's husband. She states she heard from the Red Cross at Christmastime that they were well, but that this was the first time her sister had sent a message herself.
Date:
June 6, 1943
Creator:
Graber, Mrs. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Eleanor Bowker to Cecelia McKie - July 5, 1943]
Postcard sent from Eleanor Bowker, Somerset, England, to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking her for the message and stating the delay in her response was due to the fact the letter had to be forwarded to her in England.
Date:
July 5, 1943
Creator:
Bowker, Eleanor
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Grace Harris to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]
Postcard sent from Grace Harris, Indianapolis, Indiana to Cecelia McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking her for the message.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Harris, Grace
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from Mrs. T. P. Condy to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating she had not heard from or about him since last year. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope is postmarked from Sedro Woolley, Washington. Handwritten in pencil in lower left: 'Condy'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Condy, Mrs. T. P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie - May 11, 1943]
Letter sent from Barnett Cohen and E. Bender to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Abraham Barnett Cohen, Barnett Cohen's son and E. Bender's brother, and stating they have been able to piece her message together with others to get his complete message. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Benjamin Bender, New Haven, Connecticut.
Date:
May 25, 1943
Creator:
Cohen, Barnett & Bender, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie - May 17, 1943]
Letter sent from Harriett Coggeshall to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son and stating that's it's been nearly two years since she heard from him. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. C. J. Coggeshall, Hollywood, California. Envelope is postmarked Los Angeles, California.
Date:
May 17, 1943
Creator:
Coggeshall, Harriett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Christenson to Cecelia McKie - May 30, 1943]
Letter from Mary Christenson to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her husband and stating it had been over a year since she had heard from him. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope postmarked Bremerton, Washington. Handwritten in upper center: 'Christenson'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 30, 1943
Creator:
Christenson, Mary
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Mrs. A. Chittick to Cecelia McKie - July 19, 1943]
Postcard sent from Mrs. A. Chittick, Salem, Oregon to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son and stating McKie's letter was sent to her from Mrs. Larsen. She states William Chittick's children are also prisoners and that Mrs. Larsen is Mrs. Chittick's mother.
Date:
July 19, 1943
Creator:
Chittick, Mrs. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History