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[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863] (open access)

[Letter from Maud Fentress, October 10,1863]

Letter Maud Fentress wrote to her family regarding the problems she experienced when trying to send letters. She discusses the cotton crop and what her expenses are. The difficulties in acquiring a horse are given. She discusses the risk of capture, pillaging, and warns not to wear uniforms if going on furlough. She gives updates on family and friends. She expresses her anxiety over the freed slaves. She also gives her opinion on books she has read.
Date: October 10, 1863
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date: July 24, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B., 1822-1901
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore, July 12, 1864]

Transcript of a letter from Charles Moore to Josephus Moore about local news and discussing politics. Charles discusses the war, the fall of Atlanta, and the death of Union General James McPherson. Portions of the letter have been omitted due to damage.
Date: July 24, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. H. Henderson - August 29, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Henderson - August 29, 1864]

Letter from W. H. Henderson to his father and mother, sent from "line of battle near Atlanta, Georgia" on August 29, 1864, detailing news about the war and about some family members that have been killed and injured.
Date: August 29, 1864
Creator: Henderson, W. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864]

Letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, wherein Charles talks about troubles coming from the war and hoping for peace to come soon. He copies a letter from his Uncle W. C. "Bill" Moore regarding the sacking of Atlanta.
Date: September 19, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, September 19, 1864]

Transcript of letter from Charles Moore to Liza Moore, wherein Charles talks about troubles coming from the war and hoping for peace to come soon. He copies a letter from his Uncle H. C. "Bill" Moore regarding the sacking of Atlanta.
Date: September 19, 1864
Creator: Moore, Charles B.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Markham (open access)

The Markham

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name, decorative images, and a illustrations of two hotels in lithographic print by Louisville Lith. Co., Louisville, KY. In addition to the Markham Hotel, The Kimball Hotel is featured on letterhead. Letterhead includes the names Chas. Beermann & Co., Proprietors; Geo. W. Scoville, Manager.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Kruse to Mrs. John R. Marsh (Margaret Mitchell), 1937-03-25] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Kruse to Mrs. John R. Marsh (Margaret Mitchell), 1937-03-25]

Letter from Paul Kruse addressed to Mrs. John R. Marsh courtesy of Mrs. Paula Hartney. In the letter, Kruse congratulates Mrs. Marsh, who wrote under her maiden name, Margaret Mitchell, on the success of her novel Gone with the Wind and asks her to personally autograph a copy of the book that Kruse has included.
Date: March 25, 1937
Creator: Kruse, Paul
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Margaret Mitchell to Paul Kruse, July 20, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Mitchell to Paul Kruse, July 20, 1937]

Letter from Margaret Mitchell to Paul Kruse written in response to Kruse's letter congratulating Mitchell on the success of her book Gone with the Wind and asking for Mitchell to autograph Kruse's copy of the book. In her response, Mitchell thanks Kruse for his remarks about her novel noting that she appreciated the help of librarians in her research while writing the novel. She states that she will not sign Kruse's copy of the book as she can no longer keep up with the high demand for autographs. The letter is signed "Margaret Mitchell Marsh" with her married name, Mrs. John R. Marsh, in parentheses. The letterhead reads "Margaret Mitchell" in blue ink.
Date: July 20, 1937
Creator: Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Margaret Mitchell to Paul Kruse, August 17, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret Mitchell to Paul Kruse, August 17, 1937]

Letter from Margaret Mitchell to Paul Kruse written in response to a letter from Kruse. Mitchell states that she is enclosing materials that she hopes will be of interest to Kruse and his students and comments on the production of the film adaptation of Gone with the Wind. Mitchell says she is not involved with the production of the film but believes production will begin the following year. The letter is signed "Margaret Mitchell Marsh." The letterhead reads "Margaret Mitchell" in blue ink.
Date: August 17, 1937
Creator: Mitchell, Margaret, 1900-1949
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - January 15, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated January 15, 1938. Carswell affirms to Hewlett that it is good news to know that he is coming to Abilene with the Doll House and advises of an enclosed map of the three leading department stores and a furniture store.
Date: January 15, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - April 29, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated April 29, 1938. Carswell expresses to Hewlett that the Chamber is exceedingly anxious to have the Doll House in Abilene.
Date: April 29, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - July 1, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr., Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated July 1, 1938. Hewlett confirms that they still have Abilene scheduled for an exhibition date for the Colleen Moore Doll house and will make every effort to bring it to Carswell's city sometime next year.
Date: July 1, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to John H. Hewlett - July 5, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. John H. Hewlett, Atlanta, Georgia, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated July 5, 1938. Carswell advises Hewlett that he will not be with the Chamber of Commerce after that year.
Date: July 5, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Hewlett to T. N. Carswell - August 10, 1938]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Secretary-Manager, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, from John H. Hewlett, Colleen Moore's Doll House, Atlanta, Georgia, dated August 10, 1938. Hewlett expresses his regret that Carswell is retiring from the Chamber of Commerce before he can route the Doll House to Abilene.
Date: August 10, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood) & Hewlett, John H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Ellis A. Fuller to T. N. Carswell - December 20, 1941]

A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Ellis A. Fuller, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, dated December 20, 1941. Ellis A. Fuller defines Americanism.
Date: December 20, 1941
Creator: Fuller, Ellis A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope:  From Mrs. Frank Burney] (open access)

[Letter and envelope: From Mrs. Frank Burney]

A handwritten essay titled "What is Americanism?" written by Mrs. Frank Burney, President, Baptist Woman's Missionary Union, Atlanta, Georgia. The envelope into which the letter was placed is also included in the record. The reverse side of envelope includes handwritten address for Mrs. Frank Burney, Waynesboro, Ga.
Date: January 2, 1942
Creator: Burney, Mrs. Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, fall 1942~] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, fall 1942~]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing recent events at Navy flying training, bowling, being an instructor, and recent correspondence.
Date: 1942-23~
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 14, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 14, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing getting a car, finding a place to live, and spending time with a Francis (possibly her brother). Typed on Hotel Georgian Terrace stationary.
Date: October 14, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 16, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing becoming a link trainer instructor, students and instructors, link trainer aircraft, getting her car taken care of, dining on base, and working/flying hours.
Date: 1942-10-16?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 20, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 20, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing shopping, pay, link training, wartime censorship, and her schedule. Written on the back of blank Navy application.
Date: October 20, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 24, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, October 24, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing cold weather, coffee, seeing a friend, letters, her flight school schedule, her husband, life on base, and student pilots.
Date: October 24, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 28, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 28, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying and flight school, bills, a psychologist, and applying to be an Army Air Force ferrying pilot.
Date: October 28, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, November 2, 1942]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a recent letter, lecturer selection in her flight class, living arrangements, information about the Women's Flying Training Detachment from Jackie Cochran, hanging out with a man from her hometown, mail, and how much she has enjoyed flight classes.
Date: November 2, 1942
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History