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[Alpha Chi Letter and Event Program]

Description: Letter from the McMurry College Alpha Chi chapter, written to their alumni regarding a donation made in the name of A. V. Hendricks, Jr., an ex-member killed during World War Ii. It includes an enclosed copy of the program from the benefit performance of "My Country" held on December 10, 1945 in the Radford Memorial Auditorium to raise money for the scholarship.
Date: December 1945
Creator: Alpha Chi. James Winfred Hunt Chapter.
Location: 32.430697 -99.748825
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Card from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, June 17, 1943]

Description: A father's day card from Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing clothing, a visit from aviator Nancy Love, the Women Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron, and her future. The card features a cartoon of a girl saying "I may not be no mental whizz, but dad, I know what day this is!"
Date: June 17, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Card from Sid E. Pass to Truett Latimer, 1957~]

Description: Card from Sid E. Pass to Texas State Representative Truett Latimer expressing his support for a bill that would increase legal responsibility of parents for their teenagers' actions. On the reverse is a portrait of Pass and an advertisement for his insurance business.
Date: 1957~
Creator: Pass, Sid E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Card from the Cast of Fiddler on the Roof to Lewis Fulks]

Description: Signed card from the cast of the 1972 Abilene Christian College Homecoming production of the "Fiddler on the Roof" to director Lewis Fulks.
Date: 1972-10~
Creator: Fiddler on the Roof Cast
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

CHECK LIST TO ACCOMPANY NUMBERED INSPECTION LETTERS

Description: A check list to accompany numbered inspection letters. This form provides a checklist for inspectors indicating the forms to be forwarded to the Adjutant General's Department upon completion of the inspection of each unit.
Date: May 22, 1941
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]

Description: Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Barnwell, Marion P.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Christmas Greetings from Jim Houghton to T. N. Carswell]

Description: A letter sending Christmas greetings to Mr. Carswell from Jim Houghton. Printed greetings and a handwritten note by Houghton expressing his appreciation for "the consideration, interest and helpfulness" shown to him by Carswell.
Date: unknown
Creator: Houghton, Jim
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Christmas message from T. N. Carswell to be sent with flowers to The C. W. Barnes home in Abilene, Texas - December 1959]

Description: A Christmas message from T. N. Carswell sent with flowers to The Charles Barnes home in Abilene, Texas. A short story written by Carswell about the "Barnes clan" starring Charlie and Katherine and their grandchildren Debby, Beverly, Kathy, Teressa and Patty. His story sets a scene representing the joy of grandchildren at Christmastime. The reverse side includes business letterhead of ABILENE Machine Company, Telephone OR2-3861, 1334-42 Pine Street, Abilene, Texas, and bears a Fox River Bond w… more
Date: December 1959
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Clipping: Editor Pleads for Immediate Action On 12-Point Gambling Bill -- Signed by C. C. Wade]

Description: Editorial from the February 21, 1961 issue of The Baptist Standard, detailing what happened during the hearing on House Joint Resolution 4 and asking that people contact their representatives to oppose the bill. There is a pre-printed letter on the editorial for one to sign and fill in their representative; It is signed by C. C. Wade and addressed to Truett Latimer. The last sentence of the third paragraph is subject to an annotation that reads, 'This is good! Don't give up! You have our prayer… more
Date: February 1961
Creator: James, E. S.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]

Description: Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land.
Date: November 25, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn, November 25,1939]

Description: Copy of Telegram from Jack Sayles to C. F. Rayburn discussing the purchase and lease of Wiggins Land. Sayles writes that there is a vendor's lien and deed of trust lien securing the purchase money note held and owned by the Lyle Family Trust which affects the Wiggins Land. There is a hand written correction visible.
Date: November 25, 1939
Creator: Sayles, Jack
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Correspondence between Herman E. Talmadge and Eleanor Brown]

Description: Letter from Senator Talmadge to Eleanor Brown acknowledging receipt of her letter. He mentions that he has forwarded her letter to one of her Congressional representatives. A typewritten response from Brown at the bottom of the letter requests that her letter be given to Talmadge since he serves on the Senate's Veterans' Affairs Committee.
Date: November 23, 1976
Creator: Talmadge, Herman E.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham, May 1953]

Description: Letter from Truett Latimer to Mr. and Mrs. George Birmingham discussing Truett's service in the legislature. The response from the Birminghams has been typed at the bottom of Truett's initial letter.
Date: 1953-05-14/1953-05-15
Creator: Latimer, Truett; Birmingham, George & Birmingham, Mrs. George
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown, 1953]

Description: Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. W. Brown discussing a petition the Browns signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the high taxes that would be needed to raise teacher salaries. The Browns' response is handwritten on the back of Latimer's initial letter.
Date: 1953-02~
Creator: Latimer, Truett; Brown, J. T. W. & Brown, Mrs. J. T. W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett, March 31, 1954]

Description: Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Jarrett wherein Latimer is asking the Jarrett's support as he runs for re-election to the position of state representative. W. E. Jarrett has written back on the bottom of the same letter, joking that he will vote for him in re-election as long as Latimer marries "that pretty girl".
Date: March 31, 1954
Creator: Latimer, Truett & Jarrett, W. E.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt, 1953]

Description: Correspondence between Truett Latimer and Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt discussing a petition Hunt signed regarding Texas House Bill #216 and the desire for higher teacher salaries in the state of Texas regardless of any taxes that are raised to achieve said goal. Mrs. Andrew W. Hunt's response is typed directly onto Latimer's initial letter.
Date: 1953-02~
Creator: Latimer, Truett & Hunt, Mrs. Andrew W.
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Correspondence Concerning Militarization of the WASPs]

Description: Correspondence between Eleanor Brown, Olin Teague, and Ray Roberts concerning the Women Airforce Service Pilots' (WASP) efforts to obtain veterans' status and benefits through federal legislation.
Date: June 8, 1977
Creator: Roberts, Ray
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown, Oct 25, 2004]

Description: Correspondence from Catherine Murphy to Eleanor Brown containing a copy of the information Murphy has on file for Brown and a list of the WASPs in Region 2. A handwritten note at the top of page 1 states, "Total 175 WASP in Reg II."
Date: October 25, 2004
Creator: Murphy, Catherine A.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown]

Description: Correspondence from Lucile Wise to Eleanor Brown, consisting of a brief letter from Wise to Brown and two enclosures. The first enclosure is a letter from Michael D. Achey with information on how groups and individuals can support the National Advisory Committee (NAC) meeting in May 2005. The second enclosure is a letter from Mary McCleary Posner about the 17th Annual Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Veterans Celebration to be held from May 27-30, 2005.
Date: 2004-12-09/2005-01-12
Creator: Wise, Lucile
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum
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