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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on September 28, 1945, telling them that he'll be on a ship to come home in a couple of days. He details how the camp he's stationed at is set up, including German prisoners of war who do K. P. He sets the goal of starting his life over again, and bemoans his loss of a Sergeant rating due to his absence from his original camp, but decides he doesn't care since he'll be a civilian again soon. He is excited to be home… more
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1944. Willis is sorry a friend named Jack broke his arm, but assures his parents that A&M has good doctors. His outfit is still working eleven hours a day, but he notes that they've been getting better food more often. He hopes he will get a 3 day pass soon, so he can travel.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company, April 28, 1950]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company inquiring about the chosen chauffeur for his trip to Europe, Mr. Stachewsky's ability to speak French, English and Italian as well as the conditions in the contract about lodgings, meals, and salary in and out of Paris.
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda, December 28, 1962]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda thanking them for their Christmas greetings. He returns their good wishes and expresses concern that things that are "at variance with the spirit of Peace on Earth, Good Will towards Men" are "on the horizon of the [United States'] economic sky".
Date: December 28, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto, December 28, 1962]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto regarding the box and note they received. He mentions that they're going to eat it soon and mentions that Shrub left to get in a a few days of skiing before he goes off to school and that Sandy is still with them and he'll leave just after the New Year for Duke. He wishes them a Happy New Year.
Date: December 28, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Oral History Interview with Robert Warren, March 28, 2022

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Warren. Warren was born in Frisco, Texas in February 1921. After graduating from high school, he attended Texas A&M participating in the ROTC program for two years. Upon graduation in 1942 he applied for a commission in the United States Army Air Forces and was accepted. After participating in various stages of flight training, he was assigned as a C-47 pilot. Flying the Northern Route over Greenland, he joined the 439th T… more
Date: March 28, 2022
Creator: Warren, Robert
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 30.618681 -96.336465
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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