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[Transcript of Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 14, 1859]

Description: Transcript of a letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she requests more letters from him. She gives news of her health. The Episcopal convocation and baptisms are discussed. Maud gives news of their family and friends; asks after David's baby; and requests news of his crops.
Date: May 14, 1859
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Reverend Marvin C. Griffin

Description: Written information about the accomplishments of Reverend Marvin C. Griffin of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Austin, TX.
Date: unknown
Partner: Other

[Letter from Bruce Schultz to Sterling Houston]

Description: Letter from Bruce Schultz to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. Letter starts as a continuation of another. The first letter has not been provided in accompanying records, however. Ms. Schultz mentions being a pastor at St. Marten's and his previous career as an actor and journalist. He notes that he would like to meet Houston in person.
Date: unknown
Creator: Schultz, Bruce
Partner: UT San Antonio Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Latin American citizens to John J. Herrera - 1961-11-05]

Description: Letter from several Latin American citizens from Columbus, Texas, to John J. Herrera, handwritten on lined, notebook paper and dated November 5, 1961. The letter is written in defense of Father Kraus after remarks were made against him at a meeting in Columbus, Texas.
Date: November 5, 1961
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., October 7, 1926]

Description: Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell of First Presbyterian Church of Waco to John T. Willis, Sr. Rev. Dr. C. T. Caldwell thanks Willis for assuming an official position in Caldwell's church, and goes on to express his belief that God has a great plan for them.
Date: October 7, 1926
Creator: Caldwell, Charles T.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from C. T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr., June 30, 1938]

Description: Letter from Rev. Dr. Charles T. Caldwell to John T. Willis, Sr. Caldwell begins by lamenting the year that has gone by since he retired as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Waco, and goes on to thank Willis for being a good friend. He expresses gratitude for Willis' cooperation in deciding important matters, and informs him of his appreciation for Willis and his family.
Date: June 30, 1938
Creator: Caldwell, Charles T.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Maud C. Fentress to her son David - May 14, 1859]

Description: Letter from Maud Fentress to her son David in which she requests more letters from him. She gives news of her health. The Episcopal convocation and baptisms are discussed. Maud gives news of their family and friends; asks after David's baby; and requests news of his crops.
Date: May 14, 1859
Creator: Fentress, Maud C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]

Description: Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
Date: September 11, 1979
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera - 1950-06-20]

Description: Letter from Martin Hayes Bickham to John J. Herrera, dated June 20, 1950. Correspondence from Bickham, Methodist minister, civil rights activist and civil liberties advocate, to set up a meeting with LULAC councils on his trip through Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
Date: June 20, 1950
Creator: Bickham, Martin Hayes
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, September 24, 1880]

Description: Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote to inform her father that she had received the items that were sent to her and detailed what a typical day studying at Baylor College entailed for her. She mentioned a reverend that came to campus and asked if her brother Paul would be joining her at school.
Date: September 24, 1880
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, January 14, 1881]

Description: Photocopy of a letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote her father to update him on her life at school. Gertrude apologized for having committed a sin and not confiding in her father. She spoke briefly about the weather and her brother, Paul.
Date: January 14, 1881
Creator: Osterhout, Gertrude
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to John Patterson Osterhout, September 24, 1880]

Description: Letter from Gertrude Osterhout to her father, John Patterson Osterhout. She wrote to inform her father that she had received the items that were sent to her and detailed what a typical day studying at Baylor College entailed for her. She mentioned a reverend that came to campus and asked if her brother Paul would be joining her at school.
Date: September 24, 1880
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
Partner: Austin College

[Letter from Alice Griffin to Mary and Charles B. Moore, August 20, 1891]

Description: Letter from Alice McGee Griffin to Mary and Charles Moore in which she discusses the dry weather and some welcome rain. She recounts visits with family and friends. She heard the Reverend Dr. Hendrix from Dallas, Texas speak. She also made grape preserves and had plans to make preserves from peaches. Other topics covered include her garden, the start of Birdie's school, and the work her husband does around the house and on the farm.
Date: August 20, 1891
Creator: Griffin, Alice
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from Joseph Rosati to James Perry, July 29, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Joseph Rosati to James Perry, on July 29, 1830, informing him that he must prove that his mother- and father-in-law were Catholics before their bodies can be buried in the St. Genevieve graveyard. Rosati suggests that they instead be placed in the Protestant cemetery of the same town.
Date: July 29, 1830
Creator: Rosati, Joseph
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Transcript of Letter from Juan Nepomuceno Peña]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Juan Nepomuceno Peña, discussing the author's joy at receiving people from all over the world to colonize Mexican Texas, as well as his excitement at receiving a letter from the Mexican president. He also discusses the Catholicism of the incoming settlers, and their need for a priest who understands English.
Date: unknown
Creator: Peña, Juan Nepomuceno
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter to David Phleeger]

Description: Draft letter to David Phleeger that explains and discusses the ways the MCC Church is working to become more inclusive and modern.
Date: unknown
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Marty Wyall to Rigdon Edwards, April 29, 1994]

Description: Letter from Marty Wyall to Rigdon Edwards offering condolences for the death of his wife and discussing one of her first memories in Sweetwater, Texas.
Date: April 29, 1994
Creator: Wyall, Mary Anna Martin
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter to Reverend Wendelin J. Nold, April 4th, 1950]

Description: Letter to Reverand Wendelin J. Nold, presumably from the Kempner's, enclosing a small token reflecting the esteem and respect from the Kempner's to Reverand Christopher E. Byrne.
Date: April 4, 1950
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from H. A. Boaz to James W. Hunt]

Description: A letter from Bishop H. A. Boaz, of Houston, Texas, to James W. Hunt. The letter expresses care and concern for Hunt and inquires as to Hunt's recovery after his recent illness.
Date: March 1, 1934
Creator: Boaz, H. A.
Partner: McMurry University Library

[Letter from Belle George to her friends and family, 1898]

Description: Letter from Belle George in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to her friends and family (the "home folks") in 1898. In the letter, Belle describes the events that took place during a great rain storm and subsequent river flooding in Tellico Plains, near the Tellico Lumber mill. While trying to secure her belongings and escape the home of Mr. Heyser, the general manager of Tellico Lumber, Belle fell into the water beneath a rearing horse ("Joe the horse"). She was saved by John Ballon, a black preacher… more
Date: 1898
Creator: George, Belle
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter to John Edgar Hoover from Johnnie Mae Hackworthe]

Description: Carbon copy of a letter to Chief John Edgar Hoover from Reverend Johnnie Mae Hackworthe. Hackworthe writes of possible Communist plots. She uses Bible verses and newspaper clippings to back up his theories.
Date: March 4, 1967
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Partner: Dallas Municipal Archives
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