[Western Union Telegram from James McGuire to Vera Cummings]

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Telegram to Vera Mae Cummings from James McGuire; the text says: "Little Vera Pearl arrived at 345 am March 16 send diapers at once will write you as soon as I am able Love= James McGuire."

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[1] p. ; 15 x 21 cm. + 1 envelope (9 x 17 cm.)

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Creator: Unknown. March 17, 1945.

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Price Johnson Family Collection

These materials relate to the history of the family of Sam Price, a slave whose freedom was purchased by his slavemasters' daughter. The history of the family has significant cultural and historical value for not only the State of Texas but also in various cultures throughout the United States.

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Telegram to Vera Mae Cummings from James McGuire; the text says: "Little Vera Pearl arrived at 345 am March 16 send diapers at once will write you as soon as I am able Love= James McGuire."

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[1] p. ; 15 x 21 cm. + 1 envelope (9 x 17 cm.)

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Texas Cultures Online features local history materials from eighteen institutions depicting the diverse cultures of Texas during the 19th and 20th centuries. Funding provided by the Amon Carter Foundation.

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  • March 17, 1945

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[Western Union Telegram from James McGuire to Vera Cummings], text, March 17, 1945; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth246597/: accessed March 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Price Johnson Family Collection.

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