[Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 23, 1943]

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Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife wishing happy holidays to her and their daughter Sharon.

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[1] 1 p. ; 14 cm.

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Smith, Merrill December 23, 1943.

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Private Collection of T. B. Willis

The Private Collection of T. B. Willis consists of photographs of World War I Camp MacArthur, photographs of historic buildings across Texas, a collection of African-American photographs, and additional photograph albums which include those of his family who settled in Texas during the 19th century.

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Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife wishing happy holidays to her and their daughter Sharon.

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[1] 1 p. ; 14 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2016

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials gives a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas over the past two centuries.

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T. B. Willis Collection

Materials from the private collection of T. B. Willis, including historical photographs, albums, documents, and items from the Willis family and extended relatives who settled in Waco in the 19th century.

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World War Two Collection

These materials focus on World War II and the immediate postwar period of the late 1940s. In addition to materials created during the time period, materials may include modern studies and commemorative works about the era.

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  • December 23, 1943

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  • Dec. 12, 2017, 7:08 p.m.

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  • Feb. 5, 2024, 8:41 p.m.

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Smith, Merrill. [Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife - December 23, 1943], letter, December 23, 1943; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth907494/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of T. B. Willis.

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