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[Letter from the Jacksonian Optical College to Edith Wilson Sutherlin, February 11, 1913]

Letter from the Jacksonian Optical College to Edith Wilson Sutherlin, on February 11, 1913, informing her that they believe her to have a clear understanding of optics, and reminding her of a diploma fee that must be paid before they can forward her diploma to her.

Date: February 11, 1913

Creator: Jacksonian Optical College

Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Official Notice of Jett Falls Appointment to Corporal]

A certificate issued by the Army of the United States of America to commemorate Private Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Falls' increase in rank from Private to Corporal. It is a standard WWI issued form with blank spaces available for personalization. This form was completed by a Lt. Colonel (his signature is unreadable) at Camp Travis, Texas on April 11th 1918. The remaining filled spaces detail the Private Jett Falls, Co. E 359th Infantry had been promoted to Corporal of that same division on March 2… more

Date: April 11, 1918

Partner: Euless Public Library

[Letter Informing Soloman Falls of Jett Fall's Death]

A letter addressed to Mr. S (Soloman) Falls in Roxton, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett Falls) death. The letter is appears to be a standard government-issued form with blank spaces available for personalization. The spaces on this form have been completed to show that "Jett Falls" was killed at the "Meuse-Verdun Sector" on "Nov. 5th". It expresses appropriate sentiments of loss and condolence and is signed by the Chaplain of the 359th division, M. M. Hoffman, Jr. A handwritten note… more

Date: 1919

Partner: Euless Public Library

[Home Service Memorial Pamphlet]

This pamphlet describes the memorial service held by the First Baptist Church of Paris, TX to honor the soldiers from Lamar County who were killed during World War I. The front cover features text identifying the event to be held as a Home Service Memorial conducted by the American Red Cross "For the sons of Lamar County who have given their lives in service of their country" at the First Baptist Church of Paris, Texas on March 7th, 1919. The inside of the pamphlet contains a program guide … more

Date: March 7, 1919

Partner: Euless Public Library

[Insurance Refund Notification Upon Death of Jett Falls]

A letter written Mr. Soloman Falls of Paris, Texas informing him of his son's (Jett -- Johnny, Jetty --- Falls) insurance benefits upon his death. The letter was issued by the Treasury Department on May 3rd, 1920 and details the amount paid by Mr. Soloman towards Jett Falls War Risk Insurance, and the amount owed to him upon his son's death. The amount owed was determined to be $65.16, and the letter states that future payments will occur in the amount of $57.50 each month. The letter is typ… more

Date: May 3, 1920

Creator: Treasury Department, United States of America

Partner: Euless Public Library

[Letter from D.H. Scott to Mrs. C.I. Scofield, July 26, 1921]

Letter from D.H. Scott to Mrs. C.I Scofield with condolences on the death of her husband. Judge Scott comments on his 38 years of fellowship with C.I. Scofield.

Date: July 26, 1921

Creator: Scott, David Howell

Partner: Private Collection of Caroline R. Scrivner Richards

[Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, February 6, 1922]

Letter from Self Winding Clock Company to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on February 6, 1922, telling him how he can improve the illumination of the dials on the street clock he bought from them.

Date: February 6, 1922

Creator: Self Winding Clock Company

Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, April 12, 1926]

Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on April 12, 1926. She is thankful they arrived home safely, and berates them for not asking for money when they nearly went broke.

Date: April 12, 1926

Creator: Sutherlin, Edith Hallie Wilson

Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to her parents, August 24, 1927]

Letter from Edith Wilson Sutherlin to John and Sophia Wilson, on August 24, 1927. She writes about her daughters, one of whom is entering college soon, and a boy who helps her husband at his shop.

Date: August 24, 1927

Creator: Sutherlin, Edith Hallie Wilson

Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from R. R. Wallace to George W. Stone, 9 July 1928]

Letter from Colonel R. R. Wallace, commander of Fifth Marine Regiment, to PFC George W. Stone notifying him of his appointment to Specialist 5th Class and assignment as a clerk.

Date: July 9, 1928

Creator: Wallace, R. R.