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[Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer]

Description: Letter from Emma Davis to John C. Brewer. She briefly discusses being unable to meet with John in the morning, because she is not feeling well.
Date: unknown
Creator: Davis, Emma
Partner: Private Collection of Melvin E. Brewer

[Letter from George Wilkins Kendall to Eagan]

Description: Letter from George Wilkins Kendall to Eagan discussing Eagan's "giving up," and offers his help in whatever way he can to aid him. He also references a shipment of wool and a mutual friend named Field.
Date: 186X-08-15
Creator: Kendall, George Wilkins
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

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

[Western Union Telegram to Soloman Falls]

Description: A telegram sent from Washington D.C. to Mr. Soloman Falls, to inform him of his son Jett (Johnny, Jetty) Fall's death in France on November 6th. The telegram features the words Western Union Telegram along with the company's logo of the globe surrounded by the words "Western Union" at the top center, with standard telegram form information to either side (i.e. blanks available to complete with sender and receiver information). None of the blank spaces have been completed. Below this writin… more
Date: unknown
Partner: Euless Public Library

[Letter from Juanita to Olga Herff - November 2, 1959]

Description: Letter from Juanita to her aunt Olga discussing the loss of her father's employee, Julio, who had been a friend since she was little, and also talking about how their family is closing a store that they own. Handwritten on envelope: "From Juanita after Julio's funeral."
Date: November 2, 1959
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Letter from Craig C. Watkins to Edgar B. Sutherlin, July 2, 1958]

Description: Letter from Craig C. Watkins of the Veterans Administration to Edgar B. Sutherlin, on July 2, 1958, acknowledging receipt of Sutherlin's application for compensation or pension, and informing him that it has been referred to the Veterans Benefit Office.
Date: July 2, 1958
Creator: Watkins, Craig C.
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff - May 20 1946]

Description: Handwritten letter from Col. M. L. Crimmins to Mrs. Herff discussing a paper that he is sending about cannibalism and information about materials lent to the University of Texas by the Herff family.
Date: May 20, 1946
Creator: Crimmins, M. L.
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Letter from Winnie Allen to M. L. Crimmins - May 16, 1946]

Description: Letter from the archivist at the University of Texas to M. L. Crimmins discussing materials that he has lent the library, which they are returning, and materials lent by the Herff family that they wish to keep longer than expected to do repair work.
Date: May 16, 1946
Creator: Allen, Winnie
Partner: Patrick Heath Public Library

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, January 5, 1942]

Description: Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his life during World War II in the Philippines. George was captured and held as a Prisoner of War in May 1942 after his battalion was ordered to surrender. He would die as a P.O.W. in July 1945.
Date: January 5, 1942
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, November 6, 1941]

Description: Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his desire to pay off a loan note. He is writing from the Island of Luzon in the Philippines during World War II.
Date: November 6, 1941
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Letter, June 27, 1935]

Description: Letter from "kids" to "Hubby, Uncle John, and All" on June 27, 1935, discussing a visit with Maurine and Ted McElroy, and a dinner.
Date: June 27, 1935
Partner: Private Collection of the Sutherlin Family

[Letter from Capt. F. D. Strong, 16 March 1929]

Description: Letter from Capt. F. D. Strong for Cpl. George W. Strong, Cpl. Gerald J. Foley, and PFC Roger E. Alcott approving their leave to travel outside Managua to visit Lake Asososca.
Date: March 16, 1929
Creator: Strong, F. D.
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum

["Casino Champions" Certificate for G. W. Stone & G. J. Foley]

Description: A certificate recognizing Cpl. George W. Stone and Cpl. Gerald J. Foley as "Casino Champions," signed by "ex-champions" Cpl. Harry Leon and Pvt. Roger E. Alcott. The certificate is typed on office paper of the Fifth Marine Regiment, Second Bridge HQ in Managua, Nicaragua.
Date: October 28, 1928
Creator: Leon, Harry & Alcott, Roger E.
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum

[Letter from N. W. Shaw to Second Brigade Commander, USMC, 13 October 1928]

Description: Letter from (Captain?) N. W. Shaw, commander of the 45th Company, Fifth Marine Regiment, to the commander of the Second Marine Brigade. Shaw discusses the wounding of a Carlos Gutierrez, the whereabouts of a Jose Santos Rivera and his arrest warrant, a retaliatory killing for the theft of a cow, and a list of persons believed to be bandits.
Date: October 13, 1928
Creator: Shaw, N. W.
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum

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

Description: 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.
Partner: Fort Worth Aviation Museum

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

Description: 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
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