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[Letter from Xavier Martin Smith to Mary Bartol Smith, December 24, 1940]

Description: Letter from Xavier Martin Smith to his wife, Mary Bartol Smith. Xavier describes the cold weather and his recent errands. He talks about holiday preparations and wishes her a Merry Christmas. He conveys that he misses her and hopes she, his mother, and Ada have a nice day. Also included is the air mail envelope the letter was sent in, labeled "special delivery."
Date: December 24, 1940
Creator: Smith, Xavier Martin
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, December 24, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. Mrs. Smith explains that she is preparing for Christmas, mentioning that she’s making eggnog without the usual bourbon, opting for brandy instead. She reflects on how the holiday isn’t quite the same without him. The Christmas tree is ready, gifts are under it, and the turkey is prepared, but she still feels the emptiness of his absence. Despite the festivities, she’s trying to keep quiet about her hip surgery and plans … more
Date: December 24, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith, October 24, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. Mrs. Smith recounts a series of events following her attendance at a high mass, including challenges with transportation and her interactions with Rosa, Contessa, and other acquaintances. She describes how Rosa remains active and helpful, while Contessa is becoming increasingly dependent on others, particularly a Belgian woman who has assumed many responsibilities. Mrs. Smith conveys how much she misses her husband and p… more
Date: October 24, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Donald F. Baker to His Parents, June 24, 1968]

Description: Letter from Donald "Don" Baker sent to his parents, J. W. and Mable Baker. He writes to his parents about life in the training boot camp and the things he had received from friends and family.
Date: June 24, 1968
Creator: Baker, Donald F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Robert F. Foote to His Parents - September 24, 1943]

Description: Letter from Robert F. Foote to his parents. At the start of the letter, Foote describes the bombing raids on the island and how they are becoming more frequent. Foote then shares that the raids are just as destructive and frightening every time. Foote describes one instance where a raid lasted until 5:00 am, and the surgical tent’s door blew off. He then shares a story highlighting the benefits of blood plasma. Before ending the letter, Foote shares how the fighting in the Pacific differed from… more
Date: September 24, 1943
Creator: Foote, Robert F.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Earl Webb Toepperwein to Albert and Ada Toepperwein, December 1941]

Description: Letter from Earl Webb Toepperwein to his parents, Albert Paul and Ada Wendel Toepperwein, expressing his regrets that he cannot be home for Christmas and discussing his holiday plans in England. The letter resumes on December 27 and describes having Christmas dinner with an English colonel and several of his fellow students. A brief addition on December 28 discusses filmmaking in the United Kingdom under the President of British Gaumont Pictures, Ltd., Colonel Bromhead.
Date: 1941-12-24/1941-12-28
Creator: Toepperwein, Earl Webb
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to His Parents, April 24, 1944]

Description: Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to his parents discussing his experience in the Navy and the delay in cards and packages he has received. He explains that his future on the ship is not yet known but he hopes to return home in the next year. Includes an air mail envelope addressed to Mrs. J DeLaney from Lieutenant DeLaney.
Date: April 24, 1944
Creator: DeLaney, Allen Y.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to His Parents, March 24, 1944]

Description: Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to his parents. He expresses concerns for his parents medical issues. He also informs his parents about a man he exchanged letters with who failed physical examinations for active duty. He asks his mother to send gifts for the baby of the man who failed the examination because they never sent a wedding gift. He includes their address and ends the letter with brief updates about himself and wishes to return home. Includes an air mail letter addressed to Mrs. J. DeLan… more
Date: March 24, 1944
Creator: DeLaney, Allen Y.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to His Parents, February 24, 1944]

Description: Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to his parents providing updates and asking for updates. He tells them he is waiting on packages and will be going on a trip soon so he will be sending less letters. He mentions that his ship was in Auckland and that the Navy in general is still experiencing delays in Christmas mail. He asks about his father's health and asks his mother to send a letter to a woman which he includes an address to.
Date: February 24, 1944
Creator: DeLaney, Allen Y.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Gene L. Honken to Wesley E. Pettinger, December 24, 1997]

Description: Document from The Wesley Pettinger Engine Model Collection. Envelope and letter from Gene L. Honken to Wesley E. Pettinger. The letter is about Pettinger's article in the November 1997 edition of Gas Engine Magazine.
Date: December 24, 1997
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter From Vic Didelot to Wesley Pettinger, February 24, 1992]

Description: Letter from The Wesley Pettinger Engine Model Collection. Letter from Vic Didelot to Wesley Pettinger. Didelot wrote to Pettinger about some information he found about the engines he sent him.
Date: February 24, 1992
Creator: Didelot, Vic
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter From Joel Balsam to Wesley Pettinger, April 24, 1992]

Description: Letter from The Wesley Pettinger Engine Model Collection. Letter from Joel Balsam to Wesley Pettinger. Balsam writes about his McCoy engines and offers to send him a list of them to look at.
Date: April 24, 1992
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Bob McClelland to Wesley Pettinger, April 24, 1992]

Description: Letter from The Wesley Pettinger Engine Model Collection. Letter from Bob McClelland to Wesley Pettinger. McClelland writes about meeting with Pettinger the day before and provides him with contacts for various engine parts.
Date: April 24, 1992
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[U.S. Naval Communication from Winston Churchill, June 24, 1945]

Description: Cable message from British Prime Minister Winston Churchill via President Harry S. Truman and the USS Marvin H. McIntyre congratulating the United States Armed Forces for their success in the Okinawa Campaign.
Date: June 24, 1945
Creator: Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[U.S. Naval Communication from Ernest J. King, June 24, 1945]

Description: Cable message from Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King via the USS Marvin H. McIntyre congratulating the men of the United States Armed Forces and the British Pacific Fleet for a job well done in the Okinawa Campaign.
Date: June 24, 1945
Creator: King, Ernest Joseph, 1878-1956
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Lois Sadd to Edgar F. Sadd, August 24, 1945]

Description: Letter from Lois Sadd to Edgar F. Sadd to update him on their children and how she has spent her day. She took their sons to the doctor and sent some medical information and updates. She also discussed her daily activities and how she hopes he will return soon.
Date: August 24, 1945
Creator: Sadd, Lois
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from James Forrestal to Lewis E. Wallace, May 24, 1946]

Description: Letter sent to Lewis E. Wallace from James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, regarding Wallace's departure from the Navy into civilian life following the war and thanking him for his service.
Date: May 24, 1946
Creator: Forrestal, James, 1892-1949
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Notification of Lewis E. Wallace's Arrival at Recruit Training, February 24, 1944]

Description: Postcard that notified Lewis E. Wallace's father, A.L. Wallace, of his son's arrival at the U.S. Naval Training Station in San Diego. The postcard contains instructs Wallace to address letters to Company 44-101.
Date: February 24, 1944
Creator: United States Naval Training Station
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Memo from Jack Bunning to Board of Directors]

Description: Memo from Jack Bunning to the Turtle Creek Chorale board of directors, in regard to the allocations for TCC from the State of Texas for continued operational support.
Date: May 24, 1994
Creator: Bunning, Jack
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross, August 24, 1944]

Description: Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross updating her on his time in Japan. He describes burning down Japanese houses that the base has taken over and how he is trying to learn some Japanese. He tells her about a professor at base who teaches at Michigan State University and how he is considering going there after the war.
Date: August 24, 1944
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross, May 24, 1944]

Description: Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross discussing a letter being returned after failing to pass the censor, an important letter she sent him, changing the subjects he writes about in his letters, a letter he sent to his parents, a wedding announcement from one of his friends, a letter of recommendation for an award from the commanding general, and a picture he entered in a contest.
Date: May 24, 1944
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross, July 25, 1944]

Description: Letter from James Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross discussing the letters he had received from her, accepting Gail's bet, being able to finish college through the G. I. Bill, a friend whose wife did not have much time life left to live, and shows they have been playing recently.
Date: July 24, 1944
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Richard Robinson to Mary Jean Ross - September 24, 1943]

Description: Letter from Richard Robinson to Mary Jean Ross discussing his work, a trip to Charlotte with his fellows, and life at Camp Mackall. He also mentions receiving a letter from an old friend.
Date: September 24, 1943
Creator: Robinson, Richard V.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross - October 24, 1943]

Description: Letter from Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross discussing him not receiving any letters from her recently, a trip around the island with his fellows, and his upcoming travel out of camp. He also mentions a show he saw, asks about Mary Jean's day, and provides thoughts on their relationship.
Date: October 24, 1943
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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