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[Letter From Floyd Kelly Jr. to Mrs. Floyd Kelly, January 18, 1944]

Description: Letter from Floyd Kelly Jr. to his family discussing his time at the Naval Armory in Chicago. Kelly mentions that he has been transferred from Company E to Company K, but that his address has not changed. He describes Chicago as being easy to get lost in, but he was able to visit the Field Museum and the aquarium next door. He mentions he has seen soldiers from Great Britain, Canada, and New Zealand. He also provides updates from some friends and family members, one of whom is also in Chicago a… more
Date: January 18, 1944
Creator: Kelly, Floyd, Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - August 7, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith describes a long and successful travel day during which she had her car serviced near Chicago to prevent overheating. She shares the beauty of the countryside, including stunning views of Chinese cranes feeding in the wheat fields of Ohio, along with sightings of doves and hardworking farmers. Despite her exhaustion, Mrs. Smith expresses her deep love for her husband and hopes for his safe and swif… more
Date: August 19, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - June 9, 1943]

Description: Letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Lieutenant Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith provides an update on her ongoing recovery after her surgery and her plans to go to dinner with the Greenoughs, pending doctor approval. She reflects on her progress, including her ongoing physical therapy and her continued determination to regain her strength despite feeling stiff and needing frequent rests. She also mentions receiving cherries from Mrs. Greenough, which reminded her of her hu… more
Date: June 9, 1943
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from David E. Lilienthal to Martin W. Littleton - December 16, 1924]

Description: Letter from David E. Lilienthal to Martin W. Littleton sending him of a brief discussing "the limitations upon the compulsion of testimony" and expressing his gratitude in being sent filings in the case of United States v. Sinclair.
Date: December 16, 1924
Creator: Lilienthal, David E.
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Telegram from Sheldon Clark to Martin W. Littleton - April 2, 1924]

Description: Telegram from Sheldon Clark to Martin W. Littleton recommending and asking if he is aware of the Knowles-Hooper case, the outcome of which would benefit their case for Sinclair Oil.
Date: April 2, 1924
Creator: Clark, Sheldon
Partner: Rice University Woodson Research Center

[Letter From Donald F. Baker to His Parents, July 5, 1968]

Description: Letter from Donald "Don" Baker sent to his parents, J. W. and Mable Baker. He writes to his parents about his trip to Chicago for the Fourth of July celebration, where he got to see a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies and explore the city.
Date: July 5, 1968
Creator: Baker, Donald F.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from James P. Reinhold to Will Williams - March 1, 1955]

Description: Letter from James P. Reinhold to Will Williams of Denton, enclosing a "little memento" for him and recalling a meeting between the two in December. We presume the writer referred to a meeting between the two men regarding the groundbreaking ceremony for the Santa Fe Railroad line, held in Denton on December 11, 1954.
Date: March 1, 1955
Creator: Reinhold, James P.
Partner: Denton Public Library

[Letter from Nicoll F. Galbraith to Stephen J. Chamberlin, December 12, 1949]

Description: Letter from Colonel Nicoll F. Galbraith, Sr. to Lieutenant General Stephen J. Chamberlin. In the letter, Galbraith writes that he does not wish to accept any assignments offered him within the Fifth Army. Instead, Galbraith will pursue retirement. As such, Galbraith will arrange for a hospitalization at the Fitzsimmons General Hospital.
Date: December 12, 1949
Creator: Galbraith, Nicoll F., Sr., 1896-1986
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Certificate of Achievement to Colonel Nicoll F. Galbraith from S. J. Chamberlin]

Description: Certificate of achievement written by Lieutenant General S.J. Chamberlin of the United States Army to Colonel Nicoll F. Galbraith Sr. The certificate includes a message from Lt. Gen. Chamberlin expressing appreciation for Col. Galbraith's service in light of his recent retirement. He closes the message by wishing Col. Galbraith health, happiness, and material success in the years that lie ahead.
Date: April 30, 1950
Creator: Chamberlin, S. J.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Special Orders from Headquarters of Fifth Army - March 9, 1950]

Description: Special orders from the headquarters of the Fifth Army in Chicago, Illinois. The document contains an order related to a meeting at Fitzsimons General Hospital in Denver, Colorado.
Date: March 9, 1950
Creator: Eastwood, H. E.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Nicoll F. Galbraith Sr. to Stephen J. Chamberlin - December 5, 1949]

Description: Letter from Colonel Nicoll F. Galbraith Sr. to Lieutenant Colonel Stephen J. Chamberlin. In the letter, Galbraith writes about a difficult decision and a seniority problem within the Fifth Army.
Date: December 5, 1949
Creator: Galbraith, Nicoll F., Sr., 1896-1986
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcription of a letter from Edgar F. Sadd to Lois Sadd, July 23, 1944]

Description: Transcription of a letter from Edgar F. Sadd to Lois Sadd discussing the breeze in his room while he writes the letter and how he likes living in the school building, what he had for chow, the homework he had to complete, how he irons his shirts and giving advice for Billy regarding his upcoming birthday party.
Date: 2011?
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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