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[Letter from Asa Porter to Chester Porter - March 31, 1944]

Description: Letter written by Asa Porter to his brother Chet about his time in the United States Army. This letter discusses how it is to be back in New Guinea. He also wishes his brother a happy Birthday.
Date: March 31, 1944
Creator: Porter, Asa C., Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from John North to his family, March 21, 1944]

Description: Letter from John North to his family discussing his train trip into Chicago and what he did once he registered at the Service Men's Center, which includes calling Mrs. Clifford, having lunch in a drug store and meeting someone who offered him cigarettes and a coke.
Date: March 31, 1944
Creator: North, John
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Otha Lee Bruns to Antone Bruns, March 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Otha Lee Bruns to Antone Bruns updating him on her life. She discusses plans for her day off, her dull week, visiting Antone if he is not home in a few years, and getting an iron for him.
Date: March 31, 1944
Creator: Bruns, Otha Lee
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross - March 31, 1944]

Description: Letter from Walter Patrick to Mary Jean Ross discussing their correspondence, his souvenirs, and news on a serviceman missing in action. He also mentions his mother sending him photos of his family, being afraid to return home, and his romantic relationship with Mary Jean. He also asks for her phone number.
Date: March 31, 1944
Creator: Patrick, James Walter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Antone Bruns to Otha Lee Bruns - March 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from Antone Bruns to Otha Lee Bruns discussing the letters he received from Otha Lee, their financial situation, and recent deposits. He tells Otha Lee to enjoy going out while she can, because life will likely be harder after the war.
Date: March 30, 1944
Creator: Bruns, Antone
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford - March 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford discussing potential dangers on the passing of a bill through Congress that would affect the writing capability of a large portion of the United States Armed Forces.
Date: March 30, 1944
Creator: Austin, Charles L.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles L'Hoste, March 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles L'Hoste discussing Kempner sending a shirt that needs the collar fixed and asking for the bill to be sent as soon as possible.
Date: March 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 30, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Del Rio, Texas dated March 30, 1944. Carswell advises of the resignation of the chairman and another board member and of an insufficient number of induction or preinduction calls for the area. The clerk advised of her inability to get the board to classify and reclassify a sufficient number of men who could be called. Carswell explains that the board members operate ranches many miles outs… more
Date: March 30, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - March 30, 1944]

Description: A letter addressed to the State Director Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Sanderson, Texas dated March 30, 1944. Carswell advises of the concern of the board as to the plight of the stockman in their county and the need for manpower for both the Home front and War Service.
Date: March 30, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[V-mail from Mary Bartol Smith to Xavier Martin Smith - March 10, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith updates her husband on her life in Yorktown, Virginia. She begins the letter by describing the cold weather that is currently preventing her from typing this v-mail at her typewriter. She then mentions that she received a letter from D.P. Panel Co. stating that the bracelet she had sent for alterations is ready and has been sent to her address in Yorktown, Virginia. The letter concludes by noting t… more
Date: March 30, 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 - March 11, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith shares what she has been doing since he last heard from her. She touches on her busy morning taking care of the house and mentions that when her husband comes home, she will be able to do a lot of the things around the house. She also shares a rumor that Commander Plander had an accident resulting in four cracked ribs and pulled stomach muscles. Finally, she mentions that new neighbors have moved i… more
Date: March 30, 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 - March 13, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith discusses her plan to contact the manager of the Hotel Lincolnshire about accommodation during her vacation. She also notes that she has reached out to several friends in hopes of hosting her, but to no avail. The letter mentions that she needs to write a report about her leg rehabilitation after surgery for Dr. Smith-Petersen, but she doesn't want to keep bringing up her leg. The letter concludes … more
Date: March 30, 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 - March 14, 1944]

Description: V-mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. In this letter, Mrs. Smith informs him that she has received both his package and letter written on February 28, which contains her birthday gift of a ring and a rosary. The letter sent on February 28 doesn’t mention a promotion, leaving her to wonder if he has heard about his change in rank. She is glad that the inspection trip has gone so well and that she has slept well for the first time in a while after hearing from him. more
Date: March 30, 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 - March 15, 1944]

Description: V-Mail letter from Mary Bartol Smith to Commander Xavier Martin Smith. Mrs. Smith states that she has taken Henry II to Newport News to have the windshield replaced and that something else is wrong with the car overheating. The recommendation from a mechanic friend is that corroded tubes are to blame. Finally, she shares that she has purchased a new topcoat after realizing that many of her coats are old and worn out, and that Cmd. Smith's new identification bracelet will be delayed due to a gra… more
Date: March 30, 1944
Creator: Smith, Mary Bartol
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Correspondence Between Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford - March-April 1944]

Description: Correspondence between Alex Bradford and E. D. Salaun discussing a variety of factors affecting both men. In the March 29 letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he has been overseas in Asia and Africa. As such he would no longer need to have his name attached to the A. M. Lockett & Company files. The April 4 letter from Ed Salaun to Alex Bradford states he has just returned from Corpus Christi and to reach out to him when he is back in Houston, Texas.
Date: 1944-03-29/1944-04-04
Creator: Salaun, E. D.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to His Parents, March 29, 1944]

Description: Letter from Allen Y. DeLaney to his parents discussing his time on the ship and clothing. He tells them he won't be able to write for the next week or so because the ship he is on is completing a freight run. He discusses the other medical staff on the ship and a request he put in to the Secretary of State. He describes his uniform and how its too hot for the weather. He asks if they could send shirts if any are on sale and includes his measurements for both shirts and pants. He concludes the l… more
Date: March 29, 1944
Creator: DeLaney, Allen Y.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Cecil Brown Jr. to his brother and sister, March 29, 1944]

Description: Letter from Cecil Brown Jr. to Helen and Brooks Brown discussing letters he has received from Fletcher and his displeasure with the service and news he receives about soldiers on furloughs, along with Helen and Brooks' visit with their parents, his upcoming trip to the range and other aspects of his daily life and correspondences.
Date: March 29, 1944
Creator: Brown, Cecil G., Jr.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. Yerkes, March 29, 1944]

Description: Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her father discussing legislation to make the WASPs part of the Army Air Corps, WASPs getting Air Medals, advantages of officially being in the Army, leaving for Brownsville, getting shots, mailing clothes home, and a friend expecting a baby.
Date: March 29, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, March 29, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on March 29, 1944. He lays out plans to spend his day off with Wilbur Crawford. He is excited about the opening of an enlisted men's club for his battalion soon.
Date: March 29, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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