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[Correspondence Between Bonieta Fye and Barbara Jordan - February 1978]

Description: Card from Bonnieta Fye urging Barbara Jordan to reconsider her decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives with a reply from Jordan saying that the decision was difficult, but the confidence of the public has been gratifying. The front of Fye's card has an illustration depicting two pink flowers.
Date: 1978-02-05/1978-02-16
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996 & Fye, Bonnieta
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Invitation from the Congressional Black Caucus - February 28, 1973]

Description: Letter from the Congressional Black Caucus inviting national leaders and organizations to a National Strategy Session related dissatisfaction from the public with the Nixon Administration's direction in domestic spending. Included is a list of telegrams that need to be sent and who they need to be sent to.
Date: February 28, 1973
Creator: Congressional Black Caucus
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Daphne Brown to Barbara Jordan - December 4, 1977]

Description: Letter from Daphne Brown urging Barbara Jordan to reconsider her decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Included is a clipping with an article discussing the possibility of Jordan retiring.
Date: December 4, 1977
Creator: Brown, Daphne
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Correspondence Between Francis Farrow to Barbara Jordan - December 1977-January 1978]

Description: Letter from Francis Farrow to Barbara Jordan discussing Jordan's decision to not seek re-election to the House of Representatives with a reply from Jordan saying that the decision was difficult, but the confidence of the public has been gratifying. Included is part of an envelope belonging to Farrow's letter.
Date: 1977-12-10/1978-01-03
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996 & Farrow, Francis
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Correspondence Between Mr. and Mrs. Montalbano and Barbara Jordan - October 1974]

Description: Telegram from constituents in Houston asking Barbara Jordan to vote to override a Presidential veto on legislation related to retirement benefits for railroad employees with a reply from Jordan saying that she did and that the Act became law.
Date: 1974-10-14/1974-10-18
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996; Montalbano, Joe A. & Montalbano, Mrs. Joe A.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Matthew T. Janis to Barbara Jordan - December 11 ,1977]

Description: Letter from Matthew T. Janis to Barbara Jordan discussing Jordan's decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Included is a newspaper clipping discussing the same.
Date: December 11, 1977
Creator: Janis, Matthew T.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Shirley Cheeks to Barbara Jordan - December 29, 1977]

Description: Letter from Shirley Cheeks urging Barbara Jordan to reconsider her decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives with a reply from Jordan saying that the decision was difficult, but the confidence of the public has been gratifying.
Date: December 29, 1977
Creator: Cheeks, Shirley
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from David R. Maragni to Barbara Jordan - December 5, 1977]

Description: Letter from David R. Maragni urging Barbara Jordan to reconsider her decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives and asking her for an autographed photograph of her. Included is a clipping with an article discussing the possibility of Jordan retiring.
Date: December 5, 1977
Creator: Maragni, David R.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Card from April and Alycia Lilly to Barbara Jordan - December 1977]

Description: Card from April and Alycia Lilly to Barbara Jordan saying that they hope Jordan stays in the government. The front of the card depicts a woman in front of a dark window with a Christmas wreath on it. In front of the woman are poinsettia flowers.
Date: 1977-12~
Creator: Lilly, April & Lilly, Alycia
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Card from Mary Pulford to Barbara Jordan - December 9, 1977]

Description: Card from Mary Pulford to Barbara Jordan discussing Jordan's decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives and expressing her best wishes for Jordan. The front of the card is an illustration depicting the exterior of the building Emelia Earhart was born.
Date: December 9, 1977
Creator: Pulford, Mary
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Card from Willard E. Crawford to Barbara Jordan - December, 11, 1977]

Description: Postcard from Willard E. Crawford to Barbara Jordan discussing disappointment in Jordan's decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives and mentioning how he hopes to see Jordan become President after Jimmy Carter leaves office. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a wooden sign near Paradise, California with the text "You are ascending into Paradise" written on it.
Date: December 11, 1977
Creator: Crawford, Willard E.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Card from John Houston to Barbara Jordan - December 1977]

Description: Postcard from John Houston asking Barbara Jordan to run for the U.S. Senate. The front of the postcard is a photograph of the front of the Beaumont Public Library in Beaumont, Texas.
Date: 1977-12~
Creator: Houston, John
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Memorandum to All Hands Aboard the USS Astoria]

Description: Memorandum from Lieutenant Commander C. W. Cushman to all crew aboard the USS Astoria (CL-90). The memorandum, introduced by Cushman, forwards an article written in the "Army and Navy Register" discussing the USS Astoria's first six months in active combat. The article details the USS Astoria's history, her commanding officers, and her victories in the Pacific theater. Beneath Cushman's signature reads "Distribution: A(One copy to all hands)".
Date: July 9, 1945
Creator: Cushman, C. W.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Gene Wilson to Philip Crosland - October 17, 1945]

Description: Letter from Gene Wilson to Philip Crosland discussing updates on fellow servicemen aboard the USS Astoria and his frustration about the number of points he has for discharge eligibility. He asks Philip about his job and marriage prospects, and wishes him the best of luck as a civilian. He also mentions that he misses Philip and hopes they can meet again when Gene is out of the service.
Date: October 17, 1945
Creator: Wilson, Gene
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Documentation of Philip Crosland's Family History]

Description: Letter from Philip F. Crosland to Mrs. P. A. Crosland containing a document that discusses his family history, written in 1914. It gives the names, birthdays, and death dates of several family members, mostly with the last name Miller or Synder. This document lists family members who lived from around the early 18th century to the later 19th century.
Date: 1914~
Creator: Crosland, Philip F., 1918-2017
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from a Friend to Philip Crosland - May 11, 1946]

Description: Letter from a friend named Ken to Philip Crosland discussing his adjustments to civilian life after discharge from service aboard the USS Astoria. He mentions his love life, discusses his and others' work, and provides updates on friends and the USS Astoria. He also acknowledges the struggles veterans nationwide are experiencing when searching for employment.
Date: May 11, 1946
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Philip Crosland to His Mother - March 6, 1945]

Description: Letter from Philip Crosland to his mother discussing correspondence with his fellows, news circulation in the military, and the packages she sent him. He thanks her for a clipping of the 17th Academy Awards, and discusses his opinions of various current musicians and songs. He mentions the pillowcase he bought in Hawaii, and the books he is reading.
Date: March 6, 1945
Creator: Crosland, Philip F., 1918-2017
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Philip Crosland to His Mother - May 3, 1944]

Description: Letter from Philip Crosland to his mother discussing the Easter candy she sent him, his experience at church, and his new barracks assignment. He details his time working in the disbursing office, and how it is a much nicer assignment than what other servicemen receive--he is exempt from captain's personal inspection and does not have to stand watch at night. He also provides his liberty schedule and potential travel plans. The header at the top of the page reads "U.S. Naval Training Station Ne… more
Date: May 3, 1944
Creator: Crosland, Philip F., 1918-2017
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter From Philip Crosland to his Mother - Thursday]

Description: Letter from Philip Crosland to his mother about his time in the Navy. In this letter, Crosland discusses his time in Norfolk and how boring it was. He talked about how there was no places to go and dance in the evenings. He then told his mother he was heading to a new location on a ship.
Date: 194X
Creator: Crosland, Philip F., 1918-2017
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Bill Berlin to L. D. McDougal, June 9, 1984]

Description: Letter from Bill Berlin to Laurence Donald McDougal discussing receiving his mail and updating on his personnel. He discusses Jim Hemstreet being alive and well, receiving a presidential unit citation and a Navy commendation for the defense of Midway, and the events that occurred after Berlin left Camp Elliott. The envelope that the letter came with is attached.
Date: June 9, 1984
Creator: Berlin, Bill
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Bill Berlin to L. D. McDougal, June 29, 1984]

Description: Letter from Bill Berlin to Laurence D. McDougal discussing Berlin's work experience, selling and housing horses, and talking with Paul. The envelope the letter came from is attached.
Date: June 29, 1984
Creator: Berlin, Bill
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Mel Levine to Lawrence Donald McDougal, October 5, 1988]

Description: Letter from Mel Levine to Lawrence Donald McDougal discussing receiving a letter from the Department of the Navy at the National Personnel Records Center and mentions that the letter had a Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, and an American Defense Service Medal inside for McDougal.
Date: October 5, 1988
Creator: Levine, Mel
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from G. L. Bartlett to Members of the Marine Corps Association]

Description: Letter from G. L. Bartlett to members of the Marine Corps Association discussing the services that are provided to all members including a subscription to the Marine Corps Gazette, health care plans, transportation services, and access to the MCA Awards Program.
Date: unknown
Creator: Bartlett, G. L.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Memorandum from Parren J. Mitchell - April 6, 1978]

Description: Memo sent by Parren J. Mitchell discussing a draft of the Congressional Black Congress' position on tuition tax credit and requesting members review and approve it.
Date: April 6, 1978
Creator: Mitchell, Parren J.
Partner: Texas Southern University
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