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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.
Date: December 30, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Anna Henke Nimitz, February 11, 1911]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his mother in Kerrville. Nimitz, writing from aboard the USS Narwhal (SS-17) in Norfolk, Virginia, sends birthday greetings. He encourages his mother to get a train ticket to Washington DC so they can visit for a while.
Date: February 11, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 30, 1911]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.
Date: December 30, 1911
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Hotel Bender

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of hotel with business name and text reading: "The New Million Dollar Hotel in Houston"; "285 Rooms"; "Fireproof"; "Combination Sample Rooms, Management of B. S. Swearingen."
Date: 1912
Partner: Texas General Land Office

Austin Fire Insurance Co. of Dallas, Texas

Description: Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and portrait of Stephen F. Austin, "The Father of Texas," with additional text reading: "Cash Capital $400,000.00"; "Surplus to Policy Holders Over 700,000.00." Letterhead includes the names Geo. W. Jalonick, Pres.; I. Jalonick, Active Vice Pres.; J. B. Adoue, Vice-Pres.; C. C. Slaughter, Vice-Pres.; Jos. Faust, Vice-Pres.; A. F. Pillet, Sec'y.; J. H. Hines, Asst. Secy.
Date: 1919
Partner: Texas General Land Office

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, September 10, 1918]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner requesting to fill a form with questions and mother's disagreement in sending you abroad. Second page contains the requirements for applicants for service abroad.
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. Markowitz to D. W. Kempner, September 27, 1918]

Description: Letter from Ike Markowitz to D. W. Kempner providing what information he knows about their grandparents. He expresses hope that Dan will be able to send money to several family members in Europe and says that he has sent $2000, but has not been able to confirm that it's gotten to them. He suggests sending any monetary aid through the Red Cross if possible. He also tells him that Dave Cohen should be able to tell him the names and residences of the Cohen family, and asks him to tell him if he fi… more
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: Markowitz, Ike
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner, September 10, 1918]

Description: Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner providing his best recollection of where their grandparents were born and letting him know that he will ask Herman Cohen and Mr. Asher for information as well.
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Cohen, Dave
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner, September 12, 1918]

Description: Letter from Abe Seinsheimer to D. W. Kempner providing some information about their family. He informs him that his mother and Abe's sister, Eliza Kempner, is about to arrive and assures him that he will do his best to "make her visit a pleasant one". A list containing D. W. Kempner's genealogy is attached.
Date: September 12, 1918
Creator: Seinsheimer, Abraham Henry
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter to Edith M. Campbell - June 19, 1918]

Description: Letter to Edith M. Campbell discussing the weather of Waco, Texas, and the general feelings of being at the new camp and town.
Date: June 19, 1918
Creator: {{{name}}}
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Max Weaver to Margarette Nienaber - December 1918]

Description: Letter from Max Weaver to Margarette Nienaber discussing how he is leaving Waco, Texas and his sickness. There are prisoners that cannot left be unattended and Max enjoys being acting cook in kitchen duty.
Date: December 1918
Creator: Weaver, Max
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 27, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the lack of news about when he will leave his camp. His family sent him candy and cigarettes. His friend sent him money as a present and Hector plans to ask the Captain for discharge directly from his camp.
Date: December 27, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 28, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing money that was gifted to him and the way he would like Emma to use it. He is eager to return to his work before the army. Emma has gotten him a present and he is excited to see it and her.
Date: December 28, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 21, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his approved discharge application. He's wont make it to Upton until next week unless he can convince the lieutenant to give him direct transportation, but he has to wait to speak to him. He will let Emma know when he is leaving as soon as he can, and asks her not to write to him at the camp anymore. He's worried about his discharge still because personnel men were not to be discharged.
Date: December 21, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 22, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the three letters she sent him and his restlessness to go home. There was no news of leaving because troop deployment was halted. He hopes to begin traveling home on Christmas day.
Date: December 22, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 23, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing two rumors about a train leaving Christmas morning and his hopes to be home before new year. There was a storm that almost blew the tents down and his pitched in buy his lieutenant a Christmas present. He tells Emma he has been thinking over and that she may need to go visit him.
Date: December 23, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 16, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing that there is still no news about his discharge. Hector mentions washing his clothing, the lack of work to do and the 3000 troops that have left his camp. His friend mac will be discharged direct by the Captain and Hector hopes if he goes to see him, he will also be dsicharged.
Date: December 16, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 19, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his talk with the Captain. The Captain pushed his application through but things are moving slow. Mac has finally been discharged and was nervous. Hector asks Emma to go out and buy herself a Christmas present and presents for the rest of his family as well.
Date: December 19, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 14, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his reaction to the three letters she sent him. He tells her he spoke to his Captain who says he will look at his application. Hector mentions that he received a letter from his tent mate Bele Matthews which he included. He tells Emma he wishes he could be there fro her birthday and apologizes to her.
Date: December 14, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 13, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing the bad weather, arrival of new troops and his distaste of eating the same thing everyday. Hector mentions his frustrations with the lack of news and how sad he is to not be able to give Emma good news.
Date: 1918-12~
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 12, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his day that was terrible and the lack of dentaltreatment available to hm. He also mentions that his friend Mac has been sent to New York and how he hoped to have one with him.
Date: December 12, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 11, 1918]

Description: Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing updates from Washington regarding his discharge. Married men will be discharged but no personnel men will be. The mail was sent to another company and there will be a party in the evening where Hector hope to speak with the Captain regarding discharge.
Date: December 11, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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