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[Letter from Frank to Harriet Root - March 30, 1918]

Description: Letter from a man named Frank from the Aviation Camp at Waco, Texas to Harriet Root reassuring Harriet that what she is doing will be satisfactory, discussing his Red Cross and military work, his friend Lieutenant Allen, and a murder by an artilleryman. He also asks for a picture from Harriet, talks about the entertainment for soldiers, vents about his lack of things to do, and discusses other military movements and training.
Date: March 30, 1918
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[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.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Western Australia Supreme Court to Alex Bradford - September 11, 1919]

Description: Letter from Western Australia Supreme Court to Alex Bradford discussing the will of Private John Bradford. Enclosed is an American Express Co. Limited Check Remitter's Receipt No. 985427.
Date: September 19, 1919
Creator: Western Australia. Supreme Court. Office of Curator of Interstate Estates.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Letter from D. S. Cage to H. T. Staiti - November 15, 1918]

Description: Letter from D. S. Cage to H. T. Staiti, informing him of an enclosed resolution from the Board of Directors of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, mourning the death of the his brother, G. C. Staiti.
Date: November 15, 1918
Creator: Cage, D. S.
Partner: Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

[Letter and Telegram from James Z. George to H. T. Staiti - October 15, 1918

Description: Letter from James Z. George to H. T. Staiti, offering sympathy regarding the passing of his brother, Grover Staiti, and enclosing a telegram from the president of the Houston Chamber of Commerce, J. S. Cullinan.
Date: October 15, 1918
Creator: George, James Z.
Partner: Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

[Letter from Aunt Mangold to Anna Leah R. Staiti - October 15, 1918]

Description: Letter from "Aunt Mangold" to Anna Leah Staiti (née Reisner), offering sympathy regarding the passing of her husband, Grover Staiti. Text: "Dear Niece, Just a few words to express my heartfelt sympathy in this dark hour of sorrow. I wish I could be with you to say a few words of comfort for I, too, have suffered such a loss. With dearest love from us, Lovingly, Aunt Marigold."
Date: October 15, 1918
Partner: Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

[Letter from Donald N. McKenzie to Pauline Vashti R. Hickman - October 13, 1918]

Description: Letter from Donald N. McKenzie to Pauline Vashti Hickman (née Reisner; "Mrs. Harry Hickman"), offering sympathy regarding the passing of Grover Staiti; text: "Dear Mrs. Hickman:- Please express to your sister and others of the family my sincere sympathy in their great bereavement. Sincerely, Donald N. McKenzie"
Date: October 13, 1918
Creator: McKenzie, Donald N.
Partner: Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

[Letter from Paul Fischer to Anna Leah R. Staiti - October 13, 1918]

Description: Letter from Paul Fischer to his niece, Anna Leah Staiti (née Reisner) offering sympathy regarding the passing of Grover Staiti. Text: "Mrs. Grover Staiti: Dear Niece. Having read this mornings paper I regrett [sic] very much of the sad misfortune which has befallen you, over the loss of your beloved Husband Grover. My heart felt sympathy with you. Uncle Paul."
Date: October 13, 1918
Creator: Fischer, Paul
Partner: Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

[Letter from H. T. Staiti to E. F. Simms - Jan 8, 1913]

Description: Letter from H. T. Staiti to E. F. Simms concerning difficulties in the enforcement of a contract regarding the ownership of land. Staiti makes mention of improving the situation, as well of his health and further communication with Simms.
Date: January 8, 1913
Creator: Staiti, Henry Thomas
Partner: Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park

[Letter from the Army of the Baracas, March 17th, 1915]

Description: Letter from the Baraca Class of the Austin Avenue Methodist Church ("Baraca Camp" / "Army of the Baracas") summoning students to class in order to overcome the attendance rate of a "rival" class, the "Men's Bible Class of Austin Avenue Methodist Church". The letter describes the competition between the two classes in a tongue-in-cheek, militant manner.
Date: March 17, 1915
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Travel Permit to Washington, D. C., February 1912]

Description: Copy of a travel permit to Washington, D. C. for a mental qualification examination sent by the Navy Department Bureau of Navigation to Cassin Young upon his nomination for appointment as a Midshipman in the United States Navy by Representative Victor L. Berger. Upon qualification, Young will be sent to Annapolis Naval Academy.
Date: February 17, 1912
Creator: Bureau of Navigation
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Ed Prather to James Ferdinand McCan - December 15, 1919]

Description: Letter from Ed Prather to James Ferdinand McCan discussing payment of $150 for an oil painting by McCan. Prather states he will change the painting's frame, return the old one to McCan, and plan to visit him when Prather returns to Victoria.
Date: December 15, 1919
Creator: Prather, Ed
Partner: Witte Museum

[Letter from J. K. Hexter to James Ferdinand McCan - May 23, 1911]

Description: Letter from J. K. Hexter to James Ferdinand McCan discussing the portrait of a "Mr. Levi." Hexter talks of two photographs of Levi enclosed with the letter, and of the difficulty in finding the pictures. He thanks McCan for the portrait and expresses optimism.
Date: May 23, 1911
Creator: Hexter, J. K.
Partner: Witte Museum

[Jury Selection Notes]

Description: Notes on a sheet of paper provided by the Carnegie Library in San Antonio, enclosing plans for a jury to select for and oversee art exhibitions organized by the Society of Texas Artists. The notes includes provisions for the jury body.
Date: 1914~
Creator: McCan, James Joseph Ferdinand
Location: 29.423077 -98.489128
Partner: Witte Museum

[Letter from James G. Steese to Morris Sheppard - September 10, 1918]

Description: Letter from Colonel of Engineers James G. Steese to Senator Morris Sheppard concerning James Ferdinand McCan's application for the "camouflage service" during World War I. Steese states the application, regarding which Sheppard sent communications, has been referred to the Commanding Officer of the 40th Engineers.
Date: September 10, 1918
Creator: Steese, James G.
Partner: Witte Museum
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