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[Letter from Mrs. W. O. Schuler, Jr., to Harris Leon Kempner, June 16, 1970]

Description: Handwritten letter on lined legal pad sheets from Mrs. W. O. Schuler to Harris Leon Kempner responding to his argument that concerns for pollution must be weighed the need to meet with public energy demands and requesting he and his associates do more to protect Galveston's environment.
Date: June 16, 1970
Creator: Schuler, Mrs. W. O., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Mrs. W. O. Schuler, Jr., to Harris Leon Kempner, June 11, 1970]

Description: Handwritten notecard from Mrs. W. O. Schuler, Jr. to Mr. Harris L. Kempner discussing homeowners refusal to sign Mr. Mitchell's lease due to concerns about resulting pollution and enclosing an oil slick sample from the beach. The notecard contains an illustration of a girl wearing a red bow, dress, and boots looking at a red butterfly on a yellow flower.
Date: June 11, 1970
Creator: Schuler, Mrs. W. O., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Notes of Harris Leon Kempner, June 1970]

Description: Cover page of H. Kempner stationary including typed and handwritten notes regarding various organizations and funds.
Date: 1970-06~
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Pierre Chardine and Daniel W. Kempner, February 28, 1948]

Description: Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing plans in Paris concerning the chauffeur, hotels, and shipping, suggesting that Mr. Kempner send butter, and requesting he bring cigarettes to him.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[U.S Naval Separation Center Letter]

Description: Letter from the United States Navy Separation Center in Camp Wallace, Texas, located near Hitchcock and Highway 6, in Galveston County. The letter includes descriptions of the role members of the navy should play during the transition from War-time to Peace Time. The war effort was a combination of loyalty, intelligence, and more than three million men and women. The letter urges to keep this momentum going during peace time.
Date: February 19, 1946
Creator: United States Navy Separation Center
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Dan Riegert to Jennie and Dub Williams - July 16, 1978]

Description: Letter from Dan Riegert, president of the Clear Lake Shores Civic Club, to Jennie and Dub Williams, discussing the club's appreciation for their work in Clear Lake Shores and its Triangle Park. He expresses thanks towards the Williams and praises their "civic pride".
Date: July 16, 1978
Creator: Riegert, Dan
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from Juanice Ellis to Clear Lake Shores Residents - February 1977]

Description: Letter from the Clear Lake Shores Civic Club and its president, Juanice Ellis, to the residents of Clear Lake Shores, discussing the "Spruce-Up for Spring" cleanup initiative for March 1977. The letter states that trash free trash pickup is available each weekend from 3 to 7 p.m., and that services for trash disposal and brush burning will be provided near City Hall.
Date: February 1977
Creator: Ellis, Juanice
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from C. R. Johnson to Juanita Vannerson - September 12, 1969]

Description: Letter from C. R. Johnson, tax-assessor and collector, to Juanita Vannerson, president of the Clear Lake Shores Civic Club, informing her that he will attend a dedication ceremony and dinner organized and hosted by the club.
Date: September 12, 1969
Creator: Johnson, C. R.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from Ray Holbrook to Juanita Vannerson - October 13, 1969]

Description: Letter from Ray Holbrook, Galveston County judge, to Juanita Vannerson, president of the Clear Lake Shores Civic Club, discussing Holbrook's inability to attend the club's smorgasbord dinner due to "a pressing egangement". He discusses returning the mailed tickets and encloses a donation of $5.00 to the civic club.
Date: October 13, 1969
Creator: Holbrook, Ray
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from Juanita Vannerson to Ida and Max Schwartz - September 1968]

Description: Letter from Juanita Vannerson, president of the Clear Lake Shores Civic Club, to Ida and Max Schwartz, discussing a planned smorgasbord dinner to recoup the expenses of a large air conditioner for the city's kitchen. She invites the Schwartzes to the dinner, enclosing their club membership card for the year, and also discussing new plans for an entrance into the city.
Date: 1968-09-XX
Creator: Vannerson, Juanita
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from Peter J. LaValle to Betty M. Curlee - July 19, 1963]

Description: Letter from Peter J. LaValle, County Judge in Galveston County, to Betty M. Curlee, city secretary of Clear Lake Shores, discussing the rules for the abolishment of a city. LaValle cites legal statutes and procedures for the creation and signing of a petition by a city's property-owning taxpayers to initiate an election to decide whether a city ought to be legally abolished or not.
Date: June 19, 1963
Creator: LaValle, Peter J.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from Vincent R. Ryan to Maggie Plumb - May 18, 1964]

Description: Letter from Vincent R. Ryan to Maggie Plumb, discussing his signing of a recent petition to disincorporate the city of Clear Lake Shores. He lists several grievances that persuaded him to sign, beginning with the city's attempt to parcel out a waterfront property formerly owned by a recently deceased couple. He then lists his disdain for zoning restrictions and police enforcing speed limits, the ability of any nearby city to annex land, and the ability companies will have to lease land after di… more
Date: May 18, 1964
Creator: Ryan, Vincent R.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from Melvin Rouff to R. A. Piehl, Jr. - April 3, 1963]

Description: Letter from Melvin Rouff, president of Houston National Bank, to R. A. Piehl, Jr., mayor of Clear Lake Shores, congratulating him for his election to office. He invites Piehl to a celebration at his house, alongside with other Houston politicians who will also be invited.
Date: unknown
Creator: Rouff, Melvin
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from K. Armstrong to R. A. Piehl, Jr. - April 1965]

Description: Letter from Katherine Armstrong to former Clear Lake Shores mayor Bob Piehl offering support for the work that he did, particularly during discussions regarding de-incorporation of the city. It is written on letterhead for the Economy Plumbing Supply Company, with addresses listed in the header.
Date: April 1968
Creator: Armstrong, Katherine
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Telegram from R. A. Piehl, Jr. to Clark W. Thompson - Undated]

Description: Telegram copy from R. A. Piehl, Jr. of Clear Lake Shores to U.S. Representative Clark W. Thompson, discussing the disruptive construction of a dirt road by a real estate developer that has inadvertently dammed Jarbo Bayou and "placed in jeopardy" the town's water sanitation. He mentions that engineers were "courteous but" provided "no immediate help", and asks Thompson for help to provide "immediate relief".
Date: 1963?
Creator: Piehl, R. A., Jr.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from R. A. Piehl, Jr. to Clark W. Thompson - May 28, 1962]

Description: Letter from R. A. Piehl, Jr., president of the Clear Lake Shores Property Owners' Association, to Clark W. Thompson, U.S. Representative, asking for assistance to halt the construction of a dike that has dammed up the nearby Jarbo Bayou. Piehl claims that the dike has endangered the water systems of the town, and asks for "higher authority".
Date: May 24, 1962
Creator: Piehl, R. A., Jr.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from William G. Neely to Herman L. Collins - April 18, 1962]

Description: Letter from William G. Neely to Herman L. Collins, discussing Collins's notice of construction on a dike by one George Kesseler across Jarbo Bayou near Clear Lake Shores. Neely states he will begin an investigation regarding the matter.
Date: April 18, 1962
Creator: Neely, William G.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from William G. Neely to R. A. Piehl, Jr. - December 14, 1954]

Description: Photostat letter from William G. Neely of the Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, to R. A. Piehl, Jr. of the Clear Lake Shores Property Owners' Association, authorizing Piehl to maintain a "104-foot wharf" and to construct a boat house and a L-head. Several boilerplate stipulations are given; that the letter "does not give property rights" or "authorize any injury to private property".
Date: December 14, 1954
Creator: Neely, William G.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from T. E. Bailey to J. M. West - December 9, 1948]

Description: Letter from T. E. Bailey, president of the Clear Lakes Shores Property Owners' Association, to J. M. West, discussing West's assistance with establishing a fire department for Clear Lake Shores. He mentions that West has not provided notice that he would further assist him, and discusses an unfavorable pumper that they replaced with a different model from Texas City. He also mentions the possibility of constructing a fire house.
Date: December 9, 1948
Creator: Bailey, T. E.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from T. E. Bailey to J. M. West - August 27, 1948]

Description: Letter from T. E. Bailey, president of the Clear Lake Shores Property Owners' Association, to J. M. West, discussing Clear Lake Shores' fire system and lack of equipment. He mentions a small tank wagon and the first firefighter recruits, and asks West if he can assist in the construction of a firehouse and the donation of a fire siren.
Date: August 27, 1948
Creator: Bailey, T. E.
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club

[Letter from Arthur Smadbeck to L. E. Brumleu - December 18, 1929]

Description: Letter from Arthur Smadbeck to L. E. Brumleu of the Houston Post-Dispatch, discussing the Clear Lake Shores owners' association and including to him a letter from one Mr. Leach, a member of the association, and a check for $80 representing a share in lots held ostensibly by Smadbeck.
Date: December 18, 1929
Creator: Smadbeck, Arthur
Partner: Clear Lake Shores Civic Club
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