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[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Herrera - 1967-11-19]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera and wife from their son, Douglas M. Herrera, November 19, 1967. The letter describes Douglas's travels from California to Guam to Saigon, reporting for military duty. Douglas indicates that he was docked a week's pay (Article 15) but was not put before a court martial.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-12-25]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The letter describes Christmas celebrations at his military base in Vietnam including Christmas dinner provided by the Red Cross, the Bob Hope Show, and President Lyndon Johnson's visit to Vietnam.
Date: December 25, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-22]

Description: Letter to John J. Herrera in which his son, Douglas M. Herrera, explains his reasons for leaving the military and his opposition to the war in Vietnam. Douglas states that he will not and can not go back to serve in the military and plans to start a new life in San Francisco.
Date: October 22, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12]

Description: Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, describing his time at a military base in Vietnam and thanking his father for the care packages that were sent.
Date: June 12, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Douglas M. Herrera]

Description: A letter from John J. Herrera to his son, Douglas M. Herrera, says that John is proud of his son's military service and that Douglas is missed by his family.
Date: unknown
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, March 7, 1960]

Description: Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the check Kempner sent for $43.50 in payment for the white silk material which they sent in two parcels on 25th of February and 2nd March.
Date: March 7, 1960
Creator: Tong Yik Tailors
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Description: Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a conference in San Francisco, Roman Catholicism in Europe, and international relations.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bruce Webster, June 17, 1949]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dr. Bruce Webster discussing the effectiveness of his sleeping medicine and his continued headaches, although Mr. Kempner reports they are not serious. He then talks about his vitamins and some hot flashes he's been experiencing. He ends off the letter wishing Dr. Webster a wonderful trip to Japan.
Date: June 17, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bruce Webster, May 28, 1949]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dr. Bruce Webster sending over the names of some the Kempner's business friends in Japan and expressing his envy at Dr. Webster's trip.
Date: May 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, May 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family recounting her daily life while sailing from the United States to the Philippine Islands and upon arriving there. On the island, she tells them that they live in an old Catholic Academy with partial damage from the war, sleep on cots with mosquito bars, and eat with mess kits and canteens in a tent. She mentions that upon arriving, the Filipino people were happy to see them. Agnes' life on the boat consisted of dancing, singing, performances f… more
Date: May 2, 1945
Creator: Niernberger, Agnes Langley
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards, May 15, 1994]

Description: Letter from Iola Magruder to Rigdon Edwards discussing articles from different news sources, a recent contribution to Texas Women's University, moving into a new house, past involvement with the American Cross and US military, and other events in her life.
Date: May 15, 1994
Creator: Magruder, Iola V.
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards, November 4, 1994]

Description: Card from Charlyne Creger to Rigdon Edwards discussing the number of remaining WASP, his attendance to the Silver Wings reunion, and his travels in the near future. On the cover is a painting by Winslow Homer titled "The Reaper".
Date: November 4, 1994
Creator: Creger, Charlyne
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, July 5, 1993]

Description: Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards discussing their appearance on the newspapers, her son's recent marriage, her son's life, a visit to the Dyes Air Force Base, and wanting to review a book.
Date: July 5, 1993
Creator: Harmon, Elaine Danforth
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from George Brundrett to Valree Brundrett, January 5, 1942]

Description: Letter from George Cooke Brundrett to Valree Brundrett discussing his life during World War II in the Philippines. George was captured and held as a Prisoner of War in May 1942 after his battalion was ordered to surrender. He would die as a P.O.W. in July 1945.
Date: January 5, 1942
Creator: George Cooke Brundrett
Partner: Midwestern State University

[Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head, January 15, 1971]

Description: Letter from Celia Hunter to Alberta Head giving her holiday greetings, informing them of the weather in Fairbanks, and sharing about her experiences from her 1970 travels.
Date: January 15, 1971
Creator: Hunter, Celia
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 22, 1959]

Description: Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning a few things while he's still in Taipei. He mentioned that they got a letter from The Pacific Commerce Company on May 18th. He also mentions about the cotton sales to them and then says that their business has picked up in Orleans and Texas.
Date: May 22, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1959]

Description: Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing the report which shows the sales they did since he left and mentions they'll need to sell more to United Kingdom and others. He also mentioned about a new regulation, CN-EX-7 which doesn't allow barter transactions under PIK program.
Date: May 7, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from K. Takagawara to Messrs. H. Kempner Organization, November 20, 1959]

Description: Letter from K. Takagawara to Messrs. H. Kempner Organization including the latest quotation of Steel Deformed Round Bar for Houston, Texas. They ask for their authorization so they'd book it and also included the current rate of freight from Japan to Houston.
Date: November 20, 1959
Creator: Takagawara, K.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 8, 1959]

Description: Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a photocopy of market letter he received from Cooke & Co. Then he talks about the sales they did and how Mr. Heller wants to purchase bales from them but with few requirements.
Date: May 8, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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