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[Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda - 1944-10-19]

Description: Letter from John J. Herrera to Carlos E. Castañeda informing Castañeda about the change of dates to hold the ceremony for the fallen Latin Americans soldiers from Houston in World War II. This will be held at the City Auditorium on Sunday, November 5th instead of the 12th of November. Herrera has asked the churches hosting the ceremony to have a service on that Sunday, honoring the men and women in service. Representatives of Latin American Clubs , Army and Navy officials, and the American Legi… more
Date: October 19, 1944
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera - 1944-10-28]

Description: Letter from Carlos E. Castañeda to John J. Herrera accepting his invitation to give a speech at the program on November 5. Castañeda mentions the title of his speech: "The Last Measure of Devotion."
Date: October 28, 1944
Creator: Castañeda, Carlos E.
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 27, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 27, 1944. He is glad they got the pictures he sent them, and explains that the mail has been held up for a while. He also complains about the rain in Italy, but is glad that his tent has a floor and a stove.
Date: October 27, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 16, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 16, 1944, detailing his trip to Rome. He mentions seeing sights such as the Pantheon of Agrippa, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Colosseum, the Basilica of St. Paul's, the Catacombs, and St. Peter's. He mentions that he didn't get to see the Pope because he goes to St. Peter's in the morning and Willis visited in the afternoon. He goes on to ask after a friend who quit A&M to transfer to Baylor Univer… more
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 7, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 7, 1944, explaining that they didn't spend their Rest Camp resting because they were in Rome and went to see all the sights instead. He apologizes for not being able to take many pictures because it was cloudy, but promises to send the ones he bought instead and to send a longer letter later detailing his adventures.
Date: October 7, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, October 21, 1944]

Description: Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 21, 1944, informing his parents that he's been promoted to Technician Sergeant, and that he'll be paid as much as a corporal, so he may be putting more money in the bank. He also mentions getting his winter clothes, which were too big but new.
Date: October 21, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Partner: Private Collection of T. B. Willis

[Letter from Ruby Terrill Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan, October 2, 1944]

Description: Letter from Ruby Terril Lomax to Senator W. J. Bryan commending him on his great character and informing Mr. Bryan of how much John A. Lomax and herself admire him. Mrs. Lomax sends Mr. Bryan well wishes and prays for him and his family.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Lomax, Ruby Terrill
Partner: Hardin-Simmons University Library

[Letter to Mrs. Perry, October 9, 1944]

Description: Letter to Mrs. Perry thanking her for the luncheon and telling her to ask Mrs. Harmon for suggestions about public health.
Date: October 9, 1944
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 16, 1944]

Description: Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson letting her know that Mrs. Stubbs will notify her when Ms. Lengfeld will be in Houston and encouraging her to continue with the activities the Houston unit is doing.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter to Carl Benton Compton]

Description: A letter from George to Carl B. Compton in regards to sending a heater to the Comptons due to their colds.
Date: October 19, 1944
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter to Winifred H. Mills]

Description: A letter from Carl B. Compton to Winifred H. Mills in regards to the missing art education books.
Date: October 26, 1944
Creator: Compton, Carl Benton
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Winifred H. Mills]

Description: A letter from Winifred H. Mills to Carl B. Compton regarding missing art education books.
Date: October 24, 1944
Creator: Mills, Winifred H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 23, 1944]

Description: Letter to Cecile from her father updating her on how Herbert and Harris are doing, politics, the war, and that Mr. Fagg's wife will try to contact her.
Date: October 23, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Winifred H. Mills]

Description: A letter from Winifred H. Mills to Carl B. Compton in regards to finding the previously missing art education books.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Mills, Winifred H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Russell Green]

Description: A letter from Russell Green to Carl B. Compton regarding upcoming exhibits.
Date: October 24, 1944
Creator: Green, Russell
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from James Dallas Parks]

Description: A letter from James D. Parks to Carl B. Compton about his travels in Mexico.
Date: October 22, 1944
Creator: Parks, James Dallas
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from Jessie R. Grooms]

Description: A letter from Jessie R. Grooms to Carl B. Compton regarding his Exhibition #1.
Date: October 6, 1944
Creator: Grooms, Jessie R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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