Correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Fast
Found in 570 Collections and/or Records:
Charlotte and Maximilian Collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0356
Overview
Original letters from Charlotte of Belgium, chiefly as Carlota, Empress of Mexico; papers of Felix Eloin, Maximilian’s chef du cainet civil; photographs, engravings, and drawings of Charlotte, of Mexico City, and of members of the Mexican military. Mexican sheet music from 1859-1908 and newsclippings also reflect the colection' s main subjects of political and military matters in Mexico during the reign of Emperor Maxilimilian, the role of Juan Benitez and other political figures of the time,...
Dates:
1846 - 1927
Chinese American Citizens Alliance (Houston Chapter) records
Collection
Identifier: MS 606
Overview
This collection contains correspondence, programs, and other papers regarding or created by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA), related to the national organization or to the Houston Lodge specifically, as well as personal papers of Edward K.T. Chen. It also contains a variety of materials about Asian-Americans and Chinese-Americans. (3 boxes)
Dates:
1953-2015
Christy Poisot Filipino-American materials
Collection
Identifier: MS 0912
Overview
The materials in this collection reflect the activities of the Houston Filipino American community, over several generations. These activities include political and historical achievements, such as Filipino American WWII Soldier Recognition project materials, Filipino Veterans of World War II Congressional Gold Medal Act celebrations; celebrating Filipino American History Month; as well as cultural resources such as a community cookbook, and a Filipino American history book. The collection also...
Dates:
2014 - 2018
Civil War-era letter from S.M. McAshan to T. W. House
Collection
Identifier: MS 0034
Abstract:
S. M. McAshan wrote this letter to T. W. House in Houston, Texas on July 18, 1864. The letter written during the Civil War concerns two items. First, McAshan asks about correspondence for J. M. Putnam in Eagle Pass. Secondly, he asks about a transaction regarding bagging rope and trim for cotton for Lt. Col. Hutchins. The letter consists of a single sheet of paper, with the handwritten correspondence on one side and the handwritten address on the backside. Affixed near the address is a...
Dates:
1864-07-18
Clarence R. Wharton papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0019
Abstract:
The Clarence R. Wharton Papers includes Wharton’s papers, correspondence, research files and manuscripts related to Texas history. The correspondence pertains primarily to the preparation and/or publication of his works, such as "Gail Borden, pioneer," "Wharton's History of Fort Bend County," "Remember Goliad," "L'Archeveque," and others. Also included is manuscript material of other authors.
Dates:
1804-1956
Clark Bruster World War I Camp Logan collection
Collection
Identifier: MS 0554
Overview
The collection consists of letters from Camp Logan and from France, wartime decorations, uniforms, and personal military equipment, as well as Bruster's Mother’s Red Cross Uniform and service pin.
Dates:
1917-1919
Clark P. Read academic papers
Collection
Identifier: UA 0327
Abstract
Academic papers of Dr. Clark P. Read. Includes correspondence, collected publications, and personal research completed between the years 1952 and 1971.
Dates:
1952 - 1971
Claude Addison McElroy papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0622
Overview
This material primarily consists of correspondence to and from Addison McElroy during the Second World War and immediately thereafter. Included are letters from his friends at Rice, giving insight into wartime life at the Institute. There is also an extensive number of letters from McElroy to his mother and her responses thereto. His naval service is detailed in his official personnel file and sets of orders to various duty stations, as well as material from his wartime service in the...
Dates:
1941-1947
Claude Houghton papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 0020
Abstract:
The collection contains manuscripts of English novelist and short story writer Claude Houghton's unpublished book "Kingdoms of the Spirit" and an original manuscript of Houghton's published novel "Julian Grant Loses His Way." Also included are correspondence to, from, and about Houghton.
Dates:
1923 - 1961
Clinton S. Quin, Jr. World War II letters
Collection
Identifier: MS 0559
Scope and Contents
These letters, written to Quin's sister, Derby, cover his call to active duty in 1944, and training as a communications watch officer in Norfolk, Virginia, in preparation for his assignment to Landing Ship Tank (LST) 573. Within the constraints of wartime censorship, the letters describe shipboard life, the latter part of the war in the Pacific, and post-war occupation duties in the Far East.
Dates:
1944-1946