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[Alta Ruth Saltsman's War Ration Book]
War Ration Book that belonged to Alta Ruth Saltsman. The booklet contains several unused ration stamps.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten recommending Herman Read, September 22, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten, on September 22, 1943, recommending Herman Read for a position.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, July 1, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on July 1, 1943. He discusses helping his son get to a place where he can provide for himself, and mentions the things Don left in his room at Dr. Moten's house.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, October 11, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on October 11, 1943, concerning Don's beign recruited into the army.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, October 24, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on October 24, 1943, sending him money. There is a write up of Don Moten's schooling career on the back of the letter.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Dennis A. Bethea, September 30, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Dennis A. Bethea, on September 30, 1943, about Bethea's interest in the Indiana M.D.R. Association.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. H. H. Phipps, August 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. H. H. Phipps, on August 27, 1943, requesting he make hotel reservations for Moten for an upcoming visit to Hot Springs.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Thomas Parran, August 22, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Dr. Thomas Parran, Surgeon General, on August 22, 1943. Moten asks if Dr. Parran can help his son find a proper position in the army, befitting his station as a graduate of a school of optometry.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his cousin Amanda, August 26, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his cousin Amanda, on August 26, 1943. He discusses the effect the war has had on both of them, and encloses medicine for an illness she has.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to John Lang, October 20, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to John Lang, on October 20, 1943, about a remodeling job that Lang did not complete. Despite this, Moten pays him for it.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette Moten, August 20, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Josephine Bramlette Moten, on August 20, 1943. He mentions his concern about his son Don's imminent entry into the army, and says he is trying to work out a position for his son in the medical field.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to L. T. Lambert, August 22, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to L. T. Lambert of Denton, on August 22, 1943, enclosing his dues. He mentions his son's induction into the army, and the reasons for cancelling his plans to visit Denton.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Lizzie Poindexter, November 3, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Lizzie Poindexter, the manager of his boarding house, on November 3, 1943. He asks her and the other tenants to vacate while the house is renovated.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Myrtle Moten Dabney, November 3, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Myrtle Moten Dabney, on November 3, 1943, discussing the war, and family serving in the Army.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Myrtle Moten Dabney, November 12, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his daughter Myrtle Moten Dabney, on November 12, 1943. His son Don was inducted into the army that very morning, and he expresses his fears regarding the war.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Pierce S. Moten, September 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his cousin Pierce S. Moten of Birmingham, Alabama, on September 27, 1943. He commends him on the noteworthy job he is doing in Birmingham, and for his hospitality during their recent visit.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Senator R. L. Brokenburr, October 5, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his attorney, Senator Robert L. Brokenburr, on October 5, 1943, regarding some real estate.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Senator R. L. Brokenburr, October 21, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Senator R. L. Brokenburr, on October 21, 1943, settling his bills.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to the J.G. McCullough Agency, August 27, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to the J. G. McCullough Agency, on August 27, 1943, regarding purchase of real estate.
[Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis, August 26, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Walter Davis of Giddings, on August 26, 1943, discussing the renewal of Davis' lease, and renovations he was making to the property.
[Letter from Edwin D. Moten to the William H. Block Company, August 21, 1943]
Letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Mr. Means of the William H. Block Company, on August 21, 1943, ordering a stove.
Major Marrs, Commandant, Chilton Hall, NTSTC, 1943
Photograph of Major Marrs, Commandant, at Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College in 1943. Marrs is wearing a military uniform without a combination cap.
Major Marrs, Commandant, Chilton Hall, NTSTC, 1943
Photograph of Major Marrs, Commandant, at Chilton Hall of North Texas State Technical College. We believe the photograph was taken in 1943, and not in 1944 because of the time period that Marrs was on campus, which was from 1942 to 1943. Marrs is wearing a military uniform and combination cap. In 1942, Capt. Marrs, was the commanding officer of the 25th Army Air Force Glider Training Detachment at NTSTC. His men were stationed in Chilton Hall and trained at the Harte Glider School. He was promoted to major, and on August 9, 1943, presented silver liaison pilot wings to the student-officers of the First Army Air Forces Liaison Training Detachment. That same year he was stationed in Garden City, Kansas. Marrs served in World War II from 1940-1946.
[Philip F. Saltsman's War Ration Book]
War Ration Book that belonged to Philip F. Saltsman. The booklet contains unused ration stamps for a variety of goods.
Renfro Drug Company Menu
The Renfro Drug Company Menu lists the prices of their fountain drinks, sundaes, fruit drinks, coolers, milk drinks, desserts, sandwiches, and salads. The address for the location is stamped on the front cover: 1601 N. Ballinger St. The back of the menu lists the locations of the 17 Renfro stores.
[Two Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, October 10, 1943]
Two letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten and Walter Davis, both on October 10, 1943. In the first letter, he discusses asking servicemen for news about who is being drafted, and hopes that his son will not be called. In the second, he acknowledges receipt of the Davis' rent, and advises him not to send the Motens a turkey if it will be too much trouble.
[Two Letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to Don Moten, September 28 & October 2, 1943]
Two letters from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his son Don Moten, on September 28, and October 2, 1943. In the first letter, Dr. Moten suggests that his son practice as an assistant to a doctor to get some experience, if he isn't called to the army. He also discusses Don's money troubles. In the second letter, Dr. Moten discusses treating young men who have to report to the army soon, and again mentions Don's money troubles.
Unidentified Men on the Step of Denton City Hall Who Have Been Called Up to be Drafted in World War II
A large group of unidentified men on the steps of the Denton City Hall, located at 221 N. Elm. This building is now known as City Hall West. Carl Hill is identified as the man fourth from the left on the back row. The man seventh from the left on the front row is identified as Richard O. Harbert.
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