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Letter to Donald A. Quarles from Alexander.
Alexander writes to thank Quarles for making the arrangements that allowed him and his party to "see so many things of interest in the guided missile field." He adds that Lieutenant Colonel Nickerson was very "helpful and informative". -
Letter to Colonel Nickerson and his wife, Carol, from Robert K. Bell.
Bell writes to the Nickersons who now live in Panama on a two-year assignment. Bell updates Nickerson on events that happened since the last time he wrote. He details the outrage directed towards Charles Wilson, the Secretary of Defense. He states that he is saving "pertinent clippings from several newspapers" to send to Nickerson to help provide background to the latest events. Bell writes of many people who are advocating for Nickerson's return and vindication. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from William F. Nichols.
Nichols writes to Nickerson, reminiscing of their time in active duty together in various places and how he held Nickerson in "highest esteem." He expresses concern over charges that indicate espionage, stating that they are "without foundation." He offers to appear in Nickerson's behalf and recommends reaching out to Brigadier General Pickering as well. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Mayor Ralph M. Wiltsie.
Mayor Wiltsie writes to Nickerson in his defense, asking if he can be of any help in the trial such as testifying or giving a character witness. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Kenneth A. Roberts.
Roberts writes to Nickerson about his case, expressing interest and stating that by knowing Nickerson's relatives, he is sure Nickerson is anything but disloyal. Roberts also writes that he will be in Huntsville sometime and hopes to arrange to talk with Nickerson. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from John J. Sparkman.
Sparkman thanks Nickerson for sending a booklet he had requested. He also requests Nickerson to send information on a long range flight conducted by ABMA directly to Erik Bergaust for an interview Bergaust did on Sparkman. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Harry M. Moriarty.
Moriarty offers his services as a witness during Nickerson's trial and why what he has to offer would be to their "mutual benefit." He encloses with the letter an outline of a complaint that may be beneficial to Nickerson's case as well as his own. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Harold Sedrel.
Sedrel writes on behalf of Nickerson's character, though "unacquainted with the details of this particular case." -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from Colonel Robert C. Works.
Works expresses sympathy toward Nickerson and the situation he is in asking, "�what's happening to the Army?" Works offers a character witness or any deposition or testimony that would help his case. -
Letter to Colonel John C. Nickerson, Jr. from "Curly".
"Curly" writes in support of Nickerson and states that while someone else will have to decide if what he did was right or wrong, he "might be one of the best qualified people alive to testify in your behalf." The second half of the letter is handwritten and discusses personal events in "Curly's" life such as a new grandson and a family member in the Navy. -
Letter to Christel L. McCanless requesting she "give generously to the expansion program" fundraiser for the University of Alabama Huntsville campus.
Christel L. McCanless is both the recipient and one of the senders of this letter. -
Letter to Charles F. Pfeifer from David Bowman.
Bowman writes to Pfeifer about a "two-pager" that he wrote, detailing its contents. He also includes several other of his resume highlights including four novels, playscripts, and other things he has written. Bowman also includes that he is the president of the Tallulah Bankhead Society, a society that honors and celebrates a 1930s actress from Alabama. Bowman is appealing to Pfeifer, a creative film manager, about his recent work on the Nickerson case. -
Letter to Carl A. Elliott from Robert K. Bell with a reply from secretary Cora B. Marlowe.
Bell writes to Elliott in Washington D.C. on behalf of the defense counsel in an attempt to change Nickerson's case from trial by court-martial to a non-judicial punishment. Marlowe writes to Bell on behalf of Congressman Elliott who is out of town and will respond to Bell's May 8 letter upon his return. -
Letter to Betty Goldsmith from Ella Davis.
Ella Davis writes to Betty Goldsmith, Oscar's wife, regarding her move to Hot Springs, Arkansas. She details the cost to move her things and asked Betty to have Mr. Goldsmith send her a check as she is now broke after paying the moving costs. She also writes about declining an offer on the property she is selling because the potential buyer refused to pay interest. -
Letter to Armistead Selden from Robert K. Bell.
Bell writes to Selden in Washington D.C. on behalf of the defense counsel in an attempt to change Nickerson's case from trial by court-martial to a non-judicial punishment. Selden replies stating he will pass the information "if the opportunity present[s] itself." -
Letter to Abner Tate.
The letter to Abner Tate addresses the testimony of Barbara Hazel, confirming some parts but refuting more of it. It is clear that pages of the letter are missing as it ends in the middle of a sentence and has no author's signature on any page. Note: This could be Moore's statement which would match with the Note to Moore's Statement. -
Letter to Abner Tate from William Conner.
This letter is William M. Conner's statement as written to Abner Tate. In this statement, Conner refutes Mrs. Hazel's testimony stating that he has never threatened to "cow hide" anyone. Furthermore, Conner writes that his wife "says most positively" that Mrs. Hazel never requested her to "examine her bundle the day before she left her mother's." -
Letter to A. L. Rison.
This letter includes responses to Rison's wire and the return wire. It also includes information on cotton buyers and local weather conditions. The sender did not sign the letter, but it is most likely Oscar Goldsmith. -
Letter Regarding the Case and Barbora Hazle's Statements.
This letter, written on May 12, 1856, has several names that are illegible, including the author's. It is addressed to two men, the first being [Daniel] P. Pool, and is a lengthy letter in response to a letter received from Abner C. Wellborn and in particular, the supporting testimony of Barbara Hazel accusing Abner Tate of at least two murders. The author states that the credibility of Hazel's words should be questioned due to the several reasons he goes on to detail. Following the original letter, the author pens an amendment to include changes that occured since the original letter was written as Tate had made a recent publication during that time. -
Letter from William V. Ochs to Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The letter describes the administration of the Organized Reserve Corps. -
Letter from the editor of the Crimson-White to the staff of the Twilight Times.
In this letter, John S. Neel, the summer editor of the Crimson-White, the University of Alabama's student newspaper, congratulates the staff of the student-led Twilight Times on their first issue. Neel mentions in the letter how impressive it is that these students are able to produce their paper when they "are just going to school at night and holding down a regular job during the day." -
Letter from T. Earle Johnson to the University of Alabama faculty.
The letter concerns "the Commencement Excercises scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 30 and 31." It provides information about the times and places of the ceremonies and processions and reminds the faculty that their participation is required. -
Letter from Streifthau Manufactoring Co. to the park owner.
The letter advertises the "new Streco Turnpike Ride" and discusses the methods the park owner could take to obtain the ride. -
Letter from Sen. Lister Hill, Sen. John Sparkman, and Rep. Bob Jones to Huntsville radio stations.
Addressed to stations WBHP and WFUN, the letter announces that the U. S. Senate passed "legislation authorizing construction work for Redstone Arsenal totaling $4,250,000." The letter also mentions building rocket test stations and a flight test range. -
Letter from Rep. Bob Jones in Washington, D.C. to Frances Roberts in Huntsville, Alabama.
In this letter, Jones thanks Roberts, then a history teacher at Huntsville High School, for the opportunity to meet her students on their recent trip to Washington, D.C. -
Letter from Philip M. Mason, Huntsville Center director, to all students.
UAH, then known as the University of Alabama Huntsville Center, circulated this letter in preparation for class registration and the center's integration in June 1963. Mason addresses the impending arrival of the first Black student, Dave Mack McGlathery, though he is not named in the letter. Mason emphasizes "that the academic program will proceed smoothly" and that "all persons and property will be protected," namely through a new student identification card system. Dave Mack McGlathery integrated the Huntsville Center on June 13, 1963, as he walked into Morton Hall to register for classes. His arrival proceeded uneventfully, though National Guardsmen were present to maintain order. Along with Vivian Malone, McGlathery was a plaintiff in the lawsuit to desegregate the University of Alabama. -
Letter from National Cyclists' Union with Shoreland's Record
One of the sources on this document is a letter from the National Cyclists' Union addressed to Frank Shorland to recognize him for his 24 hour safety bicycle record. -
Letter from Michael G. Smith.
Smith writes to "Pat" with information as the former president of the court-martial, that would be beneficial to the defense counsel. "Pat" most likely is one of the members of the defense counsel as Smith refers to "you and Buster" several times throughout his letter, "Buster" being the nickname for Robert K. Bell, defense attorney. -
Letter from Martha Holliman in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Frances Roberts in Huntsville, Alabama.
Holliman was one of Roberts' students at Huntsville High School. She describes her first days at Randolph-Macon College and thanks Roberts for her excellent teaching. -
Letter from Maj. Gen. Terry Allen to the 104th Infantry "Timberwolf" Division.
In this letter, Allen describes the division's achievements in "six months of continuous combat," detailing its role in the liberation of the Netherlands and the capture of the Ruhr region and Cologne. Allen includes an excerpt from a letter from J. Lawton Collins. -
Letter from M. B. Spragins advertising the University of Alabama Huntsville Campus fundraising campaign.
The letter states that the fundraising goal is $750, 000. -
Letter from Lt. Gen. J. Lawton Collins commending the 104th Infantry "Timberwolf" Division for its role in capturing German territory at the end of World War II.
The letter was forwarded to all members of the division by Maj. Gen. Terry Allen of the 104th Infantry Division. Collins chronicles the Timberwolves' accomplishments in campaigns in western Germany, including the capture of Cologne and the Ruhr region. -
Letter from John R. Morton to Frances C. Roberts in Huntsville, Alabama.
The letter notifies Roberts of her appointment as an instructor in history at the University of Alabama Huntsville Center. Morton notes that Roberts was to receive an honorarium of $200 for teaching January 6-March 20, 1950. -
Letter from James A. Pickering.
Pickering writes a general letter about Colonel John c. Nickerson, Jr.'s character, stating that Nickerson was a man of "sterling character" and an "intelligent and highly valuable officer." -
Letter from Jacob L. Devers to Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The letter thanks Burwell for his service in the Army during the war. -
Letter from Hildegard Nörenberg to Hans Albert Silberberg (undated).
Hildegard Nörenberg (1904-1977) was a nurse and midwife from Berlin-Tegel, Berlin, Germany. She immigrated to Alabama in 1956, as her sister Maria, the wife of Operation Paperclip engineer Werner Kuers, had moved to Huntsville, Alabama in the early 1950s. From 1924 to 1932, Nörenberg frequently corresponded with Hans Albert Silberberg, her close friend and longtime love. Silberberg was a music student, composer, and pianist. He died in 1932, at the age of 25. -
Letter from Hildegard Nörenberg to Hans Albert Silberberg (undated).
Hildegard Nörenberg (1904-1977) was a nurse and midwife from Berlin-Tegel, Berlin, Germany. She immigrated to Alabama in 1956, as her sister Maria, the wife of Operation Paperclip engineer Werner Kuers, had moved to Huntsville, Alabama in the early 1950s. From 1924 to 1932, Nörenberg frequently corresponded with Hans Albert Silberberg, her close friend and longtime love. Silberberg was a music student, composer, and pianist. He died in 1932, at the age of 25.