Box 1
Container
Contains 107 Results:
Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he received the April Fools letter. He also received the candy bars and enjoyed them. Gambi (the dog) is doing well and they need to wash her before inspection. He writes about his room and his roommates. (2 pages, includes envelope postmarked April 28, 1945), 1945 Apr 20
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 Apr 20
Cartoon showing wedding clothes lying in a chapel aisle after a bride has fled. Note in scrapbook reads, “Sent from ‘China.’”, ca. 1945
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
ca. 1945
Letter signed Bud [Arnold R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he has been Airborne Officer for the last week. Gambi, the Chinese dog they adopted, has fleas. Their room has Venetian blinds, thanks to Holthaus’s ingenuity. (2 pages, includes envelope postmarked May 28, 1945), 1945 May 26
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 May 26
Postcard of F/O August R. Holthaus, New York City, N.Y., to Mr. August J. Holthaus., ca. 1945
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
ca. 1945
Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he is sorry for not writing lately. He has been busy flying over 80 hours over the past month. They have really good food at the base and plenty of it. A note dated January 16, 1946, is included, which addresses Buddie, and asks him how he is doing. Mentions that planes are “so safe.” (2 items, includes envelope postmarked July 31, 1945), 1945 July 29
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 July 29
Letter signed Bud H. [August R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he has been very busy being on temporary duty at another air field. He is now in school in India. If he passes, he will become a first pilot. He has been promoted to 2nd Lieutenant. (2 pages, includes envelope postmarked Aug 13, 1945), 1945 Aug 12
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 Aug 12
Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he is glad the war is over. He could not believe the news until he saw it in the paper. He hopes that they will be the first to leave, but he isn’t sure. He mentions how he would like to get a job in the airline business; otherwise, he won’t know what to do. (2 pages, includes envelope postmarked Aug 18, 1945), 1945 Aug 17
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 Aug 17
Partial letter [of August R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he is in Chabua, India, in the Assan Valley. (1 page), 1945 Oct 9
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 Oct 9
Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus] to Lucile and John. Writes that he only has completed 650 flight hours out of the required 750 flight hours necessary to go home. He does not have enough points from the Army to head home. He tried to go to Ledo, India, but the road was too bad. (3 pages, includes envelope postmarked Oct 16, 1945), 1945 Oct 16
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 Oct 16
Letter signed Bud [August R. Holthaus] to Mother and Dad. Writes that there is no chance that he will be coming home soon. He hopes that he will get enough flight hours in or be declared surplus and sent back. He visited Karachi, Pakistan, for 2 days and enjoyed it. He had plenty of food. (2 pages, includes envelope postmarked Dec 17, 1945), 1945 Dec 15
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection contains items relating to the operation of H. Holthaus & Co. winery in Gray Summit, Mo., by August J. Holthaus and his family; a postcard depicting the Liberal Arts Building at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis; poll books for 1936, 1938, and 1942 elections in Gray Summit, Mo.; a flier of the St. Louis Municipal Opera for the 26th Annual Season, 1944; and a scrapbook regarding the service of August R. Holthaus in World War II, containing postcards, photographs, letters,...
Dates:
1945 Dec 15