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    Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.

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    Letter from Amon Carter to General Edwin M. Watson, White House Appointments Secretary for President Franklin D. Roosevelt, regarding Amon Carter, Jr

    Clues to the kludonometer

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    Maria-Theresia Walach, Melanie Cookson-Carter and Rachel Roberts discuss the life work of Captain William Nelson Greenwood, whose legacy includes a mysterious tide calculato

    Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.

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    Copy of letter from Amon Carter to Joseph M. Harfield of the American Red Cross requesting the correct address for packages to be sent to Amon Carter, Jr.'s prisoner of war camp

    Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.

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    Letter from Amon G. Carter to Mrs C. M. Wilkinson regarding Amon, Jr. and Captain Charles M. Wilkinson as prisoners of war

    Benny Carter Quintet in Pakistan (Tape 1)

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    The Benny Carter Quintet perform at the American Center in Pakistan as part of the United States State Department tour. At the beginning of the recording, there is a brief intro by the Consul General of the United States and Benny Carter. Then Harry "Sweets" Edison (trumpet), Gildo Mahones (piano), John B. Williams (bass), Earl Palmer (drums), and Benny Carter (alto saxophone) perform "In a Mellotone" (6:27), "Undecided" (15:00), "Wave" (25:17), "Autumn Leaves" (35:58), "Misty" (43:32), and "Perdido" (48:36). This concert was filmed for Karachi television.Berger, M., Berger, E., & Patrick, J. (2002). Benny Carter, a life in American music (2nd ed.). Scarecrow Press, discography number 326.This project was supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

    Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.

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    Copy of letter from Amon Carter to Luceille Palasota expressing sympathy at the news that her son, Pfc. Sam M. Palasota, was listed as a prisoner of war in Japan

    Benny Carter Quintet in Pakistan (Tape 2)

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    The Benny Carter Quintet perform at the American Center in Pakistan as part of the United States State Department tour. Harry Sweets Edison (trumpet), Gildo Mahones (piano), John B. Williams (bass), Earl Palmer (drums), and Benny Carter (alto saxophone) perform "Supersweet " (0.50), and "Sky Dive" (9:22). At approximately 19:15, Carter introduces vocalist Millicent Browne who sings "Ol' Man River," "Just a Little Lovin' " (21:26), and "A Song for You" (24:32). At approximately 30:28, Browne speaks to the audience and then sings "I'm a Woman" (33:17). Carter introduces the next segment (37:00) and then the Quintet and Browne perform "Everyday I have the Blues" (39:14). Lastly, the Quintet performs "Take the A Train" (46:10). This concert was filmed for Karachi television.Berger, M., Berger, E., & Patrick, J. (2002). Benny Carter, a life in American music (2nd ed.). Scarecrow Press, discography number 326.This project was supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation

    Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr.

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    Copy of letter from Amon Carter to Willie L. Myers expressing sympathy at the news that her son, Pfc. George M. Myers, was listed as a prisoner of war in Japan

    Telegram re: Amon Carter, Jr.

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    Copy of telegram from Amon Carter to Mrs. George M. Stipp informing her that Amon, Jr. had been reported missing in action in North Africa and asking if she had heard any information from her husband, Maj. Stipp
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