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[Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr.]

Photograph of John Todd Willis, Jr. in his army uniform.
Date: November 4, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henrietta Kempner to Cecile Kempner, November 1, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Henrietta Kempner to Cecile Kempner, November 1, 1946]

Letter, using Western Union, from Henrietta Kempner, ("Mother"), to Cecile Kempner discussing news of mutual acquaintances.
Date: November 1, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Henrietta Leonora
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Peggy Anne Carswell to T. N. Carswell - November 5, 1942]

A letter written to "Doll" [T. N. Carswell] from Peg [Peggy Anne Carswell], dated November 5, 1942. Peggy outlines her expenses and describes her job delivering dry cleaning while in school. She describes her job prospects for the summer.
Date: November 5, 1942
Creator: Carswell, Peggy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency] (open access)

[Travel Agent Appointment Agreement between Byron Breen, Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc. and T. N. Carswell, Carswell Agency]

A travel agent appointment agreement between The Alcoa Steamship Company, Inc., 17 Battery Place, New York 4, N. Y., signed by Byron Breen and Carswell Agency, Abilene, Texas, signed by T. N. Carswell, dated November 15, 1949. Signed by J. B. Dalton, witness. The reverse side includes received stamp: ALCOA S. S. RECEIVED NOV 18 1949 Pass. Dept.
Date: November 15, 1949
Creator: Breen, Byron
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Figs and Shipping] (open access)

[Invoice for Figs and Shipping]

Invoice for items sold to I. H. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including a case of figs and shipping costs.
Date: November 30, 1948
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 21, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich requesting cases of figs be sent to a list of people.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, November 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, November 27, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry about an outfit that is being provided for members and asking her to set up an exhibition in the near future.
Date: November 27, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hays, November 12, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hays, November 12, 1943]

Letter to Mrs. Hays from Mrs. Kempner explaining why more contribution is expected from the members of the American Women's Voluntary Services.
Date: November 12, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 7, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 7, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, the New York senator, government, economics, and president Truman's actions.
Date: November 7, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, November 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, November 15, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry about Mrs. Harmon and regret that they cannot send a delegate to the convention.
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, November 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, November 27, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about outfits they will be receiving for exhibition, when she would prefer the exhibition to be held, and stores the organization can help out with.
Date: November 27, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 05, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 05, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about him voting for the US President, the death of George Sealy, and Timmy's health.
Date: November 5, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 29, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 29, 1948]

Letter to Cecile from her father about his vision, Uncle Dan's barbecue in Plantersville, other family matters, and financial advice.
Date: November 29, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Tanner to Mrs. Kempner, November 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Tanner to Mrs. Kempner, November 7, 1941]

Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Mrs. Tanner from the AWVS. Included in the letter is a copy of a letter from Mrs. Alison. The letter also informs that the chairman of the Dallas unit of the AWVS has resigned.
Date: November 7, 1941
Creator: Tanner, Mrs. Frederick C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 9, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 9, 1947]

Letter to Cecile from her father about family visiting, Lyda's upcoming birthday, and her mother's upcoming birthday.
Date: November 9, 1947
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davie, November 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davie, November 10, 1941]

Letter to Mrs. Davie from Mrs. Kempner about Galvestonians being unable to carry the expected amount of insurance.
Date: November 10, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: November 1943 (open access)

AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: November 1943

Monthly report from the Greater New York Region to the National Board of Directors for the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities including their workshop for the women's exposition at Madison Square Garden.
Date: November 1943
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services. Greater New York Region.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 27, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 27, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about speculation about future wars, international relations between Yugoslavia, China, and Russia, and foreign economics.
Date: November 27, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 13, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Frances' child, and his wife looking for a rabbi, other local news, and travel to Sugarland.
Date: November 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judson to Mrs. Nixon, November 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Judson to Mrs. Nixon, November 14, 1944]

Letter to Mrs. Nixon from Judson containing her letter from earlier that month as well as a copy of a letter General Hines sent outlining what services would be acceptable.
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Dickerman, Judson C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Whitlock, November 19, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Whitlock, November 19, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Whitlock reporting on the Austin, Houston, and Galveston units.
Date: November 19, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941]

Letter to Cecil from her father discussing an issue he had with someone he believed to be fraud. He also encourages Cecil to make up her mind about moving to New York or Dallas. He mentions that "Uncle Stuart" is going blind.
Date: November 16, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 10, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 10, 1946]

Letter to Cecile from her father about dinner with Harris and Ruth, government, and politics.
Date: November 10, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Stan Kenton at Schirmer opening]

Photograph of Stan Kenton surrounded by fans at the Schirmer opening in Brooklyn, N.Y. In the photograph, Kenton is signing autographs and there are others visible in the background including Murray Boykin (Brooklyn salesman), someone hesitantly identified as John Cooney (N.Y. manager), and Al Levine (Newark manager).
Date: November 1946
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library