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The Fort Worth Press (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 54, Ed. 1 Monday, December 4, 1944 (open access)

The Fort Worth Press (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 24, No. 54, Ed. 1 Monday, December 4, 1944

Daily newspaper from Fort Worth, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Weaver, Don E.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1944]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner writing to Mr. Filipin regarding reservations for Mary Jean. He also informs that he is not affected by the high waters from the Mississippi.
Date: May 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1944]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting for 10 Halm's Self-Branching ivies.
Date: May 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1944]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner sending a $1.00 for the 100 chives
Date: May 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Myron Foster to Daniel W. Kempner, September 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Myron Foster to Daniel W. Kempner, September 4, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Nyron Foster informing that he is replacing the order with Mammoth Hale Peaches to be shipped.
Date: September 4, 1944
Creator: Foster, Myron
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Greenwood, May 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Greenwood, May 4, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Greenwood informing that it is best to dispose of the turkeys because of how expensive it is to get them out of Fredrick Produce Company.
Date: May 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, February 04, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, February 04, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing how Kempner needs additional dairy feed and wants ten sacks the next time the truck comes to Galveston.
Date: February 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1944]

Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner describing his travel and discussions with various Texas representatives and officials concerning the potential move of a medical institution. Despite Dr. Rainey's willingness to act legislatively, Lovelady notes a preference among representatives to keep the institution in Galveston. Lovelady relays confidential remarks from Mr. Schreiner, indicating strong opposition to the move, and ends with his intent to continue engaging with local territories on the matter.
Date: October 4, 1944
Creator: Lovelady, Karl L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks, October 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks, October 6, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks thanking Brooks for sending a letter from General Hulen. He urges Brooks to read an enclosed pamphlet and a recent editorial from the Houston Post, with the intent of influencing the Texas Legislature regarding the location of the Medical School. He emphasizes the damage moving the school could cause to Galveston, which does not align with the interests of the state at large, and seeks decisive legislative action.
Date: October 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Ward to Galveston Chamber of Commerce, October 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from J. F. Ward to Galveston Chamber of Commerce, October 10, 1944]

Letter from J. F. Ward to Galveston Chamber of Commerce committing in helping defeat a proposed measure. He confirms his availability to meet the next morning after traveling from Galveston, pledging full support.
Date: October 4, 1944
Creator: Ward, J. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, November 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, November 4, 1944]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an event and its logistics regarding transportation
Date: November 4, 1944
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig, January 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig, January 4, 1944]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig asking if he can bring a tuxedo regarding the visit to Galveston.
Date: January 4, 1944
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Army Specialized Training Program Certificate] (open access)

[Army Specialized Training Program Certificate]

A certificate of completion for the Army Specialized Training Program European Area & Language Curriculum No. 71 for Elmer A. Curry at Pomona College.
Date: March 4, 1944
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Naval Training Station Special Pass, May 4, 1944] (open access)

[Naval Training Station Special Pass, May 4, 1944]

Special pass issued by Lieutenant R. J. Jennings to Edgar Jones for the United States Naval Training Station in Newport, Rhode Island. The word "Visitor's" is crossed out in the card's title.
Date: May 4, 1944
Creator: United States Navy
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 4, 1944]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner suggesting Harold Potash for the role of El Paso area co-chairman for the B'nai B'rith University of Texas Hillel building fundraiser.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Light Marine Tank on Emirau Island]

Photograph of a light marine tank moving onto the shores of Emirau Island in the Bismarck Archipelago.
Date: April 4, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, December 4, 1944]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner discussing enclosing a check for two shirts.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to Mose M. Feld, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to Mose M. Feld, December 4, 1944]

Letter from William M. Nathan to Mose M. Feld suggesting Helen Daily Susman be the one to fundraise for The University of Texas at Austin Hillel House in the towns of Richmond and Rosenberg. She was chosen for this task because she is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, a worker for the ADL, and is knowledgeable of everyone in those two towns.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 4, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman thanking him for the list of names from the last letter, attaching a revised draft of the main letter or "brain child" of the foundation, and discussing the sending of letters to potential co-chairmen of the foundation.
Date: November 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marine Public Relations Shelter in Guam]

Photograph of three shirtless Marines standing in front of a small shelter with a sign reading "Public Relations" attached to it. Two men sit inside the small shelter behind the three men.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: United States. Marine Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Emery Smith, February 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Emery Smith, February 4, 1944]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Emery Smith thanking her and acknowledging receipt of the check that she sent him to pay for a replacement furnace coil.
Date: February 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History