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12
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11
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11
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Texas Digital Newspaper Program
282
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117
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94
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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. George Seldes, November 14, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to George Seldes discussing an issue of "In Fact" regarding the Texas Prudential Insurance Association and the information provided in the article.
Date:
November 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Yukon Oklahoma Sun (Yukon, Okla.), Vol. 51, No. 24, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 14, 1945
Weekly newspaper from Yukon, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 14, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Take-Off (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 14, 1945
Weekly newspaper from the Oklahoma City Air Depot, Tinker Field, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes news of interest to military and civilian personnel along with advertising.
Date:
April 14, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Take-Off (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 3, No. 43, Ed. 1 Saturday, July 14, 1945
Weekly newspaper from the Oklahoma City Air Depot, Tinker Field, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes news of interest to military and civilian personnel along with advertising.
Date:
July 14, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 50 on "Chicagoan"
A photograph print showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 50, 3-unit diesel, streamliner, "Chicagoan", north of Ponca City, OK, 12 stainless steel coaches, Joe C. Nix, engineman, 55 mph.
Date:
August 14, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) 882
A photograph print showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 882, 2-8-0, EX: prr 401, Ft. Madison, IA.
Date:
October 14, 1945
Creator:
Krambeck, J. Wesley
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Santa Fe (ATSF) Diesel-Electric #50 on "Chicagoan"
A photograph print of Santa Fe (ATSF) 50 (diesel units 1A and 4A), on streamlined passenger train No. 12, "Chicagoan", north of Ponca City, OK, 12 stainless steel coaches, 55 mph, Joe C. Nix, engineman. (First District of Oklahoma Division)
Date:
August 14, 1945
Creator:
George, Preston
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from W. John Kenney to Comdr. H. L. Kempner, December 14, 1945]
Letter from W. John Kenney to Harris L. Kempner discussing the preparation of a report and brochure regarding procurement policies, an update on action taken by the Bupers regarding the awards and work and a new house in New Haven.
Date:
December 14, 1945
Creator:
Kenney, W. John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from British Raw Materials Mission to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 14, 1945]
Letter from R. D. Fennelly to Harris L. Kempner suggesting he get in contact with Mr. U. de B. Daly for more information, giving his address.
Date:
October 14, 1945
Creator:
British Raw Materials Mission
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Mertz to the Hatchette Household - September 14, 1945]
Letter from Bill Mertz to the Hatchette family describing life in Tokyo and Yokohama following Japanese surrender in World War II. An addendum to the letter updates the Hatchettes on Johnnie Hines' promotion to Captain and Comdr. Kirkpatrick's leave from the service and wishes Mrs. Hatchette and the family well.
Date:
September 14, 1945
Creator:
Mertz, Bill
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Operations Plans, Iwo Jima, 4th Marine Division]
Document describing the debarkation and approach schedule, air and naval gunfire support, and other plans for the proposed invasion of Iwo Jima, 4th Marine Division.
Date:
January 14, 1945
Creator:
Eberhardt, F. C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Oklahoma County Register (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 14, 1945
Weekly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
June 14, 1945
Creator:
Bonney, W. C.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the edits proposed for the letter they have been creating to send to potential donors. He also encloses the addresses of all the men on the Executive Committee and the Building Fund Committee.
Date:
August 14, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ennis Daily News (Ennis, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 272, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 14, 1945
Daily newspaper from Ennis, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
November 14, 1945
Creator:
Nowlin, R. W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ennis Daily News (Ennis, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 297, Ed. 1 Friday, December 14, 1945
Daily newspaper from Ennis, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
December 14, 1945
Creator:
Nowlin, R. W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First Floor Plan: Hillel Foundation
Architectural plans created by Geo. L. Dahl. They show the first-floor plan of the Hillel Foundation in Austin, Texas.
Date:
March 14, 1945
Creator:
Dahl, Geo. L.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Singleton, March 14, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Singleton enclosing a letter from Senator Stone, listing doctors who sent telegrams supporting a particular location for something unspecified, presumably related to a state matter. He advises Dr. Singleton to contact these doctors and encourage them to reach out to their respective state senators. He mentions a strategy to influence senators who are undecided or against the favored location by using telegrams sent by other doctors who support Galveston, thus attempting to sway their opinion.
Date:
March 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, February 14, 1945]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner discussing a statement from Stone, Phipps & Dibrell regarding telephone and telegram expenses incurred in matters related to the Medical Branch, including lobbying efforts and the appointment of new Regents. He also hopes that ex-Senator Carl Lovelady will be retained to help keep the Medical Branch out of political disputes. A bill introduced by Senator Mauritz concerning the Medical Branch has sparked controversy, and there is a desire to resolve these issues so work at the branch can continue smoothly.
Date:
February 14, 1945
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieutenant Colonel George Brian Woods, June 14, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to George Brian Woods sending a copy of a recommendation regarding the Price Revision Division and requesting the copy be sent back.
Date:
June 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, February 14, 1945]
Letter from Irving Weber to William M. Nathan apologizing for his lack of response to Nathan's letter soliciting donations for the Hillel building at the University of Texas. He explains that Texarkana is struggling to raise donations because of their small Jewish community but offers a list of names of individuals who may be willing to donate.
Date:
February 14, 1945
Creator:
Weber, Irving
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 14, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the lodge responses he received and pledges in Dallas and Houston.
Date:
February 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Information Education Bulletin No. 26, October 14, 1945
Outline for the Information & Education Conference on October 20, 1945 regarding the odds of another war occurring following World War II, based on an article by John Fischer titled "Odds Against Another War" published in Harper's Magazine of which a copy is furnished. The outline and article discuss how the two world Super Powers, the United States and the Soviet Union, are the only nations capable of waging a global war and how their mutual desire to build a security sphere orbiting around each nation will likely lead to a tense and unstable peace.
Date:
October 14, 1945
Creator:
27th Infantry Division
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. H. Womble to Isaac H. Kempner, March 14, 1945]
Letter from H. H. Womble to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the letter he sent to Senator York.
Date:
March 14, 1945
Creator:
Womble, Hubert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hubert H. Womble to Senator Alton York, March 14, 1945]
Copy of letter from Hubert H. Womble to Senator Alton York providing his opinion on moving the medical school from Galveston.
Date:
March 14, 1945
Creator:
Womble, Hubert H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History