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Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date:
May 23, 2015
Creator:
Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date:
May 23, 2015
Creator:
Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich]
Letter from G. D. Ulrich discussing about continuation of group insurance with Southwestern Life Insurance Company, along with the terms and conditions of the policy. Second page contains certificate of insurance and schedule of employee benefits.
Date:
19XX
Creator:
The Sugarland Industries
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, January 26, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing the bill he received from them.
Date:
January 26, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, January 22, 1955]
Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing details about his luncheon and the guest speakers attending. The guest speaker, Mr. James Symes, will be joined by Mr. Don Fraser, Mr. Arthur K. Atkinson, and Mr. John Sinclair.
Date:
January 22, 1955
Creator:
Overton, Jr., W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, May 17, 1955]
Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing his trip to New York, and his plans to visit Ellsworth.
Date:
May 17, 1955
Creator:
Overton, Jr., W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., November 30, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., discussing his and Hennie's anticipation of their Dallas trip to visit friends. He discusses some details regarding luncheons, hotels, and date details.
Date:
November 30, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to O. R. Seagraves, January 7, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to O. R. Seagraves discussing the possibility of Seagraves leasing some of Kempner's property at Sugar Land for Oil and Gas development.
Date:
January 7, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, May 7, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton arranging a dinner meeting.
Date:
May 7, 1954
Creator:
{{{name}}}
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Oscar Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, December 25, 1954]
Letter from Oscar R. Armstrong to Isaac H. Kempner wishing him a merry Christmas and a happy New Year and discussing spending the holidays with his sons in Dallas. Mr. Armstrong also brings up how last Christmas was the last time his mother was home before she entered the hospital.
Date:
December 25, 1954
Creator:
Armstrong, Oscar Raymond
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Baker Hotel, June 15, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Baker Hotel discussing them sending his bill to his deceased son, I. H. Kempner, Jr.'s address in Sugarland instead of the address Mr., Kempner listed in Galveston.
Date:
June 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
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
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Laurence B. Rossbach, May 1, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Laurence B. Rossbach discussing Rossbach and Mr. Francis Hunter's trip to Texas to learn about the oil business, further expressing his firm's lack of knowledge in the oil industry compared to others in Texas but providing resources nonetheless.
Date:
April 1, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr., October 31, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr. discussing his appreciation of Overton's hospitality during their trip to Dallas while asking if he and his wife would like to spend time in Galveston, furthermore mentioning Stanley Kempner was interested in buying bank stock, and asking if Overton knows any grocers that have Le Sueur asparagus.
Date:
October 31, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugene McElvaney to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner, December 7, 1951]
Letter from Eugene McElvaney to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner discussing his service on the Laymen's Committee of the National Council of Churches and support of the organization.
Date:
December 7, 1951
Creator:
McElvaney, Eugene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. M. Overton, November 18, 1953]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. M. Overton conveying sympathy for latter's mother's death.
Date:
November 18, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to W. H. Louviere, August 8, 1960]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to W. H. Louviere discussing about effects of changes to Imperial Sugar Company due to temporary Sugar Act.
Date:
August 8, 1960
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris K. Weston, February 3, 1959]
Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris K. Weston discussing about consolidation of feed mill and alfalfa dehydrating plant, and informing about an appointment with Anderson Clayton & Company.
Date:
February 3, 1959
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Stirl to Harris K. Weston, July 2, 1959]
Letter from G. A. Stirl to Harris K. Weston discussing about business conditions as per Texas Business Review, reduction in sales and increase in cost per lot at Residential Venice.
Date:
July 2, 1959
Creator:
Stirl, Gus A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to David F. Weston, May 17, 1956]
Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about transfer of donation from Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund to David F. & Sara K. Weston Fund.
Date:
May 17, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing the drought, the Sugar Land cotton business, and a job application they received. Harris also mentions his plans for the week, his father's absentee ballot, and Edward Randall Thompson's recovery from an operation.
Date:
August 14, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Southwest Review, February 20, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Southwest Review informing the organization that three of the subscribers to the magazine have not received a magazine.
Date:
February 20, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History