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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 Geo. H. Raymond to Mr. W. H. Louviere, May 23, 1957]
Letter from Geo. H. Raymond to Mr. William H. Louviere discussing Mr. Maury O'Rourke's connections to Mr. Kempner's reservations at the Heidelberg Hotel.
Date:
May 23, 1957
Creator:
Raymond, Geo H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. W. O'Rourk to Isaac Herbert Kempner, May 23, 1957]
Letter from M. W. O'Rourk to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that Mr. George Reynold just called him and he'd be happy to reserve a twin and single bed room for Kempner's arrival on June 1, 1957. And requests for their arrival and the number of nights they'll stay.
Date:
May 23, 1957
Creator:
O'Rourk, M. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Sara Thompson, January 23, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Sara Thompson sending his diary.
Date:
January 23, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to Isaac H. Kempner, October 23, 1956]
Letter from Donald Maclean to Isaac H. Kempner discussing various travel plans and events.
Date:
October 23, 1956
Creator:
Maclean, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Judge W. T. Gandy, December 23, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Judge W. T. Gandy discussing his appreciation for their friendship during the holiday season.
Date:
December 23, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, January 23, 1954]
Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his letter comforting Mr. Armstrong after the passing of his mother.
Date:
January 23, 1954
Creator:
Armstrong, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. Eddleman-Pollok Company, February 23, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. Eddleman-Pollok Company discussing legal and physical details of refunding the Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 Bonds and their current status at Attorney General.
Date:
February 23, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., March 23, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr. mentioning about the letter of March 22nd enclosing life insurance premium receipt on policy issued by the Southwestern Life Insurance Company which has been placed with his policies for safekeeping.
Date:
March 23, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., August 23, 1949]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. handing a check for $988.90 covering his share of the Middle States Petroleum B. He mentions that he's leaving this on Lee's desk for his attention but if he wishes he'll send him $988.90 for Lee.
Date:
August 23, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., November 23, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. mentioning about his letter of November 22nd enclosing certificate, West Kentucky Coal Company, 20 shares issued to Mary C. Kempner, which has been placed n Box 40 for safe keeping.
Date:
November 23, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Mr. William M. Nathan, October 23, 1951]
Letter from Thomas L. James to Mr. William M. Nathan discussing the legal and financial situation of Woodrow Wilson in relation to his employment at the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
October 23, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Godchaux to I. H. Kempner, April 23, 1951]
Letter from Charles Godchaux to I. H. Kempner discussing a future talk with Count Guido Piovene, the state of the sugar industry discussed in an annual stockholder meeting, and dull months of business.
Date:
April 23, 1951
Creator:
Godchaux, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. W. Quinn, March 23, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. W. Quinn sharing the summary of letters between James and himself about availability of Young Davitte, Jr. to join the business.
Date:
March 23, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, February 23, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the current health condition of I. Herbert Kempner Jr. and doctors' recommendations of keeping his emotions at check.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, June 23, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the dividend checks that were attached for H. Kempner and Press stocks. Even talks about R. Henry Ullman and how he made quite an impression on I. Herbert Kempner Jr.
Date:
June 23, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Leopold L. Meyer, February 23, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Leopold L. Meyer discussing the passing of Meyer's brother, Morris.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., March 23, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing their correspondence with Jimmy Phillips and the sugar business pamphlet they are creating.
Date:
March 23, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly, February 23, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly discussing Herbert Kempner's health condition and the Kempners' postponed trip to Hawaii.
Date:
February 23, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Thomas L. James, February 23, 1959]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to Thomas L. James discussing about excess contributions of Foster Farms and Sugarland Industries as per year-end statement.
Date:
February 23, 1959
Creator:
Weston, Harris K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Brazos Metal Awning Company, December 23, 1947]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Brazos Metal Awning Company informing the company that the Kempners will be hosting a Christmas dinner and that they will need to come at a later date.
Date:
December 23, 1947
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Thomas L. James, October 23, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Thomas L. James informing him that the rehabilitation center in Memphis he was looking at is very highly regarded and providing him with the contact information of someone who can provide more information.
Date:
October 23, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Carrying Excess Baggage through Braniff International Airways]
Invoice from Sugarland Industries to H. Kempner firm of $10.09, containing charges for excess baggage through Braniff International Airways by Mrs. O. L. Thorne.
Date:
May 23, 1955
Creator:
Sugarland Industries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History