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[Special Orders Number 102, Extract 1]
Special orders extract reassigning a list of Women Air Force Service Pilot members, having completed their training, to be transferred to new air base stations.
Date:
September 9, 1943
Creator:
318th Army Air Forces Flying Training Detachment
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Special Orders Number 50, Extracts 7-12]
Special orders listing station assignments and reporting duties for several male pilots and Women Airforce Service Pilots.
Date:
May 25, 1944
Creator:
555th Army Air Force Base (5th Ferrying Group)
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Erio Enzo Pedini, November 15, 2015
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Transcript of an interview with Erio Enzo Pedini, an immigrant from the Republic of San Marino. Pedini recounts memories growing up in the Republic of San Marino and going to school in Italy; Coming to America in 1958 and the differences in cultures and lifestyles; Living and working in Detroit, Michigan; becoming a U.S. citizen; moving to Dallas, Texas; and working in the building industry.
Date:
November 15, 2015
Creator:
Alexander, Matthew & Pedini, Erio Enzo 1946-
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with Naomie Rudelson, July 13, 2020
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Naomi Rudelson, a former department store executive from New Orleans, Louisiana. Rudelson discusses involvement with the fashion industry in Dallas, starting with work as an assistant to a personal shopper and eventually becoming vice president of several different department stores. Rudelson also describes designing a curriculum for students at the University of North Texas, and the work environment at Dalton's department store, Sanger-Harris, Winkleman's in Detroit, and May Company Los Angeles.
Date:
July 13, 2020
Creator:
Becker, Annette & Rudelson, Naomi
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 6, 1946]
Letter from C. L. Bohannan to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing a starting salary.
Date:
July 6, 1946
Creator:
Bohannan, C. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Burroughs Clearing House to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 17, 1954]
Letter from Burroughs Clearing House to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing booklets in the magazine advertising for the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
April 17, 1954
Creator:
Burroughs Clearing House
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry M. Butzel to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1957]
Handwritten letter from Henry M. Butzel to I. H. Kempner discussing his life's work, job positions, and influences regarding the American Jewish Committee. He discusses the leadership and future of the committee.
Date:
November 20, 1957
Creator:
Butzel, Henry M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Frank Tremaine, March 18. 1995
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Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with Frank Tremaine, a journalist from Detroit, Michigan, regarding his memories of working as a correspondent for the United Press of the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. Tremaine discusses Pearl Harbor, the political environment of the WWII era, major military figures, and a description of the Japanese surrender and ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri.
Date:
March 18, 1995
Creator:
Byrd, Richard W. & Tremaine, Frank
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from L. L. Colbert to Mr. Lee Kempner, June 12, 1956]
Letter from L. L. Colbert to Mr. Lee Kempner discussing about reaching out to committeemen who missed to subscribe or contribute.
Date:
June 12, 1956
Creator:
Colbert, L. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008
Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.
Date:
August 14, 2008
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Avery, Homer James
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen, May 12, 1927]
Letter from Concordia College Board of Control to William Hagen regarding the construction funding of a new college.
Date:
May 12, 1927
Creator:
Concordia College Board of Control
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Life with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots]
Newspaper clipping of an article about Iris Critchell and Peg Calhoun's service with the WASP and how the WASP program began.
Date:
May 29, 1986
Creator:
Crowley, Sarah E.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]
Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby in Dallas County Jail]
Photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality.
Date:
1964~
Creator:
Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Detroit Trust Company to Cecile B. Kempner]
Letter from Detroit Trust Company to Cecile B. Kempner discussing securities.
Date:
1946
Creator:
Detroit Trust Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 108, September 2, 1953
Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date:
September 2, 1953
Creator:
Esenwein, August C.
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1951]
Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner requesting donations for the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Date:
December 18, 1951
Creator:
Ford Motor Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Ford II to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1951]
Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner thanking him for agreeing to serve as a member of the National Special Gifts Committee for the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Date:
January 16, 1951
Creator:
Ford Motor Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner, December 27, 1951]
Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner requesting donations for the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Date:
December 27, 1951
Creator:
Ford, Henry, II
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Ford II to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1951]
Letter from Henry Ford II to I. H. Kempner discussing a newspaper kit created by the Houston Post for the World Brotherhood Program of the National Conference. He attaches a copy of this kit and urges Kempner to solicit contributors for the conference.
Date:
February 12, 1951
Creator:
Ford, Henry, II
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Ford II to I. H. Kempner, February 15, 1951]
Letter from Henry Ford II to I. H. Kempner encouraging him to solicit donations for the National Special Gifts Committee for the World Brotherhood Program of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.
Date:
February 15, 1951
Creator:
Ford, Henry, II
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Ford II to I. H. Kempner, March 1, 1951]
Letter from Henry Ford II to I. H. Kempner asking him to reconsider his refusal to be a solicitor for the upcoming Conference of Christians and Jews.
Date:
March 1, 1951
Creator:
Ford, Henry, II
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from General Motors Corporation to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 9, 1946]
Letter from L. C. Goad to Harris L. Kempner attaching a copy of a letter and requesting that Harris either change his order or place a new order.
Date:
May 9, 1946
Creator:
General Motors Corporation
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Oh...To Be A Women's Air Force Service Pilot]
Photocopy of a magazine clipping with an article about the history of the WASP, how they began, their achievements, and more.
Date:
February 1977
Creator:
Gutierrez, Ava & Wilson, Jan
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History