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AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Austin Unit, April 1945 (open access)

AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Austin Unit, April 1945

Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Calendar of Events for the United National Clothing Collection, April, 1945] (open access)

[Calendar of Events for the United National Clothing Collection, April, 1945]

Calendar of Events for the Untied National Clothing Collection, spanning from March 20 through April 29, 1945.
Date: April 1945
Creator: United National Clothing Collection
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, April 23, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, April 23, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady informing him of the termination of a committee's work and his services due to the completion of its objectives. He explains that after April 30th, the committee will no longer require Lovelady's services, in line with a previous agreement set to conclude at the end of the month. The letter mentions Kempner's recent return from Mineral Wells as the reason for delayed communication.
Date: April 23, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin, April 28, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin, April 28, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin mentioning The committee is ending its activities because they believe their goal of keeping the medical college in Galveston has been achieved for now. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her work on the committee. It also says that public relations are still important to the medical college, but that this is not the committee's responsibility.
Date: April 28, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Front of 818 Summit Avenue, River Edge, New Jersey]

Photograph of the front and south side of a house at 818 Summit Avenue, River Edge, New Jersey, viewed from across the street. It is a three-story home with a hipped roof, dormer windows, and an enclosed porch across the front; the yard is enclosed by short shrubberies. The partial address is written on the back of the photograph.
Date: April 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 30, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 30, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing stock share certificates for the Van Vleck Company
Date: April 30, 1945
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. A. W. Quinn, April 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. A. W. Quinn, April 6, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. A. W. Quinn sharing a list of all the papers and securities available in the vault placed in Box No. 37.
Date: April 6, 1945
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Shipyard, April 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Shipyard, April 6, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Shipyard enclosing a check for $15.50 covering storage for the month of April, 1945 for the account of Mr. Harris L. Kempner for his sloop, 'Land Fall. '
Date: April 6, 1945
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Lieut. Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, April 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Lieut. Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, April 13, 1945]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing how pleased he is to hear how Kempner is doing and his inability to see Kempner during a recent trip.
Date: April 13, 1945
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to I. H. Kempner, April 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to I. H. Kempner, April 6, 1945]

Letter from E. R. Cheesborough to I. H. Kempner discussing a resolution and the related actions taken. Cheesborough mentions contacting Mr. Aicklen and Mr. McCullough to discuss the resolution and determine whether or not it should be taken up by the Senate. The letter expresses caution about assuming the Senate's support for granted, noting that opinions might change and that it's crucial not to rely too heavily on assumed support.
Date: April 6, 1945
Creator: Cheesborough, E. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Moffett to A. F. Sommer, April 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from George Moffett to A. F. Sommer, April 4, 1945]

Letter from George Moffett to A. F. Sommer thanking the latter for his previous letter.
Date: April 4, 1945
Creator: Moffett, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1945]

Letter from H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. to I. H. Kempner mentioning about a tuberculosis allegation about the Medical College. He forwarded the information to A. F. Sommer who then wrote to Senator George Moffett. The letter includes a reply from Senator Moffett that his opinion on the resolution passing is not known.
Date: April 11, 1945
Creator: Kleinecke, H. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kahn to I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. Kahn to I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1945]

Letter from H. Kahn to I. H. Kempner discussing Kahn's company not being large enough for the sugar transaction Kempner wants to have.
Date: April 10, 1945
Creator: Kahn, H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from . H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr., April 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from . H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr., April 12, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. discussing a vote in the Senate regarding the establishment of a medical school. He expresses optimism about the fifteen votes secured in favor of their position, though notes concerns about the absence of two supportive senators and the potential for unfavorable amendments to the bill.
Date: April 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Nichols Company, April 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Nichols Company, April 4, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Nichols Company enclosing a bill from Manhattan Auto & Radio Company regarding an accident to the Crosley.
Date: April 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dad, April 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dad, April 4, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner discussing how the naming of vessels is handing by a committee.
Date: April 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Charles S. Thomas, April 25, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Charles S. Thomas, April 25, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Charles S. Thomas thanking him for his note regarding a job and discussing a trip Thomas took and other general points of interest.
Date: April 25, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Nichols & Company, April 30, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Nichols & Company, April 30, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Nichols & Company enclosing a signed proof of loss.
Date: April 30, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 4, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner informing him that he has no contact with the committee responsible for naming merchant vessels and how people are taking the new of Mr. Byrne's resignation.
Date: April 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberg, April 05, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberg, April 05, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing how getting visas for immigration and the transportation is difficult at the current time, and previously Kempner put a request in for himself and Goldberger's family for visas, and he will do so again soon.
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Pete Cholodray, April 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Pete Cholodray, April 5, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Pete Cholodray asking for assistance in getting Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger and their children visas to the United States due to the fact Cholodray and the Goldbergers are related.
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune, April 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune, April 27, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune containing instructions for placing an advertisement. The ad seeks a maid for downstairs housework and waitressing, offering good wages with room and bath provided in the employer's home, if desired.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Allan Shivers, April 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Allan Shivers, April 10, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Allan Shivers discussing a telephone conversation between Kempner and Bill Ryan regarding Shiver's interest in Miss Betty Kunz's application for admission to the University of Texas Medica Branch. Kempner assures that her application has been brought forward to Doctor Calvin to help, but explaining since the application arrived in January that several others are currently waiting admission.
Date: April 10, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson, April 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson, April 11, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson discussing Senate Joint Resolution 12, which proposes the relocation of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to a place other than Galveston. He believes the resolution needs a two-thirds majority vote to pass and suggests influencing Senator Winfield to be absent during the final vote. The letter says this would be convenient for the Senator and would allow him to maintain a positive record with the people of San Antonio.
Date: April 11, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History