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Charles Stasny Collection
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Chester W. Nimitz Personal Letters, 1893-1911
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AIDS Conference: Yokohama
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B.W. Huntington Collection
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[Letter from On Board the U. S. S. Anzio, September 15, 1945]
Letter to the press about the USS Anzio (CVE-57) and the experiences of her crew in the Pacific Theater from her commission in August, 1943 to the end of the war in September, 1945.
Date:
September 15, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Souvenir Card from Charles Stasny to his Parents, September 24, 1944]
Souvenir card from Charles Stasny to his parents with a handwritten message discussing Amphibious Group Three's occupation of Northern Japan. The card has a map of Amphibious Group 3's path through Northern Japan beginning in Aomori and travelling to Otaru. Envelope from Charles Stasny to his parents with text celebrating Amphibious Group Three and the USS Appalachian's (AGC-1) occupation of Northern Japan.
Date:
1944-09-24/1944-09-25
Creator:
Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Staff Memorandum from W. E. Moore to the USS Appalachian, September 26, 1945]
Staff memorandum from W. E. Moore to the staff of the USS Appalachian (AGC-1) giving them the plans for their next movements and dissolution of staff. He mentions that they will be able to sightsee in Yokohama and possibly Otaru, and that there will be transports for return to the United States in Aomori.
Date:
September 26, 1945
Creator:
Moore, W. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Extract of Letter from Naoyoshi Kuchinaka to Oliver Trechter, Unknown Date]
Extract of a letter from Naoyoshi Kuchinaka to Colonel Oliver Trechter originally written on behalf of a Japanese Army soldier, Tatsuo Tsuchiya. The unnamed writer of the letter says that Tsuchiya should not be found guilty as he was only following the orders of his superior officers. He goes on to say that newspapers and journalists aided in polluting the minds of the people through propaganda. He asks that Tsuchiya be given thorough consideration. The original letter in Japanese and its envelope are attached.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from K. N. Derevyanko to Oliver Trechter, February 21, 1946]
Invitation from Lieutenant General K. N. Derevyanko to Colonel Oliver Trechter to a reception for the 28th anniversary of the Red Army on February 23, 1946 at the Soviet Embassy in Tokyo.
Date:
February 21, 1946
Creator:
Derevyanko, K. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Halsey, Jr., to the Third Fleet, September 5, 1945]
Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to the Third Fleet informing them that US currency will not be legal tender in Japan and that US forces going ashore will need to use US military Yen, available for exchange at a rate of 15 to 1, or Bank of Taiwan and Bank of Chosen notes. However, US currency is legal tender in vessels in Japanese ports.
Date:
September 5, 1945
Creator:
Halsey, William, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses some items regarding an insurance policy he has. He also mentions target practice and the possibility of winning the gunnery trophy. He also mentions travel plans in China.
Date:
June 4, 1906
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses some items regarding an insurance policy he has. He also mentions target practice and the possibility of winning the gunnery trophy. He also mentions travel plans in China.
Date:
June 4, 1906
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie - May 15, 1943]
Letter sent from Eddie Dennis to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from Jeannette Light and stating this is the first good news they have received. She mentions the wonderful service the 'Short Wave Listening Posts' are giving. Letter is typed on Denver and Intermountain Railroad Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from The Denver Tramway Corporation, The Denver and Intermountain R. R. Co., Golden, Colorado. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 15, 1943
Creator:
Dennis, Eddie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account of Nagasaki]
Typewritten correspondence from an unknown sailor describing events in Nagasaki Harbor and city on September 11, 16, and 20th 1945. The document provides a first-hand account of damage from the atomic bomb from the sailor's viewpoint in Nagasaki harbor as well as naval operations during the period described and the affect on civilians in the area.
Date:
1945-09-11/1945-09-20
Creator:
unknown
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, March 4, 1963]
Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner conveying his travel plans to Europe and arrangements to meet any friends of Mr. I. H. Kempner along the way. He mentions a forthcoming itinerary and a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, then a journey to Hong Kong and Naples via ship through the Suez Canal.
Date:
March 4, 1963
Creator:
Armstrong, Wright
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Martin Belcher Motors, July 26, 1955]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Martin Belcher Motors discussing his familiarity with Chrysler cars and that he's only ever had issues with the one the latter sold to him.
Date:
July 26, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price, March 6, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price discussing his disapproval of Price and Westinghouse Electric Corporation's asks for the imposition of tariffs to prevent the U.S. government or citizens from buying foreign electrical products at a cheaper price while providing evidence to support his statements.
Date:
March 6, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between A. H. Blackshear, Jr. And I. H. Kempner, April 27 - April 29, 1954]
Correspondence between A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the Farghaly Cotton Investment Company and the sale of cotton in Osaka, Japan by a Mr. Lacerda.
Date:
April 27, 1954
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, June 11, 1954]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Issac Herbert Kempner discussing his trip to Japan and business issues.
Date:
June 11, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, June 23, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing overseas inter-company competition and containing a list of people described in a photograph from Kempner and his wife's 50th wedding anniversary.
Date:
June 23, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, June 4, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne sharing the informing about resending the statements of all Kempner Interest companies and discussing about all the dividends held by latter and the situation of each company.
Date:
June 4, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Mr. Frank Kelso, Jr., July 8, 1964]
Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Mr. Frank Kelso, Jr. informing about enclosing a check covering funds for relief of Niigata, Japan.
Date:
July 8, 1964
Creator:
Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Dr. Edward R. Thompson, March 3, 1960]
Letter from T. E. Taylor to Dr. Edward R. Thompson discussing about a enclosed $5 check covering Dr. Edward's statement for the account Mr. James T. Baird and finally, requested Edward's preference in remitting the following amount.
Date:
March 3, 1960
Creator:
H. Kempner Cotton Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn, December 20, 1962]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn requesting for check to close the statement for the year and informing about enclosing a form for signatures.
Date:
December 20, 1962
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lyda Quinn, August 24, 1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lyda Quinn informing about enclosing duplicate deposit slip to the A. W. Distributing Company.
Date:
August 24, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, January 30, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a guest house at Hong Kong and Tokyo.
Date:
January 30, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. James T. Baird, January 23, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. James T. Baird informing about Dan Oppenheimer's travel plan to Japan and requesting for assistance.
Date:
January 23, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History