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Oral History Interview with George Ciampa, June 28, 2016 (open access)

Oral History Interview with George Ciampa, June 28, 2016

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with George Ciampa. Ciampa joined the Army in 1943 and trained at Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was assigned to a graves registration unit and sent to Europe. He landed shortly after the Normandy invasion and his unit immediately began setting up temporary cemeteries. Ciampa provides a lot of details about his experiences in France, Belgium and Germany. Later in life, Ciampa became a documentary film maker. Many of his films revolve around his experiences in Europe during WWII and during the occupation. After the war, Ciampa remained in occupied Germany for a while and he relates several anecdotes about his experiences then. He was discharged in January 1946.
Date: June 28, 2016
Creator: Ciampa, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with John Kelly, June 28, 2013 (open access)

Oral History Interview with John Kelly, June 28, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with John Kelly. Kelly joined the Army Air Forces in June of 1943. He completed training as a diesel mechanic at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. In December of 1944, he traveled to Calcutta, India. He recalls flying in a C-46 over the Himalaya Mountains, referred to as the Hump, transporting supplies to Chaotung, China. Kelly maintained Onan generators at an airfield in order to keep radios in operation. He was later transferred to Kunming, completing similar work. Kelly shares numerous stories of his time living and working in China. After the war ended, he continued his service at the airfield. Kelly returned to the US to receive his discharge in 1946.
Date: June 28, 2013
Creator: Kelly, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Joseph Lawrence, June 28, 2013 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Joseph Lawrence, June 28, 2013

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Joseph Lawrence. Lawrence was born November 6, 1924. He joined the Army Air Forces in late 1942. He completed Cryptography School at Chanute Field, Illinois. Around 1944, he traveled to India to the Assam Valley, then describes his trip to China in February 1945, over the Himalaya Mountains. Lawrence was assigned to an Army Airways Communications System Unit at a base 9 miles from Kunming, China. After the war ended, he was reassigned to a tactical team in Nanking, preparing an air field for Chinese troops to occupy and take control of the area. Lawrence returned to the US after the war and received his discharge.
Date: June 28, 2013
Creator: Lawrence, Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with William Cowden, June 28, 2011 (open access)

Oral History Interview with William Cowden, June 28, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with William Cowden. Cowden joined the Navy in November 1944. He joined the crew of USS LST-1001 as a deck seaman. Cowden describes taking part in the second wave of the invasion of Okinawa and mentions seeing several attacks by kamikaze planes on nearby ships. He describes his battle station on a 40mm anti-aircraft gun and how it operated. Cowden also details his ship being severely damaged during two typhoons. He remained aboard until the ship was decommissioned in 1946 and he left the service a few months later.
Date: June 28, 2011
Creator: Cowden, William
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Jerry Lewis, June 28, 2006 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Jerry Lewis, June 28, 2006

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Jerry Lewis. Lewis was born in Diamond, Missouri 18 February 1925. At sixteen he joined the Navy and trained at San Diego. He then attended radio school, after which he was assigned to the USS Frankford (DD-497). In June 1943 the ship traveled through the Panama Canal to Norfolk, Virginia. He recalls participating in convoy duty to Casablanca. He recalls relying on a tank as a fire control director during Operation Overlord. In October 1944, the ship returned to the United States and Lewis was transferred to the USS Harding (DMS-28). After the crew was trained in the use of mine sweeping gear the Harding sailed to Pearl Harbor. During March 1945, they sailed to Ulithi where they joined Task Force 58. After participating in mine sweeping operations during the invasion of Okinawa the ship was assigned to picket duty. The ship, damaged by a bomb from a kamikaze, was taken to Kerama Retto Island for repair. Lewis recalls having armed sentries on board at night to repel efforts by Japanese soldiers to board anchored ships. Returning to the United States, Lewis entered flight training at Norman, Oklahoma. …
Date: June 28, 2006
Creator: Lewis, Jerry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Jerusalem's Chamber of Commerce to John H. Camp (open access)

Letter from Jerusalem's Chamber of Commerce to John H. Camp

Letter from the Chamber of Commerce, Jerusalem, to John H. Camp.
Date: June 28, 1922
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Document about Pedro J. Gonzalez's lawsuit against X.E.A.U. Radio, 5] (open access)

[Document about Pedro J. Gonzalez's lawsuit against X.E.A.U. Radio, 5]

Document about Pedro J. Gonzalez's lawsuit against X.E.A.U. Radio. A printed seal is positioned above a few words and to the left of an outlined box surrounded by text. The rest of the page is filled by a wide column of text that is printed next to a stamped seal and a signature. An additional seal and a signature appear on the back of the document, below a small block of text.
Date: June 28, 1961
Creator: Parlee, Lorena, 1945-2006
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for Fred F. Hunter, June 28, 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for Fred F. Hunter, June 28, 1955]

Invoice prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by Fred F. Hunter for a charge of $3.75.
Date: June 28, 1955
Creator: Fred F. Hunter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 19499] (open access)

[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 19499]

Check stub via United States National Bank for a check in the amount of $24.68 paid to the order of Fort Clark Ranch, paying the invoice no. 6696 dated 5-27-62 under the account of Harris Leon Kempner.
Date: June 28, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, June 28, 1954] (open access)

[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, June 28, 1954]

Invoice to Daniel W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided, including a sweeper pan made and installed by Martin Ramussen.
Date: June 28, 1954
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Galveston Feed & Egg Co., Inc., June 28, 1953] (open access)

[Account Statement for Galveston Feed & Egg Co., Inc., June 28, 1953]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Galveston Feed & Egg Co., Inc., including the charges. Handwritten note " Paid 7-3-53 ck #4449 ."
Date: June 28, 1953
Creator: Galveston Feed & Egg Co., Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Texas Motors, June 1952] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Texas Motors, June 1952]

Invoice for Mr. D. W. Kempner by Texas Motors, including balance of $0.5 due to them. Written paid with check on July 5th, 1952.
Date: June 28, 1952
Creator: Texas Motors
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Henry's Book Store: June, 1952] (open access)

[Statement from Henry's Book Store: June, 1952]

Statement for items sold to Mr. D. W. Kempner by Henry's Book Store on June 9th, 1952.
Date: June 28, 1952
Creator: Henry's Book Store
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Clark & Martin: June, 1952] (open access)

[Statement from Clark & Martin: June, 1952]

Statement for auto repair services sold to Dan W. Kempner by Clark & Martin during the month of June, 1952.
Date: June 28, 1952
Creator: Clark & Martin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services by the Texas Art Glass Company, June 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Services by the Texas Art Glass Company, June 1950]

Invoice for services for Mr. D. W. Kempner by The Texas Art Glass Company, including repairing leaded art glass and replacing broken glass, time, material and transportation worth $20. Written paid with check on July 6th, 1950.
Date: June 28, 1950
Creator: The Texas Art Glass Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Silver Polish from Robert Ensko Inc.] (open access)

[Invoice for Silver Polish from Robert Ensko Inc.]

Invoice for items sold and shipped to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Robert Ensko Inc., including six one pound jars of silver polish.
Date: June 28, 1949
Creator: Robert Ensko, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement for Davison & Company] (open access)

[Statement for Davison & Company]

Statement for purchases made by D. W. Kempner from Davison & Company totaling $46.20.
Date: June 28, 1949
Creator: Davison & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Davidson & Company, June 28, 1950] (open access)

[Monthly Statement for Davidson & Company, June 28, 1950]

Monthly statement for Davidson and Company (Feed, Sees, Chicks, and Fertilizers) prepared for Daniel Webster Kempner indicating date of charges and total balance of the account. Handwritten note " Pd 7-6-50 ck 2967. "
Date: June 28, 1950
Creator: Davidson & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for 12 glasses] (open access)

[Invoice for 12 glasses]

Invoice for items sold by Good Housekeeping, Inc., including 12 glasses.
Date: June 28, 1950
Creator: Good Housekeeping, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Galveston Model Laundry Inc.: June, 1950] (open access)

[Statement from Galveston Model Laundry Inc.: June, 1950]

Statement for services sold to D. W. Kempner by Galveston Model Laundry Inc. during the month of June, 1950.
Date: June 28, 1950
Creator: Galveston Model Laundry, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Southwestern Bell Telephone Bill, June 6, 1948] (open access)

[Southwestern Bell Telephone Bill, June 6, 1948]

Bill from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company addressed to D. W. Kempner listing charges for local service and equipment, toll calls, and telegrams along with tax and the total charges due and they also included the invoices for toll calls and telegrams. Stamp " Paid on June 28, 1948 ".
Date: June 28, 1948
Creator: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell] (open access)

[Receipt by Big Spring State Hospital for payment from T. N. Carswell for the account of Byrdie Carswell]

An official receipt from a trust fund, Big Spring State Hospital, Big Spring, Texas, dated October 28, 1961. Payment to the account of Byrdie Carswell. Received from T. N. Carswell.
Date: June 28, 1961
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Items Removed from Vault, June 28, 1957] (open access)

[List of Items Removed from Vault, June 28, 1957]

Document listing items removed from a vault by Jeane Kempner including jewelry cases, keepsakes, stock certificates, and antique laces.
Date: June 28, 1957
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oklahoma City Branch NAACP Meeting Agenda (open access)

Oklahoma City Branch NAACP Meeting Agenda

Meeting agenda for the Oklahoma City Branch of the NAACP.
Date: June 28, 2004
Creator: unknown
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History