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Oral History Interview with Robert Bean, November 15, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Robert Bean, November 15, 2004

Interview with Robert Bean, a veteran who was wounded in action during World War II from Kirbyville, Texas. The transcript includes a list of questions, which focus on Bean's service with the 12th Armored Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in France and Germany, including his injuries and experience liberating two concentration camps.
Date: June 20, 2005
Creator: Gammon, Robert & Bean, Robert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Richard Jennings, April 20, 2004 transcript

Oral History Interview with Richard Jennings, April 20, 2004

Interview with Richard Jennings, a member of a bomber squadron that flew missions during World War II in Europe, and a squadron commander during the Korean War, born near Charleston, West Virginia. Jennings answers questions concerning how he came to be in the Army, and where all he was stationed and trained. Most of his answers contain details of bombing missions he was a part of as well as his experiences during the Korean War.
Date: April 20, 2004
Creator: Nawaz, Muhammad & Jennings, Richard
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Friz and Rosa Waldmann to I. H. Kempner, July 20, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Friz and Rosa Waldmann to I. H. Kempner, July 20, 1948]

Letter from Friz and Rosa Waldmann to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner about signing a new affidavit for the Waldmann's and updating Kempner about the marriages and careers of their daughters.
Date: July 20, 1948
Creator: Waldmann, Friz & Waldmann, Rosa
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill from Brenners Park Hotel, September 20, 1956] (open access)

[Bill from Brenners Park Hotel, September 20, 1956]

Hotel and bar bill from Brenners Park Hotel listing itemized charges and the total bill.
Date: September 20, 1956
Creator: Brenners Park Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 20, 1967] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 20, 1967]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 20, 1967
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole, April 20, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole, April 20, 1963]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole expressing appreciation for Cole’s hospitality and discussing the challenges in coordinating travel plans due to family commitments including wedding of his grandson. He outlines potential travel options to Washington and Lexington, possibly using Cole’s offer of a car and driver, and mentions staying at a recommended motel near Lexington.
Date: April 20, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Price Daniel, February 20, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Price Daniel, February 20, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Price Daniel discussing Texans contributing to a fund for relief for those who suffered losses as a result of destructive storms in their countries and Kempner explaining that a check was sent to Kempner's grandson in Hamburg but that it can be returned and be applied to the fund.
Date: February 20, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Price Daniel, February 20, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Price Daniel, February 20, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Price Daniel discussing Texans contributing to a fund for relief for those who suffered losses as a result of destructive storms in their countries and Kempner explaining that a check was sent to Kempner's grandson in Hamburg but that it can be returned and be applied to the fund.
Date: February 20, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the German Consulate General, May 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the German Consulate General, May 20, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the German Consulate General asking if a visa is required for visiting occupied Germany.
Date: May 20, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 20, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 20, 1955]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner updating him on bits of family and business news.
Date: September 20, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History