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Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (MILW) 103

A photograph print showing the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (MILW) 103, 4-6-4 (Alco), streamlined loco, Chicago, IL, on train No. 105.
Date: December 25, 1938
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Illinois Central (IC) 3614

A photograph print showing the Illinois Central (IC) 3614, 2-10-0, Chicago, IL.
Date: December 24, 1939
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011 transcript

Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Jeffers, Albert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Jeffers, Albert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr., December 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr., December 19, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr. thanking for the wishes and mentions he regrets severing their contacts.
Date: December 19, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, December 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, December 6, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh discussing O. H. Osborn sending Kempner Marsh's address at a joint meeting between the Air Brake Association and Car Department Officers Association.
Date: December 6, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn, December 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn, December 6, 1962]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn thanking him for sending a copy of a speech.
Date: December 6, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, December 4, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, December 4, 1962]

Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing an enclosed address written by Mr. Marsh discussing major problems facing railroads and exposing fallacies in an ad about the financial condition of the railroads.
Date: December 4, 1962
Creator: Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred G. Gurley - December 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred G. Gurley - December 31, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred G. Gurley thanking him for the passes which are good for 1957 and 1958 and greatly appreciates the gesture.
Date: December 31, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady expressing regret that they could not meet during a recent visit due to the senator's absence. He discusses the state of medical education, defends the reputation of the school against what is termed "unfortunate propaganda," and highlights statistical data regarding patient treatment numbers.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 3, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 3, 1954]

Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner discussing the extended period since they have been in contact, his plans to stay busy with his work, and the possibility he may visit Kempner in Galveston.
Date: December 3, 1954
Creator: Waldeck, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 16, 1954]

Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner discussing his inability to claim descent from a family described in a clipping sent by Kempner.
Date: December 16, 1954
Creator: Waldeck, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck, December 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck, December 13, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck discussing a clipping from a Houston paper that might interest Waldeck in proving he is related to Queen Victoria.
Date: December 13, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 1, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 1, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc. discussing about silk foulard made Bow tie and a Tie that he would like place order for, by enclosing the amount in the check.
Date: December 1, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 13, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc. discussing about his unreceived ties for which he had sent the check previously on December 1st.
Date: December 13, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]

Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date: December 5, 1944
Creator: Rossiter, A. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. W. C. Cox and Company, December 31, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. W. C. Cox and Company, December 31, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. W. C. Cox and Company attempting to gather help to locate Mrs. J. H. W. Steele and return her account balance.
Date: December 31, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Muehlberg to R. Lee Kempner, December 21, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Muehlberg to R. Lee Kempner, December 21, 1943]

Letter from W. W. Muehlberg to R. Lee Kempner discussing about the common stock of the Erie Railroad Company.
Date: December 21, 1943
Creator: Muehlberg, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to W. W. Muehlberg, December 18, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to W. W. Muehlberg, December 18, 1943]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to W. W. Muehlberg requesting for his views on retention or sale of small amount of Erie Railroad common stock.
Date: December 18, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gurley, December 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gurley, December 24, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Gurley thanking them for the gift of flowers for the Kempners' 50th anniversary.
Date: December 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Cox and Company, December 31, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Cox and Company, December 31, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. C. Cox and Company discussing the terms of services to help locate Mrs. J. H. W. Steele, and Steele's account and fund information.
Date: December 31, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Edward J. Kelly, December 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Edward J. Kelly, December 20, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Edward J. Kelly discussing a letter written by the Citizens Committee to be brought to the United Nations Headquarters. Kempner explains that there is little he can do in this situation other than use his influence with the Texas delegation in Congress to support the cause.
Date: December 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mayor Edward J. Kelly to I. H. Kempner, December 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mayor Edward J. Kelly to I. H. Kempner, December 8, 1945]

Letter from Edward J. Kelly to I. H. Kempner discussing a brochure Kelly sent Kempner that discusses an invitation sent to the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations Organization in London to offer a tax-free site in Chicago to be used as a headquarters. Kelly asks for Kempner's opinion regarding the brochure and its topic of discussion.
Date: December 8, 1945
Creator: Kelly, Edward J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Robert Lee Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 28. 1945] (open access)

[Message from Robert Lee Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 28. 1945]

Internal correspondence from Robert Lee Kempner to Issac Herbert Kempner providing information about officers for the Continental Grain Company.
Date: December 28, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History