Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015 transcript

Oral History Interview with Adolph Krchnak, May 23, 2015

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.
Date: May 23, 2015
Creator: Krchnak, Adolph
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David L. Florence to Denny Kempner, November 17, 1983] (open access)

[Letter from David L. Florence to Denny Kempner, November 17, 1983]

Letter from David L. Florence to Denny Kempner discussing letters found of correspondence between their fathers.
Date: November 17, 1983
Creator: Florence, David L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 81, July 1977 - April, 1978

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 492.
Date: 1977/1978
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Multi- city meeting] (open access)

[News Script: Multi- city meeting]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a special meeting of cities in Washington which got a bare mention at city council briefing.
Date: July 3, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: 10 PM sports] (open access)

[News Script: 10 PM sports]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Tom Weiskopf wins the Jackie Gleason Classic, Polar Prix races, Richard Petty wins the Richmond 500, the Southwest Conference championship basketball race, and the Golden Gloves tournament in Fort Worth.
Date: February 27, 1972, 10:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, June 4, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, June 4, 1971]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong remitting a bill for hotel and airline travel. Kempner discusses experiences from the Directors of the Texas Research League meeting.
Date: June 4, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich] (open access)

[Letter from G. D. Ulrich]

Letter from G. D. Ulrich discussing about continuation of group insurance with Southwestern Life Insurance Company, along with the terms and conditions of the policy. Second page contains certificate of insurance and schedule of employee benefits.
Date: 19XX
Creator: The Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: TI] (open access)

[News Script: TI]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.
Date: March 1, 1969
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, January 13, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, January 13, 1965]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong discussing company bank loans for the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: January 13, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Ramirez] (open access)

[News Script: Ramirez]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the capture of escaped prisoner Daniel Ramirez after a month-long search; Ramirez is serving a 50 year sentence for his part in the gang rape of a 12 year old girl in 1959, and escaped from the Harlem Unit of the Texas Prison System near Sugarland with another convict named Ernest Lopez, who is serving a life term for his part in the rape-killing of a 12 year old girl in 1956. Lopez is still at large.
Date: December 24, 1962
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, January 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company, January 26, 1962]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Egan Company discussing the bill he received from them.
Date: January 26, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, November 28, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, November 28, 1960]

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing insurance policy and accident & sickness indemnity.
Date: November 28, 1960
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre, November 14, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre, November 14, 1960]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre discussing insurance policies pertaining to accident or sickness indemnity.
Date: November 14, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James, October 20, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James, October 20, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing an economic letter from the First National Bank of Dallas.
Date: October 20, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing business updates while Isaac Herbert Kempner is on vacation.
Date: August 23, 1960
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing business updates while Isaac Herbert Kempner is on vacation.
Date: August 23, 1960
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to W. H. Louviere, August 8, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to W. H. Louviere, August 8, 1960]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to W. H. Louviere discussing about effects of changes to Imperial Sugar Company due to temporary Sugar Act.
Date: August 8, 1960
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Louviere to W. W. Overton Jr., July 1, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Louviere to W. W. Overton Jr., July 1, 1960]

Letter from William H. Louviere to W. W. Overton Jr. discussing scheduling a meeting in September.
Date: July 1, 1960
Creator: Louviere, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, March 3, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, March 3, 1960]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing the oil and gas lease at Foster Farms, Inc.
Date: March 3, 1960
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Fred F. Florence, February 8, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Fred F. Florence, February 8, 1960]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Fred F. Florence discussing purchasing a location for sugar storage in Dallas.
Date: February 8, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Louviere to W. W. Overton Jr., February 5, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Louviere to W. W. Overton Jr., February 5, 1960]

Letter from William H. Louviere to W. W. Overton Jr. discussing borrowing rates for Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: February 5, 1960
Creator: Louviere, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, February 1, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, February 1, 1960]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing the Texas Bank & Trust Company of Dallas with details pertaining to stockholders debenture holders of Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: February 1, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Stirl to Harris K. Weston, July 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from G. A. Stirl to Harris K. Weston, July 2, 1959]

Letter from G. A. Stirl to Harris K. Weston discussing about business conditions as per Texas Business Review, reduction in sales and increase in cost per lot at Residential Venice.
Date: July 2, 1959
Creator: Stirl, Gus A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History