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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the information shared by Bill Keyser and about a conversation among Mr. Benito Longoria, Harris and Mr. Blackshear. More details about the Arbryrd Compress Co., M. and P. Compress.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, October 30, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, October 30, 1954]

Letter from Le Havre, Le to D.W. Kempner discussing about the meeting of Federation Internationals des Industries Contonnieres, President Marcel Fremaux.
Date: October 30, 1954
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, April 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, April 26, 1951]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux's plans to visit Galveston.
Date: April 26, 1951
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner, December, 1954] (open access)

[Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner, December, 1954]

Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner with a photo of Cala Marquesa in Costa Brava. The photo features jagged rocks on the right and some trees on the left with the ocean visible in the background. Inside the card is a message giving Mr. Kempner a gift and wishing him a Happy 1955.
Date: December 1954
Creator: Galceran, Alejandro
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 16, 1957]

Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Harris L. Kempner sending best wishes for Christmas and New Years.
Date: December 16, 1957
Creator: Galceran, Alejandro
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Cablegram from Harris L. Kempner, May 17, 1949] (open access)

[Copy of Cablegram from Harris L. Kempner, May 17, 1949]

Copy of a cablegram sent from Harris L. Kempner in Milan, Italy, to H. Kempner in Galveston, Texas, suggesting a reconsideration of the inquiry into cotton purchases and shipments in Spain.
Date: May 14, 1949, 10:08 p.m.
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz, July 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz, July 10, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz requesting a reservation.
Date: July 10, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to H. L Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to H. L Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Telegram sent by Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to Harris L. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956; Kempner, Mary Jean & Kempner, Gladys
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III, May 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III, May 9, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III catching up on personal matters such as I. H. Kempner III's current trip, letters he had sent Kempner and enclosing a clipping from the Galveston News. He includes a suggestion that Kempner III date his letters so that he may produce a diary of his travels. He also discusses some business and a planned trip to Sugar land.
Date: May 9, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul, September 20, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul, September 20, 1957]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul discussing his recent trip to Havana, and also discusses Kempner's little prospects to travel to Europe. He mentions that Harris L. Kempner and his wife will be travelling to Europe soon, accompanied by Edward R. Thompson, Jr..
Date: September 20, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date: April 8, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about past travel to Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, and experiences in those countries as well as their government, society, politics, religion, economics, and history. He also writes about Mexican art and future plans to return to Havana or Mexico City.
Date: February 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel, June 5, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel, June 5, 1959]

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel discussing her appreciation for Daniel's letters of introduction for her upcoming trip to Europe, recalling the time she had to use one of his letters at the Spanish border.
Date: June 5, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Folklore of Texan Cultures (open access)

The Folklore of Texan Cultures

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of various ethnic and religious groups residing in Texas, including songs, myths, legends, and other essays. The index begins on page 363.
Date: 1974
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Folklore of Texan Cultures (open access)

The Folklore of Texan Cultures

This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular folklore of various ethnic and religious groups residing in Texas, including songs, myths, legends, and other essays. The index begins on page 363.
Date: 2017
Creator: Texas Folklore Society
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 5, July 1901 - April, 1902 (open access)

The Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association, Volume 5, July 1901 - April, 1902

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 starts on page 359.
Date: 1902
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 29, July 1925 - April, 1926

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 325.
Date: 1926
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 30, July 1926 - April, 1927 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 30, July 1926 - April, 1927

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 327.
Date: 1927
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 91, July 1987 - April, 1988 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 91, July 1987 - April, 1988

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 583.
Date: 1987/1988
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 93, July 1989 - April, 1990 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 93, July 1989 - April, 1990

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 575.
Date: 1990
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 107, July 2003 - April, 2004 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 107, July 2003 - April, 2004

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 643.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Mr. H. Kempner, January 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Mr. H. Kempner, January 25, 1956]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing the result of a request for I. H. Kempner to serve in Spain or Italy.
Date: January 25, 1956
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History