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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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Randy Mallory Papers
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Southwestern Historical Quarterly
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National Museum of the Pacific War Oral History Collection
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National Museum of the Pacific War Digital Archive
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Texas Folklore Society Publications
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KXAS-NBC 5 News Collection
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Broadening Access to Books on Texas and Oklahoma
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Texas Historian
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[Letter from Jim Allbright to Harris Leon Kempner, November 22, 1964]
Letter from Jim Allbright to Harris Leon Kempner confirming about the reservation for December 8th and 9th. They've assigned them a studio, which could be used as a sitting room by the day, and bedroom by the night.
Date:
November 22, 1964
Creator:
Allbright, Jim
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. H. Baldwin to Harris L. Kempner, December 30, 1964]
Handwritten letter from L. H. Baldwin to Harris L. Kempner discussing an old photograph he recently sent to her office.
Date:
December 30, 1964
Creator:
Baldwin, L. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Campbell to Mrs. Kempner, November 29, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Campbell to Mrs. Kempner thanking her for the gifts that were delivered to the hospital.
Date:
November 29, 1944
Creator:
Campbell, Esther W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
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
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
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]
Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the delays in Salado meeting. He mentions that he'll send out a form for him to make reservations at Stage Coach Inn and suggests him to write to the manager of Stage Coach Inn, Mr. Jim Allbright for accommodations.
Date:
November 16, 1961
Creator:
Gambrell, Herbert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, August 3, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner providing a summary of meetings with cotton companies in Italy.
Date:
August 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 4, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner and the rest of the Kempner family discussing his meetings with cotton companies in Europe and his travels afterwards. He also mentions him to keep writing the letters.
Date:
July 4, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, September 30, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig expressing pleasure at receiving his letter and clarifying a misunderstanding about correspondence during a trip. He apologizes for any missed letters, especially one to the Grand Hotel. He also mention poor reports of the cotton crop in his area and the impact on business in Galveston. He is pleased that Mr. Bertig has a television set and shares their travel experiences in Europe. .
Date:
September 30, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stagecoach Inn, October 21, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stagecoach Inn requesting a reservation in the hotel.
Date:
October 21, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. J. P. Cowley - February 6, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. J. P. Cowley discussing the passing of Paul, and extending his and Mrs. Kempner's condolences and sympathy.
Date:
February 6, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to H. Kempner]
Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to H. Kempner asking to be sent copies of letters sent to Terrace Plaza Hotel with the number of baggage checks.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Faraon, April 10, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Captain Moss about Mr. Younger, the hotel bill, and Mr. Younger's party.
Date:
April 10, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Faraon, June 12, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Faraon about Mr. Moreland, Mr. Winthrop, and Mr. Lebaron, and the Galveston Hospitality leadership.
Date:
June 12, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Faraon, June 14, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Captain Moss about matters between members of the committee and the "boys".
Date:
June 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry F. Lane to Harris Leon Kempner, November 30, 1962]
Letter from Harry F. Lane to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that the JNN is at its full capacity, so he took the liberty to book a double room at the Skylark Motel for December 7th and 8th. He also mentions that they're pleased to have the Philosophical society of Texas group with them again this year.
Date:
November 30, 1962
Creator:
Lane, Harry F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Locomotion: Romancing the rails at Texas train museums, or Two Longs and a Short: Highballin' it through Texas train museums!, or Two Longs and a Short: Museums toot the whistle of railroading's colorful past.
Draft of an article about train museums across Texas that was published in the February 2001 issue of Texas Highways magazine.
Date:
2001-02~
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Remembering railroads
Text about railroad museums across Texas that was published in the "When..." section of a February 2001 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date:
2001-02~
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[WWH: Railroad History]
Text about railroad museums across Texas that was published in the "When..." section of a May 1994 Texas Highways magazine article.
Date:
1994-05~
Creator:
Mallory, Randy
Object Type:
Text
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, August 16, 1945]
Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner about the officers that will come to visit.
Date:
August 16, 1945
Creator:
Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, August 17, 1945]
Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner telling her the names of the officers that will be visiting.
Date:
August 17, 1945
Creator:
Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, June 13, 1945]
Letter from Captain Moss to Mrs. Kempner showing appreciation for organizing Galveston Hospitality.
Date:
June 13, 1945
Creator:
Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History