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Oral History Interview with Acencion Fernandez, February 19, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Acencion Fernandez. Fernandez, a Texas farm boy born in 1924, was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was assigned to the USS LCI-80 where he served as a loader on a 40-inch gun. At the Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian and at Iwo Jima, he was involved in strafing the beaches to enable Marines to land. Later his LCI landed Marines on Okinawa. He briefly mentions the presence of Navajo code talkers on the ship.
Date:
February 19, 2005
Creator:
Fernandez, Acencion
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Acencion Fernandez, February 19, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Acencion Fernandez. Fernandez, a Texas farm boy born in 1924, was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was assigned to the USS LCI-80 where he served as a loader on a 40-inch gun. At the Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian and at Iwo Jima, he was involved in strafing the beaches to enable Marines to land. Later his LCI landed Marines on Okinawa. He briefly mentions the presence of Navajo code talkers on the ship.
Date:
February 19, 2005
Creator:
Fernandez, Acencion
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, October 24, 1957]
Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner discussing details and updates about his life and his family's life.
Date:
October 24, 1957
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly, October 29, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly discussing their previous letter regarding a Rose Bowl party, Easter trip, and inquiries about Marguerite Donovan who has been missing contact. He answers the previous letter about the Moody controversy, stating the stock settlements that have been made after Mrs. Moody's death.
Date:
October 29, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Cohen of The Biltmore Hotel to I. H. Kempner, April 22, 1957]
Letter from Gertrude Cohen from The Biltmore Hotel to I. H. Kempner discussing the opening of Isaac H. Kempner Clubhouses, which will provide the youth affected by parental neglect and delinquency with supervision and character.
Date:
April 22, 1957
Creator:
Cohen, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, August 21, 1963]
Letter from Henry Attias discussing the meeting held on July 15, where the Board of Directors declared a shared dividend of Common A Stock for every 25 shares of Common Stock of his company. Discusses further details regarding the shares and the arrangements that have been made, including for any shareholder who purchases additional shares. He should sign and mail the included Order Form before the close of the business.
Date:
August 21, 1963
Creator:
Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date:
January 26, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, March 4, 1963]
Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner conveying his travel plans to Europe and arrangements to meet any friends of Mr. I. H. Kempner along the way. He mentions a forthcoming itinerary and a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, then a journey to Hong Kong and Naples via ship through the Suez Canal.
Date:
March 4, 1963
Creator:
Armstrong, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1962]
Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's biography and St. Mary's recent illness. St. Mary also informs Kempner of Dr. H. Elliot Wisdom's niece working in the World Church and asks Kempner if he has any interest in the Sealy Mattress Company.
Date:
January 2, 1962
Creator:
St. Mary, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner, January 8, 1962]
Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner discussing St. Mary's insurance company denying any agreement with St. Mary without a reason.
Date:
January 8, 1962
Creator:
St. Mary, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Wisdom to I. H. Kempner, October 10, 1962]
Letter from Helen Wisdom to I. H. Kempner discussing the funeral of Uncle Joe and the life of Joe in his last few months. Wisdom also informs Kempner of her job at the World Church and the church's beliefs.
Date:
October 10, 1962
Creator:
Wisdom, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, 1962~]
Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner discussing Kimberly selling his house and moving to avoid having to pay alimony to his wife. Kimberly further discusses his divorce and describes his idea to travel with Galveston being his first stop.
Date:
1962~
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Allen Kimberly, February 3, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Allen Kimberly discussing Kempner's belief that loose marital ties are frequently prevailing in the current times and expressing his desire for Kimberly to visit Galveston during his travels.
Date:
February 3, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly, April 19, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Allen Kimberly thanking him for the postcard he sent and expressing his disappointment at not getting to host Col. Kimberly.
Date:
April 19, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, August 21, 1954]
Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner replying to the news clipping that Kempner sent, the expected visit of Fannie Kempner, the weather, and his possibly visiting Hennie and Ike Kempner in Galveston.
Date:
August 21, 1954
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, September 21, 1954]
Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner thanking him for sending the news clippings and giving an update on his life.
Date:
September 21, 1954
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, March 18]
Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner discussing a news clipping that Kempner sent him, Kimberly's real estate office, updates in his renovation project, and the weather.
Date:
1955-03-18?
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, January 3, 1955]
Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner expressing sympathy for the passing away of Stanley Kempner and giving an update on Kimberly's life.
Date:
January 3, 1955
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr., to Mr. I. H. Kempner, June 7, 1954]
Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr., to Mr. I. H. Kempner enclosing a memorandum regarding a current bill from the House Committee on Agriculture and and discussing his opinion of the inaccuracies and potential impact of the bill on landowners in their congressional district.
Date:
June 7, 1954
Creator:
{{{name}}}
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward L. Juline to Arthur M. Alpert, March 16, 1965]
Letter from Edward L. Juline to Arthur M. Alpert requesting for a list of stocks of family companies of Frances A. Lynch and children.
Date:
March 16, 1965
Creator:
Juline, Edward L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. H. Rossetti to I. H. Kempner, February 25, 1953]
Letter from V. H. Rossetti to I. H. Kempner discussing his visit to Galveston and inviting Kempner to establish a relationship with the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Los Angeles.
Date:
February 25, 1953
Creator:
Rossetti, V. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to V. H. Rossetti, July 9, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to V. H. Rossetti discussing his brief visit in Los Angeles before sailing to Hawaii and the possibility of seeing Rossetti while there.
Date:
July 9, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Matson to I. H. Kempner, June 18, 1953]
Telegram sent by Matson to I. H. Kempner discussing tickets forwarded by Miss Johnson.
Date:
June 18, 1953
Creator:
Matson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chr. Christiansen to Harris Leon Kempner, December 22, 1952]
Letter from Chr. Christiansen to Harris Leon Kempner conveying Christmas and New Year wishes.
Date:
December 22, 1952
Creator:
Christiansen, Chr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History