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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:
Text
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:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook for The Experience, 1984-1987]
Scrapbook containing color photographs, name tags, stickers, invitations, menus, articles, and tickets in relation to "The Experience", John Briggs life, and his trip to California between 1984 and 1987. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. The scrapbook also documents social gatherings Briggs held at his household.
Date:
[1984..1987]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from The Anchor Shop, Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner, August 24, 1965]
Letter from The Anchor Shop, Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner apologizing for the delay in shipping his order and informing him that his watch has been sent to him.
Date:
August 24, 1965
Creator:
Anchor Shop, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Anchor Shop, August 20, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Anchor Shop requesting an order for a stop watch.
Date:
August 20, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Anchor Shop, July 31, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to The Anchor Shop requesting a stop watch to be sent at his P. O. Box.
Date:
July 31, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
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 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 Sidney H. Wall to Harris Leon Kempner, July 24, 1963]
Letter from Sidney H. Wall to Harris Leon Kempner appreciating for hosting him really well. And extends an invite for them to visit them when they're in Los Angeles.
Date:
July 24, 1963
Creator:
Wall, Sidney H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse W. Tapp to Harris Leon Kempner, July 22 1963]
Letter from Jesse W. Tapp to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about a good time to meet his Son if he visits Los Angeles or free between August 19 and 20 to meet in San Francisco.
Date:
July 22, 1963
Creator:
Tapp, Jesse W.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 to Bryan Williams, January 30, 1959]
Letter to Bryan Williams discussing a transfer of shares in H. Kempner (Trust Association) from F. K. Adoue to Frances A. Lynch.
Date:
January 30, 1959
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[1099 Tax Form for United States National Company, 1959]
Tax form submitted by the United States National Company reporting rent and/or royalties paid to the company by the Union Oil Company of California.
Date:
1959
Creator:
United States. Internal Revenue Service.
Object Type:
Text
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 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 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 Roland C. Irvine to Robert A. Vineyard, October 16, 1956]
Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Robert A. Vineyard discussing his reaction to the death of D. W. Kempner including offering assistance by expediting clearance of customs or providing hotel reservations or additional funds when his family arrives in New York from France next week while expressing memories and sentiments he has of Kempner.
Date:
October 16, 1956
Creator:
Irvine, Roland C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Fannie K. Adoue, Mrs. MacDonald Lynch, and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, Jr., November 16, 1955]
Letter to Fannie K. Adoue, Frances Adoue Lynch, and Mary Josephine Kempner discussing the merger of the Texas Imperial Company into the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
November 16, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History