Region 2 Report (open access)

Region 2 Report

Report detailing Eleanor Brown's activities as the Director of Region 2 from October 2004 through April 2005.
Date: April 2, 2005
Creator: Brown, Eleanor McLernon
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[V-Mail Letter From Lt. Joe Corman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, 1944] (open access)

[V-Mail Letter From Lt. Joe Corman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, 1944]

V-mail letter sent by Lt. Joe Corman to I. H. Kempner sending "Seasons Greetings." The message is a line drawing of the 12th Army emblem (an upside-down triangle with Air Force wings inside, a star with a circle inside and the number 12 inside the circle) with the text, "Seasons Greetings from the 12th Army Air Force / Merry Xmas / Happy New Year."
Date: 1944-12~
Creator: Corman, Joe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, May 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, May 13, 1945]

Letter to Cecile Kempner from her father about issues in Europe being solved, but there still being issues in Asia.
Date: May 13, 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] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a military dinner he had given by an Army Colonel and hardships his business is undergoing. Briefly mentions the war.
Date: 1942~/1943~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1947]

Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on the war, expressing sympathy for Great Britain, and discussing the war's impact.
Date: 1947~
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 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 5, 1942]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing taking his grandchildren to Mass to celebrate Easter. He writes about war news and expresses his opinion that much of how the rest of the war will play out will depend on Russia and that he believes that it all may be over soon. Informs Cecile that Herbert will leave for war on the 15th.
Date: April 5, 1942
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 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 29, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father anticipating the end of the war.
Date: April 29, 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, August 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, going to Houston, the war, and investment advice.
Date: August 5, 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, August 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on humanity's achievements, nuclear weapons, Russia's relations with Japan, the US attack on Japan, and the politics behind the decision.
Date: August 12, 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, August 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 17, 1941]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing friends coming to visit from afar. He also writes about the Japanese attack on the US Navy and that he wishes that Russia would "seek peace" with Germany so that Germany would have "no need" for "Japan's Army or Navy or diplomacy".
Date: August 17, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 20, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 20, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father informing her the Dan Oppenheimer's father passed away and other personal matters.
Date: August 20, 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, August 26, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 26, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a recent hurricane, the surrender of Japan, and local news.
Date: August 26, 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, August 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 27, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing the war, his business, and the upcoming presidential election.
Date: August 27, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 21, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 21, 1947]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Congress, government, and a Christmas card from 1938.
Date: December 21, 1947
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 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 4, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about her contributions to his business and the war. He shares that he believes that Germany is "doomed economically". Again, he brings up the Jones-Wallace issue. International relation between Russia, Britain, and the US are also discussed.
Date: February 4, 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 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 6, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a dinner he had in a military base, him wanting to go to Washington. Mentions US troop deployment overseas.
Date: February 6, 1944
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 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 14, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about "Rhoda Junior" and wife coming back from the hospital from having a child whom will be named "Rhoda Anne". He also discusses the war and political issues.
Date: February 14, 1944
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 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 20, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Mary and the war.
Date: February 20, 1944
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 25, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 25, 1945]

Letter Cecile from her father about "O'mama's" and Blanche's health, Mr. Griffin's death, Cecile's tax return, and US involvement in the Middle East.
Date: February 25, 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, January 2, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 2, 1943]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing Christmas week, Pearl Harbor, possible German involvement with Africa, and the war in general.
Date: January 2, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 30, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing his concern about investment related decisions she made and offers advice. He writes about conflict between Russia and Germany in the war.
Date: January 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 9, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 9, 1946]

Letter to Cecile from her father about friends and family and the war.
Date: July 9, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History