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Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date:
December 28, 2011
Creator:
Jeffers, Albert
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date:
December 28, 2011
Creator:
Jeffers, Albert
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Travelers Insurance Company, 1962]
Letter from the Travelers Insurance Company discussing a returned proxy and explaining that it will be recorded and represented at the annual meeting of the insurance company.
Date:
1962~
Creator:
The Travelers Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to I. H. Kempner, November 10, 1954]
Letter from Alex Geisenberger of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to I. H. Kempner discussing a report from Mr. Helland of San Antonio.
Date:
November 10, 1954
Creator:
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1951]
Letter from Alex Geisenberger of the Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company to I. H. Kempner informing him that no Ted Johnson that he knew of worked for them, but that he was calling around to find more information and would forward anything he finds.
Date:
November 9, 1954
Creator:
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Cyprus]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the foreign ministers of Greece, Turkey and Britain who agreed to what was called a provisional solution to end the military confrontation on Cyprus.
Date:
July 29, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Geneva talks Cyprus]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the fact which is not clear that who will represent the Cypriots at the upcoming peace talks planned in Geneva among Greece, Turkey and Britain .
Date:
July 23, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Ford]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about vice president Ford who told the Air Force academy' s graduating class that they should understand the attitude of the world toward the United states.
Date:
June 5, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: British]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about British prime minister Harold Wilson who has named a 15- member cabinet that has a definite lean toward the left.
Date:
March 5, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Maureen Connolly Brinker]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Chris Evert who took only 75 minutes to win her first Maureen Connolly Brinker tennis tournament at Brookhaven country club.
Date:
March 10, 1974, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
["Spirit of the Cloth" textile exhibition gallery walk through video]
Video footage from The Black Academy of Arts and Letters recorded during a gallery walkthrough during the summer exhibition of the James E. Kemp Gallery "Spirit of the Cloth: African American Fiber Artisans". The footage shows an unnarrated walkthrough of the gallery with pauses on piece descriptions. The work features 60 works of traditional and contemporary textile pieces ranging from quilts to dolls to wearables all bright and vibrant in color and design.
Date:
August 1993
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Video
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Northern Ireland]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a car packed with an estimated of six hundred pounds of explosives blew up in a resort city.
Date:
August 26, 1973, 10:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Rangers]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Rangers pitching staff who needs more work but that' s what they will be getting the next five days.
Date:
June 30, 1973, 6:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Recommendation Letter from Harris Kempner to The Loomis School, October 31, 1963]
Letter from Harris Kempner to The Loomis School recommending Billy Alpert for admission and explaining Kempner's connection with the family.
Date:
October 31, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Hotel St. Regis, September 26, 1955]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Hotel St. Regis enclosing a New York exchange for Harris L. Kempner's account and returning a statement.
Date:
September 26, 1955
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Jack Horner, November 27, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jack Horner discussing an enclosed card and stating his permanent business address.
Date:
November 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. J. M. Horner, August 23, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Jack M. Horner expressing regret that he was unable to attend an affair and discussing when he will be departing.
Date:
August 23, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and envelope: From Robbins Wolcott Barstow to T. N. Carswell - January 8, 1942]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Robbins Wolcott Barstow, President, The Hartford Seminary Foundation, Hartford, Connecticut, dated January 8, 1942. Barstow expresses his views on Americanism advising of the enclosed clipping regarding remarks he made to a group of newly naturalized citizens. The article in the clipping is titled "New Citizens: Devotion to Ideal, ' by Robbins W. Barstow, President Harford Seminary Foundation.
Date:
January 8, 1942
Creator:
Barstow, Robbins Wolcott
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A Hartford & New Haven Pioneer: Munson Reunion, August 17, 1887
Pamphlet documenting the proceedings of the first Munson Family Reunion, held in New Haven, Connecticut on August 17, 1887, including the exercises in the church, transcripts of the speeches, and a directory of members of the Munson Association. The commemorative silk ribbon is printed with the text, "1637-1887, Munson Family Reunion, New Haven, Conn., August 17th, 1887."
Date:
1887
Creator:
The Munson Association
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Caldwell-Clements Inc., February 2, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Caldwell Clements Inc. informing that there is no need to send anymore copies.
Date:
February 2, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. Moody to Daniel W. Kempner, July 8, 1952]
Letter from A. J. Moody to Daniel W. Kempner discussing insurance policies.
Date:
July 8, 1952
Creator:
Moody, A. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Aetna Life Insurance Company, June 30, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Aetna Life Insurance Company asking for some more information on some of their policies.
Date:
June 30, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Aetna Life Insurance Company, August 15, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Aetna Life Insurance Company requesting the cash surrender value.
Date:
August 15, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aetna Life Insurance Company to H. Kempner, October 12, 1944]
Letter from Aetna Life Insurance Company to H. Kempner discussing payment and receipts for annual premiums.
Date:
October 12, 1944
Creator:
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History