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[Naval Reserve Bulletin No. 14, May 28, 1946]
Memorandum from Arthur A. Ageton outlining an organizational visit to Galveston with meetings, a lunceon and a movie screening, extending an invitation to all men and citizens to attend and providing times and places.
Date:
May 28, 1946
Creator:
Ageton, Arthur A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.b1109.0063]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Diane Ross, a shapely exotic dancer, is currently featured at the Clob Jamboree."
Date:
November 26, 1948
Creator:
Albright, Bob
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Edward B. Benjamin to I. H. Kempner, January 29, 1944]
Letter from Edward B. Benjamin to I. H. Kempner discussing the Kempner's falling sick and asking for Mrs. Kempner to be made aware that Benjamin's mother will visit the Kempners.
Date:
January 29, 1944
Creator:
Benjamin, Edward B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing various cattle and cotton related topics.
Date:
August 17, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed copies of letters that are being mailed to the New York Cotton Exchange and New Orleans Cotton Exchange discussing the bonds made in the state of Texas and exchanges for the handling of certified cotton. Blackshear also discusses wanting to get away from the monthly statements for the banks while discussing upcoming arrangements with the banks.
Date:
August 2, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Robert Lee Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner. and I. H. Kempner, September 20, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner, and Robert Lee Kempner explaining the current value of Galveston, New York, New Orleans, and Liverpool Cotton Exchange companies and discussing the change in shares advised by the Liverpool Cotton Exchange.
Date:
September 20, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to the C.O. of Engineer Fire Suppression School - October 14, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to the Commanding Officer of the Engineering Fire Suppression School asking for the address or APO number for Glenn G. Griswold. Mr. Bradford mentions that he has met with several service members that have said wonderful things about the school.
Date:
October 14, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Scrapbook of John Briggs personal life, business and travel, 1945-1961]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1945 and 1961, including photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, business cards, tickets, and various other documents. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
[1945..1961]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, June 16, 1945]
Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing not being able to find Mrs. Kempner a deep freezer but informing her that one can be purchased at the Radford Appliance Company.
Date:
June 16, 1945
Creator:
Bulliard, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Texas & Pacific Train #900 in New Orleans, Louisiana]
Photograph of Texas & Pacific train #900 in New Orleans, Louisiana. There is a tower behind the engine, and a man on top of the train is holding some sort of arm connecting the train to the tower. Text below the image says "New Orleans, La. Nov 13 1949" and "R. H. Carlson."
Date:
November 13, 1949
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948]
Letter from Tom M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an upcoming trip to Texas and meetings with alumni, offering an itinerary and invitation to visit.
Date:
February 14, 1948
Creator:
Carruthers, Tom M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Dillon to D. W. Kempner, December 9, 1944]
Letter from W. T. Dillon to D. W. Kempner discussing Kempner's decision to not apply for a membership with American Ports, Cotton Compress, and Warehouse Association Incorporated.
Date:
December 9, 1944
Creator:
Dillon, W. T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. C. Doescher to Daniel W. Kempner, September 28, 1942]
Letter from H. C. Doescher to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the type of plants grown by Doescher.
Date:
September 28, 1942
Creator:
Doescher, H. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caswell P. Ellis, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, June 14, 1945]
Letter from Caswell P. Ellis, Jr. to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner to attend a dinner hosted by the New York Cotton Exchange and discussing the Purchase Program.
Date:
June 14, 1945
Creator:
Ellis, Caswell P., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur Feitel]
A letter from Arthur Feitel to Armin Scheler regarding an upcoming exhibit of Carl B. Compton's watercolor paintings.
Date:
October 14, 1944
Creator:
Feitel, Arthur
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Chas. J. Ferry to I. H. Kempner, July 20, 1945]
Letter from Chas. J. Ferry to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that the sale of shares of Common stock is used by a Board of Directors for various purposes.
Date:
July 20, 1945
Creator:
Ferry, Chas. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duke Files to Harris L. Kempner, October 24, 1946]
Letter from Duke Files, from Braniff Airways, to Harris L. Kempner regarding an overcharge on some plane tickets.
Date:
October 24, 1946
Creator:
Files, Duke
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford - December 7, 1943]
Letter from David F. Glines to Alex Bradford discussing Glenn [No last name] recent work in Naples, Italy with the Military Government. Mr. Glines comments that Glenn has contracted malaria but has left the care of the hospital.
Date:
December 7, 1943
Creator:
Glines, David F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Godchaux to I. H. Kempner, September 27, 1946]
Letter from Charles Godchaux to I. H. Kempner discussing the hiring of W. H. Louviere.
Date:
September 27, 1946
Creator:
Godchaux, Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Merrill, December 1945]
Letter from A. S. Merrill announcing his assuming of command of the district and discussing general points of interest, such as the development of a ready reserve, establishment of a newsletter, opposition toward a military merger and requesting any questions be directed to him.
Date:
1945-12~
Creator:
Headquarters Eighth Naval District
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Merrill, January 30, 1946]
Letter from A. S. Merrill enclosing a Naval Reserve Survey and discussing plans and programs for the post-war Naval Reserve Plan.
Date:
January 30, 1946
Creator:
Headquarters Eighth Naval District
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Headquarters Eighth Naval District, 1946]
Letter from Arthur A. Ageton to all organized and volunteer Naval Reserve Officers and enlisted personnel on inactive duty discussing a survey of officers who wish to take a two week training cruise and requesting than an enclosed card be filled out and returned.
Date:
1946~
Creator:
Headquarters Eighth Naval District
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Headquarters Eighth Naval District to Commander Kempner, April 17, 1946]
Letter from Arthur A. Ageton to Harris L. Kempner outlining plans to visit Galveston to try and establish a Naval Reserve, discussing the benefits and space needed.
Date:
April 17, 1946
Creator:
Headquarters Eighth Naval District
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Heller to Isaac H. Kempner, June 7, 1949]
Letter from C. A. Heller to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the shipping of asphalt and conversations about using the Port of Galveston for asphalt shipments.
Date:
June 7, 1949
Creator:
Heller, C. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History