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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.
Date: 1905-04-05/1905-04-08
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.
Date: 1905-04-05/1905-04-08
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 1, Number 5, June 15, 1913 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 1, Number 5, June 15, 1913

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.
Date: June 1, 1913
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Agricultural Outlook: May 22, 1914 (open access)

The Agricultural Outlook: May 22, 1914

Bulletin issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture discussing the status of agricultural production in the United States during May 1914, including forecasts for crop yields and livestock reports.
Date: 1914
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Agricultural Outlook: March 20, 1915 (open access)

The Agricultural Outlook: March 20, 1915

Bulletin issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture discussing the status of agricultural production in the United States during March 1915, including forecasts for crop yields and livestock reports.
Date: 1915
Creator: United States. Department of Agriculture.
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[V-Mail Letter from Cpl. James L. Christian to Mrs. L. H. McNeel] (open access)

[V-Mail Letter from Cpl. James L. Christian to Mrs. L. H. McNeel]

V-mail letter sent by Cpl. James Leander Christian (1918 - 2008) to his grandmother, Mrs. Leander H. McNeel, Sr., telling her that all is well and that he is "somewhere in Hawaii." Christian tells her there isn't much he can say about his activities at the moment and provides advice for Kemp.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Christian, James Leander
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Photo Memories of a Seabee Battalion (open access)

Photo Memories of a Seabee Battalion

Book compiled by the 136th Naval Construction "Seabee" Battalion documenting the history of the group from boot camp in Virginia to various military installations across the U.S. and more permanent postings in Guam and Japan during World War II. There are photographs of various persons and evens as well as an epistolary narrative and lists of names by company at the end of the text.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. Naval Construction Battalion, 136th.
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, June 27, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, June 27, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for details of their travel plan to Hawaii and discussing about taking stand for Mr. and Mrs. Cohen.
Date: June 27, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, July 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, July 13, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston discussing about letter of recommendations and sharing information about a few friends.
Date: July 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 26, 1949] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 26, 1949]

Handwritten Letter from David F. Kempner to I. H. Kempner sharing about their travel plans and stays.
Date: July 26, 1949
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Tyler to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from W. B. Tyler to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1949]

Letter from W. B. Tyler to I. H. Kempner discussing about Harry Bridges' destruction plan, Weston's vacation plan and requesting to assist them.
Date: August 1, 1949
Creator: Tyler, W. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, March 15, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, March 15, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul discussing his possible options for travelling to Hawaii among his other travel plans.
Date: March 15, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George F. Hansen to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from George F. Hansen to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1952]

Letter from George F. Hansen to I. H. Kempner discussing options for the Kempners' proposed trip to Hawaii.
Date: December 18, 1952
Creator: Hansen, George F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Captain and Mrs. C. W. Roland, December 23, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Captain and Mrs. C. W. Roland, December 23, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Captain and Mrs. C. W. Roland discussing the invitation to the Kempners' anniversary celebration which was mailed to the Rolands' old address. Kempner also mentions a potential stay in San Francisco on the way to Hawaii.
Date: December 23, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, February 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, February 13, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about D. W. Kempner & Company partnership and Blue Cross membership card covering insurance for Alice.
Date: February 13, 1953
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, February 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly, February 16, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly discussing the Kempners' upcoming visit to Los Angeles on the way back from their Hawaii vacation.
Date: February 16, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, May 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, May 28, 1953]

Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's reservation and travel preferences for his upcoming trip to Hawaii. Maclean also discusses Herbert Kempner's recovery from his illness and operation.
Date: May 28, 1953
Creator: Maclean, Donald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, June 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, June 17, 1953]

Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner discussing the Kempners' upcoming visit to Hawaii and San Francisco.
Date: June 17, 1953
Creator: Maclean, Donald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Maclean, June 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Maclean, June 19, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Maclean discussing his reservations at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel and I. H. Kempner, Jr.'s recovery from his operation and illness.
Date: June 19, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Paul F. Dodds and Louis E. Friese, July 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Paul F. Dodds and Louis E. Friese, July 1, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Paul D. Dodds and Louise E. Friese asking that they secure some good French champagne for his brother Isaac H. Kempner to have on his cruise to Hawaii. A separate page features some handwritten notes presumably done by Mr. Kempner on the back of a brochure for a bank in Arizona.
Date: July 1, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre and G. A. Stirl, July 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre and G. A. Stirl, July 6, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre and G. A. Stirl discussing his travel itinerary and deadlines for sending documents to specific locations.
Date: July 6, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., and Thomas L. James, July 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., and Thomas L. James, July 6, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., and Thomas L. James discussing Phillips audit and his travel itinerary.
Date: July 6, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul D. Dodds to Daniel W. Kempner, July 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Paul D. Dodds to Daniel W. Kempner, July 6, 1953]

Letter from Paul D. Dodds to Daniel W. Kempner informing him he would be more than happy to track down some nice French champaign for Mr. Issac H. Kempner to have while on his cruise to Hawaii.
Date: July 6, 1953
Creator: Dodds, Paul D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, July 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, July 20, 1953]

Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner discussing an upcoming luncheon and Kempner's visit to San Francisco.
Date: July 20, 1953
Creator: Maclean, Donald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History