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Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.
Date:
November 1, 2005
Creator:
Riley, Voris C.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. John W. Harris, December 21, 1966]
Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. John W. Harris, requesting to attest and send completed copies of 3120-13 form and affidavit to Bureau of Land Management. Attachment contains 3120-13 form signed by Harris L. Kempner and affidavit signed by John W. Harris and Notary Public.
Date:
December 21, 1966
Creator:
Levy, Adrian F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, December 21, 1966]
Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. Harris L. Kempner discussing about necessary documents for acceptance of lease.
Date:
December 21, 1966
Creator:
Levy, Adrian F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker, February 9, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Rodgers, suggesting it would be in the railway's interest, leveraging Tucker's knowledge of Galveston. He asks Tucker to endorse and forward the letter to Rodgers for consideration in a decision-making process.
Date:
February 9, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944]
Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner providing a list of state-supported medical schools in different U.S. cities from their main universities and notes that half of these are not on the same campus as the main university. He suggests that Dr. Leake will address alumni matters upon his return to Galveston and offers further assistance if needed.
Date:
October 9, 1944
Creator:
Calvin, D. Bailey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Texas weather new top]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a new cold front that is bringing a major winter storm to the rocky mountains is due to start pushing into Texas by late.
Date:
April 10, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. G. H. Minchin, April 25, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. G. H. Minchin discussing plans to meet before an upcoming luncheon during which Kempner wants to make a favorable impression to the attendees.
Date:
April 25, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company, March 19, 1964]
Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company requesting for a copy of Chester's Map of Texas and Eastern New Mexico if available, and information on prices of the map.
Date:
March 19, 1964
Creator:
Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester H. Milliken to H. Kempner, March 20, 1964]
Letter from Chester H. Milliken to H. Kempner informing about the last revision of the Texas and Southeast New Mexico map and mentioning it's price.
Date:
March 20, 1964
Creator:
Milliken, Chester H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company, March 26, 1964]
Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company informing about enclosing a check for revised version of Chester's Map of Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
Date:
March 26, 1964
Creator:
Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, September 3, 1952]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing business updates, his Labor Day weekend, and Ray I. Mehans hesitancy on a potential business deal. Kempner also mentions he met Reed Robinson who informed him of Mrs. Calvert's passing.
Date:
September 3, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: APO 98]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a few showers which are moving inland from the gulf of Mexico but bright sunshine is prevailing over most of Texas.
Date:
July 2, 1973, 8:25 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner, June 18, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner enclosing a note from Durham and discussing about the Barbengos and their parties.
Date:
June 18, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner, June 23, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner giving life updates about newspapers, births and boats.
Date:
June 23, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner, July 16, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner discussing life updates.
Date:
July 16, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, July 22, 1948]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing the sales of various products, and a deal the Harris is making with Mattioli and Ghedini.
Date:
July 22, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mrs. E. D. Cavin, March 15, 1948]
Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mrs. E. D. Cavin discussing her son's admission status.
Date:
March 15, 1948
Creator:
Carruthers, T. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency, Inc., July 8, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency, Inc. discussing a box of cherries arriving in poor condition.
Date:
July 8, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham, January 30, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham discussing an order of glazing putty and aluminum bar caps.
Date:
January 30, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from O. H. Osborn to I. H. Kempner, April 29, 1960]
Letter from O. H. Osborn to I. H. Kempner discussing changing rates on sugar.
Date:
April 29, 1960
Creator:
Osborn, O. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter F. Woodul to I. H. Kempner, November 16, 1955]
Letter from Walter F. Woodul to I. H. Kempner discussing finding a job for a nephew of Frank Lewis.
Date:
November 16, 1955
Creator:
Woodul, Walter F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Deaths]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date:
September 1, 1969, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library