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Transcript of Oral History Interview with Irene Fisher Womack and Bill Womack, June 16, 2011
Interview with Irene and Bill Womack, a couple from two well-known Kerr County families, from Kerrville, Texas. The couple discusses their ancestors, the Reals and the Womacks. They also talk about the local people and places they remember growing up in Kerrville. The interview transcript includes photos of Mr. and Mrs. Womack and their family, on pages 31-36.
Date:
June 16, 2011
Creator:
Collins, Francelle Robison; Stephens, Louis; Womack, Irene Fisher & Womack, Bill
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996
Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Special Tribute to W.A.S.P.'s of World War II]
Flyer to Women Airforce Service Pilot Members inviting them to the Spirit of Flight Air Show where they will be given a special tribute.
Date:
1998
Creator:
Women Airforce Service Pilots (U.S.)
Object Type:
Pamphlet
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 L. O. Kauffman to Harris L. Kempner, October 5, 1966]
Letter from L. O. Kauffman to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for having him over for dinner and looking forward to working with him in the future.
Date:
October 5, 1966
Creator:
Kauffman, L. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner, October 26, 1964]
Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner providing some information on the Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential and its battle with the Philidelphia County Medical Society to get their medical practices approved.
Date:
October 26, 1964
Creator:
Helme, Jay E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner, October 22, 1964]
Letter from Geoffrey Smith to Harris L. Kempner referring him to Jay Helme, Executive Director of the Hospital Survey Committee, to help with his questions.
Date:
October 22, 1964
Creator:
Smith, Geoffry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner, September 9, 1964]
Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner asking to fill out the attached postal card for an accurate college mailing address. A purple U.S. postage stamp can be seen in the top right corner.
Date:
September 9, 1964
Creator:
Butler, John L., Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Weintraub to E. R. Thomson, Jr., April 24, 1964]
Letter from Thomas E. Weintraub to E. R. Thomson, Jr. discussing about Jill's social security number and sharing her address.
Date:
April 24, 1964
Creator:
Weintraub,Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, December 2, 1963]
Card with letter from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Leon Kempner requesting them to provide the information requested and any additional information they desire for them top have correct records and mailing addresses since the last one they sent has never been returned.
Date:
December 2, 1963
Creator:
Butler, John L., Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maxwell Whiteman, September 11, 1963]
Letter from Maxwell Whiteman thanking Kempner family for the book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date:
September 11, 1963
Creator:
Whiteman, Maxwell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Merin Studios of Photography, August 17,1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Merin Studios of Photography regrading the pictures if Marion Lee that appeared on the Hill School 1960 Dial. And, Kempner requests them to send a total of 5 pictures to his address.
Date:
August 17, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1960]
Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner discussing how Sandy made arrangements to send money to Duke. As Sandy was low on money, the school has advanced him $30.00. So, Cowperthwaite mentions that it'd be great if Kempner sends those 30 dollars at his latest convenience.
Date:
May 18, 1960
Creator:
Cowperthwaite, Robert S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Messrs. Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank, January 12, 1960]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Messrs. Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank in regards to the payment done towards fractional share of Rohm & Haas company stock. And requests for the certificate covering this one share to be forwarded to them.
Date:
January 12, 1960
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The George Washington Motor Lodge, November 6, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The George Washington Motor Lodge regarding the confirmation he received for a double room when he requested for one of the executive suites. So, Kempner requests them to change the reservation and send a confirmation.
Date:
November 6, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1959]
Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the letter Kempner about Sandy's college application for Harvard. Hall mentions that Sandy's records are great and suggests that November 19, should be a convenient date for his visit to Hill.
Date:
October 13, 1959
Creator:
Hall, Edward T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 15, 1959]
Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that he's impressed by his youngest son, Sandy. He mentions that they met up with the deans at Harvard, and if Sandy could improve his scores at Hill he'll have better chances of entering Harvard next year.
Date:
September 15, 1959
Creator:
Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris Leon Kempner, August 17, 1959]
Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for the message on the card of the United States National Bank. He mentions that he have no plans to go to texas anytime soon, but if Kempner is coming East he'd like to host them for a day.
Date:
August 17, 1959
Creator:
Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner, May 1, 1959]
Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner discussing the completed repair of an English platter and Glass Jardiniere by Ye Odde Shoppe.
Date:
May 1, 1959
Creator:
Wechsler, Valerie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 3167]
Check stub via United States National Bank for a check in the amount of $191.18 paid to the order of Harvey Travel Bureau, paying for Sandy's round trip ticket from Philadelphia to Galveston.
Date:
February 28, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner, January 1, 1959]
Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner discussing orders of glassware from Ye Odde Shoppe and their appreciation of Kempner's patronage.
Date:
January 1, 1959
Creator:
Wechsler, Valerie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 14, 1958]
Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner requesting a donation to help the Philanthropic Fund continue their work. A handwritten note that includes a list of contributions from 1948 through 1958 is attached.
Date:
October 14, 1958
Creator:
Ben-David, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, December 6, 1957]
Letter from Walter B. Levering to Harris L. and Ruth Alma Kempner discussing the accommodations that the school has and requesting that they make a donation to the school, enclosing a pledge card.
Date:
December 6, 1957
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, May 9, 1957]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing detailed information of the financial plan for oil ventures an requesting for participation.
Date:
May 9, 1957
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History