[Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing the news station paper in Hitchcock and discussing Roland's experience hearing about the end of the war. Roland adds an end note suggesting Kempner read the article "Transports" from the Coronet magazine.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Roland, Charles W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

OK, USA: A Musical Guide Book to the States: Soldier Shows "Blueprint Special"

The last of the U.S. Army Soldier Shows "Blueprint Specials" to be published, "OK, USA" is a musical revue on the theme of U.S. soldiers returning to the United States and finding it finding it as foreign and exotic as any country overseas because they have been away and living under extreme circumstances for so long. Like the other "Blueprint Specials," this show includes a complete script (multiple copies this time); a conductor's score and complete set of instrumental parts; a sample program; set and costume designs; and detailed instructions for producing the show using whatever materials are at hand. Unlike the other "Blueprint Specials," it includes no information on the librettists, songwriters, and other staff who worked on the show.
Date: 1945
Creator: United States. War Department.
Object Type: Musical Score/Notation
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Greer, Howard
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945] (open access)

[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]

Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
Date: 1945-01-16/1945-01-22
Creator: Pew, Joseph Newton, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero - January 6, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing Mr. Clithero's previous article and the interest in the possibility of discovering additional articles. Additionally, Mr. Bradford readily shares his history working abroad as an explosive engineer and as a fire-fighting officer.
Date: January 6, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Skirt Suit

Skirt suit of navy blue wool twill consisting of: A) Hip-length jacket with full length tailored sleeves. Collarless neckline which raises 3/4". Single breasted with 3 tortoise buttons and slim bound button holes. Bib-shaped yoke insert with two almost vertical faux pocket flaps. Mid-arm design seams comes to inner top of lower hacking pocket flaps. Hacking pockets have vertical and slim bound buttons holes with one tortoise button for right flap and one turquoise button for left flap. Back inverted triangular yoke starts from shoulders with point ended at center back waist. Tailored sleeve split into upper and under sleeve, with two darts at elbow on under sleeve. Fully lined in (now) indigo crepe silk. B) Skirt, pencil with seams at center front and back and both sides. 1 1/2" waist band with triangular tip comes to a lapped zipper on left side and 4 sets of hooks and one snap for closure. Two 2" darts on front and two 4" darts on back. 2" simple vent at CF hem, hem has been let down from original length by ~2", using 2" cotton bias tape. Skirt is unlined with pinked cut edges to finish seam inside. Labels: Designer's label: "Adrian …
Date: 1945/1949
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Sport shirt

Man's sport's shirt of blue Irish linen. Long sleeves, center front opening, two patch pockets with buttons at upper chest. Convertible neck. Designer's label: "Adrian / designs for men / Neiman-Marcus" Fabric label: "Imported / Irish Linen" Size label: "Washable / M"
Date: 1945
Creator: Adrian, 1903-1959
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Charles W. Roland, May 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Charles W. Roland, May 21, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Charles W. Roland offering her advice and suggesting who to contact in regard to an issue she is having.
Date: May 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 17, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 17, 1945]

Letter from Trammell R. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing a Presidential appointment as a naval officer for John and enclosing a letter to Sam Rayburn and Isaac's letter from Judge Mansfield on the subject.
Date: May 17, 1945
Creator: Roland, Trammell R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner, October 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner, October 16, 1945]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing his and Kempner's business after the war and their friendship in Washington and expressing hope that the two will visit at some point.
Date: October 16, 1945
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Comdr. Harris Kempner, December 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Comdr. Harris Kempner, December 29, 1945]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner wishing Harris and his family success for the New Year and expressing hope that they can get together soon.
Date: December 29, 1945
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History