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Ensemble
Ensemble consisting of: A) Dress coat of camel color wool gabardine. Single breasted with four circular, ivory, plastic buttons with bound buttonholes. Street length. Notched collar. Large pleat down center back. Long set-in sleeves with band cuffs having a single matching button with bound buttonhole. Four patch pockets with flaps - two smaller pockets at breast and two larger pockets at hips. Each pocket is trimmed with a functioning, smaller matching button with bound buttonhole. Lined in tan silk. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Norell" Retailer's label below designer's label: "Sakowitz / Houston" Union label at left armhole. B) Belt of cream colored leather. 3/4" wide with rectangular buckle covered in same. Reverse stamped: "14 611" C) Shell blouse of ivory silk knit. Sleeveless with jewel neckline. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Lined in cream silk satin D) Skirt of camel color wool gabardine. Slightly A-line; knee length. Left side zipper closure with two large hook & eyes on waistband. Lined in tan silk. Designer's label on inside left seam of lining: " Norman Norell / New York" Handwritten style number label: "24787-611-14" Union label below designer's label.
Date:
1965/1975
Creator:
Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Knit dress
Day dress of white wool knit. Sleeveless with wide jewel neckline. Calf length; skirt slightly gathered at natural waistline. Left side zipper with hook & eye and four hook & eyes on left shoulder. Two vertical welt pockets at sides. Lined in white silk with weighted pocket linings. Designer's label at inside left seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Esther Wolf / Houston"
Date:
1969
Creator:
Norell, Norman
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Wool dress
Sheath style dress of yellow wool jersey knit. Sleeveless with jewel neckline. Knee length. Dress has partial yoke which forms a curved V in the front and is straight across the back. Center back zipper with hook & loop. Large patch pockets at sides below waist. Lined in yellow silk. Designer's label at left inside seam of lining: "Norman Norell / New York" Retailer's label at right back shoulder: "Esther Wolf / Houston"
Date:
1955/1965
Creator:
Norell, Norman
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Oral History Interview with James R. Hood, June 21, 2007
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hood of Indianapolis, Indiana. He discusses entering the U.S. Navy in September of 1942 without basic training as he was a college graduate. After being sworn in at Wabash College he was sent to Harvard Business School for Supply Corps for 4 months before being assigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor despite having no sailing training. Mr. hood was assigned to the Cummings DE643, he was supposed to be on the Samuel B. Roberts but the naval officer over him changed his mind last minute and 37 days later the Roberts sunk. While in Tulagi, Mr. Hood was involved in shooting down a Kamikaze plane, even receiving a ribbon for it after the war. He was also involved in the Battle of Okinawa and even saved two shells and years later had them signed by U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets. Mr. Hood was discharged from the Navy on February 28th, 1946, at Santa Ana, California as a Full Lieutenant. He was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War on March 2nd, 1951, and discharged for the final time on March 30th, 1953, as a Lieutenant Commander.
Date:
June 21, 2007
Creator:
Hood, James R.
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with James R. Hood, June 21, 2007
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hood of Indianapolis, Indiana. He discusses entering the U.S. Navy in September of 1942 without basic training as he was a college graduate. After being sworn in at Wabash College he was sent to Harvard Business School for Supply Corps for 4 months before being assigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor despite having no sailing training. Mr. hood was assigned to the Cummings DE643, he was supposed to be on the Samuel B. Roberts but the naval officer over him changed his mind last minute and 37 days later the Roberts sunk. While in Tulagi, Mr. Hood was involved in shooting down a Kamikaze plane, even receiving a ribbon for it after the war. He was also involved in the Battle of Okinawa and even saved two shells and years later had them signed by U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets. Mr. Hood was discharged from the Navy on February 28th, 1946, at Santa Ana, California as a Full Lieutenant. He was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War on March 2nd, 1951, and discharged for the final time on March 30th, 1953, as a Lieutenant Commander.
Date:
June 21, 2007
Creator:
Hood, James R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Leather pumps
Women's pumps of yellow patent leather. Designed with squared toe with plain uppers, the 1 1/2" high black patent leather heels have an inlay of concentric rectangles of alternating navy blue, green, orange, and red leather. Lined in cream leather. Designer Label (Left shoe): "Herbert Levine" Retailer's Label (Right shoe): "Amen Wardy / El Paso, Texas" Handwritten notation inside shoe: "7 1/2 M / 16887" Measurements: Length: 26.5 cm Width: 8 cm Height: 9 cm Heel: 4.5 cm / 1.5 in
Date:
1970/1977
Creator:
Levine, Beth, 1914-2006
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript of Envelope Addressed to W. M. Rice]
Transcribed text for an envelope postmarked for Houston, Texas and addressed to William M. Rice in New York.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to General A. D. Bruce, July 7, 1958]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to General Bruce discussing W. H. Louviere's travels and the possible reason for his delay in response with the confirmation he will respond soon. Kempner also thanks General Bruce for his wife's compliments.
Date:
July 7, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard B. Marx to Isaac H. Kempner, April 3, 1963]
Letter from Richard B. Marx to Isaac H. Kempner explaining dividends on insurance policies.
Date:
April 3, 1963
Creator:
Marx, Richard B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Audrey McLaughlin to Isaac H. Kempner, December 31, 1963]
Letter from Audrey McLaughlin to Isaac H. Kempner issuing a replacement check for one that the latter did not receive.
Date:
December 31, 1963
Creator:
McLaughlin, Audrey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Berry to The Equitable Life Assurance Society, May 7, 1957]
Letter from Thomas E. Berry to The Equitable Life Assurance Society discussing the causes for the delay of the payment of two dividends to Mrs. Mary Carroll Kempner.
Date:
May 7, 1957
Creator:
Berry, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Berry to The Equitable Life Assurance Society, May 21, 1957]
Letter from Thomas E. Berry to The Equitable Life Assurance Company discussing two dividend checks that are not yet paid to Mr. Kempner, and to do so and write to him as soon as possible.
Date:
May 21, 1957
Creator:
Berry, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Baker, Botts, Andrews and Shepherd, May 30, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Baker, Botts, Andrews and Shepherd discussing the payment of two dividends which have not yet been paid to Mrs. Mary Carroll Kempner.
Date:
May 30, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas E. Berry to Mr. C. B. Halseth, June 21, 1957]
Letter from Thomas E. Berry to Mr. C. B. Halseth discussing an overdue payment of dividends which should be paid immediately, and additionally request more information from Mary Carroll Kempner and I. H. Kempner's companies.
Date:
June 21, 1957
Creator:
Berry, Thomas E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole, July 2, 1963]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole expressing appreciation for previous correspondence and shares nostalgic reflections on past college days. He discuss logistical challenges and seeks advice on travel plans for a visit, indicating a preference for independence over imposing as houseguests.
Date:
July 2, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner, May 14, 1956]
Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner declining the latter's invitation to get lunch together due to him being in New York during that time.
Date:
May 14, 1956
Creator:
Overton, W. W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III, July 17, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III thanking Denny for sending a survey of water resources in the Houston Area and for visiting Galveston. I. H. Kempner also discusses the cost of repairs on his car and the potential day the repairs can begin.
Date:
July 17, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Halseth to I. H. Kempner, November 26, 1962]
Letter from C. B. Halseth to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner not receiving a dividend check and informing Kempner of an enclosed stop payment form that he can complete, sign, and return to the office.
Date:
November 26, 1962
Creator:
Halseth, C. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. M. Rose, November 3, 1952]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. M. Rose discussing about installation of tents, etc. for an affair on 17th December.
Date:
November 3, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dudley Sharp, September 7, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dudley Sharp discussing sending the latter a copy of his book.
Date:
September 7, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harvey Travel Bureau - July 12, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harvey Travel Bureau discussing a flight planned for August 3rd to Lake Placid, which will be confirmed by the end of the week.
Date:
July 12, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley C. Sharp, July 7, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley C. Sharp congratulating Sharp on his prospective appointment to a high post in the Air Force. He also requests more information on stocks in utilities being immune from income tax payments.
Date:
July 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy, January 17, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy asking Ripy to inform Kempner when he will be in Houston so arrangements for a visit can be made. Kempner further informs Ripy of his time spent in Lexington in 1948 and updating him on several other members of the Kempner family.
Date:
January 17, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner, January 13, 1955]
Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner discussing the loss of several of Ripy and Kempner's friends and Ripy describing a drive to Lexington where everything seemed to have changed since the last time he visited. Ripy also explains that he will be traveling to Houston soon and wishes to meet Kempner in Galveston.
Date:
January 13, 1955
Creator:
Ripy, Marion W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History