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St. Louis & Southwestern (SSW) 426

A photograph print showing the St, Louis & Southwestern (SSW) 426, 2-6-0, East St. Louis, IL.
Date: December 8, 1939
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (RI) 2538

A photograph print showing the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific (CRIP, RI, or ROCK) 2538, 2-8-2, Peoria, IL.
Date: December 5, 1940
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (MILW) 103

A photograph print showing the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific (MILW) 103, 4-6-4 (Alco), streamlined loco, Chicago, IL, on train No. 105.
Date: December 25, 1938
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Illinois Central (IC) 3614

A photograph print showing the Illinois Central (IC) 3614, 2-10-0, Chicago, IL.
Date: December 24, 1939
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Saint Louis & O'Fallon 5

A photograph print showing the Saint Lois & O'Fallon 5, 2-6-0, E. St. Louis, IL.
Date: December 8, 1939
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Wabash (WAB) 2150

A photograph print showing the Wabash (WAB) 2150, 2-8-0 (class F-2), Decatur, IL.
Date: December 25, 1938
Creator: Rader, T. A.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 7015

A photograph print showing Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CBQ) 7015, 4-8-2 (B-1--5), on passenger train, Aurora, IL.
Date: December 2, 1936
Creator: Schick, Joseph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Alton & Southern (ALS) 17

A photograph print showing Alton & Southern (ALS) 17, 2-8-2, East St. Louis, IL
Date: December 5, 1939
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3434

A photograph print showing Santa Fe 3434, 4-6-2 (BLW), class 3400, Chillicothe, IL. [see also 2008.008 6734]
Date: December 12, 1939
Creator: Schick, Joseph
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 3405

A photograph print showing Santa Fe 3405, 4-6-2, taking on water, Chillicothe, IL
Date: December 12, 1937
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Santa Fe (ATSF) 593

A photograph print showing Santa Fe (ATSF) 593, 0-8-0 switcher, Chilicothe, IL.
Date: December 20, 1937
Creator: Graves, Ralph L.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011 transcript

Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Jeffers, Albert
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Albert Jeffers, December 28, 2011

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Albert Jeffers. Jeffers joined the Navy in 1943 and received basic training in Illinois. He received diesel engine maintenance and repair training at submarine school in Connecticut. Upon completion, he was assigned to the engine room aboard the USS Threadfin (SS-410) as a fireman, first class. He participated in the tracking operation that led to the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato. He was transferred to the USS Menhaden (SS-377) and was the first to welcome Admiral Nimitz during a change of command ceremony. Jeffers was discharged in 1946 and went on to earn a degree in mechanical engineering as well as a law degree.
Date: December 28, 2011
Creator: Jeffers, Albert
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr., December 19, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr., December 19, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr. thanking for the wishes and mentions he regrets severing their contacts.
Date: December 19, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, December 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, December 6, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh discussing O. H. Osborn sending Kempner Marsh's address at a joint meeting between the Air Brake Association and Car Department Officers Association.
Date: December 6, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn, December 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn, December 6, 1962]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn thanking him for sending a copy of a speech.
Date: December 6, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, December 4, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, December 4, 1962]

Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing an enclosed address written by Mr. Marsh discussing major problems facing railroads and exposing fallacies in an ad about the financial condition of the railroads.
Date: December 4, 1962
Creator: Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred G. Gurley - December 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred G. Gurley - December 31, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred G. Gurley thanking him for the passes which are good for 1957 and 1958 and greatly appreciates the gesture.
Date: December 31, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady expressing regret that they could not meet during a recent visit due to the senator's absence. He discusses the state of medical education, defends the reputation of the school against what is termed "unfortunate propaganda," and highlights statistical data regarding patient treatment numbers.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 3, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 3, 1954]

Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner discussing the extended period since they have been in contact, his plans to stay busy with his work, and the possibility he may visit Kempner in Galveston.
Date: December 3, 1954
Creator: Waldeck, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner, December 16, 1954]

Letter from Herman Waldeck to I. H. Kempner discussing his inability to claim descent from a family described in a clipping sent by Kempner.
Date: December 16, 1954
Creator: Waldeck, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck, December 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck, December 13, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck discussing a clipping from a Houston paper that might interest Waldeck in proving he is related to Queen Victoria.
Date: December 13, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 1, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 1, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc. discussing about silk foulard made Bow tie and a Tie that he would like place order for, by enclosing the amount in the check.
Date: December 1, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc., December 13, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cutter Cravat, Inc. discussing about his unreceived ties for which he had sent the check previously on December 1st.
Date: December 13, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History