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Award of Oak Leaf Cluster (open access)

Award of Oak Leaf Cluster

Letter from John E. Dahlquist, Major General, U. S. Army, to Lois M. Sinclair notifying Sinclair of the Oak Leaf Cluster award he received for heroic achievement in combat on June 12, 1944 in Italy during World War II.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Charles L. Sasportas to D. W. Kempner, January 4, 1944] (open access)

[Card from Charles L. Sasportas to D. W. Kempner, January 4, 1944]

Letter from Charles L. Sasportas to D. W. Kempner discussing stopping in Galveston to visit as he travels to California.
Date: January 4, 1944
Creator: Sasportas, Charlies L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Christmas Card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon, December 16, 1944]

Christmas card from Marion Barnwell to Mickey McLernon. The front of the card includes the phrase "Season's Greetings" and an illustration of an airplane in mid-flight. The inside of the card includes another illustration with the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" and a handwritten note that reads, "I will be in S. A. Christmas - Will try to call you. Barney."
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Barnwell, Marion P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Commendation Letter from William H. Turner to Commanding General, Ferrying Division, ATC, 16 October, 1944] (open access)

[Commendation Letter from William H. Turner to Commanding General, Ferrying Division, ATC, 16 October, 1944]

Letter from Brig. Gen. William H. Turner (USAAC) to the commander of Ferrying Division, Air Transport Command, commending the service of women pilots in the WAFS and WASP, forwarded to the 555th Army Air Force Base Unit at Love Field.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Turner, William H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from W. J. Bryan to Mc, May 30, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of a letter from W. J. Bryan to Mc, May 30, 1944]

Copy of a letter from W. J. Bryan to Mc thanking him for being a great friend, describing his previous activities and health conditions. Mr. Bryan also attached a letter he received from Will Young in regards to his previous operation.
Date: May 30, 1944
Creator: Bryan, William John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from G. D. Ulrich to Jessie F. Ward, October 6, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from G. D. Ulrich to Jessie F. Ward, October 6, 1944]

Letter from G. D. Ulrich to Jessie F. Ward discussing two circulars provided by Mr. I. H. Kempner, who is noted as the President of Imperial Sugar Company and a resident of Galveston. It implies Mr. Kempner's interest in maintaining the medical school in Galveston and he expresses hope in Mr. Ward's support for this cause.
Date: October 6, 1944
Creator: Ulrich, G. D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy correcting impressions about his choice to accept the position of co-chairman and making plans to send his letter, checks, and a copy of this correspondence to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 8, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 8, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton responding to a letter from Blanton about the University of Texas Medical School, noting its high standing despite Dr. Rainey's criticisms. He believes the state owes support to improve the medical college. He is sending out folders for advocacy and invites Blanton to help distribute them, especially to Houston representatives.
Date: October 8, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Isaac H. Kempner, October 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from Isaac H. Kempner, October 1944]

Copy of letter from Isaac H. Kempner discussing various materials that cover medical schools as a topic and the medical school in Galveston specifically. The second page is a duplicate of the first.
Date: 1944-10~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, October 5, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, October 5, 1944]

Copy of letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday discussing expenses.
Date: October 5, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to G. B. Dealey, November 6, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to G. B. Dealey, November 6, 1944]

Copy of letter from Isaac H. Kempner to G. B. Dealey discussing his concerns regarding the situation around the University of Texas and it's regents.
Date: November 6, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner, October 11, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner, October 11, 1944]

Copy of letter from Karl L. Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the work he'd done for the Galveston Chamber of Commerce in the interest of the Medical Branch of the University of Texas at Galveston. The pages are duplicates of each other.
Date: October 11, 1944
Creator: Lovelady, Karl L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Karl Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner, October 11, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from Karl Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner, October 11, 1944]

Copy of letter from Karl Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the work he'd done for the Galveston Chamber of Commerce in the interest of the Medical Branch of the University of Texas at Galveston.
Date: October 11, 1944
Creator: Lovelady, Karl L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank K. Stevens, November 3, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank K. Stevens, November 3, 1944]

Copy of telegram sent by Isaac H. Kempner to Frank K. Stevens asking him to send a telegram to Governor Stevenson telling him not to accept the Board of Regents resignation and to try to get others to do the same.
Date: November 3, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Brigadier General Lowe - December 1944-January 1945] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Brigadier General Lowe - December 1944-January 1945]

Correspondence between Alex Bradford, Brigadier General Frank E. Lowe, and Margaret Daly discussing the creation of a lightweight mechanism used to warn of an impending explosion due to gasoline fumes.
Date: 1944-12-27/1945-01-01
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Daly, Margaret
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Captain John H. Mansell - January 4, 1944]

This correspondence of letters features two separate conversations. The first letter is from Yvonne Thivierge to Alex Bradford informing Mr. Bradford that Captain John H. Mansell does not reside at the intended address. The second and intended letter is from Alex Bradford to Captain John H. Mansell discussing Mr. Bradford's interaction with Matt Krim and the Chief Engineer in Baltimore. Finally Mr. Bradford states that he will be in New York for a few more weeks before returning to Burbank, California.
Date: January 4, 1944
Creator: Thivierge, Yvonne & Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki - November 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki - November 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki asking for a copy of his address, talks about the Science News Letter where he talks about jet-propulsion motors, and how Jato's are better. Reply letter from Dr. Z. Krzywoblocki to Alex Bradford on how he can't send him an address at the moment. But when the journal for Soaring Society in America is published. He can mail letters to the Secretary.
Date: 1944-11-06/1944-11-09
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Kent Cooper - May 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Kent Cooper - May 1944]

Letters between Alex Bradford and Kent Cooper discussing Mr. Bradford's concerns surrounding the censorship of materials within Yugoslavia.
Date: 1944-05-24/1944-05-25
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Laura, November 10, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Laura, November 10, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Laura asking her questions to fill in the answers and send back. Laura fills in the answers as her reply.
Date: November 10, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Lowell Mellett - July-December 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and Lowell Mellett - July-December 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Lowell Mellett thanking him for writing such amazing columns in the paper. Bradford will definitely vote for Roosevelt when he's able to vote. In the other letter Bradford mentions he can talk about what's going on in East Africa.
Date: 1944-07-16/1944-12-11
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and M. T. O'Shaughnessy - February 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and M. T. O'Shaughnessy - February 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to M. T. O'Shaughnessy asking for more information on water particles or fog and what portable equipment can be used on it. Reply Letter from M. T. O'Shaughnessy to Alex Bradford referring him to other publications to read and having a investigator get in contact with him on the issues he has.
Date: 1944-02-17/1944-02-22
Creator: Bradford, Alex & O'Shaughnessy, M. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and R. D. Blackstone - April 30, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and R. D. Blackstone - April 30, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to R. D. (Blackie) Blackstone updates him of the whereabouts of friends and where certain Colonel's are staying. Blackie replies saying he would contact the major and how he applauds Bradford for keeping up with everyone.
Date: 1944-04-30/1944-05-12
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and William J. Moses - October 1, 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Alex Bradford and William J. Moses - October 1, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses on wanting to know whats going on, on his end. And has been stressing to Mr. Howell that Moses will do his part in the job. The other letter mentions how Bradford is awaiting a response on Moses application. It should arrive before he leaves Washington.
Date: 1944-10-01/1944-10-03
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between Andy Lacey and Alex Bradford - November 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between Andy Lacey and Alex Bradford - November 1944]

Letter from Andy Lacey to Alex Beadford on missing out to see Bradford in New York but is pleased in helping finance the Lopeno Structure. Reply Letter from Alex Bradford to Andy Lacey on wishing him luck on the oil well. Bradford wishes he could stop by but won't have time. With traveling from Washington, to Texas, and than California.
Date: 1944-11-03/1944-11-27
Creator: Lacey, Andy & Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History