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[Photograph of Admiral Bryant and Captain Baker]

Photograph of Rear Admiral Carleton Bryant standing with Captain Charles Baker on board the U.S.S. Texas in the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. According to the photo, the large shell between the men was one that "penetrated the ship off Cherbourg." Both men are wearing their black dress uniforms, with the ship's large guns looming overhead.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: United States. Navy.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, December 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, December 12, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about an upcoming exhibition.
Date: December 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Whitlock to Mrs. Kempner, December 12, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Whitlock to Mrs. Kempner, December 12, 1944]

Telegram from Mrs. Whitlock to Mrs. Kempner requesting reports on the San Antonio, West Columbia, and Farwell units.
Date: December 12, 1944
Creator: Whitlock, Marion
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Lt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, March 12, 1944]

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing a play, future interviews for the play, a skating rink, a recent encounter with another person, ships, aviation, and investment.
Date: March 12, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, June 12, 1944]

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon apologizing for not replying sooner, discussing "Sunday feelings", work, and travel.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mary Jean to Joseph R. Bertig, May 12, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Mary Jean to Joseph R. Bertig, May 12, 1944]

Telegram sent by Mary Jean to Joseph R. Bertig expressing her thanks for a gift.
Date: May 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Mary Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, November 12, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing visiting Niagra to pick up a P-63, an image of which is featured on the card.
Date: November 12, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John David, Inc., April 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John David, Inc., April 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John David, Inc. asking for the prices of their camel hair overcoats.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Schanz Inc., April 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Schanz Inc., April 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Schanz Inc. remarking on the poor quality of packing done for a suit he had ordered.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Collector's Clock Shop to Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Collector's Clock Shop to Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 12, 1944]

Letter from Collector's Clock Shop to Jeane Bertig discussing the damages of a broken watch and the cost of its repair.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Collector's Clock Shop
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Adrian C. Barnett, April 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Adrian C. Barnett, April 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Adrian C. Barnett explaining a claim that he will be making.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. R. Trippler & Company, April 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. R. Trippler & Company, April 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. R. Tripler & Company asking for the prices of their camel hair overcoats.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond C. Yard, Inc. to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Raymond C. Yard, Inc. to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 12, 1944]

Letter from Raymond C. Yard, Inc. to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing a front door key ordered by Mary Jean Kempner.
Date: July 12, 1944
Creator: Raymond C. Yard, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. H. Macy & Co., Inc., April 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. H. Macy & Co., Inc., April 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. H. Macy & Co., Inc. providing payment for groceries and requesting an invoice for the items purchased.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter G. Woods to Isaac H. Kempner, December 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Walter G. Woods to Isaac H. Kempner, December 12, 1944]

Letter from Walter G. Woods to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the latter's health and the cotton market.
Date: December 12, 1944
Creator: Woods, Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Max M. Warburg, December 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Max M. Warburg, December 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Max M. Warburg informing that visiting New York is occasional.
Date: December 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1944]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner discussing the letter sent April 27th regarding the rock plants ordered to Joseph R. Bertig. He also informs that Joseph R. Bertig had to throw away 12 the plants that were in bad shape.
Date: June 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Donald J. Meyer, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Donald J. Meyer, October 12, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Donald J. Meyer discussing how he is pleased to hear Meyer will be stationed in New York for a while and wishes to see him.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. MacDonald-Heath, Ltd.] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. MacDonald-Heath, Ltd.]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. MacDonald-Heath asking about a bill they received and wanting clarification. Kempner also desired a bill for an overcoat he got made because it was stolen and he may have insurance.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rosa Anspach, April 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rosa Anspach, April 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rosa Anspach discussing Kempner's travel to St. Louis and his mother-in-law's sudden serious illness.
Date: April 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Messrs. B. Altman & Company, May 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Messrs. B. Altman & Company, May 12, 1944]

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Messrs. B. Altman & Company discussing Mrs. Kempner's order for sateen.
Date: May 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Theodore H. Kirkland to Charles Stasny, July 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Theodore H. Kirkland to Charles Stasny, July 12, 1944]

Handwritten letter from Theodore H. Kirkland to Charles Stasny updating him on his life during the war. He discusses being sent to a new outfit, his activities on liberty, being over seas again soon, and his plans to get married. Envelope addressed to Charles Stasny from Theodore H. Kirkland.
Date: July 12, 1944
Creator: Kirkland, Theodore H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History