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[Account Statement for Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, April 1944] (open access)

[Account Statement for Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, April 1944]

Account statement from Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to Fannie K. Adoue itemizing the purchase of stocks in the month of April 1944.
Date: April 28, 1944
Creator: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Beane, May 1944] (open access)

[Account Statement for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Beane, May 1944]

Account statement from Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to Harris Leon Kempner listing description of the charges, dates, account debits, and account balance.
Date: May 1944
Creator: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to Fannie K. Adoue, February 25, 1944] (open access)

[Account Statement for Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to Fannie K. Adoue, February 25, 1944]

Account statement from Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to Fannie K. Adoue for stocks bought and sold from February 5th through February 24th.
Date: February 25, 1944
Creator: Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to Fannie K. Adoue, March 31, 1944] (open access)

[Account Statement for Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane to Fannie K. Adoue, March 31, 1944]

Statement of Account from Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, & Beane to Fannie K. Adoue for some stocks she bought recently.
Date: March 31, 1944
Creator: Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement from Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, May, 1944] (open access)

[Account Statement from Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, May, 1944]

Account statement prepared for Cecile Blum Kempner by Merril, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane listing shares bought or received, description, date, price, debit and credit, and balance.
Date: May 26, 1944
Creator: Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aircraft Carrier Tied at Pier]

Photograph of an aircraft carrier that has been tied to a pier on the left side of the photo. A tugboat can be seen between the two piers near the center of the photo. A table, two small flags, a ladder, a light, and a blurry hand can be seen in the foreground close to the camera.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Transportation Corps Welcoming Boat]

Photograph of a welcoming boat operated by the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Crew members can be seen standing on the top deck wearing dark uniforms. Flags fly from ropes attached to a mast, and three American flags are attached near the stern of the boat. "Welcome Home - Well Done" is written on a banner on the vessel's side.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: February 1944 (open access)

AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: February 1944

Monthly report from the Greater New York Region to the National Board of Directors for the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities including new blood donors and nurses and increased membership in the motor transport service.
Date: February 1944
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services. Greater New York Region.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: January 1944 (open access)

AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: January 1944

Monthly report from the Greater New York Region to the National Board of Directors for the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities including a child care center that opened and new fingerprinting.
Date: January 1944
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services. Greater New York Region.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: July & August, 1944 (open access)

AWVS Greater New York Region Monthly Report: July & August, 1944

Monthly report from the Greater New York Region to the National Board of Directors for the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities including the consolidation of the July and August reports. Also discussed is updates on ongoing projects such as blood donation and publicity.
Date: July 1944
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services. Greater New York Region.
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
The B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations- Retrospect and Prospect (open access)

The B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations- Retrospect and Prospect

Article reprinted from The Jewish Forum discussing the importance of Hillel for Jewish students across college campuses.
Date: October 1944
Creator: Kaplan, Harry
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History

Black hat

Picture style hat of black felt. Asymmetrical brim is wider on sides. Fringe of self as trim encircles crown and drapes across brim. Unlined with black grosgrain ribbon inner headband. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "John Fredericks Inc. / New York" Tag at left of designer's label: "Made in America"
Date: 1944
Creator: John-Fredericks
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Blouse

Blouse of creme silk crepe with hand-screened figures. Long sleeved, with zippered cuffs, the shirt has a convertible collar and center front opening with three carved circular mother of pearl (simulated?) buttons and one small circular mother of pearl button at collar. The shirt is hand-screened with figures reminiscent of Minoan/archaic Greek figures, including men, women, dolphins, and figures in horse-drawn chariots. Most figures embellished with lines of sequins in complimentary colors, women's dresses with beading as well. Unlined. No labels in garment.
Date: 1944
Creator: Leser, Tina
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cartwheel Hat

Cartwheel hat of black velvet with small, flat crown. Wide brim is covered with black feathers radiating from crown. Elastic band for securing hat to wearer's head. Designer's label: "Edward Paine / New York"
Date: 1944
Creator: Paine, Edward
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Check Receipt for Future Trip Costs] (open access)

[Check Receipt for Future Trip Costs]

Check receipt from the Imperial Sugar Company to I. H. Kempner as a cash advance for a New York trip.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs) (open access)

Clearance Declaration of Aircraft Commander (Clearance Immigration and Customs)

United States customs form endorsed to clear Royal Air Force officer, Paul A. Hill, to depart from La Guardia Airport in New York, bound for Montreal, Canada.
Date: June 3, 1944
Creator: Hill, Paul A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. E. Berger] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. E. Berger]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. E. Berger, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Horse" (Repatine).
Date: December 1944
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Catholic Campaign] (open access)

[Clipping: Catholic Campaign]

Newspaper clipping covering the September 11 story of a Roman Catholic priest pleading guilty to drunk driving in Medera, California and the backlash of the roman-catholic community against the publishing newspaper, Scripps-Howard's San Francisco News. On the back of the article are two advertisements for Burberrys of London and Myers Jamaican Rum.
Date: October 23, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History

Cocktail dress

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Illusion U-shaped neckline with looped and draped gold beaded bib. Short sleeves; midi length. Shirred detailing down center front of bodice becomes tuck with rounded end at hemline. Half belt on back. Left side and center back zipper closures. Padded shoulders; weight at center front hem. Unlined. Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus / Dallas
Date: 1944
Creator: Kiam, Omar
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail ensemble

Cocktail ensemble. A) Blouse of fuchsia wool jersey. Long sleeves. Banded neckline with placket down the center back and five self-covered circular buttons. No labels in blouse. B) Skirt of black silk brocade. Dirndl style. Below knee length. Center back opening with zipper and 2 hook&eyes on waistband. Unlined. Combined Designer/Retailer label at side seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus Dallas / Traina-Norell" C) Belt of matching black silk brocade with matching fuchsia wool jersey on reverse. Square self-covered buckle. 2" wide. No label/stamp.
Date: Autumn 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[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.
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History