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Jersey dress

Daytime dress in modified shirtwaist/sheath style of black jersey wool. Sleeveless with padded shoulders and wide, notched collar. Street length. Center front opening with 6 large, clear, modified emerald cut rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. One-inch wide self fabric tie belt attached at sides. Small patch pockets at sides, below waist. Unlined. Combined retailer/designer's label at inside left seam near hem: "Neiman-Marcus dallas / Traina-Norell"
Date: 1944
Creator: Norell, Norman, 1900-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Selective Service Notice of Classification]

Draft Board notice related to Alan Raisbeck Paulsen.
Date: July 27, 1944
Creator: Local Board No. 413 of St. Lawrence County
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

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

Sportswear dress

Dress of purple rayon crepe. Below knee length; cap sleeves. V-shaped neckline. Center back zipper closure from deep V-shaped back with ruching below waist and tie of self. Unlined; shoulder pads.
Date: Autumn 1944
Creator: Spectator Sports, Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady acknowledging the senator's travel to Washington, Chicago, and New York, and mentions a forthcoming payment of $29.55, suggesting that the senator has undercharged on his retainer. The letter also includes a handwritten note detailing expenses related to travel, including an advance, salary, and express charges, with a total cost and clarifications for travel to Austin and Meridian. The top portion of a General Bulletin from the Committee for Economic Development addressed to committee members is also enclosed.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Moise D. Levy, November 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Moise D. Levy, November 25, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Moise D. Levy acknowledging the receipt of a previous letter and shares their interest in the referenced medical college matters. He regrets his upcoming absence due to travel and discuss the challenges of promptly addressing the concerns due to dependent timing and existing commitments. He also mentions the intention to review and possibly disseminate information to graduates and expresses hope for sufficient time to publicize their efforts.
Date: November 25, 1944
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 I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, September 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, September 15, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day acknowledging Day's recent correspondence and suggest using a P.O. box for future mail for efficiency. He requests Day’s review of a story by the end of the month, expresses gratitude for his interest in preventing the removal of a school from Galveston, and notes efforts to enlist influential figures for this cause. He also mentions a meeting with Senator Lovelady and reference an enclosed newspaper clipping.
Date: September 15, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, October 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, October 6, 1944]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul discussing suggestions made by the latter and the controversy around the Medical School of the University of Texas.
Date: October 6, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., January 28, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., January 28, 1944]

Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr saying no message was sent, but airmailed a pension plan for submission.
Date: January 28, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn, November 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn, November 16, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn asking if Zinn would be able to get in contact with the people Kempner put on the list in his letter as potential donors.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 25, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing the cost of the new Hillel building along with some personal travel plans.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, December 16, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence explaining his recent return from vacation and notifying him that he will need to talk with Rabbi Friedman before responding to Florence's request for information.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
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
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 29, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing meetings, campaigns and the four wealthiest Jews in the United States.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Unsigned Macy's Book Club Card] (open access)

[Unsigned Macy's Book Club Card]

Unsigned card for the Macy's Red Star Book Club with a description of the companies offerings is found at the bottom of the card. At the top of the unsigned identity card is a serial number that reads, "Serial No. 192397".
Date: February 29, 1944
Creator: unknown
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
[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944] (open access)

[Correspondence Between the Raleys and Alex Bradford - April 1944]

Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Violet Schram discussing the recently published clipping from the New York Times about James Raley. Mr. Bradford states that he is currently in New York and plans to travel back to Texas soon. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he ran into Mike McNamara and George Strompl from project 19. The second letter Violet Schram responds to Alex Bradford on behalf of Claude, thanking him for the letter directed to Claude and stating that she will forward this letter to the appropriate address. Currently Mr. Claude M. Raley is located on a small island off the coast of Persia within the Persian Gulf.
Date: 1944-04-11/1944-04-18
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Schram, Violet
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz - May 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz - May 2, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz discussing various firefighting equipment developments, techniques, and experience faced by Alex Bradford throughout Europe and the Middle East. Chief Otis Muenster of the Regional Fire Chief of the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) alongside the IAFC and Board of Fire Underwriters testing grounds at Elmira, New York. This testing ground was home to the testing of newly developed fire pressure fog nozzles and other fire fighting equipment. Bradford briefly touches on the chemical and material composition of the equipment before touching on his experiences fighting fires on ships and on land.
Date: May 2, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mort Kintz to Alex Bradford - May 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mort Kintz to Alex Bradford - May 16, 1944]

Letter from Mort A. Kint to Alex Bradford discussing the use of carbon tetrachloride fluids within fire extinguishers. Mr. Kint mentions that the use of chlorinated solvents for the purpose of cleaning & other uses have been linked to an incident of four hundred (400) soldiers being sent to a hospital in North Africa. Mr. Kint also mentions that he very briefly met with Otis Muenster of the Office of Civilian Defense, however he is currently gone.
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Kintz, George Mort
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin - March 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin - March 25, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Charles L. Austin discussing how he should approach writing a scathing letter to Congressman Hugh D. Scott about the potential passing of the Solider bill in the U.S. Congress. Mr. Bradford mentions that his children are abroad serving in military. Finally, Mr. Bradford proposes writing about his time in service of foreign countries.
Date: March 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford - March 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford - March 30, 1944]

Letter from Charles L. Austin to Alex Bradford discussing potential dangers on the passing of a bill through Congress that would affect the writing capability of a large portion of the United States Armed Forces.
Date: March 30, 1944
Creator: Austin, Charles L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses - February 4, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to William J. Moses discussing his recent updates to his locations and his activities. Mr. Bradford has included a clipping pertaining to a General McNaughton. Finally, Mr. Bradford touches upon his recent support of pro-Russian sentiments.
Date: February 4, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. F. Rosenbaum - March 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to E. F. Rosenbaum - March 24, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to E. F. Rosenbaum discussing an engineer that was previously mentioned along with the personal information and phone number.
Date: March 24, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History