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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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Rescuing Texas History, 2017
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Mrs. L. M. Sinclair
Letter from L. M. "Buddy" Sinclair to his wife, Katie. Buddy was stationed in France at the time of this letter around February, 1945.
Date:
1945-02~
Creator:
Sinclair, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Goldstein]
Typed letter to the family of Private Harold Gilbert from a fellow soldier named Harry Goldstein, sent from Marseilles. The letter describes the sinking of a troop transport ship, Dec. 25, 1944, in which in which Gilbert was killed.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
Goldstein, Harry
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "post-war outlook" and the "restoration" of our Allies.
Date:
September 16, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 27, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics and international relations.
Date:
May 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 18, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, the war, and personal matters.
Date:
March 18, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 29, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father anticipating the end of the war.
Date:
April 29, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Ernest Stanczyk to Miss Stanczyk, October 26, 1945]
Postcard featuring a large group of people gathered on the beach promenade of Nice, France. The other side of the postcard features a note sent from Ernest Stanczyk to his wife regarding his deployment.
Date:
October 26, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "War In Europe Over! Germany Quits!"]
Photocopy of a portion of The Shreveport Times front page and several articles for May 1945, including information about combat in Manila, the redeployment of 800 planes, the attack on Pearl Harbor, news of the end of World War II, and more are included.
Date:
May 7, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, August 22, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the details for the clothes and other packages that should be sent.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Kilpatrick to Mrs. Willie D. Stallings, July 24, 1945]
Copy of a letter from Charlie Kilpatrick (?) to Mrs. Willie D. Stallings, signed by "Charles", that discusses the writer's injured hand and his plans for when he receives inactive duty status. On the back of the page, the name, "Willie Westmoreland Stallings 1902-1993" is written in pencil.
Date:
July 24, 1945
Creator:
Kilpatrick, Charlie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Newsmap for the Armed Forces : Air Transport Command
Front: Map with text shows routes of the Army's Air Transport Command as of 1 September 1945. Back: The text and maps highlight the Naval Air Transport Service (Atlantic and Pacific wings).
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
[United States.] Army Information Branch.
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 277th week of the war, 159th week of U.S. participation
Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: German offensive gains momentum, "Greatest Japanese Defeat," Soviet forces in action, Fighting bitter on Italian front. Maps: [German offensive] -- Mindoro -- Philippine Islands -- Leyte, Samar battle area -- Czechoslovakia, Hungary border -- Northern Italy near Bologna. Back: 1945 calendar with advice: "Every day be careful what you say or write!"
Date:
January 1, 1945
Creator:
[United States.] Army Service Forces. Army Information Branch.
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. V-E Day + 14 weeks, 191st week of U.S. participation in the war
Front: Summary of Potsdam conference. War News 7 August. Map shows European boundaries as of January 1938. Inset map details administration of eastern Germany and East Prussia. Back: Map of Formosa; inset map shows location of Formosa in Asia.
Date:
August 13, 1945
Creator:
[United States.] Army Service Forces. Army Information Branch.
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The UNT Digital Library
World Survey of Tantalum Ore
Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the occurrences of tantalum in different areas of the world. The tantalum deposits are described in reference to each individual country that it is found in. This report includes maps, tables, and illustrations.
Date:
March 1945
Creator:
Baker, James S.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Gloves
Pair of gloves of leather; tan; elbow length; 3 tucks on top of hand; 4" opening; 3 button closure. Designer Label: Made in France / Harry Size Label: 5 3/4 Retail Label: Made in France Exclusively for Neiman Marcus Length: 40cm; Width: 9.5cm
Date:
1945/1955
Creator:
Harry
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, July 26, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing how the method of obtaining visas has changed over the years. Kempner also discusses the possibilities, mainly negative, of the family staying where they are and what might occur if they do travel to America.
Date:
July 26, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, November 01, 1945]
Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner discussing his new wonderful cook and visiting with Kempner.
Date:
November 1, 1945
Creator:
Du Pasquier, Hermann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, February 20, 1945]
Handwritten letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner providing news on Nathan's children, who are safe in France following the German occupation, and their need for clothes at this time.
Date:
February 20, 1945
Creator:
Cohen, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 20, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about the war and international relations.
Date:
May 20, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, June 22, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Pierre Chardine offering to continue to send packages and get him some tennis balls and discussing general points of interest, such as Eduard Senn's condition, people in Havre, a trip to Europe, the international state of the war and the future of the cotton business.
Date:
June 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Chardine, February 8, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sabine and Pierre Chardine discussing a previous letter regarding conditions during the war and discussing other general points of interest, such as Harris and Herbert's military position, the conditions of his family, sending automobile tires and the cotton business.
Date:
February 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, June 19, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a letter from Ken Ramsden and discussing general points of interest, such as communications with the Chardines, the cotton business in France, updates from Herbert regarding the Sugarland situation and expressing excitement toward Cecile's visit.
Date:
June 19, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, February 3, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing communications with Herbert regarding Sugar Land and enclosing a letter from Pierre Chardine regarding shipping packages to France.
Date:
February 3, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Gerard Fauchille, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gerard Fauchille discussing Fauchille's return from imprisonment and Kempner's war years in Washington.
Date:
August 20, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History