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[Diary Entry: "So the War's Over" and Other Entries, May 9, 1945]
Diary entry by Edgar Jones about his experience aboard the USS Monitor LSV-5. He discusses the end of the war in the European theater and how the news of Victory in Europe Day was received by the servicemen in the Pacific, types of people one might encounter at the Officer's Club, and his feelings towards his country during the colors ceremony.
Date:
May 9, 1945
Creator:
Jones, Edgar, 1915-2009
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Post-War News, September 26, 1945]
News from around the world following the end of the war including the expansion of the United States occupation of Japan, Navy Day observances, the dismantling of German industrial plants, and Greek ratification of the United Nations Charter.
Date:
September 26, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 18, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. M. Nathan enclosing a copy of a reply from Mr. Fagadau to a letter he sent previously.
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, August 17, 1945]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing paperwork Mrs. Goldberger filled out for her family's immigration to the United States and informing Kempner that she doesn't wish to move to American occupied Germany because that is the country her family was ran out of.
Date:
August 17, 1945
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, May 8, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing why he has not been writing and enclosing a call for a meeting with subjects of interest marked and discussing the application for a canal line.
Date:
May 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, July 23, 1945]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing his recent stay in a hospital, US Army presence in Germany, discussions with Air Force officers, and aviation.
Date:
July 23, 1945
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 23, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing transportation and economics in America.
Date:
September 23, 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 8, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date:
April 8, 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, August 12, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on humanity's achievements, nuclear weapons, Russia's relations with Japan, the US attack on Japan, and the politics behind the decision.
Date:
August 12, 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, August 5, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, going to Houston, the war, and investment advice.
Date:
August 5, 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, September 5, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing US relations with Japan and her tax return.
Date:
September 5, 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, August 26, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a recent hurricane, the surrender of Japan, and local news.
Date:
August 26, 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 25, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about anticipation of the end of the war, and Germany's lack of economic and military resources.
Date:
March 25, 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, February 4, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about her contributions to his business and the war. He shares that he believes that Germany is "doomed economically". Again, he brings up the Jones-Wallace issue. International relation between Russia, Britain, and the US are also discussed.
Date:
February 4, 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 6, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about his dental health and the war.
Date:
May 6, 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
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 22, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing Pearl Harbor and World War 2.
Date:
November 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to Cal Yates]
Letter from June Yates to Cal describing his travels across Germany after the war was over. June notes the destruction that the bombs inflicted on some of the large cities and testifies for the accuracy of the horror stories told from the concentration camps; they are still very busy as they are the only hospital for miles.
Date:
1945-05-21~
Creator:
Yates, June
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from June Yates to his Mother]
Letter from June Yates to his mother describing his actions and activities in Germany; he says, though, that he will not be home early as he had originally planned. He also goes into detail about the weather in Germany and talks of the letters he has received from other individuals.
Date:
1945-06-22~
Creator:
Yates, June
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lt. Col. O. W. Hartwell to Captain Charles R. Griggs, March 31, 1945]
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel O. W. Hartwell to Captain Charles R. Griggs discussing different battalions and regiments; Hartwell has had his battalion for a while and had recently been pulled out of the line. Hartwell also says he has seen only "one of the old gang" in Chris Daley; there is also indecision on who will go to Rucker and "who would go on the list."
Date:
March 31, 1945
Creator:
Hartwell, Lt. Col. O. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Thannhausen/Schwaben, Germany]
Postcard of Thannhausen/Schwaben, Germany, addressed to Jerry Czeiner in Wildwood, New Jersey. A handwritten message on the back of the postcard says "Dear Jerry- We still have not heard who the champs are? But if it were the Dodgers, I guess we would have heard by now. Love Mom & Pop."
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Thannhausen/Schwaben, Germany]
Postcard of Edumund-Zimmermann Straße in Thannhausen/Schwaben, Germany, addressed to Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Czeiner. A handwritten message on the back of the postcard says "Dear Mom & Pop, We visited an old friend today in Thannhausen, near Augsburg and are now in Dachau near Munich. Love, Nelly & Frank."
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History