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Study of Remote Military Power Applications: Report 2, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands (open access)

Study of Remote Military Power Applications: Report 2, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands

From introduction: This study is essentially an economic evaluation of the construction and operation of nuclear power plants at several designated military installations where increased power generating capabilities of 5 to 40 mwe may be required by the Government for the period 1963 through 1970.
Date: July 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Ensemble - Japanese Traditional Ensemble

Complete "Geisha" traditional Japanese women's ensemble, of the Kyoto style. The complete ensemble includes various under garments and accessories not seen in images, as well as primary components: Kimono - Salmon colored polyester outer garment with woven geometric design ground decorated with cherry blossoms, mums, and other flowers. Applique of flowers across back of neck/right shoulders. Hand sewn, this is a "Spring" kimono.; Obi of white, silver, and orange brocade; Sash of pink and white shibori; Obi Jimi braided orange cord belt to tie around obi; Tabi socks; Geta sandals (not in images); Fan, and traditional wig, embellished with artificial flowers.
Date: 1960/1979
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Cocktail Dress

Cocktail dress of blue, aqua and white rayon/nylon blend brocade with gold metallic lurex threads in stylized chrysanthemum flower and semi-circle or rainbow motif. Knee-length. Center front zipper is hidden by ivory satin placket with 5 self-covered buttons. Double collar of brocade under and ivory satin upper. Short sleeves. Two patch pockets with flaps and ivory satin covered button on front at sides. Princess seams. Inverted pleat in back starts at waistline; half belt band on back waistline is finished inside princess seams. Lined in blue rayon jacquard with "Mori Hanae" imprint. Designer's label at center of upper back: "(Japanese characters) / Hanae Mori" Size "12" tag attached to center of base of designer label. Retailer's label above designer label: "Neiman-Marcus" Fiber content /care label above designer label, at center back neckline just below collar.
Date: 1960/1970
Creator: Mori, Hanae
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Wedding Kimono

Wedding kimono (uchikake) of off-white damask silk with background pattern of cranes.
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Muneyuki Nakano to H. Kempner Cotton Co., January 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Muneyuki Nakano to H. Kempner Cotton Co., January 13, 1960]

Letter from Muneyuki Nakano to H. Kempner Cotton Co. mentioning that since their last letter, the base price for reinforced steel bars went down. And mentions that if they can increase the quantity and shipment, the shipment charges from April to December would reduce to $6.16. And in general, he mentions that if they increase the quantity, the price might be reduced a little.
Date: January 13, 1960
Creator: Nakano, Muneyuki
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Visitors Entertained in 1960 (open access)

Visitors Entertained in 1960

Document listing the names, geographical or business affiliation, and dates of visitors entertained by a member of the Kempner family.
Date: 1960~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to T. P. Davis, May 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to T. P. Davis, May 12, 1960]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to T. P. Davis congratulating him on being appointed Resident Vice-President of the First National Bank of New York in Tokyo.
Date: May 12, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Comparative Nuclear Effects of Biomedical Interest (open access)

Comparative Nuclear Effects of Biomedical Interest

Report containing environmental consequences of nuclear explosions with a primary focus on early effects such as exposure to blasts and radiation. Includes definitions of terms, the progression of an explosion, and graphs depicting the relationship between the effects of blasts and the distance of material from Ground Zero.
Date: September 1960
Creator: White, Clayton S.; Bowen, I. Gerald; Richmond, Donald R. & Corsbie, Robert L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library

Kimono

Kimono of white silk dyed with an all-over pattern of shibori in a pale orange/pink, which creates a tiny grid with dark brownish dots at center of each square. Traditional style with mid-length sleeves. Snaps at collar for removable collar. Lined in silk, upper part of light brown (resembles tea dyed?), lower part of white, and lower hem of orange/red.
Date: 1960/1980
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, May 9, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, May 9, 1960]

Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner attaching a clipping of an article from Japan Times, which he thought would be of Mr. and Mrs. Kempner's interest. He also mentions that Tom didn't take up a position as Vice President in New York since he didn't want to leave Japan.
Date: May 9, 1960
Creator: Baird, James T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Gotoh to H. Kempner Cotton Company, September 28, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from M. Gotoh to H. Kempner Cotton Company, September 28, 1960]

Letter from M. Gotoh to H. Kempner Cotton Company informing about Hiroshi Matsuda's travel plans and requesting to guide him.
Date: September 28, 1960
Creator: Gotoh, M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert, September 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert, September 29, 1960]

Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert informing about sending a camera by Mr. Matsuda and requesting for remittance after receipt of the camera.
Date: September 29, 1960
Creator: Baird, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, October 4, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, October 4, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston informing about ordering Maniya Camera and sharing the receipt, and discussing about their travel plans.
Date: October 4, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, January 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, January 18, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black including a photostat of letter he received from their Osaka Office.
Date: January 18, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, February 8, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, February 8, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black attaching a photocopy of the letter he got from Japan.
Date: February 8, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Kasuri panel

Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn fish motif alternating with bold geometric blocks. Indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloth), and noren (room dividers).
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Kasuri panel

Japanese Kasuri (woven panel). Combination of warp and weft cotton double dyed kasuri (ikat) create bold geometric pattern - fish created solely by weft kasuri. This type of combined ikats is known as 'e-gasuri' - delicately drawn crane motif alternating with bold geometric blocks indigo dyed Kasuri panels were woven in narrow strips of approximately 13 " W because of the size of the loom. They were then sewn into kimono, futonji (futon covers), zabuton (sitting cushions), furoshiki (traditional Japanese wrapping cloth), and noren (room dividers).
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Dr. Edward R. Thompson, March 3, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Dr. Edward R. Thompson, March 3, 1960]

Letter from T. E. Taylor to Dr. Edward R. Thompson discussing about a enclosed $5 check covering Dr. Edward's statement for the account Mr. James T. Baird and finally, requested Edward's preference in remitting the following amount.
Date: March 3, 1960
Creator: H. Kempner Cotton Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History