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Command Study 8, Chapter 1. The Growth of Nation-States (open access)

Command Study 8, Chapter 1. The Growth of Nation-States

This booklet is the first chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about international relations. This chapter discusses "the characteristics of the nation-state and show how these characteristics have given rise to international conflict" (p. 1). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of suggested readings for further study.
Date: May 1962
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
Current Study 9, Chapter 3. The United States Air Forces in Europe (open access)

Current Study 9, Chapter 3. The United States Air Forces in Europe

This booklet is the third chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about commands within the United States Air Force. This chapter discusses the Unites States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), its history, mission, and "its relationship to the total European and world military situation." It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: November 1962
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Coat dress

Coat dress of red wool tweed. Buttons from neck to hem in front with 10 circular red plastic buttons. Slightly fitted at natural waist, three quarter sleeves. Convertible collar. Length just below knee. Lined in red silk. Designer's label: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Maker's label under designer's label (faded and almost illegible): "53876"
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Evening gown of black wool boucle trimmed with black fur (mink?) around neckline. Long gown, high neckline in front, sleeveless, low cut back with "tail" of fur at bottom of back. Boned understructure.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress ensemble

Dress of navy blue with navy blue wool twill coat embellished with silver buttons. a) Coat of navy blue wool twill with convertible collar. Single breasted with 5 silver domed buttons and welt buttonholes. Inseam pockets at front sides. Shaped 3/4 length sleeves. Street length. Back has one large inverted box pleated topped with two matching buttons at back waist. Lined in navy blue acetate. Designer's label at inside center back neckline: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Couture number stamped on back of designer's label: "6789" b) Dress of navy wool crepe. Short sleeves. Wide jewel neckline. Center front princess arched panel. Center back lapped zipper. Two front shoulder darts and four back neck darts. Knee length. Lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside center front neckline: "EISA"
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening clutch

Evening clutch style purse of pink crepe in rectangular shape with pink top-stitching. Hidden snap closure. Accordion fold body; lined in pink satin with split patch pocket. No labels. Measurements: Width: 10 1/4" Height: 4 1/2" Depth: 1"
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Hat of black silk chiffon. The hat is formed from a cylindrical pillbox style hat surmounted by a conical section that is folded back and flares out to form an extension behind the hat. Where the surmounting piece meets the pillbox is a black bow formed from the same cloth. Inside of crown is lined in stiff black netting, and has a black grosgrain ribbon running along the base of the crown. A small plastic comb is sewn in front of hat to inner ribbon to secure it to wearer's head. No labels. The donor records that "... Balenciaga showed it with dress and sleeveless coat..."
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Hat

Navy wool draped backward over crown turned under and gathered at lower back edge of crown (back resembles a snood).
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Hat of black silk tulle and satin in the form of a low pillbox of black silk tulle, tapering slightly to the shallow-domed crown. On the right side is a cascade of dyed green ostrich feathers.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat of black silk satin with a puff of ostrich feathers at right side. Organza bow atop feathers.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Pillbox Hat

Pillbox hat of black silk faille. The cylindrical crown is flat at top, and has one large ruby red silk rose at center front of the side. Lined in black satin, with a single comb inside to secure hat to wearer's head.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Skirt Suit

Two-piece suit of charcoal gray wool.
Date: 1962
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening Dress

Evening dress of champagne hand appliqued lace over fine net.
Date: 1962
Creator: Bohan, Marc
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Evening jacket

Jacket of black satin and black mink fur. Short, cropped jacket with high rounded neckline and full-length set-in sleeves made in heavy silk satin. Center front opening without closure devices. Neckline, front opening and cuffs trimmed in black mink fur. Fully lined in black silk. Designer's label at inside center back below collar: "Made in France / Automne-Hiver 1962 / Christian Dior / Paris" Style number stamped on label: "117880"
Date: Autumn 1962
Creator: Bohan, Marc
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. L. Clayton to Henrietta Kempner and Isaac H. Kempner, December 18, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Clayton to Henrietta Kempner and Isaac H. Kempner, December 18, 1962]

Letter from W. L. Clayton to Henrietta Kempner and Isaac H. Kempner thanking them for their Christmas and New Year card.
Date: December 18, 1962
Creator: Clayton, Will L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Duca to Harris Leon Kempner, July 1962] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Duca to Harris Leon Kempner, July 1962]

Letter from George I. Duca to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing the latest " Lettre de Paris" which they hope would be of his interest.
Date: July 1962
Creator: Duca, George I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962] (open access)

[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962]

Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner with artwork of la Palais de Justice in Rouen, France. The artwork shows the exterior of the building with its main staircase in the foreground and its main tower to the left. The building's facade is adorned with flamboyant and renaissance style ornaments. A red border surrounds the illustration. Inside the card is a message from the Fremaux's sending memories and best wishes to Mr. Kempner and hoping to have him at their new home.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Fremaux, Albert & Fremaux, Sabine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner with samples of shirts he has ordered previously and dark poplin to be used for pajamas.
Date: December 26, 1962
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David, December 31, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David, December 31, 1962]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David asking them to make three shirts for him and send them in gift wrap.
Date: December 31, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Christian Clerc, May 30, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Christian Clerc, May 30, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Christian Clerc introducing him his nephew, James C. Kempner who's now in naval service. And he's leaving for his post in Morocco and he might pass through Paris and Kempner has told him to get in touch with Christian if Jim ever needs help. And he might do that same thing at the end of the year after getting married and taking his wife back to Morocco with him.
Date: May 30, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David's, December 21, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David's, December 21, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David's ordering few more shirts similar to the ones they made for Kempner when he was in Paris. So, he requests them to send few samples to choose from.
Date: December 21, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Francois Carrette, June 14, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Francois Carrette, June 14, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Francois Carrette regarding the cable they sent for Shrub. He mentions that Shrub hasn't left California but will arrive by Sunday or Monday and he'll take it. He asks for their travel plans from France so they'd meet.
Date: June 14, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Louis Pesle, May 30, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Louis Pesle, May 30, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Louis Pesle introducing Dr. and Mrs. Howard Swann and Mr. Arthur Graham's kids as they're planning to take a trip to Europe.
Date: May 30, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to John Ferguson, July 18, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to John Ferguson, July 18, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to John Ferguson congratulating him for his appointment as Ambassador to Morocco. He mentions that they'll miss seeing him in Paris because of this. Kempner also mentions about Herb's son, James C. Kempner who's in the Supply Corps as his eyesight didn't allow him to pass for anything else.
Date: July 18, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History