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[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 17, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing friends coming to visit from afar. He also writes about the Japanese attack on the US Navy and that he wishes that Russia would "seek peace" with Germany so that Germany would have "no need" for "Japan's Army or Navy or diplomacy".
Date:
August 17, 1941
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 7, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "Uncle Pat's" trip to the West with "Charlie", war news about suffering of Russian Jews, "Eddie T's" recovery from knee surgery.
Date:
September 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a military dinner he had given by an Army Colonel and hardships his business is undergoing. Briefly mentions the war.
Date:
1942~/1943~
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 5, 1942]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing taking his grandchildren to Mass to celebrate Easter. He writes about war news and expresses his opinion that much of how the rest of the war will play out will depend on Russia and that he believes that it all may be over soon. Informs Cecile that Herbert will leave for war on the 15th.
Date:
April 5, 1942
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 9, 1942]
Letter to Cecile from her father, wishing her a happy birthday and discussing the conflict between China and Russia. He writes about Herbert, a relative in the military, who is expected to come back from overseas and Bell Kirkland, a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy as well as Browne Baker, a civilian working for the Navy in Washington. He also says that he plans to be in New York soon.
Date:
May 9, 1942
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 2, 1943]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing Christmas week, Pearl Harbor, possible German involvement with Africa, and the war in general.
Date:
January 2, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]
Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 30, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing his concern about investment related decisions she made and offers advice. He writes about conflict between Russia and Germany in the war.
Date:
January 30, 1944
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 6, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a dinner he had in a military base, him wanting to go to Washington. Mentions US troop deployment overseas.
Date:
February 6, 1944
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 14, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about "Rhoda Junior" and wife coming back from the hospital from having a child whom will be named "Rhoda Anne". He also discusses the war and political issues.
Date:
February 14, 1944
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 20, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Mary and the war.
Date:
February 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 18, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about visiting her grandmother and financial difficulties in his business. Discusses the war as well.
Date:
July 18, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 23, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father writing about relations between Japan and Germany.
Date:
July 23, 1944
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 27, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing the war, his business, and the upcoming presidential election.
Date:
August 27, 1944
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 4, 1944]
Handwritten letter to Cecile from her father about a dinner he attended, hosted by the Daughters of Artillery Club, another dinner he attended in celebration of "O'mama's" 81st birthday. He mentions that Hal Mourning plans on visiting and discusses the war.
Date:
September 4, 1944
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 10, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Hal's arrival, Cecile's bank account, the war, and politics.
Date:
September 10, 1944
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 24, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about investing and "O'mama's" worsening condition.
Date:
September 24, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 23, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father updating her on how Herbert and Harris are doing, politics, the war, and that Mr. Fagg's wife will try to contact her.
Date:
October 23, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[V-Mail Letter From Lt. Joe Corman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, 1944]
V-mail letter sent by Lt. Joe Corman to I. H. Kempner sending "Seasons Greetings." The message is a line drawing of the 12th Army emblem (an upside-down triangle with Air Force wings inside, a star with a circle inside and the number 12 inside the circle) with the text, "Seasons Greetings from the 12th Army Air Force / Merry Xmas / Happy New Year."
Date:
1944-12~
Creator:
Corman, Joe
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, February 25, 1945]
Letter Cecile from her father about "O'mama's" and Blanche's health, Mr. Griffin's death, Cecile's tax return, and US involvement in the Middle East.
Date:
February 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, 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, 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, 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