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[Galveston Army Air Base Pass, February 11, 1943]

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Special pass signed by the provost marshal granting Mrs. Jeane B. Kempner access to the Galveston Army Air Base.

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[1] p. ; 14 x 20 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. February 11, 1943.

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Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund

The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund started in 1946 when family members created the Galveston Fund. Today, the Fund’s board consists of nine family members along with two outside directors; they meet twice a year. The focus continues to be on Galveston Island with 95% of grant funds distributed in the area.

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Special pass signed by the provost marshal granting Mrs. Jeane B. Kempner access to the Galveston Army Air Base.

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Family papers from the first and second generation of the influential Kempner Family of Galveston.

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One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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  • February 11, 1943

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[Galveston Army Air Base Pass, February 11, 1943], text, February 11, 1943; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth836146/: accessed May 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund.

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