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Oral History Interview with John G. Solis, March 31, 2009

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with John G. Solis of Irving, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the U.S. Navy on September 17, 1942, and was sent to the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi, Texas for bootcamp. In bootcamp Mr. Solis talks about learning to shoot rifles by shooting clay pigeons and presentations held to teach how to identify enemy aircraft. While learning to fly, Mr. Solis was assigned to Bombing Squadron 1. In 1944 Mr. Solis ended up with the Tor… more
Date: March 31, 2009
Creator: Solis, John G.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[News Script: July]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about with July 4th which is just a few days away.
Date: July 2, 1974, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole, May 27, 1963]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole detailing his travel itinerary, expressing appreciation for Cole's previous correspondence and regret for any inconvenience. He outlines their journey from Washington to White Sulphur and ultimately to Lexington, mentioning plans to update Cole on any changes.
Date: May 27, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Fred C. Cole to I. H. Kempner, May 23, 1963]

Description: Letter from Fred C. Cole to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner about a fire at Dr. Gaines's home that caused significant smoke damage, leading to a change in accommodation plans. Cole mentions looking forward to a visit from Kempner, offers transportation advice, and discusses recent news articles of mutual interest.
Date: May 23, 1963
Creator: Cole, Fred C.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole, April 20, 1963]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred C. Cole expressing appreciation for Cole’s hospitality and discussing the challenges in coordinating travel plans due to family commitments including wedding of his grandson. He outlines potential travel options to Washington and Lexington, possibly using Cole’s offer of a car and driver, and mentions staying at a recommended motel near Lexington.
Date: April 20, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy, January 17, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy asking Ripy to inform Kempner when he will be in Houston so arrangements for a visit can be made. Kempner further informs Ripy of his time spent in Lexington in 1948 and updating him on several other members of the Kempner family.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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