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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.

Date: July 16, 1950

Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967

Item Type: Letter

Partner: Rosenberg Library

Oral History Interview with Herman Berges, April 4, 2002

Interview with Herman Berges, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served as a medic in World War II. Berges describes his time in basic training in Texas, service in Germany and France, and general feelings on war and life after. He also talks about receiving the Silver Star, the third highest medal in the Army, from General Anthony McAuliffe.

Date: March 9, 2003

Creator: Sheldon, Jessica & Berges, Herman E.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Lee College

Oral History Interview with Boyd H. Mitchell, Spring 2002

Interview with Boyd H. Mitchell, a veteran of World War II serving in the 36th Infantry Division. Mitchell answers questions about his time in the Army, such as his training, living conditions, supplies, etc. Mitchell also shares about his experience during the invasion of Italy through Salerno and the Army's advance up through France, Germany, and Austria; the end of the interview includes questions about life once he got home.

Date: Spring 2002

Creator: Gace, Michael & Mitchell, Boyd H.

Item Type: Text

Partner: Lee College

Oral History Interview with Eugene R. Cronin, February 1, 1972

Interview with Eugene Cronin, a US Army Air Corps WWII veteran and POW from Kansas City, Missouri. Cronin discusses his time as a B-24 crewmember stationed at Cerignola, Italy, the kinds of missions flown, his being shot down over Hungary and captured by the German Army, and his experiences in captivity at Vienna, Frankfurt, and Stalag Luft #1 near Barth in Western Pommerania.

Date: February 1, 1972

Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Cronin, Eugene R.

Item Type: Book

Partner: UNT Oral History Program

[Scrapbook Page: Photographs of Soldiers and Austria Sign]

Scrapbook page with a photo of soldiers removing their hats and smiling outdoors, and a photo of a sign that says "You are now entering Austria thru the courtesy of the VI U.S. Corps."

Date: 1945

Item Type: Photograph

Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum