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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady acknowledging the senator's travel to Washington, Chicago, and New York, and mentions a forthcoming payment of $29.55, suggesting that the senator has undercharged on his retainer. The letter also includes a handwritten note detailing expenses related to travel, including an advance, salary, and express charges, with a total cost and clarifications for travel to Austin and Meridian. The top portion of a General Bulletin from the Committee for Economic … more
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944]

Description: Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner providing a list of state-supported medical schools in different U.S. cities from their main universities and notes that half of these are not on the same campus as the main university. He suggests that Dr. Leake will address alumni matters upon his return to Galveston and offers further assistance if needed.
Date: October 9, 1944
Creator: Calvin, D. Bailey
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Marian Edward Groner to I. H. Kempner, April 17, 1962]

Description: Letter from Marian Edward Groner to I. H. Kempner expressing Marian's anticipation for a visit from Kempner, appreciates their previous correspondence, and relays personal updates. He mentions he enjoyed reading the Kempner's book, references mutual acquaintances. He looks forward to meeting again and concludes with warm regards.
Date: April 17, 1962
Creator: Groner, Marian Edward
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1962]

Description: Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner expressing pleasure in informing Ike that he and Hennie expect to be in Washington around the first of May and suggests setting aside time to update each other on various personal and global affairs, including those of Galveston. The letter mentions that they have spent the winter visiting friends in Palm Beach and enjoying outdoor activities.
Date: March 3, 1962
Creator: Schley, Julian
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt.
Date: September 10, 1894
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 10, 1894]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions Otto, his younger brother, has an illness. He also mentions starting school again as well as his proficiency with his gun. He is also anticipating the arrival from Washington of his aunt. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date: September 10, 1894
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner, August 6, 1954]

Description: Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner discussing shipping instructions for rubber, with the government storing it at various army depots. It mentions progress on new construction, including foundation work and the shipment of underground pipes. The letter also updates on the cotton crop, which is doing well despite high temperatures. He expresses best wishes for Kempner's upcoming voyage to Europe and sends regards to his family.
Date: August 6, 1954
Creator: Gatz, W. L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Oral History Interview with Dean Caswell, December 8, 2021

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Dean Caswell. Caswell volunteered for the Marine Corps two weeks prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He eventually went to flight training before being assigned aboard USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) from which he flew Corsairs. Caswell made over 100 combat flights from Bunker Hill, eventually becoming an ace with Marine Fighter Squadron 221 (VMF-221). He shares on anecdote about getting seven enemy planes in one mission. He also shares… more
Date: December 8, 2021
Creator: Caswell, Dean
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 42.360091 -71.094160
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

Oral History Interview with James H. ""Herb"" Macia, July 21, 2000

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James H. ""Herb"" Macia. He discusses being a navigator/bombardier on the 14th plane in the Doolittle Raid, including the training leading up to the raid, the trip on the USS Hornet, the raid itself, bailing out over China, the weeks spent there before making it out through India and Egypt and stories about other men in the Raiders. He also discusses meeting with Generalissimo and Madam Chiang Kai-Shek, seeing the Egyptian p… more
Date: July 21, 2000
Creator: Macia, James H. ""Herb""
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Location: 32.233869 -110.948133
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Brig. Gen. Manuel Jose Asensio, April 23, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Brig. Gen. Manuel Jose Asensio explaining that he will unfortunately be away from Galveston when Asensio arrives. He invites Asensio to visit his children while in Galveston and hopes to make a stop on the way back to visit him and Ruth.
Date: August 23, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, March 10, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake expressing gratitude for receiving mimeographed copies of an article by Dr. H. P. Laughlin on "An Approach to Executive Development." He mentions having read the article with interest and benefit but does not agree with Dr. Laughlin's compliment about the Kempner's family representing the described qualities.
Date: March 10, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. B. P. Fontille and Mrs. Albert Janke, April 3, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. B. P. Fontille and Mrs. Albert Janke seeks advice from them on pursuing representation at the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs meeting. It references input from a prominent attorney and lobbyist about doctors' reactions in Houston. He is open to their judgment on representation but notes the difficulty in finding suitable delegates, with a current inclination against having Galvestonians or Medical School graduates present the matter.
Date: April 3, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Walter F. Woodul to I. H. Kempner, April 2, 1956]

Description: Letter from Walter F. Woodul to I. H. Kempner discussing efforts to secure support from prominent medical professionals and local senators for increased appropriations for the University of Texas Medical School. He mentions contacts with Dr. Denton Cooley and other alumni to advocate for the cause and emphasizes the need for coordinated lobbying efforts before the Texas Legislature. He also offers to provide additional support from Washington, D.C., if necessary, and seeks Kempner's input on th… more
Date: April 2, 1956
Creator: Woodul, Walter F.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, February 3, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips discussing logistical issues for an event planned for March 3rd. Dr. Leake’s correspondence with Jimmy Phillips, is referenced, highlighting difficulties in securing the Balinese Room for a Saturday night. Kempner suggests alternative dates—March 2nd, February 22nd, or February 23rd—to accommodate the event, emphasizing the superior facilities at the Balinese Room compared to other venues in Galveston.
Date: March 2, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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