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Oral History Interview with Voris C. Riley, November 1, 2005

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake… more
Date: November 1, 2005
Creator: Riley, Voris C.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker, February 9, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Rodgers, suggesting it would be in the railway's interest, leveraging Tucker's knowledge of Galveston. He asks Tucker to endorse and forward the letter to Rodgers for consideration in a decision-making process.
Date: February 9, 1955
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 Orville Bullington to I. H. Kempner, September 4, 1945]

Description: Letter from Orville Bullington to I. H. Kempner expressing his appreciation for Kempner's interest and initiative regarding the construction of buildings for the medical branch of the university. He details the financial constraints faced by the university, noting that funds for new buildings must come from current funds or leases, as the state's constitution prohibits using the general fund for this purpose. Bullington expresses optimism that the citizens of Galveston will support Kempner's pr… more
Date: September 4, 1945
Creator: Bullington, Orville
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, July 28, 1955]

Description: Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner addressing the closure of the Galveston ticket office. Gurley explains that the decision was made after careful consideration due to a decline in passenger revenue and the low volume of transactions handled by the office. He assures Kempner that the service needs can be met by other nearby offices and emphasizes the ongoing commitment to serving Galveston residents.
Date: July 28, 1955
Creator: Gurley, F. G.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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