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Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996

Description: Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date: October 6, 2000
Creator: Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Transcript of Letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from George Fisher to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, impressing upon him the necessity for a newspaper that is sympathetic to the Texan cause, and asking that Austin help to revive the Correo Atlántico in New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Fisher, George
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, March 22, 1951]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing a letter from A. Zuelow and Company about a blocked account with Disconto Bank, Bremen, with several Marks locked in it and addressed to the wrong name. Mr. Kempner mentions that he has asked for action to be taken on the account to no avail and urges Mr. Heller to do an investigation.
Date: February 22, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, March 27, 1951]

Description: Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner discussing how Diconto Bank cannot unblock the account in Nussbaum and Lighters name and transfer it into the care of H. Kempner until they receive legal proof of the transfer approval by the previous account holders. Mr. heller also addresses what can be done with the money after it has been unblocked, either invest in some German industry or obtaining a license to convert the German currency into U.S.. Mr. Heller also informs Mr. Kempner that wh… more
Date: March 27, 1951
Creator: Heller, Mark F.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark Heller, March 12, 1951]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing potentially delaying the printing of more advertising materials until next year. Mr. Kempner also inquiries about if Mr. Heller has located the manufacturer of the Bucherer Clocks he is looking for. Mr. Kempner then says he's enclosing information on how to transfer blocked Marks.
Date: March 12, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Oral History Interview with Afton Keeton, August 30, 2007

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Afton Keeton. Keeton joined the Navy in July of 1942. He completed Hospital Corps School and became a Pharmacist Mate. He first served aboard the USS Sea Dragon (SS-194). They patrolled the Aleutian Islands. He was then stationed at the Submarine Base in Pearl Harbor, working in a sick bay. He then served aboard the USS Apollo (AS-25) with a relief crew. He provides some detail of working aboard a submarine, serving as the Doc, l… more
Date: August 30, 2007
Creator: Keeton, Afton
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[News Script: Skylab & New Orleans Election]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of work schedule for the Skylab's three astronauts was only relaxing. Harry Connick who challenges Jim Garrison for becoming district attorney for New Orleans.
Date: December 17, 1973, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Transcript of Letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin], October 10, 1830]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from [Archibald Austin] to [Stephen F. Austin] discussing land grant issues in Texas, and outlining a portion of the Austin family genealogy. Archibald also mentions the military uniform that he and Mrs. Mexia have created for Stephen to wear in the Mexican national militia, as well as a family coat of arms that Stephen wishes to have engraved.
Date: October 10, 1830
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
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