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[Letter from H. W. Paley to A. T. Whayne, April 18, 1955]

Description: Letter from H. W. Paley to A. T. Whayne discussing the establishment of a research supporting foundation for the University of Texas Medical Branch. Paley explains the necessity of such a foundation due to financial constraints and the need for additional research facilities and personnel. He outlines a plan to create an independent foundation supported by grants, private donations, and state funds. Paley requests the Chamber of Commerce's support and highlights the benefits of the foundation f… more
Date: April 18, 1955
Creator: Paley, H. W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, September 28, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing various topics, including agreeing with Aron’s suggestions and opinions on Attorney General’s reports. He also mention Harris's return from New York, addressing issues with a foreign corporation proposal. Regarding Sugar Land, the writer notes the Marshall people's progress and decisions about new buildings and sewage installations. He discuss leveraging the Federal Housing Act for future loans.
Date: September 28, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from E. P. Kammes to D. W. Kempner, April 19, 1954]

Description: Letter from E. P. Kammes to D. W. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's recent order for Mum cuttings from Yoder Bros. The company informs Kempner that Yoder Bros. do not propagate the Aristocrat variety he ordered and have substituted it with 50 Edwin Seidelwitz cuttings. They request Kempner to advise if this substitution is not satisfactory.
Date: April 19, 1954
Creator: Kammes E. P.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks, April 17, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Howard Brooks thanking Brooks for sending a copy of the annual report of the Rock Island and expresses interest in reading it. The letter humorously comments on railroad management, suggesting it should be easy if enough employees are hired to handle the physical operations and cheerfully advise the owners and patrons on how to run it.
Date: April 17, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad System.

Description: Map shows major railroad company lines and connections; state boundaries, cities and towns along each train routes, steamship lines for coastal ports, and notable physical features. Alphabetical listing of railroad companies shown in margin text. Scale not given.
Date: [1907..1910]
Creator: Rand McNally and Company
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Letter from L. J. Carrell to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1951]

Description: Letter from L. J. Carrell to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for a copy of his speech, which he found thrilling. He has had it mimeographed and is forwarding twelve copies to Kempner. Cassel also offers to send more copies if needed. He mentions sending copies to local officials and James P. Reinhold, an assistant to the president in charge of Public Relations.
Date: May 3, 1951
Creator: Cassell, L. J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Soil map, Illinois, Johnson County

Description: Map shows early twentieth century Johnson County, Illinois towns, township grid, roads, railroads, county lines, and soil types. Includes legends and soil profile. Scale [1:63,360].
Date: 1903
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Soil map, Illinois, Knox County sheet.

Description: Map shows early twentieth century soil composition, township grid, railroads, town boundaries, and roads in Knox County, Illinois. Includes soil profile and legend. Scale [1:63,360].
Date: 1903
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

Soil map, Illinois, Winnebago county sheet.

Description: Map shows early twentieth century soil composition, township grid, cities and towns, roads, railroads, and river courses in Winnebago County, Illinois. Includes soil profile and legend. Scale [1:63,360].
Date: 1903
Creator: United States. Bureau of Soils.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Important Notice from the Standard Oil Company, December 14, 1962]

Description: Important Notice from the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) stating that stockholders who receive Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) stock should value it at its fair market value on the date of receipt, while providing the average of the high and low market prices based on transaction on the New York Stock Exchange on December 10, 1962, which was $57.3125.
Date: December 14, 1962
Creator: Earl W. Russel
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harvey Travel Bureau, July 27, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harvey Travel Bureau enclosing a check for $205.75 to cover reservations from Houston to New Orleans and return via the Missouri Pacific for Mamselle. He will handle the reservations before leaving. Additionally, there is a request for information about air transportation from Chicago to Cleveland, asking for confirmation of the reservation and a call by Monday morning to make further plans.
Date: July 27, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943]

Description: Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Thomas Shithick' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee William Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'William Alfred Shithick'. Letter contains transcribed message to mother from internee broadcast on Radio Tokyo. Letter also contains note dated July 8, 1943 to Mrs. Larsen from Cecelia McKie that asks Mrs. Larsen to forward the message to the P.O.W.'s family, as the letter was returned in the mail… more
Date: May 14, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Service Memoir of Richard Cunningham]

Description: Personal account of Richard Cunningham detailing his experiences before, during, and after his naval service, including surviving the attack on Pearl Harbor while stationed aboard the USS West Virginia (BB-48) on December 7, 1941. He also discusses his involvement in the Solomon Islands campaign and the aftermath of Pearl Harbor.
Date: [1991..1993]
Creator: Cunningham, Richard
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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