[Austin Officers Club Report - May, 1945]

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Photocopy of a report of an officer's club in Austin. The document describes the creation of the club, the hostesses staffing it, and how the club has grown. Also discussed is the creation and growth of a subsequent cadet club and an Old Clothes Drive.

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[2] p.

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American Women's Voluntary Services May 15, 1945.

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Photocopy of a report of an officer's club in Austin. The document describes the creation of the club, the hostesses staffing it, and how the club has grown. Also discussed is the creation and growth of a subsequent cadet club and an Old Clothes Drive.

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[2] p.

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Harris and Eliza Kempner

One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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  • May 15, 1945

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American Women's Voluntary Services. [Austin Officers Club Report - May, 1945], text, May 15, 1945; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth977860/: accessed August 17, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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