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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Sealy-Smith Foundation, November 30, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Sealy-Smith Foundation inviting them to a dinner hosted by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for the Board of Regents and the President of the University of Texas on December 9th. It requests confirmation of their attendance and informs them of the $7.00 cost per person, half of which the Chamber will cover. The letter notes the members' responses, indicating whether they will attend or be out of town.
Date: November 30, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Scott Gaines to I. H. Kempner, November 30, 1949]

Description: Letter from Scott Gaines to I. H. Kempner regretfully declining an invitation to a dinner tendered by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas on December 9th. He mentions regret at missing the occasion and asks that Mr. Kempner express thanks to the associates for the invitation. He cites a rush of business as the reason for the inability to attend the Board's meeting in Galveston.
Date: November 30, 1949
Creator: Gaines, Scott
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, November 2, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady discussing the uncertain outcome of an issue involving the University of Texas Board of Regents, expressing confidence in the Regents' commitment to the University despite public pressures and personal differences. he anticipates that the Regents will prioritize the University's advancement and retain their positions.
Date: November 2, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Wading River]

Description: Photograph of Colonel H. A. Smith, Commander of the Division, and some of his men wading through a river, somewhere in New Guinea. The group are position in the middle of the river with the water coming up to their waist. Several men are holding their guns or shoes in their hands, above the water. Thick bushes cover both sides of the river.
Date: November 15, 1942
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Theophilus S. Painter to I. H. Kempner, November 19, 1949]

Description: Letter from Theophilus S. Painter to I. H. Kempner responding to an inquiry from Mr. Kempner about a meeting of the Board of Regents. The letter says all nine regents are expected to attend the meeting and that four or five wives will likely be present. The letter also details other university officials who are expected to attend the meeting. He concludes with a list of addresses for the Board of Regents.
Date: November 19, 1949
Creator: Painter, Theophilus S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lee Clark, November 21, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lee Clark inviting Dr. and Mrs. Clark to a dinner tendered to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce on Friday, December 9th. The letter asks the Clarks to respond promptly so the Chamber of Commerce can make final arrangements.
Date: November 21, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Zenji Abe Aboard the IJN Akagi, 1941]

Description: Photograph of Zenji Abe aboard the IJN Akagi en route to Pearl Harbor. He is wearing A pilot jumpsuit, belt, cap and goggles, and boots. Abe is holding onto his belt and leaning against the nose of a plane with its propeller behind him. There is a fabric cover over the plane's nose. Further behind him is the tail of another plane with the characters "AH01" and a large metal wall that is part of the ship. On the back of the photo there is Japanese text.
Date: 1941-11~/1941-12~
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to T. S. Painter, November 21, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to T. S. Painter thanking Dr. Painter for his letter of the 19th. He mentions that he has written to various people to find out how many will be attending a dinner and if their wives will be accompanying them. He apologizes for troubling Dr. Painter but explains there is limited space and they need a final headcount.
Date: November 21, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Transfer Orders for Herbert W. Cole, November 27, 1941]

Description: Transfer orders from Commanding Officer E. H. Geiselman to Machinist's Mate First Class Herbert W. Cole ordering him from the sunken USS Arizona (BB-39) to the USS Henderson (AP-1) and giving his next service instructions.
Date: November 27, 1941
Creator: Geiselman, Ellis Hugh & Henry, J. W.
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Excerpt of Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Jane Bishop, November 1, 1941]

Description: Excerpt of a letter from Grover Barron Bishop to his eldest sister, Jane Bishop, discussing things happening within their family. He thanks her for the coat he gave his daughter and the shaving lotion she gave him for his birthday, discusses her boyfriend joining the army, her new car, and the situation with Billie and Mr. Hilliard.
Date: November 1, 1941
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Copy of Letter from Grover Barron Bishop to Grover Bishop, November 9, 1941]

Description: Copy of a letter sent by Grover Barron Bishop to his father and other family discussing life aboard the USS Arizona (BB-39) stationed at Pearl Harbor. He discusses being sick and taking his duties easy for a while, putting Johnnie and Barrie's address in Ladonia, having to celebrate Christmas in Hawaii, shipping in the navy, and morale in the military.
Date: November 9, 1941
Creator: Bishop, Grover Barron
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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