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[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 5, 1942]

Description: Letter to Cecile from her father discussing taking his grandchildren to Mass to celebrate Easter. He writes about war news and expresses his opinion that much of how the rest of the war will play out will depend on Russia and that he believes that it all may be over soon. Informs Cecile that Herbert will leave for war on the 15th.
Date: April 5, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[A damaged building after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: A building shows damage after the 1947 Texas City Disaster. The building has wide double entry doors and a long addition at a 90 degree angle to the rear of the building. Damage to the front facade and window above the entrance doors is visible, and damage to the stone or stucco on the right front corner can be seen. A ladder leads up to the roof on the left rear, and debris is visible along that side of the building. On the reverse side of the photograph is written: "Possible could be St. … more
Date: April 16, 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

[Grandcamp survivors at a memorial service at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Galveston after the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

Description: Five crewmen of the Grandcamp stand on the lowest sanctuary step at the Roman Catholic Sacred Heart Cathedral in Galveston behind a draped coffin. Behind the crewmen, flowers line the altar railing and the top sanctuary step in front of the main altar, which is laid with funeral cloths. On the back of the photograph is written: "The five survivors of the Grand Camp explosion - Texas City - April 1947 - Guy Sancey - Dulong - Gueril, Labbe, most of them from LeHavre, and their boss...[unreadabl… more
Date: April 16, 1947
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Moore Memorial Public Library

St. Mary's Cathedral

Description: Photograph of Holy Thursday service inside St. Mary's Cathedral. Scaffolding is visible in the background. 203 East 10th Street.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library

St. Mary's Cathedral

Description: Photograph of the interior ofthe cathedral and parishioners during Holy Thursday service at St. Mary's Cathedral. 203 East 10th Street.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Douglass, Neal
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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