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[Account of Nagasaki]

Description: Typewritten correspondence from an unknown sailor describing events in Nagasaki Harbor and city on September 11, 16, and 20th 1945. The document provides a first-hand account of damage from the atomic bomb from the sailor's viewpoint in Nagasaki harbor as well as naval operations during the period described and the affect on civilians in the area.
Date: 1945-09-11/1945-09-20
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Best Wishes Card and Letter From Gianpaolo Tosolini, December 11, 1962]

Description: Card and letter from GianPaolo Tosolini send to Harris Leon Kempner thanks him and his family for their wonderful hospitality during his stay in Galveston, discusses his travel plans and conveys New Year and Christmas wishes.
Date: December 11, 1962
Creator: Tosolini, GiaPaolo
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Birthday card from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1968-04-11]

Description: A Hallmark birthday card sent to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The front of the card is an image of a man fishing in a stream and the interior contains printed birthday poem. The card also includes a handwritten message concerning the death of Dr. King and Douglas' belief "The prospects for peace are now the best that have existed in a great while and was all hope that this war will be settled soon."
Date: April 11, 1968
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Birthday card from Sheppard W. King, III to John J. Herrera - 1967-04-11]

Description: Birthday card to John J. Herrera from Sheppard W. King with a color illustration on the front cover depicting a cartoon character holding a sign that reads, "We need our Birthdays" and below it the words "I've always felt". The interior of the card consists of a color illustration of bare legs with a belt wrapped around them. The printed text says, "About like a nudist needs a belt! Many happy returns anyway!" The handwritten text in the card reads, "John - be careful - I know it scares the hel… more
Date: April 11, 1967
Creator: King, Sheppard W., III
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Card from J. Sue Bartlett to Barbara Jordan - December 11, 1977]

Description: Card from J. Sue Bartlett of Helena, Montana, to Representative Barbara Jordan, expressing appreciation for her tenure in Congress and sadness for her decision not to run for re-election.
Date: December 11, 1977
Creator: Bartlett, J. Sue
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Card: From Jean to Mike]

Description: A card from Jean Nelson to Mike thanking him for the breakfast and tour of his home.
Date: August 11, 1989
Creator: Nelson, Jean
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Card from P. F. Flores to John J. Herrera - 1979-09-11]

Description: Card in an envelope sent to Herrera from Rev. P. F. Flores, thanking John J. Herrera for his support and congratulations on his appointment as Archbishop of San Antonio. The envelope containing the card is addressed to John J. Herrera and stamped: "El Paso, Texas 799, 11 Sep. 1979."
Date: September 11, 1979
Creator: Flores, P. F.
Partner: Houston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Card from Willard E. Crawford to Barbara Jordan - December, 11, 1977]

Description: Postcard from Willard E. Crawford to Barbara Jordan discussing disappointment in Jordan's decision to not seek re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives and mentioning how he hopes to see Jordan become President after Jimmy Carter leaves office. The front of the postcard is a photograph of a wooden sign near Paradise, California with the text "You are ascending into Paradise" written on it.
Date: December 11, 1977
Creator: Crawford, Willard E.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Card with a letter from Jac Alder to Don Baker]

Description: A card with a letter written inside from Jac Alder to Don Baker. The letter includes a recollection of Hugh Johnson's interview with Jac Alder, published in the Dallas Voice, and references another article in the Dallas Voice about the Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance anniversary.
Date: June 11, 1997
Creator: Adler, Jac
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Commendation Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to R. K. Turner, January 11, 1943]

Description: Commendation letter from Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to the Admiral Richmond K. Turner via Admiral William Halsey, Jr., and Admiral Ernest J. King stating that he is impressed with the work the Transport Group of the Amphibious Force, South Pacific, has done.
Date: January 11, 1943
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Copy of Letter from Bert W. Kline to Barbara Jordan - December 11, 1977]

Description: Copy of a letter from Bert W. Kline to Barbara Jordan enclosing newspaper clippings regarding Jordan's pending retirement from Congress and a copy of a sermon given by John Busman titled "A Soul Commits Suicide" about I Samuel 31:1-7.
Date: December 11, 1977
Creator: Kline, Bert W.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Copy of Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to Isaac H. Kempner, July 11, 1952]

Description: Copy of typed letter from Ellsworth Bunker to Isaac H. Kempner, informing that the American Embassy of Rome, Italy, assured a reservation at the Hassler Hotel accommodating Kempner's sister, brother Daniel Webster Kempner, and brother's wife Jeane Bertig Kempner. Bunker discusses choices of lodging in comparison to the Hassler and apologizes for missing a meetup with Kempner's sister, Mrs. Hattie Kempner Oppenheimer, along with her granddaughters.
Date: July 11, 1952
Creator: Bunker, Ellsworth
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from Harry L. Kaplan to William M. Nathan, September 11, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry L. Kaplan explaining that he will be unable to attend the Texas State Conference because he had been assigned to attend the Mississippi State Conference. He discusses the importance of motivating the chairmen to continue their fundraising efforts before War Chest and other Jewish drives begin this fall. He requests an update on the outcome of the conference when it is finished.
Date: September 11, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner, October 11, 1944]

Description: Copy of letter from Karl L. Lovelady to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the work he'd done for the Galveston Chamber of Commerce in the interest of the Medical Branch of the University of Texas at Galveston. The pages are duplicates of each other.
Date: October 11, 1944
Creator: Lovelady, Karl L.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from The United States National Bank to Internal Revenue Service, June 11, 1965]

Description: Letter from The United States National Bank to Internal Revenue Service concerning the Harris L. Kempner Trust (P368) and includes an enclosed Form 1041, an Amended Return for the period from March 1, 1964, to February 28, 1965. Additionally, the letter encloses a Trust Department check for $378.16 as payment for the tax due.
Date: June 11, 1965
Creator: The United States National Bank
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Correspondence between Alex Bradford and Louise Zoerner - September 1943]

Description: Letter from Alex Bradford to John Day Publishers asking for additional copies of the book, American Empire in Asia by Albert Viton. It is Mr. Bradford’s hope that these additional copies provide interested readers with the ability to read this well reviewed book. Letter from Louise Zoerner to Alex Bradford acknowledging his interest in acquiring Mr.Viton’s recently published book. After receipt of three dollars and 6 cents ($3.06) Ms. Zoerner will send a copy to Mr. Bradford. Letter from Alex … more
Date: 1943-09-11/1943-09-27
Creator: Bradford, Alex & Zoerner, Louise
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Correspondence Between Cheryl Lewis and Barbara Jordan - April 11, 1974- May 14, 1974]

Description: Letter from a constituent in Houston asking Barbara Jordan why gas companies are allowed to raise prices the way that they have with a reply from Jordan explaining that allowing gasoline prices to get high was an attempt to ration supply.
Date: 1974-04-11/1974-05-14
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996 & Lewis, Cheryl
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Correspondence Between D. J. Bourne and Barbara Jordan - May 11-15, 1973]

Description: Letter from a constituent in Houston asking Barbara Jordan to oppose legislation (H.R. 7200) related to retirement benefits for railroad employees with a reply from Jordan discussing the possible benefits and drawbacks of such legislation. Included is a letter and statement from the president of the Fertilizer Institute, Edwin Wheeler, discussing effects the bill may have if it becomes law.
Date: 1973-05-11/1973-05-15
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996 & Bourne, D. J.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Correspondence between Frederic S. Hall and Alex Bradford - December 1944]

Description: Correspondence between Fredric S. Hall and Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's outrage at the American Locker Company's alleged unethical business practices and targeting of military men. In response to this outrage, Mr. Hall has apologized, offered a reimbursement, and would like to hear more about the incident in question that has bothered Mr. Bradford so.
Date: 1944-12-11/1944-12-16
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Correspondence Between Gertrude Shoenfeldt and Barbara Jordan - April 11-17, 1973]

Description: Correspondence between Gertrude Shoenfeldt and Barbara Jordan discussing food supplement regulations made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and a bill that would counter those regulations. Shoenfeldt urges Jordan to take action in favor of the bill. Jordan acknowledges Shoenfeldt's concerns as similar to her own.
Date: 1973-04-11/1973-04-17
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996 & Schoenfeldt, Gertrude
Partner: Texas Southern University
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