[Invitation to Commissioning Ceremonies of the United States Ship Bon Homme Richard]

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Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner inviting them to the commissioning ceremonies of the USS Bon Homme Richard on November 26, 1944.

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[1] p. ; 11 x 13 cm.

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The Prospective Commanding Officer, Officers, and Crew 1944.

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  • Main Title: [Invitation to Commissioning Ceremonies of the United States Ship Bon Homme Richard]
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner inviting them to the commissioning ceremonies of the USS Bon Homme Richard on November 26, 1944.

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[1] p. ; 11 x 13 cm.

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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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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to U. S. S. Bon Homme Richard Commanding Officer, November 24, 1944] (Letter)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to U. S. S. Bon Homme Richard Commanding Officer, November 24, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to officers and crew of the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard informing them that he and Mrs. Kempner will not be able to attend the commissioning ceremonies and sending their best wishes.

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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to U. S. S. Bon Homme Richard Commanding Officer, November 24, 1944], ark:/67531/metapth1329274/

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  • 1944

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The Prospective Commanding Officer, Officers, and Crew. [Invitation to Commissioning Ceremonies of the United States Ship Bon Homme Richard], letter, 1944; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1329275/: accessed June 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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