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Transcript of Oral History Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, August 14, 2008

Description: Interview with Homer James "Jim" Avery, founder of James Avery Craftsman from Kerrville, Texas. Mr. Avery discusses his childhood, education, service in World War II, and starting and developing his jewelry business. The interview includes photographs of Mr. Avery, on pages 35-41.
Date: August 14, 2008
Creator: Collins, Francelle Robison; Webb, Jeanie Archer; Leonard, Julie Mosty & Avery, Homer James
Partner: Kerr County Historical Commission

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson, October 14, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson recalling a business venture that Kempner and Jackson pursued in the past, regarding funds that originally belonged to Mississippi Choctaw Indians. Kempner made note of key figures in this venture, and then went on to say that any further information may be difficult to acquire due to the amount of time that had passed since the venture was first conceptualized.
Date: October 14, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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