Resource Type
Collection
Serial/Series Title
Country
States
Month
48 Matching Results
Results open in a new window/tab. Unexpected Results? Search the Catalog Instead.
prev
Results:
25 - 48 of
48
[Letter from Jacob R. Marcus to Mrs. David F. Weston, April 30, 1957]
Letter from Jacob R. Marcus to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for a glossy print or photograph and the letters of Harris Kempner Weston.
Date:
April 30, 1957
Creator:
Marcus, Jacob R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1954]
Letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to I. H. Kempner discussing the Hally Bryan Perry Fund for the Eugene C. Barker Texas History center of the University of Texas. The fund will help pay for archival materials and attempt to make them more accessible and easier to use for students. Mrs. Garwood then encourages Mr. Kempner to make a donation to the fund.
Date:
November 15, 1954
Creator:
The Eugene C. Barker Texas History Center
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Chain, Volume 1, Number 1, June 28, 1965
Quarterly newsletter describing the Imperial Sugar Company and stating they will host the July meeting for The KEYS organization. This issue includes an article describing The KEYS and the involved personnel.
Date:
June 28, 1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Charles O' Halloran, July 31, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Charles O'Halloran informing that Mr. Lord was too modest.
Date:
July 31, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John D. Hyatt to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, June 24, 1968]
Letter from John D. Hyatt to Mr. Harris L. Kempner expressing gratefulness for the photocopy of the original Galveston Telephone Directory.
Date:
June 24, 1968
Creator:
Hyatt, John D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert C. Park to Mr. Arthur Alpert, August 11, 1967]
Letter from Robert C. Park to Mr. Arthur Alpert requesting to convey his gratitude to Kempner family for the gift of books.
Date:
August 11, 1967
Creator:
Park, Robert C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Meinhard Galleries, February 23, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Meinhard Galleries asking them to clean, remount, and frame a photograph from 1899.
Date:
February 23, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Tinsley, October 28, 1965]
Letter from James A. Tinsley to officers and trustees of the Texas Gulf Coast Historical Association providing the agenda for the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.
Date:
October 28, 1965
Creator:
Texas Gulf Coast Historical Association
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvard University]
Letter from Harvard University announcing the construction plans for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library and asking for donations to fund the project.
Date:
1964?
Creator:
Harvard University
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rosenberg Library, September 5, 1968]
Letter from Rosenberg Library requesting donation for a building expansion of the library.
Date:
September 5, 1968
Creator:
Rosenberg Library
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter E. Grover to I. H. Kempner, May 13, 1948]
Letter from Walter E. Grover to I. H. Kempner discussing Grover writing a history of the bayous on Galveston Island and the mainland and asking Kempner for his old address so Grover can determine if he is a fit candidate to be interviewed about the area.
Date:
May 13, 1948
Creator:
Grover, Walter E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Historical Society, January 2, 1949]
Letter from the Galveston Historical Society regarding the history of the Kempner family compiled by D. W. Kempner. The compilation is no longer enclosed with this letter.
Date:
January 2, 1949
Creator:
Galveston Historical Society
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Navy Department to W. H. Moore, October 22, 1946]
Letter from W. H. Moore to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a list of companies questioned by the Mead Committee and discussing information regarding the A.O.G. and the Procurement Branch. There is a handwritten post script discussing an investigation and handling of inquiries.
Date:
October 22, 1946
Creator:
Navy Department
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Porcelaines & Faiences Anciennes to Daniel W. Kempner, October 6, 1950]
Letter from Porcelaines & Faiences Anciennes to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the bill for a vase Mr. Kempner purchased and how to pay it using francs or a travelers check before it can be put through French Customs for exportation to the U.S.
Date:
October 6, 1950
Creator:
Porcelaines & Faiences Anciennes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James A. Tinley to I. H. Kempner, February 3, 1956]
Letter from James A. Tinsley to I. H. Kempner discussing his previous letter from January 31 which enclosed a sheet from The Texas Bankers Record and a clipping from the Houston Post. He further requests any more primary records or correspondence that shows the Kempner interests and beginnings.
Date:
February 3, 1956
Creator:
Tinsley, James A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Dewey, Jr., and Sydney A. Mitchell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 31, 1962]
Letter from Charles S. Dewey, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding their contribution of $100 to the Federation of French Alliances in United States. They mention how they've been doing with the support from other friends of the federation and hopes that they'll continue to support.
Date:
July 31, 1962
Creator:
Dewey, Charles S., Jr. & Mitchell, Sidney A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Ray Freed - October 26, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Ray Freed discussing his list of proposed allocations since he cannot attend the Galveston County Jewish Welfare Association Board of Directors meeting.
Date:
October 26, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., January 28, 1964]
Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. providing some information on the Historic Marker that is going to be erected in honor of his great grandfather, Harris Kemper. Enclosed is an "Official Historical Markers" ordering pamphlet from the Texas State Historical Survey Committee.
Date:
January 28, 1964
Creator:
Texas State Historical Survey Committee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: The Handbook of Texas by Walter Prescott Webb]
Clipping from The Dallas Morning News describing the difficulties, structure, and benefits of a proposed Handbook of Texas.
Date:
November 17, 1940
Creator:
The Dallas Morning News
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Life Magazine #1]
Letter from Life Magazine announcing their book "Life's Picture History of World War II" and describing what it would include.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Life Magazine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Treaty in Brief]
Clipping describing the proposed North Atlantic Treaty Organization, including providing the full text of the NATO agreement.
Date:
March 18, 1949
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Bigelow]
Letter from Professor Henry B. Bigelow advocating for Rabbi Leo Shubow's manuscript about his time patrolling "the icebergs of the North Atlantic". A paper is attached that contains the cover page and contents of the manuscript on one side and an article about Shubow on the other.
Date:
196X
Creator:
Bigelow, Henry B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kempner Scrapbook 1948-1951]
Scrapbook documenting Kempner family starting with newspaper clipping of the death of Mrs. H. Kempner. It includes newspaper clippings, detail wedding lists, letterhead, and other ephemera.
Date:
1946~/1951~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kempner Scrapbook 1894-1915]
Scrapbook documenting the Kempner family and businesses, starting with the death of Harris Kempner in 1894. It includes newspaper clippings, invitations, letterhead, telegrams and correspondence, images, and other ephemera.
Date:
1894~/1915~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History