[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives] (open access)

[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives]

Card from The American Jewish Archives acknowledging the contribution of Isaac Herbert Kempner's autobiography to their collection.
Date: February 12, 1953
Creator: The American Jewish Archives
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Adrian Levy, Jr., November 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Adrian Levy, Jr., November 17, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Adrian Levy, Jr. explaining that he found an old book, from around twenty-five years ago, sent to Kempner by Robert I. Cohen when he was president of the Congregation. He encloses it in case it may be of any importance to the library or archives of the Congregation.
Date: November 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John B. Henderson to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from John B. Henderson to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1958]

Letter from John B. Henderson to I. H. Kempner thanking him for sending him Kempner's copy of "Select Letters of Harris Kempner" and updating him on who he was and was not able to talk to. Henderson also requested any "records, files, or correspondence" relating to Texas history that Kempner found that should be kept for preservation and study. A page with information about the General Land Office Building and a pamphlet about the Eugene C. Barker Texas History Center are also attached.
Date: December 21, 1958
Creator: Henderson, John B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Rosenberg Library, June 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Rosenberg Library, June 15, 1953]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Rosenberg Library asking if they want a volume of Southern Pacific in their archives.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Statement on the Status of Radiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston (open access)

Statement on the Status of Radiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

A statement by Dr. Chauncey D. Leake at the request of the U. of Texas Board of Regents explaining the history of studies and practice in radiology at UTMB, the department's shortcomings, and proposals for improving it.
Date: May 1953
Creator: Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 59, July 1955 - April, 1956 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 59, July 1955 - April, 1956

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 547.
Date: 1956
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 61, July 1957 - April, 1958 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 61, July 1957 - April, 1958

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 561.
Date: 1958
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 62, July 1958 - April, 1959 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 62, July 1958 - April, 1959

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 571.
Date: 1959
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. St. John Garwood to I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[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 Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 56, July 1952 - April, 1953 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 56, July 1952 - April, 1953

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 581.
Date: 1953
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Historian, Volume 13, Number 6, May 1953 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 13, Number 6, May 1953

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: May 1953
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James A. Tinley to I. H. Kempner, February 3, 1956] (open access)

[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 I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Ray Freed - October 26, 1956] (open access)

[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
The Junior Historian, Volume 18, Number 3, December 1957 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 18, Number 3, December 1957

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: December 1957
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Isle, Volume 4, Numbers 7-8, January-February 1951 (open access)

Galveston Isle, Volume 4, Numbers 7-8, January-February 1951

Monthly magazine about Galveston, Texas providing information about people, events, and other news with features regarding entertainment and history in the area.
Date: January 1951
Creator: Maceo, Sam & Llewellyn, Edwin E.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Isle, Volume 4, Numbers 10-11, April-May 1951 (open access)

Galveston Isle, Volume 4, Numbers 10-11, April-May 1951

Monthly magazine about Galveston, Texas providing information about people, events, and other news with features regarding entertainment and history in the area.
Date: April 1951
Creator: Maceo, Sam & Llewellyn, Edwin E.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Junior Historian, Volume 20, Number 2, November 1959 (open access)

The Junior Historian, Volume 20, Number 2, November 1959

Journal published by the Texas State Historical Association containing articles written by members of the Junior Historians about various aspects of Texas history.
Date: November 1959
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History