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[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 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
[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 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 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 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 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 Forrest Lord to Charles O'Halloran, July 30, 1962]
Letter from Forrest Lord to Charles O'Halloran discussing I. H. Kempner sending a photograph that was published in the Treasure Isle that Kempner wishes to be added to O'Halloran's photographic archives.
Date:
July 30, 1962
Creator:
Lord, Forrest
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 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 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
[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 Fred Lazarus, Jr., April 1952]
Letter from Fred Lazarus, Jr. containing a report on recent activities of the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion and the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
Date:
April 1952
Creator:
The Society of Friends of American Judaism
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 Chester V. Kielman to Edward R. Thompson, Jr., January 27, 1965]
Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Edward R. Thompson, Jr. replying to the queries about transfer of materials at University Archives, placing non-current record in the Archives and selection of specific record types for preservation.
Date:
January 27, 1965
Creator:
Kielman, Chester V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Edward R. Thompson, Jr., March 6, 1965]
Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Edward R. Thompson, Jr. discussing about a problem with releasing records post 1930 to the public repository.
Date:
March 6, 1965
Creator:
Kielman, Chester V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 6, 1965]
Letter from Chester V. Kielman to Mr. Harris Kempner sharing the reason for the delay in the appreciation letter and expressing his gratitude for availability of duplication of Kempner letter prints.
Date:
March 6, 1965
Creator:
Kielman, Chester V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[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 the American Jewish Archives to I. H. Kempner, February 4, 1953]
Letter from American Jewish Archives to I. H. Kempner discussing an autobiography form for Kempner to fill out and file in the archive.
Date:
February 4, 1953
Creator:
American Jewish Archives
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Jewish Archives, February 9, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Jewish Archives discussing the autobiographical form he completed to be filed in the archive.
Date:
February 9, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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 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 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