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[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
[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
[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
[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 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
[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 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
[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 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 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
[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
[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 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
[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 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 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]
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 Archives Story
Pamphlet written by the American Jewish Archives discussing the origin of the Archives and several historical stories that motivated the formation of these archives. They also discuss influential collections and the Jewish Periodical Center, which has every Jewish periodical published in America from 1823-1925. Last, they discuss history versus genealogy and include a passage explaining what the historical records do and how someone can help support the Archive of the American Jewish people.
Date:
1957
Creator:
American Jewish Archives
Object Type:
Pamphlet
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 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 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 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