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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Kilburn Moore, May 2, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Kilburn Moore discussing Mr. and Mrs. Kempner giving Frances Moore their condolences for the loss of Knox and discussing the way Know passed away while serving in the military. Kempner ends with offering Moore an article that was featured in several Texas Newspapers but not Galveston's newspaper.
Date:
May 2, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from the Seybolds]
Photographic Christmas card from Dorothee and Elmer Seybold to Isaac Herbert Kempner with a handwritten note along the left margin that says, "May this be your Merriest Christmas" signed by the Seybolds. In the photograph, the Seybolds are wearing dark-colored Western-style costumes and posing on either side of their ranch gate. Dorothee is looking at the camera and Elmer is waving a cowboy hat, looking towards the right of the image.
Date:
1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Louis Gambrell, March 31, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Louis Gambrell requesting that his room reservation at the Baker Hotel be the same as the last time he stayed there.
Date:
March 31, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis Gambrell to Isaac H. Kempner, March 19, 1948]
Letter from Louis Gambrell to Isaac H. Kempner confirming the latter's reservation at the Baker Hotel.
Date:
March 19, 1948
Creator:
Gambrell, Louis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945]
Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to I. H. Kempner discussing an opportunity for the men to discuss employee benefit plans for the Imperial Sugar Company as a way to help with employee-employer relations.
Date:
November 9, 1945
Creator:
Geisenberger, Alex J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to I. H. Kempner, April 19, 1944]
Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing a list of guests at the Houston Club luncheon and the content of the meeting, a conversation with Aubrey Carter, and Robert's meeting at the Alvin State Bank.
Date:
April 19, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, April 29, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing two enclosed letters, one from Bob Nesbitt and one from Frank Lewis, that haven't been answered. Daniel Kempner also discusses advancing Bishop on commissions and his belief that this is a bad position.
Date:
April 29, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. E. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, May 5, 1948]
Letter from S. E. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing business at the Texas Prudential Insurance Co., the death of Dave Reed and Gilbert C. Wilson, and Lee purchasing Imperial Sugar Company debentures that he offered to S. E. Kempner.
Date:
May 5, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, S. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1951]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing a copy of a telegram received from Oklahoma about property in Haskell County and a letter from Crown Central Petroleum Corporation regarding the same property. He also mentions his upset over Pete's death and a personal letter from O. R. Seagraves.
Date:
April 11, 1951
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1945
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the Hillel Building Fund. He mentions that a professional has not yet been hired and that he is going to attempt to solicit more donations.
Date:
March 28, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. Lee Kempner, April 24, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. Lee Kempner informing R. Lee Kempner that I. H. Kempner will not be able to see Robert when he's visiting due to an upcoming trip. I. H. Kempner also explains that Patricia Cavin and a daughter of Witwer were in an automobile accident but that they are currently being treated.
Date:
April 24, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. Lee Kempner, April 20, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. Lee Kempner discussing a county bond election and explaining that a trade was closed on the Lester Place. Kempner continues by explaining the current state of the demand for cotton and confirming that his resignation as the chairman of the United Jewish Welfare Association was approved.
Date:
April 20, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Thos. D. Whitcombe, August 18, 1949]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Thos. D. Whitcombe discussing his reasons for not wanting to provide funding the a World War II Monument. The letter also features a handwritten note from I. H. Kempner discussing various matters from land sales to bills that may go through senate.
Date:
August 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Trammell R. Roland to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 17, 1945]
Letter from Trammell R. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing a Presidential appointment as a naval officer for John and enclosing a letter to Sam Rayburn and Isaac's letter from Judge Mansfield on the subject.
Date:
May 17, 1945
Creator:
Roland, Trammell R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff, November 29, 1949]
Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff discussing the state of oil and gas production among various properties.
Date:
November 29, 1949
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Thomas L. James, January 7, 1954]
Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Thomas L. James discussing the status of a Mitchell well and further drilling.
Date:
January 7, 1954
Creator:
Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. F. Morton to Thos. L. James, December 21, 1953]
Letter from R. F. Morton to Thos. L. James discussing the oil lease for Taylor Oil and Gas Company in Starr County.
Date:
December 21, 1953
Creator:
Morton, R. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, III, August 22, 1973]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, II discussing production payments from West Texas mineral interests.
Date:
August 22, 1973
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Frank B. Nussbaum, October 4, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Frank B. Nussbaum discussing dividing the interests between Nussbaum and Kempner land and mineral interests through a fair procedure.
Date:
October 4, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Ater to I. H. Kempner, May 6, 1944]
Letter from A. C. Ater to I. H. Kempner discussing a refund on unused tickets and why the amount returned is less than the original cost of the ticket.
Date:
May 6, 1944
Creator:
Ater, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. B. Padrick, April 20, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. B. Padrick acknowledging the receipt of an application for a Rail Travel Card and requesting Mr. Kempner to fill in and sign a short form of contract to guarantee payment for services secured on the Rail Travel Card. Two copies of the contract are enclosed with the letter. He also assures that the Rail Travel Card will be sent to Mr. Kempner upon receipt of the signed contract and expresses confidence in the convenience the card will provide.
Date:
April 20, 1949
Creator:
Padrick, E. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 27, 1945]
Letter to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing business plans with Walter F. Woodul.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Frank O' Kane, December 21, 1953]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. O'Kane thanking for the Christmas card and informs that Jeane B. Kempner hasn't been doing well with the cards because of a death of a family member.
Date:
December 21, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from MacDonald Lynch to Harris Kempner, May 13, 1971]
Letter from MacDonald Lynch to H. L. Kempner requesting audits for 1970.
Date:
May 13, 1971
Creator:
Lynch, MacDonald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History