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[Monthly Bill for Galveston Artillery Club: August 1952] (open access)

[Monthly Bill for Galveston Artillery Club: August 1952]

Monthly bill for dues, taxes, and other charges made at Galveston Artillery Club. Stamp " Paid on August 4, 1952 ".
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Willoughbys: August 1952] (open access)

[Monthly Statement for Willoughbys: August 1952]

Monthly statement from Willoughbys listing charges for photographic equipment for the month of August.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Willoughbys
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Lighting & Power Co. Monthly Statement: August 1952] (open access)

[Houston Lighting & Power Co. Monthly Statement: August 1952]

Monthly electric bill sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing power usage at the address and amount due for August. A stamp says "Paid Aug 14 1952."
Date: August 1952
Creator: Houston Lighting & Power Company. Galveston Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1952 (open access)

[Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1952

Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner inviting to attend a meeting to discuss the plans for 1953 Community Chest Campaign.
Date: August 21, 1952
Creator: Nathan, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Four Collect Calls] (open access)

[Invoice for Four Collect Calls]

Invoice for services sold to Harris Kempner by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company including four collect calls to Arkansas, New York, and Tennessee.
Date: August 15, 1952
Creator: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): August 1952 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): August 1952

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due.
Date: August 20, 1952
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to R. Lee Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to R. Lee Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from Allan Shivers to Robert Lee Kempner expressing gratitude for the support in his campaign for re-election.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for the support in his campaign for re-election.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1952]

Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner acknowledging the previous letter and apologizing for not meeting in the Galveston trip.
Date: August 7, 1952
Creator: Parkhouse, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952]

Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing wages paid to Henrietta McKinley for working in the Kempners' home.
Date: August 26, 1952
Creator: Ward, Samuel F., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952]

Telegram sent by Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner asking which flight he wants and when he will pick up the tickets.
Date: August 26, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner discussing the Knife and Fork Club and declining an offer to join due to his wife's inability to leave the house often.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Leavell, David C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1952]

Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's decision to halt financial support of the Texas Research League.
Date: August 15, 1952
Creator: Baker, Hines H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1952]

Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner promoting Frank P. Culver in the upcoming Texas Supreme Court.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: Armstrong, R. Wright
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Dawson Automobile Club of America to D. W. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram from the Dawson Automobile Club of America to D. W. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Telegram sent by the Dawson Automobile Club of America via Western Union to D. W. Kempner confirming that red plates must be used in France. They tell him that aluminum numbers are usually used and that "bright chrome numbers" would cost extra. They also state that plate frames must await the arrival of the car in France, and ask for further instructions.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Dawson Automobile Club of America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner requesting Southwest Jewish Chronicle to send a copy of new year issue to him and Mr. R. Lee Kempner.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend the Southwest Regional Conference, along with program details.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, August 23, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, August 23, 1952]

Letter from John B. Richardson, House Chairman of the Galveston Artillery Club discussing several things he wants to complete before his term expires and requesting funds in order to complete those goals.
Date: August 23, 1952
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Art League to I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Art League to I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1952]

Letter from the Galveston Art League to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his contribution toward purchasing one of Frederic Taubes' paintings.
Date: August 22, 1952
Creator: Galveston Art League
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to the Kempner Family, August 13, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to the Kempner Family, August 13, 1952]

Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro thanking the Kempner family for presenting Dr. Cohen's house to Temple B'nai Israel as a parsonage. Attached are a typewritten note and a letter that provide extra context. The letter is from I. H. Kempner, answering the first letter and expressing confusion about the presentation of the gift.
Date: August 13, 1952
Creator: Schapiro, Sylvan B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, August 29, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from M. M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, August 29, 1952]

Letter from M. M. Feld to I. H. Kempner discussing the financing of a fraternity house for Jewish medical students.
Date: August 29, 1952
Creator: Feld, M. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Goodwin & Co. to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Goodwin & Co. to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1952]

Letter from R. H. Goodwin & Co. to I. H. Kempner discussing options for shares to purchase.
Date: August 2, 1952
Creator: R. H. Goodwin & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Southern Union Gas Company Monthly Statement (2504 AVE O FRONT): September 1952 (open access)

Southern Union Gas Company Monthly Statement (2504 AVE O FRONT): September 1952

Monthly gas statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O Front listing gas usage at the address and amount due.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: Southern Union Gas Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Southern Union Gas Company Monthly Statement (2504 AVE O): September 1952 (open access)

Southern Union Gas Company Monthly Statement (2504 AVE O): September 1952

Monthly gas statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing gas usage at the address and amount due.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: Southern Union Gas Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History