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Rosenberg Library
1,521
Hardin-Simmons University Library
401
UNT Libraries Special Collections
162
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
136
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
64
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
61
National WASP WWII Museum
56
Moody Medical Library, UT
39
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
34
Concordia University Texas
30
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
1,521
Abilene Library Consortium
464
Latimer Papers
272
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
136
Texas Cultures Online
102
World War Two Collection
62
T. N. Carswell Collection
60
John J. Herrera Papers
60
National WASP WWII Museum
56
Moses and Stephen F. Austin Papers
54
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
1,482
2005 BRAC Commission
136
53rd Legislature of Texas
38
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
34
Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
29
Correspondence, 1920-1953, undated
28
Kafka Collection
14
Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
13
Eleanor Brown Collection
13
Cecelia McKie Scrapbook Collection
10
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[Letter from Alexander M. White to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, November 12, 1956]
Letter from Alexander M. White to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a statement of the program's objectives and discussing a report from the president of Harvard and recent developments with the program.
Date:
November 12, 1956
Creator:
A Program for Harvard College
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, November 12, 1956]
Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner discussing Robert L. Garner's upcoming visit to Houston and inviting Harris to have lunch with him, discussing details of the International Finance Corporation and enclosing an envelope, requesting it be returned.
Date:
November 12, 1956
Creator:
Fleming, Lamar, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, November 12, 1956]
Copy of a letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner discussing Robert L. Garner's upcoming visit to Houston and inviting Harris to have lunch with him, discussing details of the International Finance Corporation and enclosing an envelope, requesting it be returned. An attached piece of paper outlines details for a meeting at the house of Dr. Patrick Romanell with Dr. C. M. Pomerat as speaker.
Date:
November 12, 1956
Creator:
Fleming, Lamar, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Committee to D. W. Kempner, January 12, 1949]
Letter from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Committee announcing that they will be withdrawing their "Roll Call of the Nation" campaign in cities where there is also an active March of Dimes drive, and assuring the recipients that they will be continuing their activities. They also reassert the importance of donations in fighting the ongoing polio epidemic.
Date:
January 12, 1949
Creator:
Franklin D. Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Committee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Grand Hotel National Lucerne to D. W. Kempner, August 12, 1953]
Letter from the Grand Hotel National Lucerne to D. W. Kempner asking for confirmation about whether his trip has been postponed.
Date:
August 12, 1953
Creator:
Grand Hotel National Lucerne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieut. I. H. Kempner, III, January 12, 1956]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing communications with Charlie Thomas and Clark Thompson regarding how highly they think of Isaac. A post script note offers a request from Clark Thompson to designate his choice of service.
Date:
January 12, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note Card with Letter from Anna Thomas Painter to I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949]
Note card with handwritten letter from Anna Thomas Painter to I. H. Kempner thanking him and the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for a wonderful evening on the previous Friday. Mrs. Painter felt honored to sit on the platform wearing a beautiful corsage. She expresses her gratitude again, noting it was an evening to remember.
Date:
December 12, 1949
Creator:
Painter, Anna Thomas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James D. St. Clair to Peter W. Rodino, Jr., July 12, 1974]
Letter from James D. St. Clair to Peter W. Rodino, Jr. discussing the materials requested in the latter's subpoenas.
Date:
July 12, 1974
Creator:
St. Clair, James D., 1920-2001
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United States Post Office to Mr. I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949]
Letter from the United States Post Office to Mr. I. H. Kempner explaining that inexperienced employees may not know his office number at the United States National Bank Building, causing some delays in delivery.
Date:
December 12, 1949
Creator:
United States Post Office
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, January 12, 1835]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, while he serves as one of Somerset County’s representatives to the Maryland House of Delegates in Annapolis. .
Date:
January 12, 1835
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caroline L. Duble to her uncle, Jesse B. Quinby, October 12, 1842]
Letter from Caroline L. Duble to her uncle, Jesse B. Quinby.
Date:
October 12, 1842
Creator:
Duble, Caroline L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 12, 1945]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing stock share certificates for Texas Prudential Insurance Company.
Date:
April 12, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kempner Family, January 12, 1949]
Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kempner Family discussing the contents of a parcel she sent, her husband's upcoming throat operation, and the marriage of Kempner's niece.
Date:
January 12, 1949
Creator:
Lipowska, Roma
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, November 12, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake acknowledging Leake's letter from the 10th and clarifies that the funds held by the Chamber of Commerce are specifically for the University of Texas Medical Branch's maintenance and legislative support. He suggests that the $300 requested for the American Association of Anatomists meeting should be solicited from the Galveston Beach Association or the Convention and Visitors Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. He offers further assistance if needed and acknowledges the challenges faced by Dr. Leake and his associates.
Date:
November 12, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1953]
Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's letter regarding a proposed medical school trip to Galveston and expresses willingness to discuss it during his next visit to Galveston or Kempner's visit to Austin. He notes that securing appropriations will be particularly challenging this year but mentions his advantageous position on the Finance Subcommittee.
Date:
February 12, 1953
Creator:
Phillips, Jimmy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wyatt C. Hedrick, October 12, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wyatt C. Hedrick to discussing the possibility of obtaining a mental hospital for Galveston, noting that the committee's role is to present the benefits of locating one of the state's funded mental hospitals in Galveston to the State Hospital Board. He acknowledges that other communities will also apply. He appreciates Hedrick's offer of assistance and extends thanks for his thoughtfulness.
Date:
October 12, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Arthur M. Alpert, A. J. Biron, October 12, 1962]
Letter to Arthur M. Alpert and A. J. Biron discussing tires purchased for Fannie Adoue.
Date:
October 12, 1962
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Cecile Kempner, February 12, 1946]
Letter to Cecile Kempner discussing an acquaintance's request to connect with an American Firm Producer.
Date:
February 12, 1946
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 12, 1900]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy.
Date:
April 12, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, April 12, 1900]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz mentions contacting James Luther Slayden, United States Representative from Texas, about participating in a competitive examination for appointment to the US Naval Academy. The letter is on St. Charles Hotel (Kerrville, Texas) stationery.
Date:
April 12, 1900
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Atkinson to IRS District Director, April 12, 1962]
Letter from George M. Atkinson to the District Director: Internal Revenue Service enclosing Harris Leon Kempner, Jr's Individual Income Tax Return and a Trust Department check to cover the bill of the taxes. He also returns a letter for their files that he no longer needs.
Date:
April 12, 1962
Creator:
Atkinson, George M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, June 12, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday mentioning Dr. Leake's support for acquiring Fort Crockett for a new hospital facility and emphasizes the advantages of locating the proposed hospital near the University of Texas School of Medicine. He prefers written communication to ensure there is a record of the situation.
Date:
June 12, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. T. Whayne, February 12, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. T. Whayne acknowledging receipt of Whayne's letter from the 11th and expresses a desire to convene the Medical College Committee soon. He aims to align this with the next Board of Regents meeting in Galveston to discuss the needs of the Medical School at a luncheon or banquet. Additionally, he wants to honor administrative heads and others involved in the Medical School's recent enlargement.
Date:
February 12, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. J. Pennington, January 12, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. J. Pennington explaining his inability to attend the meeting and dinner due to a day's absence. He emphasizes the importance of the Chamber's efforts to support the University of Texas School of Medicine by undertaking a campaign to raise a minimum of $10,000, and additionally $3,000 or $4,000 for the committee's work. He underscores the value of the institution from educational, health, and economic perspectives and stresses the need for the community's financial and moral support, especially given the recent legislative focus on economic austerity.
Date:
January 12, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History