Resource Type
Partner
Rosenberg Library
70
Cooke County Library
13
Abilene Public Library
12
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
12
Denton Public Library
11
Hutchinson County Library, Borger Branch
11
Johnson County Historical Collective
11
Lamar State College – Orange
11
Ennis Public Library
10
Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
10
93 More
Collection
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
328
Tocker Foundation Grant
146
Harris and Eliza Kempner
68
Ladd & Katherine Hancher Library Foundation
35
Abilene Library Consortium
26
Gainesville Register
13
The Abilene Reporter
12
Texas Attorney General Opinions
12
Borger Daily Herald (Borger, Tex.)
11
Denton County Newspapers Collection
11
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States
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Month
Day
Language
[Letter from David Cohen to Daniel Kempner, August 5, 1944]
Handwritten letter from David Cohen to Dan regarding exchanging letters from family members. Cohen asks Dan to send 10 pounds of sugar to Jenny Freund and he will send old clothes, money and shoes. He also discusses Rama's trip to his family's former home.
Date:
August 5, 1945
Creator:
Cohen, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberg, April 05, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing how getting visas for immigration and the transportation is difficult at the current time, and previously Kempner put a request in for himself and Goldberger's family for visas, and he will do so again soon.
Date:
April 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr., March 5, 1945]
Letter from Wardlow Lane for H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. discussing voting in regards to keeping the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Lane, Wardlow
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Ben Hayman, January 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Ben Hayman discussing an article from the Saturday Evening Post Hayman left Kempner and Kempner explaining that Hayman's reforms can only be accomplished with the support of an organization or church.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Abilene Reporter-News (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 168, Ed. 2 Wednesday, December 5, 1945
Daily newspaper from Abilene, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
December 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, April 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing the company sending Kempner a check after Kempner explains that he has two checks from the McNeill Motor Company that can be traced back to a recent car accident.
Date:
April 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Meridian Tribune (Meridian, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 34, Ed. 1 Friday, January 5, 1945
Weekly newspaper from Meridian, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Meridian Tribune (Meridian, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, October 5, 1945
Weekly newspaper from Meridian, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
October 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy Miller to I. H. Kempner, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Roy Miller to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner of Miller traveling to Washington but explaining his previous letters will be forwarded to Miller.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Miller, Roy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Informer and Texas Freeman (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 51, No. 20, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 5, 1945
Weekly African-American newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
May 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Material Division to Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, November 5, 1945]
Letter from Chas. K. Mallory to Harris L. Kempner notifying him that Kempner is eligible for the American Campaign Medal and authorized to wear the American Campaign Ribbon.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
The Office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Material Division
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. Jul B. Baumann, September 5, 1945]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Jul B. Baumann enclosing a check covering premium dues for Harris and Ruth Kempner's accounts.
Date:
September 5, 1945
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation, February 5, 1945]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation enclosing a check covering storage for Harris Kempner's boat.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Ennis Daily News (Ennis, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 289, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 1945
Daily newspaper from Ennis, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date:
December 5, 1945
Creator:
Nowlin, R. W.
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 3, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld stating that he does not wish to accuse Feld, but he provides evidence that his claim was correct. He wishes to remind Feld of his commitment to solicit donations in Houston. He also mentions that Dr. Sachar may visit Austin for a meeting in connection with the Hillel Building on November 26th.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky to I. H. Kempner, December 5, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the checks from Mr. Koen and requesting the contributor's addresses so that he may thank them individually.
Date:
December 5, 1945
Creator:
Rudavsky, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, May 5, 1945]
Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner addressing grievances regarding financial agreements and employment conditions. Lovelady accuses Kemper of reneging on agreements related to his compensation and employment terms following his legislative work. He references a reduced salary despite his significant involvement in complex legislative issues and expresses frustration over what he perceives as a lack of appreciation and fair compensation for his efforts, particularly in light of political and personal sacrifices made during his tenure.
Date:
May 5, 1945
Creator:
Lovelady, Karl L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, February 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing a cemetery purchased by his temple and a copy of minutes from the Austin meeting of the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman, January 5, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman expressing his joy that the Fort Worth Federation had voted to donate $2,500.00 to the Hillel Building Fund. He also notifies Brachman that he will be holding the Co-Chairmen meeting in Austin and has reserved Braniff Air Lines tickets for him.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Brooks, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, June 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin mentioning that the committee disagrees with Mrs. Werlin’s idea to publicize their efforts and believes that this would not be helpful at this time. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her offer to cooperate and says that the committee will keep her offer in mind.
Date:
June 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, June 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake mentioning that Mrs. Werlin asked the committee to check on how many booklets about the Medical College were sent out. The committee wants the booklets to go to libraries, schools, medical professionals and legislators. He is asking Dr. Leake for his thoughts on the best way to distribute the booklets. He also invites Dr. Leake to a meeting to discuss this further
Date:
June 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from William B. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, February 5, 1945]
Letter from William B. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman acknowledging that he read and returned the minutes from the most recent meeting. He also discusses some changes he will make to a copy of a proposed land purchase for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Swiff, March 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Swiff discussing the various committees that Kempner is a member of. He requests that Swiff help him with the drives for the United Palestine Appeal and the Joint Distribution Committee. He states that he is struggling with the number of positions he decided to take on due to his old age.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History