Letter, using Western Union, from I. H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner discussing prominent community members in Galveston, San Antonio, and Beaumont.

A letter written to Dean R. P. Sibley, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York from T. N. Carswell, dated July 18, 1944. Carswell acknowledges his receipt of Sibley's letter addressed to Peggy A. Carswell having placed her on probation. He advises of the fact that Peggy, having entered Cornell as a Junior, could not therefore have fulfilled any requirements by the end of the sophomore year and because she is now a senior applying probation, literally, is impossible. He requests that his daughter's probation status be reconsidered advising of the timing of this action as unnecessarily disturbing and that he must depend on Sibley to explore the matter thoroughly and to reply.

Letter to Cecile from her father requesting that she join in a trip to Lexington, finances, Gladys' cocktail party, his eye health, and Russia.

Letter to Cecile from her father about attending the Artillery Ball, dinner at an anniversary, China, Washington, war, and economics.

Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner about plans to visit the Beaumont institute in Houston and Galveston and containing a written message on the back.

Telegram from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Treherne-Thomas inviting her to a luncheon in her home.

Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner accepting the invitation to her home for lunch.

Letter from TIME to Daniel W. Kempner discussing why the magazine has struggled with responding to letters about subscriptions and apologize for the delay in responses.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Galveston News-Tribune requesting them to deliver the Tribune to an address in Whiteface, New York than at his residence for the month of July. He also mentions that they'd resume delivering it to his residence after July 31st.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America regarding the securing of a carnet and completing his automobile application.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to New York Herald Tribune asking for them to address the Harald Tribune for the month of July to an address in New York, and after July 31st they could address it back to Galveston.

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the weather, difficulties he has been having at work, aviation, and the medical department at his job.

Letter from Captain Thomas Kuenning to Mickey McLernon informing her that he may be returning home soon.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon about his brother, father, dental treatment he received, aviation, poetry about the state of Texas, and friends.

Letter from Pitman and Davis to Mr. and Mrs. Arnstein discussing a shipment of fruit sent to them by I. H. Kempner and informing them that if it doesn't arrive to contact Kempner in Galveston.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing his recent trip to Sugar Land.

Telegram sent by Harold G. Aron to D. W. Kempner asking him to consider joining Knott Corporation in purchasing 460 guest room Willard Hotel.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Skidelsky & Co. asking for the price and availability of Fancy-Leaved Caladium, Callas, and Gladiolus. Kempner then requests the company's newest catalogue.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing Cecile's itinerary for traveling to Houston, Texas.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated October 18, 1946. Johnson advises of a correction to a statement in a previous letter, "If the OPA is thrown overboard except for rents it will have a very fine effect". Handwritten note by T. N. Carswell advises Johnson to use his judgement as to sales and purchases as always.

Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have received his recording barometer and letter. They assure him that they will follow up as soon as they have an estimate on the repair cost.

Letter from Brooks Brothers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an order made.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roman J. Irwin asking for crotons, various lilies and house palms as well as their prices.

Letter from S. E. Kempner to Irving Trust Company informing about enclosing note for $10000 for balance due on the old note.