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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John M. Winterbotam, Jr., April 18, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John M. Winterbotam, Jr., April 18, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John M. Winterbotham, Jr. enclosing a sheet and requesting it be signed and sent to others to sign in order to dissolve the Beach Club.
Date: April 18, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Recorder, April 18, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Recorder, April 18, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Recorder of Corporation Court advising that a violation for his Buick was not committed by him as it was traded in from the Pennington Buick Company.
Date: April 18, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for G. H. Walker & Co., March 18, 1960] (open access)

[Invoice for G. H. Walker & Co., March 18, 1960]

Invoice prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by G. H. Walker & Co. for shares of Technical Animations, Inc., listing amount, commission, and total amount due.
Date: March 18, 1960
Creator: G. H. Walker & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 18, 1953]

Letter from S. L. Sturz of Willoughbys to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending in the check to pay off his account and informing him of the remaining balance.
Date: December 18, 1953
Creator: Struz, S. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Ensko, Inc. to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Ensko, Inc. to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1955]

Letter from Robert Ensko, Inc. to Jeane Kempner discussing a glass salt dish she wanted made.
Date: May 18, 1955
Creator: Robert Ensko, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, July 18, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, July 18, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing the people who plan to attend the meeting. He notifies Feld that he is starting to doubt his ability to come to Austin because he got overheated and became ill recently. He states he will let him know what he choses to do.
Date: July 18, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas A. McCarthy, January 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas A. McCarthy, January 18, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas A. McCarthy acknowledging receipt of McCarthy's letter from the 17th. He outlines the committee's sole project: to garner support for the Medical School of the University of Texas in Galveston by showcasing its facilities and potential to the general public, legislature, and local community. He also outlines confirmation that those appointed to the committee by the Chamber had agreed to serve.
Date: January 18, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert H. Perlitz, September 18, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert H. Perlitz, September 18, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert H. Perlitz explaining his thoughts on Perlitz's problem presented during their recent visit to Galveston.
Date: September 18, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ross Cox, Jr. to United States National Bank of Galveston, May 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Ross Cox, Jr. to United States National Bank of Galveston, May 18, 1960]

Letter from Ross Cox, Jr. to the United States National Bank of Galveston discussing the opportunity to hold an informal conference to resolve disagreements to adjustments made to Daniel W. Kempner's tax liability while providing a list of these adjustments.
Date: May 18, 1960
Creator: Cox, Ross, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston, June 18, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston, June 18, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Members of the Human Relations Commision of the City of Galveston enclosing a copy of the Ordinance under which the commission operates.
Date: June 18, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Biblical Encyclopedia Society, April 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Biblical Encyclopedia Society, April 18, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to American Biblical Encyclopedia Society discussing a compliment involved in a report that Kempner feels is not warranted or correct.
Date: April 18, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1951]

Letter from Ford Motor Company to I. H. Kempner requesting donations for the National Conference for Christians and Jews.
Date: December 18, 1951
Creator: Ford Motor Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing the checks he had collected for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund. The total collected by Feld so far is $4,495.00. He also mentions that he will continue to raise money but feels that the quota of $20,000.00 for Houston is unrealistic.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 18, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld explaining that he is disappointed he missed Feld in Houston yesterday. He also suggests that Feld try to solicit a few donations that are larger than $250.00 to further help the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: November 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 18, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing potential chairmen for the Hillel Committee, a draft of a statement of purpose and need for the building, and a discussion about how a new building would help eliminate some anti-Semitism on campus.
Date: October 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from W. M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner enclosing the minutes or the National Hillel Commission Meeting. He believes the minutes will answer most of Kempner's questions. He requests to have the minutes returned after Kempner reads them. He also states that he had not heard from Kempner in a while and would like to know how he is feeling after all of his Doctor's visits.
Date: December 18, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. Hyman J. Ettlinger, December 18, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. Hyman J. Ettlinger, December 18, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. H. J. Ettlinger requesting that he come over to Houston because Mrs. Krost is proposing a $5000.00 gift to the Hillel Building Fund which will be in memory of her son, Martin Krost, who was one of Ettlinger's pupils. He also expresses the gift's confidentiality, as it will not be announced until the gift is made.
Date: December 18, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 18, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 18, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. M. Nathan enclosing a copy of a reply from Mr. Fagadau to a letter he sent previously.
Date: November 18, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. A. J. Buckley, January 18, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. A. J. Buckley, January 18, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to A. J. Buckley confirming his letter has been forwarded to Jose and supplying his addresses.
Date: January 18, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Courier-Journal to D. W. Kempner, December 18, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from The Courier-Journal to D. W. Kempner, December 18, 1948]

Letter from the Courier-Journal to D. W. Kempner requesting help to support those fighting for a fair displaced persons bill. The second page has a statement by the Citizens Committee on Displaced Persons. The statement includes a breakdown of what the discriminatory bill they're fighting against entails and why it's discriminatory.
Date: December 18, 1948
Creator: The Courier-Journal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to D. W. Kempner, November 18, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to D. W. Kempner, November 18, 1949]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to D. W. Kempner discussing the reason why he and his wife will not be attending a barbecue held by Kempner at Plantersville.
Date: November 18, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that a meeting at Houston is not necessary for the time being, discussing the amount of donations received from Houston and planning to hold a later meeting to coordinate the efforts of all the co-chairmen across Texas.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, January 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, January 18, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner urgently requesting a response to his January 9 letter. He emphasizes the need for sufficient funds to outline a program aimed at securing adequate appropriations for the Medical School, noting that committees are being appointed in the legislature.
Date: January 18, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hulon W. Black to I. H. Kempner, July 18, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Hulon W. Black to I. H. Kempner, July 18, 1952]

Letter from Hulon W. Black to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's letter from July 16 and confirms the reference to the book "Developing a University from Good to Great." Black mentions that the book supply is nearly exhausted but assures that he can obtain a copy for the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. He expresses willingness to comply with Kempner's request and extends personal regards and best wishes.
Date: July 18, 1952
Creator: Black, Hulon W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History