[Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards, June 28, 1949]

Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards to Daniel Kempner regarding a shipment of Elberta Peaches. An invoice is said to be mailed at the time of shipment. A one-cent stamp of Thomas Jefferson is at the top right corner.
Date: June 28, 1949
Creator: W. G. Farrier Orchards
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner, November 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner, November 28, 1949]

Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner giving the quote for barometer repairs at $85.00, which covers replacing the entire clock mechanism, cleaning, testing, and overhauling the barometer movement.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: Meyrowitz, E. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ottis E. Lock, March 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ottis E. Lock, March 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ottis E. Lock expressing gratitude for the senator's support and discusses the importance of additional appropriations for the State Psychopathic Hospital. It emphasizes the economic and practical benefits of such funding, and appeals for the senator's support in increasing appropriations for both hospital facilities and medical education, stressing the benefits to the state of Texas.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1949]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking him and his associates for their help with the Texas Legislature regarding appropriations for the Medical Branch. The letter mentions the Medical Branch's belief that both the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate are impressed by the work being done at the Medical Branch. The letter concludes with gratitude for suggestions and criticisms, and an invitation for Kempner and his associates to continue to provide them.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor, March 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor, March 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor expressing gratitude for the senator's support and discusses the importance of additional appropriations for the State Psychopathic Hospital. It emphasizes the economic and practical benefits of such funding, and appeals for the senator's support in increasing appropriations for both hospital facilities and medical education, stressing the benefits to the state of Texas.
Date: March 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Grady Hazlewood to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Grady Hazlewood to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1949]

Letter from Grady Hazlewood to I. H. Kempner discussing Senate Bill 134, a higher education bill in Texas. Senator Hazelwood expresses agreement with Kempner's views and mentions he voted against a motion to send this bill back for trimming, which was intended to reduce the bill's scope. He advises Kempner to review the Senate Journal for April 11th to see the voting outcomes and underscores that the action taken on the bill was purely a matter of being outnumbered in the vote.
Date: April 28, 1949
Creator: Hazlewood, Grady
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hyman J. Ettlinger to Aaron Topek, October 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Hyman J. Ettlinger to Aaron Topek, October 28, 1949]

Letter from Hyman J. Ettlinger to Aaron Topek requesting that Topek publish an announcement for the Hillel Building fund in the next edition of News and Views. He would like to announce that the Hillel dedication cornerstone laying will take place at 11 am on November 13 which will be followed by a donor's luncheon at 12:30 pm. He requests that he attend and speak at the cornerstone laying. He mentions a meeting of the Hillel Building Committee at 9 am and a need to ask guests if they would like tickets to the Texas-TCU football game as well as hotel reservations. Last, he requests that Topek work with Dave White to create an article for the Houston Herald.
Date: October 28, 1949
Creator: Ettlinger, Hyman J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, November 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, November 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson inviting Thompson and his wife to a dinner party to be held on December 9th in honor of the President of the University of Texas and the Board of Regents. He requests that Thompson RSVP by Friday of that week.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Maco Stewart, November 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Maco Stewart, November 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Maco Stewart inviting Stewart and his wife to a dinner party to be held on December 9th in honor of the President of the University of Texas and the Board of Regents. He requests that Stewart RSVP by Friday of that week.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Clark, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, November 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Clark, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, November 28, 1949]

Letter from Lee Clark to I. H. Kempner mentioning that he and Mrs. Clark are pleased to accept the invitation and attend the dinner for the Board Of Regents.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: Clark, R. Lee, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 28, 1949]

Letter from Tom M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the confirmation of a reservation of rooms.
Date: September 28, 1949
Creator: Carruthers, Tom M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Otto Marx, Jr., November 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Otto Marx, Jr., November 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Otto Marx, Jr. requesting to sell his shares of Mexican Gulf at a rate of 2 1/2 a share.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Spunt & Company, February 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Spunt & Company, February 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. J. Spunt & Company discussing a potential future carpet purchase.
Date: February 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Medical College Committee, November 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Medical College Committee, November 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Medical College Committee inviting them to a dinner hosted by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for the Board of Regents and the President of the University of Texas on December 9th. It requests confirmation of their attendance and informs them of the $7.00 cost per person. The members' responses are noted on the letter, with some indicating their attendance and others declining.
Date: November 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. M. Grout to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from F. M. Grout to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1949]

Letter from F. M. Grout to I. H. Kempner offering Mrs. Kempner to exchange her stocks in the Colonial Baking Company for $150.00 per share.
Date: April 28, 1949
Creator: Grout, F. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska, June 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska, June 28, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska discussing packages both parties are planning on sending to each other, the weather, and when members of the Kempner family will be out of town. He also thanks her for asking after his eye operation.
Date: June 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History