[Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. , March 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. , March 11, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. discussing Tucker's plans to travel to Germany in the summer, as well as expressing doubt about leaving Galveston due to a family illness. D. W. also clarifies that their previous correspondence was mistakenly made out to "H. Kempner" rather than his own name.
Date: March 11, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner to Passport Agency, January 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from H. Kempner to Passport Agency, January 15, 1963]

Letter from H. Kempner to Passport Agency discussing the delivery of a check for $5.00 to cover the renewal fee of Gladys Kempner's passport which was omitted when she previously sent her application.
Date: January 15, 1963
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Jerome Mark to I. H. Kempner, May 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Jerome Mark to I. H. Kempner, May 28, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Jerome Mark to I. H. Kempner explaining that the Executive Committee of the B'nai B'rith Lodges has unanimously voted to make a contribution of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund in the name of their late Secretary, Myron M. Goldman. They would like a plaque to be placed in the new Hillel building in memory of Goldman in exchange for the donation.
Date: May 28, 1945
Creator: Mark, Jerome
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, May 5, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, May 5, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing different structural choices for the Hillel Building, a brochure, and Hyman Ettlinger's upset with being left out of the publicity documents.
Date: May 5, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jack G. Springer, January 22, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jack G. Springer, January 22, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jack G. Springer discussing the possibility of moving the "A. S. C. S." office to Galveston from New Orleans.
Date: January 22, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, October 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, October 22, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing both professional and personal matters with H. Kempner. Professionally, it touches on salary adjustments and promotions at their company, indicating satisfaction among the executives with the recent changes. It also mentions an unresolved investigation concerning misconduct at the Wharf Company. Personally, the letter details the peaceful passing of a family member named Herb, describing his final days and the family's grief management.
Date: October 22, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Godchaux's, December 3, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Godchaux's, December 3, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Godchaux's discussing the delivery of a vacuum brush and requesting to know who ordered it and sent it to him.
Date: December 3, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. to Mr. Harris Kempner, August 16, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Paramount Gulf Theatres, Inc. to Mr. Harris Kempner, August 16, 1955]

Letter from Henry G. Plitt to Harris Kempner discussing the water and other bills and charges, such as filters, for a house.
Date: August 16, 1955
Creator: Paramount Gulf Theares, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to Texas Jewish Post, May 8, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to Texas Jewish Post, May 8, 1957]

Letter from I. Edward Tonkin discussing his opinion of an article that was recently published about Zionism.
Date: May 8, 1957
Creator: Tonkon, I. Edward
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. John H. Tucker, Jr., November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. John H. Tucker, Jr., November 15, 1954]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. discussing their recent visit on the Liberte, inviting them to their Thanksgiving party and discussing travel details about Tucker's upcoming trip to Plantersville.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard F. Lawton to Eliza Kempner, March 23, 1933] (open access)

[Letter from Richard F. Lawton to Eliza Kempner, March 23, 1933]

Letter from Richard F. Lawton to Eliza Kempner discussing and providing details for a life insurance policy loan of $30.747 for Kempner.
Date: March 23, 1933
Creator: Lawton, Richard F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History