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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Consul of Mexico, January 5, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Consul of Mexico, January 5, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Consul of Mexico enclosing his and Mrs. Kempner's passport and two checks and discussing the purpose of their trip to Mexico.
Date: January 5, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Harry and David, January 13, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Harry and David, January 13, 1956]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Harry and David requesting them to ship the order Gift No. 2 to A. H. Blackshear, Jr. in Galveston. He also enclosed a check for $4.55.
Date: January 13, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Ross Whistler, January 5, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Ross Whistler, January 5, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ross Whistler requesting to know more information to help with his decision regarding which school to send Sandy to.
Date: January 5, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Cecile B. Kempner, January 30, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Cecile B. Kempner, January 30, 1956]

Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Cecile B. Kempner requesting to sign the receipt of the stock.
Date: January 30, 1956
Creator: Mehan, Ray I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to All Council Members, January 3, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to All Council Members, January 3, 1956]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. to All Council Members explaining his disagreement with meeting of multiple Jewish organizations because he feels that no organization can speak for all Americans of Jewish faith on problems in the Middle East. He feels that the Jewish faith will not be fairly represented by these organizations and encourages the members of these organizations to write to congress and express their displeasure.
Date: January 3, 1956
Creator: Coleman, Clarence L. , Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to 2nd. Lt. I. H. Kempner, III, January 9, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to 2nd. Lt. I. H. Kempner, III, January 9, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing transcribing a letter from Clark W. Thompson regarding Isaac's prospects in the military and attaching his response, requesting to know his ideas on the matter.
Date: January 9, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieut. I. H. Kempner, III, January 12, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieut. I. H. Kempner, III, January 12, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing communications with Charlie Thomas and Clark Thompson regarding how highly they think of Isaac. A post script note offers a request from Clark Thompson to designate his choice of service.
Date: January 12, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Martin, Lewis, Taylor, January 30, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Martin, Lewis, Taylor, January 30, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Martin, Lewis, Taylor discussing confirming the price of bales based off weight and attaching receipts to an account.
Date: January 30, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Otto Marx, Jr. to Mr. Harris Kempner, January 20, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Otto Marx, Jr. to Mr. Harris Kempner, January 20, 1956]

Letter from Otto Marx, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner notifying him that they will be in Houston soon and are planning to meet him and Ruth in Galveston. A written reply is on the bottom right of the page discussing Harris' departure for Mexico and subsequent return.
Date: January 20, 1956
Creator: Marx, Otto, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sid Kay to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Sid Kay to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1956]

Letter from Sid Kay to I. H. Kempner enclosing a copy of a letter that presents an interpretation of section 4 of the By-Laws for anyone who will be at the meeting on Thursday.
Date: January 16, 1956
Creator: Kay, Sid
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. S. Godwin, Jr. to Miss Stella Cruz, January 1956] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Godwin, Jr. to Miss Stella Cruz, January 1956]

Letter from D. S. Godwin, Jr. to Stella Cruz requesting a reservation for a small suite for Ruth Kempner during her time in Mexico and listing hotels that have already been requested. A hand written post script note states that the employee is leaving in the morning and that if other means fail than Ruth will get the best available. Ruth Alma Kempner is cc'd.
Date: 1956-01~
Creator: Godwin, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1956]

Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner confirming that Harry H. Levy, Jr., and Joe G. Eiband have accepted invitations to serve on the committee. It also states that the funds earmarked for the committee, including Mr. Kelso's contribution, amount to $7,026.40.
Date: January 16, 1956
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. A. Kelso, January 13, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. A. Kelso, January 13, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. A. Kelso thanking him for his unsolicited and voluntary check in favor of the Chamber of Commerce for the University of Texas School of Medicine, in response to a June 8 letter. He acknowledges the generosity and notes the likelihood of another fundraising call soon, hoping Mr. Kelso's example will inspire others.
Date: January 13, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, January 13, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, January 13, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday suggesting the names of Dr. G.A.W. Currie, Russell Marikwell, and A.T. Whayne, along with the ex officio mayor, as co-members of the 1956 Medical College Committee. It proposes adding two more members, including Mr. W.A. Kelso and a representative of the retail merchants. The letter also suggests approaching H.H. Levy Jr., Joe Eiband, and Robert L. Cohen III to see which two would be willing to attend meetings and contribute to the committee's efforts.
Date: January 13, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. J. Pennington, January 12, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. J. Pennington, January 12, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. J. Pennington explaining his inability to attend the meeting and dinner due to a day's absence. He emphasizes the importance of the Chamber's efforts to support the University of Texas School of Medicine by undertaking a campaign to raise a minimum of $10,000, and additionally $3,000 or $4,000 for the committee's work. He underscores the value of the institution from educational, health, and economic perspectives and stresses the need for the community's financial and moral support, especially given the recent legislative focus on economic austerity.
Date: January 12, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, January 10, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, January 10, 1956]

Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner of his appointment as Chairman of the Medical College Committee by President E. J. Pennington and the Board of Directors. It requests Kempner's recommendations for committee members and expresses confidence that the Chamber will have an active and successful year under his leadership.
Date: January 10, 1956
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History