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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Al Whayne, December 10, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner and Al Whayne discussing his experience at the hotel during a cocktail party and banquet being held by the Santa Fe Railroad's entrance of the Dallas Texas Chief.
Date:
December 10, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Reid Robinson to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1955]
Letter from H. Reid Robinson to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for thinking of him during Thanksgiving and expressing the opinion that Kempner is one of the few people that can guide the youth of today.
Date:
December 1, 1955
Creator:
Robinson, H. Reid
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Spahr, December 23, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Spahr thanking them for sending a personal Christmas card and Kempner expressing his opinion that Christmas is a time to acknowledge that friendships are built on esteem, respect, and loyalty.
Date:
December 23, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner, December 19, 1955]
Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's donation to the Combined Campaign and the good support for the campaign that year. Stillpass further explains that the Combined Campaign in Philadelphia kicks off their donations with a dinner to garner support for the cause.
Date:
December 19, 1955
Creator:
Stillpass, Leo J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O'Bion Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 3, 1955]
Letter from O'Bion Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for his generous donation made to her fundraiser.
Date:
December 3, 1955
Creator:
Gatz, O'Bion
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to L. Mosele, December 15, 1955]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to L. Mosele enclosing the dividend notice in the amount of $22.25
Date:
December 15, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass, December 22., 1955]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass enclosing the changed check as requested by them of the 19th.
Date:
December 22, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ross Nobles to Daniel W. Kempner, December 5, 1955]
Letter from Ross Nobles to Daniel W. Kempner responding to an advertisement Mr. Kempner placed in the Florist Review looking for a new gardener.
Date:
December 5, 1955
Creator:
Nobles, Ross
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin, December 8, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin discussing several bouts of bad service that he and his wife received whilst trying to do business with Harvey Travel Bureau. He says he does not wish to cost anyone their jobs, but rather suggests several potential improvements to service.
Date:
December 8, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Van Mercer, December 20, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Van Mercer discussing a number of potential donors for the Boy Scout Fund.
Date:
December 20, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. W. Currie to I. H. Kempner, December 8, 1955]
Letter from G. A. W. Currie to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for Kemper's letter of December 2nd, the committee's report, and Kemper's efforts and kind words about Dr. Paley and himself. He hopes to continue developing the News and Information Service at the Medical Branch.
Date:
December 8, 1955
Creator:
Currie, G. A. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the USS Niagara, December 9, 1955]
Postcard featuring an illustration of the USS Niagara, the relief flagship of Commodore Oliver Perry during the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. The illustration centers the USS Niagara, a wooden snow-brig with two masts, sailing in an open body of water. Her sails are furled and there are several nautical flags flying from her lines. Near the bow of the Niagara is a flag with the text "Don't Give Up the Ship", the last words of Captain James Lawrence and the motto of the ship with his namesake, the USS Lawrence, which served as Perry's first flagship until it sunk during the Battle of Lake Erie as Perry refused to surrender it to the British. Behind the Niagara is a gradient yellow, orange, and blue sky with white clouds. On the back of the card is a message from William J. Aicklen to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a meeting he had in New York and a visit with some friends on his way back to Houston.
Date:
December 9, 1955
Creator:
Aicklen, William J.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Gladys Kempner, December 21, 1955]
Letter from George Andre to Gladys Kempner discussing the payment of State and Federal Stamp Taxes by the Imperial Sugar Company amounting to $928.51 after a recent transfer to her of common stock previously owned by Texas Imperial Company, including an attached invoice covering the tax which may be remitted.
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Andre, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce, December 2, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce addressing the committee's efforts and challenges in securing adequate funding for the medical school. He highlights the need for state legislature support to maintain high standards of instruction and personnel. It calls for organized efforts to engage state representatives and citizens to support the medical school's funding needs. The letter also mentions the contributions made by Dr. Curriel and Dr. Paley in advancing medical research and education.
Date:
December 2, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. A. W. Currie and H. W. Paley, December 2, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. A. W. Currie and H. W. Paley enclosing a copy of the Medical College Committee's report to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, requesting that it be treated confidentially until publication. he hopes for their approval and asks Dr. Currie to pass a copy of the report to Dr. Paley. The letter emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality until the official release by the Chamber.
Date:
December 5, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History