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Harris and Eliza Kempner
54,999
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
15,272
Galveston County Area Newspaper Collection
15,267
Galveston Tribune
11,881
Texas Labor Newspapers
2,140
World War Two Collection
44
City Directories
37
Texas History Collection
37
Rescuing Texas History, 2014
10
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
3
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
53,343
Galveston Tribune
9,376
Evening Tribune
2,505
The Union Review
1,609
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
1,082
Business Papers (MS 80-0003)
366
Texas City Daily Times
337
Galveston Journal
264
La Stella del Texas
252
Texas City Times
243
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[Letter from Stephanie Lion to the Members of H. Kempner, June 23, 1955]
Letter from Stephanie Lion to The Members of H. Kempner accepting their kind invitation to the dinner honoring Hyman S. Block
Date:
June 23, 1955
Creator:
Lion, Stephanie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Unsigned Letter from Houston, June 24, 1955]
Letter explaining that Mrs. Bonart deeply regrets that she will be unable to accept the kind invite to honor Hyman Block.
Date:
June 24, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel to Daniel W. Kempner and Stanley Eugene Kempner, March 17, 1952
Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel to Daniel W. Kempner and Stanley Eugene Kempner notifying them that the Temple needs to increase its dues by $10.00 per person because the temple's expenses have exceeded the dues by $9,329.05.
Date:
March 17, 1952
Creator:
Congregation B'nai Israel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note from The Board of Directors of The Paris Public Library, July 1963]
Note from The Board of Directors of The Paris Public Library acknowledging receipt of a book gifted to them titled "Henry Cohen" by Rabbi A. Stanley Dreytus.
Date:
July 1963
Creator:
The Board of Directors of The Paris Public Library
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, December 1946]
Account statement prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane listing a check made in advance, the purchase of Maxson Food Systems, Inc., shares, and a balance of $0.00.
Date:
December 31, 1946
Creator:
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for the News Publishing Company, Inc., December 22, 1954]
Invoice prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by the News Publishing Company, Inc., for his subscriptions to the Galveston Daily News and the Galveston Tribune from November, 1954 to May, 1955 totalling $15.60.
Date:
December 22, 1954
Creator:
The News Publishing Company, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for the News Publishing Company, Inc., April 7, 1956]
Invoice prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by the News Publishing Company, Inc., for his subscriptions to the Galveston Daily News and the Galveston Tribune from November 12, 1955 to April 12, 1956 totalling $13.75.
Date:
April 7, 1956
Creator:
The News Publishing Company, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for United States National Bank, July 1956]
Bank account statement prepared for Jeane Bertig Kempner by United States National Bank in Galveston, Texas listing her forwarded balance, checks, deposits, and current balance.
Date:
1956-07~
Creator:
United States National Bank
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Insurance Certificate for Maritime Insurance Company Limited, July 5, 1960]
Insurance certificate for Harris Leon Kempner certifying that The American Express Co., Inc., has insured £100.00.00 on one case and one zip bag containing personal effects travelling from London to Galveston. Attached to the certificate is a slip with a replacement clause and a list of items in the case and bag.
Date:
July 5, 1960
Creator:
Maritime Insurance Company Limited
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Account Statement for G. H. Walker & Co., March 1960]
Account statement prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by G. H. Walker & Co. listing the purchase of Technical Animations, Inc., shares, a check payment for the shares, and a remaining balance of $0.00.
Date:
March 25, 1960
Creator:
G. H. Walker & Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for G. H. Walker & Co., April 1960]
Account statement prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by G. H. Walker & Co. listing shares of Technical Animations, Inc., being delivered and received in April, 1960.
Date:
April 29, 1960
Creator:
G. H. Walker & Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Blue Cross of Texas, January 1960]
Invoice prepared for Ruth Alma Kempner by Blue Cross of Texas listing total charge, Blue Cross' share, and the patient's share.
Date:
1960-01~
Creator:
Blue Cross of Texas
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Loan Exhibits of American Judaica
Pamphlet containing a list of documents and pictures that any institution in the United States or Canada can loan out for exhibit purposes. The items in this list are very helpful in stimulating interest in the history of the North American Jew. These pieces can be requested for a total of two weeks free of charge, save for the return postage. The pamphlet highlights how to request items and lists a description of all 62 items available to be loaned as part of this collection.
Date:
1970
Creator:
American Jewish Archives
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
How to Write the History of an American Jewish Community
Pamphlet containing the steps for reading and writing about American Jewish history. The author includes different forms of media to collect information from such as newspapers, directories and historic sites.
Date:
1964
Creator:
Marcus, Jacob Rader, 1896-1995
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Archives Story
Pamphlet written by the American Jewish Archives discussing the origin of the Archives and several historical stories that motivated the formation of these archives. They also discuss influential collections and the Jewish Periodical Center, which has every Jewish periodical published in America from 1823-1925. Last, they discuss history versus genealogy and include a passage explaining what the historical records do and how someone can help support the Archive of the American Jewish people.
Date:
1957
Creator:
American Jewish Archives
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
1944-1953: the 10 Best Years
Pamphlet describing the work of the United Negro College Fund from its inception through 1953, providing statistics and information about how the funds are used. It includes a list of national leadership and member colleges on the back.
Date:
1953
Creator:
United Negro College Fund
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. I. H. Kempner for his inquiry about a tuberculosis hospital for Houston. While federal funding isn't available, the Medical Branch has secured funds for a new building at John Sealy Hospital and plans for their own Zeigler Tuberculosis Hospital with separate wards for men and women. He concludes with appreciation for Mr. Kempner's support during the legislative session.
Date:
July 2, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, July 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake referring to a news clipping about a state grant of $500,000 to the city of Houston for a tuberculosis hospital. He asks Dr. Leake if there is any possibility of Galveston receiving a similar grant for a tuberculosis hospital, given a $250,000 donation from Mrs. Rosa Ziegler. He proposes that the Medical Branch could be designated as a state hospital while still recognizing Mrs. Ziegler's contribution by naming a wing after her.
Date:
July 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Duke Goddard, May 13, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Duke Goddard expressing his appreciation for the House passing an appropriation for the Medical Branch according to the recommendations of Representative Godard. He mentions the positive impact this will have on their morale and feels they are making progress. He acknowledges the House committee's understanding of the importance of the Medical Branch to the state and trusts the Senate will concur.
Date:
May 13, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card to Mrs. Arthur William Quinn, 1955]
Card to Mrs. Arthur William Quinn inviting her to accept an invitation of members of H. Kempner to attend a dinner in honor of Mr. Hyman S. Block on June 30th at 6:30pm.
Date:
1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy Esders to D. W. Kempner, December 12, 1950]
Letter from Dorothy Esders to D. W. Kempner informing him that a check he sent on November 16, 1950, is being returned because it appears to be a duplicate payment for an invoice already paid by another check on November 4, 1950. The company expresses hope that their assumption is correct and attaches the returned check.
Date:
December 12, 1950
Creator:
Esders, Dorothy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 10, 1950]
Letter from R. Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing a meeting with J. Phillips and a clipping from the Wall Street Journal, the death of Harry Thompson, Minnie Ulrich's husband who left her without explanation, the cost and installation of toilets in one of their buildings on Avenue G., the laying of a sewer line, the dry weather, and Fannie Kempner who has bought a new Cadillac.
Date:
August 10, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Temple Emanuel to I. H. Kempner, June 28, 1950]
Letter from David Lefkowitz from Temple Emanuel to I. H. Kempner asking him to head the fundraising campaign for the Union of American Hebrew Congregation and the Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion. He informs Mr. Kempner that they have already raised almost half of the $25,000 needed and brings up a contribution on $1000 by a Mr. Fred F. Florence.
Date:
June 28, 1950
Creator:
Temple Emanuel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History