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[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, April 21, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club listing candidates proposed for Resident and Non-Resident Membership. It advises members not to discuss the pending proposals with the nominees and details the process for lodging protests against the proposals within two weeks.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, April 21, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club summarizing the club's financial status as reported in an attached "Operating Statement" and notes improvements in bookkeeping and funds handling. It mentions that all checks are to be made out to the club and deposited into specific accounts. Members are advised to mark which account payments should be deposited into for record-keeping purposes. Operating Statement for February and March are enclosed.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Avenue O Corporation, February 28, 1959]
Letter from Avenue O Corporation to all class A stockholders detailing a financial situation involving a statement of cash receipts and expenditures, an outstanding balance with a construction company, and a loan arrangement with American National Bank. The president, outlines the need for funds from members who have not subscribed for Second Mortgage 2% Bonds, hoping for their continued support to settle debts and complete the construction contract. Cash receipts and expenditure statement is also enclosed with the letter.
Date:
February 28, 1959
Creator:
Avenue O Corporation
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, March 1, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club informing members about new payment statement for easier accounting, suggests using checks for bar and dining expenses, and mentions the Trustee Account for liquor purchases. It concludes with a positive note on the club's financial status
Date:
March 1, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, February 11, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, introducing three candidates for club membership, including their names, addresses, professions, marital status, and whether they have children. It also mentions who sponsored and seconded each nomination. The members are reminded not to discuss these proposals and are given instructions for lodging protests within a specified time frame.
Date:
February 11, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, February 9, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club informing members about updates in the membership selection process, changes after a recent fire, and operational considerations for the upcoming move to a new clubhouse. The president details the introduction of a new committee for membership invitations and assures members of the club's financial stability following the fire incident. The letter also promises to provide members with regular updates on the club's operating condition and is signed by Preston Shirley, President of the club.
Date:
February 9, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston Shirley to I. H. Kempner, John Harris and V. W. McLead, February 3, 1959]
Letter from Preston Shirley to I. H. Kempner, John Harris and V. W. McLead discussing recent correspondence regarding proposed amendments to the club's by-laws and the election of members. He expresses a preference for the membership committee to provide preliminary approval of candidates to avoid embarrassing situations. He seeks to reach an agreement that satisfies all parties and requests attendance at an upcoming board meeting to resolve any differences.
Date:
February 3, 1959
Creator:
Shirley, Preston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston Shirley to C. A. Brown, February 3, 1959]
Letter from Preston Shirley to C. A. Brown discussing clarifications needed in the minutes of a meeting related to amendments in the club's by-laws about electing new members. He suggests a revised wording for the resolution to reflect initial approval by the membership committee before the full membership is notified, offering a more efficient process.
Date:
February 3, 1959
Creator:
Shirley, Preston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, January 7, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club announcing the club's annual meeting scheduled for January 20. It highlights agenda items such as elections, committee reports, and a proposed amendment to split the Secretary-Treasurer role. Additionally, it mentions a committee tasked with proposing amendments to the club's by-laws regarding membership selection and other administrative matters.
Date:
January 7, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from M. O. Bickel to John Harris, January 3, 1959]
Letter from M. O. Bickel to John Harris addressing the selection of new members and the potential need to increase the club's membership. He also requests Harris's participation on a committee, alongside Mr. V. W. McLeod and Mr. I. H. Kempner, to review the club's activities and make recommendations at the upcoming business meeting.
Date:
January 3, 1959
Creator:
Bickel, M. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from M. O. Bickel to C. A. Brown, January 3, 1959]
Letter from M. O. Bickel to C. A. Brown tasking a committee with reviewing membership admission procedures and preparing recommendations for the annual meeting, requesting that Brown ensure the committee has the necessary by-laws.
Date:
January 3, 1959
Creator:
Bickel, M. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, January 7, 1959, #2]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club announcing the club's annual meeting scheduled for January 20. It highlights agenda items such as elections, committee reports, and a proposed amendment to split the Secretary-Treasurer role. Additionally, it mentions a committee tasked with proposing amendments to the club's by-laws regarding membership selection and other administrative matters.
Date:
January 7, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, December 31, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club notifying resident members of the upcoming annual meeting on January 19th, 1960. Proposed by-law changes include bonding the newly elected treasurer for $20,000 and conducting an annual audit by an independent auditor. Additionally, it suggests allowing Galveston County residents eligible for membership to enter the club as guests, with social affairs open to them at the board's discretion, excluding the Annual Ball.
Date:
December 31, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, November 27, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club providing an updated roster of the club's membership which includes 102 resident members, one junior member, one military member, 47 non-resident members, and 8 honorary members. It also lists new members added since the last update, categorized into resident and Harris County members. Names of all these members are enclosed.
Date:
November 27, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, November 27, 1959, #2]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club providing an updated roster of the club's membership which includes 102 resident members, one junior member, one military member, 47 non-resident members, and 8 honorary members. It also lists new members added since the last update, categorized into resident and Harris County members. Names of all these members are enclosed.
Date:
November 27, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, October 20, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club listing candidates proposed for Resident and Non-resident membership, providing their professional titles, and advises members against discussing these nominations. It also includes a process for submitting protests against these proposals to the president or secretary within two weeks. It also includes a notice of club's new policy.
Date:
October 20, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, September 1, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club listing two individuals as candidates for resident membership. Members are advised to not discuss these nominations and are provided with a process for expressing any objections to the proposals within two weeks.
Date:
September 1, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery club, July 22, 1959]
Letter from Galveston Artillery Club proposing members for Resident Membership and Non-Resident Membership. Members are instructed not to discuss the nominations with the candidates and are given a two-week period to express any objections to the Secretary.
Date:
July 22, 1959
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert B. Ehrmann to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 13, 1959]
Letter from Herbert B. Ehrmann to Mr. I. H. Kempner about dues statement for the year and expressing gratefulness for being a senior sustaining member.
Date:
November 13, 1959
Creator:
Ehrmann, Herbert B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ross Cox, Jr. to Jay A. Phillips, May 12, 1959]
Letter from Ross Cox, Jr. to Jay A. Phillips discussing requests for information in connection with an examination of the estate tax return filed for the estate of Daniel W. Kempner.
Date:
May 12, 1959
Creator:
Cox, Ross, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath to Members of Congregation B'nai Israel, February 20, 1959, #2]
Letter from Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath to members of the Congregation B'nai Israel discussing the sudden Romanian Jewish migration to Israel that was facilitated by the Romanian government. He expresses concern in financing this migration because the Romanian government had prevented publicity of this event. He discusses an Israeli tax that will attempt to combat some of the additional costs of migration. Last, he mentions ways that the American Jewish population can support the migrating Jews.
Date:
February 20, 1959
Creator:
Eisendrath, Maurice N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath to Members of Congregation B'nai Israel, February 20, 1959]
Letter from Rabbi Maurice N. Eisendrath to members of the Congregation B'nai Israel discussing the sudden Romanian Jewish migration to Israel that was facilitated by the Romanian government. He expresses concern in financing this migration because the Romanian government had prevented publicity of this event. He discusses an Israeli tax that will attempt to combat some of the additional costs of migration. Last, he mentions ways that the American Jewish population can support the migrating Jews.
Date:
February 20, 1959
Creator:
Eisendrath, Maurice N. & Levin, William C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. O. Bickel to I. H. Kempner, January 3, 1959]
Letter from M. O. Bickel to I. H. Kempner discussing correspondence with John Harris regarding committee service and Boo McLeod concerning recommendations for an upcoming January meeting. He also refers to an attached letter sent to Mr. C. A. Brown, the Secretary and Treasurer, about providing a copy of the By-Laws.
Date:
January 3, 1959
Creator:
Bickel, M. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, March 29, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake discussing H.R. 8119, a bill that has passed the House and is now before the Senate. The bill would entitle Texas to $81,581.00 for a survey to determine the needs of hospitals and diagnostic or treatment centers. It outlines the required state and local agency funding, with an expectation of further grants totaling $1,341,022.00, which would require local matching funds.
Date:
March 29, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History