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Partner
Rosenberg Library
1,519
Hardin-Simmons University Library
434
UNT Libraries Special Collections
155
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
90
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
55
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
43
National WASP WWII Museum
42
Moody Medical Library, UT
40
Concordia University Texas
23
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
23
41 More
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
1,519
Abilene Library Consortium
479
Latimer Papers
320
Texas Cultures Online
93
Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
90
World War Two Collection
60
John J. Herrera Papers
54
LGBT Collections
49
T. N. Carswell Collection
47
D. Jack Davis Art Education Collection
46
72 More
Serial/Series Title
Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
1,485
2005 BRAC Commission
90
57th Legislature of Texas
35
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
31
Charles B. Moore Family papers, 1832-1917
26
Correspondence, 1920-1953, undated
21
54th Legislature of Texas
14
Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
14
56th Legislature of Texas
12
Kafka Collection
11
91 More
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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, August 21, 1815]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia. She discusses the money Elizabeth Ann has spent and complains about mosquitoes. She mentions Napoleon Bonaparte and updates her daughter on the new construction happening back home.
Date:
August 21, 1815
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, July 21, 1818]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle.
Date:
July 21, 1818
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, August 21, 1819]
Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date:
August 21, 1819
Creator:
Eyre, Ann Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, March 21, 1825]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre.
Date:
March 21, 1825
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, April 21, 1825]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. The last page(s) of the letter are missing.
Date:
April 21, 1825
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, March 21, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing Brachman's offer to donate $1000.00. He states that he does not believe that any of the men would desire publicity for their donations. However, he thinks that there should be a $1000.00 club when the number of needed donations is reached. He states that he would still like to celebrate the donors in some way.
Date:
March 21, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John Morhan, February 21, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John Morhan thanking him for his letter wishing Kempner a speedy recovery after hearing of his hospitalization.
Date:
February 21, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 21, 1953]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing sugar shipments.
Date:
July 21, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kenneth E. Studdard to Mr. Ross Cox, December 21, 1960]
Letter from Kenneth E. Studdard to Mr. Ross Cox discussing the delivery of documents related to taxes of Mrs. Jeane B. Kempner and Mr. Daniel W. Kempner.
Date:
December 21, 1960
Creator:
Studdard, Kenneth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hale & Rekerdres to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 21, 1957]
Letter from Charles Rekerdres to Harris L. Kempner discussing his and Preston H. Hale's experience as insurance agents and how their company is credible and represents cotton companies.
Date:
May 21, 1957
Creator:
Hale & Rekerdres
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 21, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld enclosing a copy of a letter written to Mr. Dennenbaum and also a copy of a letter written to Rabbi Friedman that will give Feld the quotas for the state that are over the minimum of $250.00 to join the Founders Club. He also encloses the request of what was to be written in the response to Rabbi Friedman.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to Sam Lack, November 21, 1944]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Sam Lack discussing the Hillel project at the University of Texas at Austin and offering him the position of co-chairman of the Valley Committee. He also discusses two upcoming meetings in Houston to speak about the Hillel building.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William N. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing letters to be sent to the area chairmen of the Hillel University of Texas Building Fund for dissemination. He mentions 200 copies of floor plan sketches and prospective drawings of the exterior of the Hillel building that he was sent by the architect, Geo. M. Dahl, which he intends to be sent out with the letters. He also mentions a proposed conference for October and rejoices that his loved ones will return home from the war.
Date:
August 21, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the University of Virginia Development Fund to D. W. Kempner, October 21, 1947]
Letter from the University of Virginia Development Fund to D. W. Kempner inviting Kempner to a conference for the Fund.
Date:
October 21, 1947
Creator:
University of Virginia Development Fund
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Ollre Bookbinding Company to D. W. Kempner, September 21, 1949]
Letter from Ollre Bookbinding Company to D. W. Kempner responding to his inquiry about the price and possibility of binding two volumes of Vogue Magazine in a specific way.
Date:
September 21, 1949
Creator:
Ollre Bookbinding Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Committee to D. W. Kempner, March 21, 1949]
Letter from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Committee to D. W. Kempner requesting his contribution to help the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
Date:
March 21, 1949
Creator:
Franklin D. Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Committee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, July 21, 1952]
Letter from W. L. Gatz, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner sending him some quit claim deeds involving Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
July 21, 1952
Creator:
Gatz, William L., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Philadelphia Claims Department to the Houston Claims Department, February 21, 1952]
Letter from the Philadelphia Claims Department to the Houston Claims Department discussing an insurance claim involving damages done to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner's car.
Date:
February 21, 1952
Creator:
Philadelphia Claims Department
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, April 21, 1952]
Letter from Henry W. Athertone of the Galveston Artillery Club to the members asking their opinion on creating a new Junior Membership for younger members of the club.
Date:
April 21, 1952
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Save the Children Federation to D. W. Kempner, April 21, 1950]
Letter from the Save the Children Federation to D. W. Kempner giving reassurances about the legitimacy of their organization and offering their services and literature to help set up a clothing drive.
Date:
April 21, 1950
Creator:
Save the Children Federation
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Pickett to Daniel W. Kempner, November 21, 1952]
Letter from Tom Pickett to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the invitation to the annual Kempner family barbecue and apologizing for being unable to attend.
Date:
November 21, 1952
Creator:
Pickett, Tom
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Lt. and Mrs. Harris Kempner, December 21, 1942]
Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Lt. and Mrs. Harris Kempner discussing the delivery of a check with season's greetings.
Date:
December 21, 1942
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, January 21, 1943]
Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing a gift of $3,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date:
January 21, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History