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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, October 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, October 16, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie discussing steamship rates for stevedoring, Imperial Sugar Company, the Garcia Line, and steamship agents.
Date: October 16, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 25, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing Herman Lurie's office expenses and the appropriate amount for them to pay. The handling of this situation is being left to Louviere.
Date: November 25, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams, December 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams, December 11, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams discussing insurance policy on duty & compensating tax. Topics of discussion include expenses, sugar, communication with other offices, memos, marine policy, rate adjustment, and drafts of proposed changes.
Date: December 11, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, October 29, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, October 29, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner discussing Lurie's concerns as to whether he can lead the Imperial Sugar Company to the same level of effectiveness as Herbert who recently passed away. Lurie is looking forward to meeting with other company members to discuss how to move forward effectively.
Date: October 29, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 3, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing whether they should continue sending statements to banks.
Date: March 3, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to E. A. Mantzel, March 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to E. A. Mantzel, March 19, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to E. A. Mantzel discussing Bob Garrett's communication with them about topics including a visit to Sugar Land, charter party, refiners, and words of caution.
Date: March 19, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Blacklock to Hugh Williams, December 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Blacklock to Hugh Williams, December 4, 1953]

Letter from R. E. Blacklock to Hugh Williams discussing adjustments that were suggested for a marine policy.
Date: December 4, 1953
Creator: Blacklock, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams, December 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams, December 30, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams discussing paragraphs from a national form pertaining to pads that have been purchased.
Date: December 30, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bert Tripp to I. H. Kempner, Jr., October 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Bert Tripp to I. H. Kempner, Jr., October 9, 1953]

Letter from Bert Tripp to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing their mutual problems within the company and what they should do about them.
Date: October 9, 1953
Creator: Tripp, Bert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 21, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing Stevedoring charges against Garcia and the closing of the Garcia Agency office in Galveston. It is recommended to consider not telling Lurie about this update until Louviere gets to New York.
Date: November 21, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Hugh Williams, & W. H. Louviere, December 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Hugh Williams, & W. H. Louviere, December 19, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Hugh Williams, & W. H. Louviere discussing the need for more communication and subjects including bag allowances on bulk sugar, insurance information, and tax information.
Date: December 19, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, October 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, October 21, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner discussing crimes filed against the Jarka Corporation and how Al Levine is leaving business relations with Gus Lobo to retire. Prices related to tons of sold sugar are mentioned.
Date: October 21, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Williams, December 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Williams, December 4, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Williams discussing communications over the teletype passing between Sugar Land and New York. Information about the costs and messages is requested.
Date: December 4, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. M. Sutton, November 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. M. Sutton, November 13, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. M. Sutton discussing the purchase of photographs for Sugarland Industries
Date: November 13, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to H. L. Williams, February 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to H. L. Williams, February 25, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to H. L. Williams discussing the transportation costs of moving raw sugar from Galveston to Sugar Land.
Date: February 25, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Jr., March 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Jr., March 14, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing the state of the raw sugar market, including details for stock market points, refiners, pricing, and other money elements.
Date: March 14, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 8, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing the state of Imperial Sugar Company's raw sugar affairs, including details for tons, buyers, scheduling, and operations.
Date: July 8, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. H. Louviere, December 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. H. Louviere, December 10, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing a request to have a copy of the Imperial Crown with Herb's picture sent to Robert Blum and Cecile Kempner.
Date: December 10, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, April 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, April 2, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner discussing national arbitration and the conclusion that the arbitrators came to about matters concerning a refinery. Negligence was ruled out as a conclusion.
Date: April 2, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to Harris Kempner, December 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to Harris Kempner, December 8, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to Harris Kempner discussing communications with Isbrandtsen Company, Inc. about regular shipment services between the Far East and the Gulf. Shipment tons and logistics are detailed.
Date: December 8, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Williams, February 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Williams, February 27, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Williams discussing the desire to discuss teletype use between Sugar Land and New York.
Date: February 27, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to W. H. Louviere, December 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to W. H. Louviere, December 11, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to W. H. Louviere discussing the state of worsening communication and leadership in the company. Suggestions are given to allow for communication to be effective into the future.
Date: December 11, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to E. A. Mantzel, October 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to E. A. Mantzel, October 19, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to E. A. Mantzel discussing Cuban contract changes and charter parties. Adjustments to these areas are mentioned in detail with steamship companies, charges, charter conditions, and cargo.
Date: October 19, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an Aldine property and a lease on land containing a well. Negotiations are detailed.
Date: August 13, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History