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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, December 8, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing Fig gift packages.
Date:
December 8, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 9, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing an old Chrysler.
Date:
May 9, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, July 20, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing mimosa trees.
Date:
July 20, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Stirl to I. H. Kempner, October 3, 1956]
Letter from G. A. Stirl to I. H. Kempner discussing duplicate payments that have been resolved.
Date:
October 3, 1956
Creator:
Stirl, Gus A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 7, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a Niagara Cyclo-Massage chair that has been deemed to be too expensive. An enclosed oil and gas bill is also mentioned.
Date:
May 7, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. A. Stirl, December 7, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. A. Stirl discussing bills related to the maintenance of an automobile.
Date:
December 7, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Sumner to Daniel W. Kempner, December 12, 1956]
Letter from George Sumner to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for having not thanked him for the hospitality he showed him in Houston and expressing confidence in American Factors and Imperial Sugar's association.
Date:
December 12, 1956
Creator:
Sumner, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. L. Colbert to Mr. Lee Kempner - October 19, 1956]
Letter from L. L. Colbert to Mr. Lee Kempner discussing the 1955-56 Special Gifts Campaign of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, and thanking the committee for their good efforts and money they were able to raise, which was the largest amount yet.
Date:
October 19, 1956
Creator:
Colbert, L. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alice Ptowe of The American National Red Cross to I. H. Kempner - July 12, 1956]
Letter from Alice Ptowe from the American National Red Cross discussing the arrival of Mr. Bunker as told by his secretary, and the rest of his anticipated schedule.
Date:
July 12, 1956
Creator:
Ptowe, Alice M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner - May 18, 1956]
Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner discussing their visit with the Kempner's and how much they appreciated being surrounded by friends, and therefore would like to invite him and Mrs. Kempner to Vermont when they visit Lake Placid in August.
Date:
May 18, 1956
Creator:
Bunker, Ellsworth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to Mr. I. H. Kempner - November 12, 1956]
Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing his decline of Mrs. Kempner's invitation to Annual Meeting of the Galveston Chapter, and restates what was said in the letter to her, and extends his condolences and sympathy for Kempner's brother, Dan's, passing.
Date:
November 12, 1956
Creator:
Bunker, Ellsworth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to Mrs. I. H. Kempner - November 12, 1956]
Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's invitation to attend the Annual Meeting of the Galveston Chapter, but unfortunately is forced to decline. Bunker discusses the details of having declined a visit in the summer as well, which was due to their ill daughter-in-law, but hopes to visit and see Kempner's work at the Galveston Chapter in the near future.
Date:
November 12, 1956
Creator:
Bunker, Ellsworth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Etta S. Heisler of Felice Chocolate Company to I. H. Kempner - March 12, 1956]
Letter from Etta S. Heisler to I. H. Kempner discussing an order placed on March 10th which has been shipped, additionally enclosed is a brochure featuring candies and other desserts and their prices. The letter is pink and features a large "Felice Confections" title graphic on the top left.
Date:
March 12, 1956
Creator:
Heisler, Etta S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. S. Butler to I. H. Kempner - September 19, 1956]
Letter from G. S. Butler to I. H. Kempner discussing his retirement from the Bank of New York on October 1, and why he has made this decision. He mentions how close he has grown to Kempner and hopes to remain in touch, and where to locate Miss Mannion if need be.
Date:
September 19, 1956
Creator:
Butler, G. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Kerst to I. H. Kempner - July 20, 1956]
Letter from H. L. Kerst to I. H. Kempner inviting him and his family to attend the 7th Annual Carbide Fourth of July Fireworks display that will be at Carbide Park, assuring him that the show will be spectacular and to arrive early.
Date:
July 20, 1956
Creator:
Kerst, H. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to I. H. Kempner - July 26, 1956]
Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to I. H. Kempner discussing their contribution of $500 to the Council for Judaism and express their gratitude, and mention that they will be in Galveston for a brief time and hope to visit.
Date:
July 26, 1956
Creator:
Geisenberger, Alex J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex L. ter Braake to I. H. Kempner - December 11, 1956]
Letter from Alex L. ter Braake to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's invitation to join his organization, but has to decline due to the fact ter Braake is not familiar enough with said type of work. He expresses appreciation for his suggestions.
Date:
December 11, 1956
Creator:
ter Braake, Alex L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne Cohen to I. H. Kempner - September 8, 1956]
Letter from Anne Cohen to I. H. Kempner discussing his request of a certain copy of a book, which Anne cannot help him in obtaining. She apologizes for not being able to help, and suggests he put in an ad in the personal column.
Date:
September 8, 1956
Creator:
Cohen, Anne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan P. Doyle to I. H. Kempner - March 13, 1956]
Letter from Dan P. Doyle to I. H. Kempner discussing The Wharves Co. land on which Lipton Co. is located and its valuation given by Interstate Commerce Commission/
Date:
March 13, 1956
Creator:
Doyle, Dan P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Bradshaw to Mrs. I. H. Kempner - October 26, 1956]
Letter from Bradshaw's to Mrs. I. H. Kempner replying to a previous note sent to him, stating Bradshaw's is not responsible for the care of their plants once delivered and left to the care of their customer, and they will await response before going ahead with the order.
Date:
October 26, 1956
Creator:
Bradshaw, E. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner - February 17, 1956]
Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H Kempner discussing his invitation for Bunker to visit Galveston and Sugar Land, but unfortunately will not be able to visit because of responsibilities at the Red Cross. Bunker writes that his tight schedule of travels began in January, and on March 9th will have finally made it to New York, but that he hopes to visit at a later date.
Date:
February 17, 1956
Creator:
Bunker, Ellsworth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner - May 3, 1956]
Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner discussing an invite by Leon Jaworski to the Houston Red Cross Chapter annual meeting, where Bunker expects to be in Houston from the 15th though 17th and looks forward to seeing Kempner.
Date:
May 3, 1956
Creator:
Bunker, Ellsworth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William F. Grell to I. H. Kempner - May 23, 1956]
Letter from William F. Grell of the Hotel Drake to I. H. Kempner discussing the reservation for a two-room suite from June 6th for two weeks, and they look forward to their arrival.
Date:
May 23, 1956
Creator:
Grell, William F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William F. Grell to I. H. Kempner - May 31, 1956]
Letter from William F. Grell to I. H. Kempner thanking him for a previous letter and reports that his two-room suite booking has been changed from June 12th to June 22nd.
Date:
May 31, 1956
Creator:
Grell, William F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History