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[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Mr. Harris Kempner, February 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Mr. Harris Kempner, February 4, 1957]

Letter from Dillon Anderson to Harris L. Kempner confirming the sending of a copy of a letter from Mattioli & Ghedini and discussing a recent speech he gave.
Date: February 4, 1957
Creator: Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, July 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, July 4, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth Alma Kempner and Harris L. Kempner enclosing certificates of stock in the favor of their children and discussing the assets of the United States National Company.
Date: July 4, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Joe Taylor, September 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Joe Taylor, September 4, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Joe Taylor discussing Ruth's busy plans for their stay in England and Harris' plans to go to Liverpool, requesting a room reservation at the Adelphi.
Date: September 4, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, October 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, October 4, 1954]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner providing updates on the cotton business while he is out of town.
Date: October 4, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. S. Hansen to H. Kempner, November 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from R. S. Hansen to H. Kempner, November 4, 1957]

Letter from R. S. Hansen to H. Kempner discussing that a transfer agent from the Empire Trust Company will be advising Kempner.
Date: November 4, 1957
Creator: Hansen, R. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, March 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Gatz, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, March 4, 1954]

Letter from W. L Gatz to D. W. Kempner providing information regarding a copy machine.
Date: March 4, 1954
Creator: Gatz, W. L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Group Hospital Service, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner, March 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from the Group Hospital Service, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner, March 4, 1955]

Letter from F. W. Henry of the Group Hospital Service apologizing for the delay in compensation for Mrs. Kempner's surgery and enclosing a check for $40.
Date: March 4, 1955
Creator: Group Hospital Service, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, February 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, February 4, 1952]

Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner expressing sincere thanks and appreciation for Kempner's participation in a recent dinner engagement for the Board of Regents. Calvin highlights the importance of such events for fostering understanding and friendship between the Medical Branch and the governing body. He personally commends Kempner's contributions to the city's welfare and acknowledges the helpfulness of his remarks at the dinner.
Date: February 4, 1952
Creator: Calvin, D. Bailey
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. H. Villard Incorporated to Mr. H. Kempner, April 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from J. H. Villard Incorporated to Mr. H. Kempner, April 4, 1957]

Letter from Jacques H. Villard to Harris L. Kempner confirming the shipment of an 18th century engraving of a cotton plantation, describing what the engraving shows, and the enclosure of other engravings in the shipment.
Date: April 4, 1957
Creator: J. H. Villard Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. McCullough to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from John W. McCullough to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1954]

Letter from John W. McCullough to I. H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of Kempner's letter and the meeting minutes from September 22, 1954. He expresses hope that the committee will successfully establish the proposed mental hospital in Galveston County and offers any assistance the Foundation or its associates can provide, despite uncertainties about the Foundation's capabilities under its Purpose Clauses.
Date: October 4, 1954
Creator: McCullough, John W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Samuel F. Ward, Jr., April 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter to Samuel F. Ward, Jr., April 4, 1952]

Letter to Samuel F. Ward informing him that Daniel and Jeane Kempner have filed their applications for old-age insurance.
Date: April 4, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to the Gregg Memorial Hospital, August 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter to the Gregg Memorial Hospital, August 4, 1955]

Letter to the Gregg Memorial Hospital discussing the personal merits of Mr. John L. Haglund.
Date: August 4, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1955]

Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's recommendation for appointing a citizen from Galveston to the Board of Regents of the University of Texas, recognizing Kempner's deep interest in the university's Medical Branch. Shivers notes that he is beginning to consider the suggested candidates and assures Kempner that his wishes will be kept in mind. He indicates that appointments will be made later in the month, and expresses gratitude for Kempner's counsel and advice.
Date: January 4, 1955
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, January 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, January 4, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Governor Shivers nearly a month ago, which has not yet received a response. He does not wish to bother the Governor further but wants to inform Senator Phillips about an important matter related to the administration of the Medical School of the University of Texas, knowing his interest in the school.
Date: January 4, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. P. Woodson, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from S. P. Woodson, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1957]

Letter from S. P. Woodson, Jr. to I. H. Kempner acknowledging the importance of the Medical School to Galveston and offers his support for the charter amendment to better support the hospital. He mentions his upcoming appearance on television on Monday night, May 13th, where he plans to devote part of his five-minute segment to discussing the Medical School.
Date: May 4, 1957
Creator: Woodson, S. P., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. E. McClelland, May 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. E. McClelland, May 4, 1957]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. E. McClelland suggesting using an enclosed clipping to support a campaign for authorizing a 20¢ tax on $100 to help the city of Galveston cover the costs of caring for the indigent sick. The letter highlights the high standing of the University of Texas Medical School and its contribution to the community. He requests that McClelland refrain from using their name, emphasizing that the views expressed are those of the entire committee.
Date: May 4, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History