[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, October 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, October 8, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner expressing his sympathies after hearing that he must remain in New York under doctor's orders and relaying some less-than-ideal news from the cotton business.
Date: October 8, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. T. Whayne, December 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. T. Whayne, December 8, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. T. Whayne thanking him for a pass to the Marine Ballroom and fishing pier and informs him of his resignation from a committee, noting the pass was unused in 1955. He is returning the pass for cancellation.
Date: December 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Scott to Daniel W. Kempner, August 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from George C. Scott to Daniel W. Kempner, August 8, 1955]

Letter from George C. Scott to Daniel W. Kempner offering his help during his short lay over in New York before departing for Europe.
Date: August 8, 1955
Creator: Scott, George C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Lorraine Haglund to Daniel W. Kempner, June 8, 1955] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Lorraine Haglund to Daniel W. Kempner, June 8, 1955]

Handwritten letter from Lorraine Haglund to Daniel W. Kempner telling him about her new job and wishing he and the family the best.
Date: June 8, 1955
Creator: Haglund, Lorraine H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. G. Gould to Daniel W. Kempner, June 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. G. Gould to Daniel W. Kempner, June 8, 1955]

Letter from A. G. Gould to Daniel W. Kempner clearing up some misinformation regarding an order of books sent to Mr. Kempner.
Date: June 8, 1955
Creator: Gould, A. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hyman S. Block to Daniel W. Kempner, September 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Hyman S. Block to Daniel W. Kempner, September 8, 1955]

Letter from Hyman S. Block to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the USDA's estimated cotton crop and his recent family vacation to the eastern US. Included on the page are some handwritten notes by Mr. Kempner after he received the letter.
Date: September 8, 1955
Creator: Block, Hyman S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rose Lee Otto to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner, April 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Rose Lee Otto to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner, April 8, 1955]

Letter from Rose Lee Otto to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner expressing her happiness for Kempner's return to good health, and sends well wishes.
Date: April 8, 1955
Creator: Otto, Rose Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. E. J. Pennington, November 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. E. J. Pennington, November 8, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. E. J. Pennington discussing a doubt he had about the dock facilities of the Southern Pacific Railroad lines extending into Galveston.
Date: November 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carier, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Carier, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 8, 1955]

Letter from Cartier, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner providing the cost of a gold grooved toothpick, as per his request.
Date: December 8, 1955
Creator: Cartier, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carier, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 8, 1955, Copy] (open access)

[Letter from Carier, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 8, 1955, Copy]

Copy of a letter from Cartier, Inc. to Daniel W. Kempner providing the cost of a gold grooved toothpick, as per his request.
Date: December 8, 1955
Creator: Cartier, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Florence, December 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Florence, December 8, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Florence discussing his enjoyment of his trip to Dallas to celebrate the completion of the main line of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe into Dallas, his appreciation of Florence, and his anticipation to have Florence visit Galveston in late January or February.
Date: December 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Walter L. Johnston, April 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Walter L. Johnston, April 8, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Walter L. Johnston discussing about a ticket issued to Johnie E. Maxey who ran a red light but claims that he was half way through the street before light changed and hence, requests to cancel the ticket.
Date: April 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Charles J. Michaelis, Jr., March 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Charles J. Michaelis, Jr., March 8, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Charles J. Michaelis asking for a status update on the clothing sent to him for cleaning a while back.
Date: March 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, February 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, February 8, 1955]

Letter from W. B. Potter of the Galveston Artillery Club asking the recipients to mail in an attached card to specify how they would like to receive future information and billing from the club. A note written at the top of the page suggests that Mr. Daniel W. Kempner mailed his card in on February 14, 1955.
Date: February 8, 1955
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. W. Currie to I. H. Kempner, December 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from G. A. W. Currie to I. H. Kempner, December 8, 1955]

Letter from G. A. W. Currie to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for Kemper's letter of December 2nd, the committee's report, and Kemper's efforts and kind words about Dr. Paley and himself. He hopes to continue developing the News and Information Service at the Medical Branch.
Date: December 8, 1955
Creator: Currie, G. A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry G. Black to I. H. Kempner, June 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harry G. Black to I. H. Kempner, June 8, 1955]

Letter from Harry G. Black to I. H. Kempner apologizing for overlooking Kempner's original letter regarding the needs of the Medical College Committee, which was received but misplaced. Black Hardware Company encloses a check, expressing confidence that the committee will continue its commendable work.
Date: June 8, 1955
Creator: Black, Harry G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. K. Kelso to I. H. Kempner, June 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from W. K. Kelso to I. H. Kempner, June 8, 1955]

Letter from W. K. Kelso to I. H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of Kempner's letters from May 11 and June 7. It explains that due to reduced profits and a heavy tax load, the company cannot make a financial contribution at this time. Kelso emphasizes the company's commitment to civic duties and expresses hope to contribute in the future if circumstances improve, asking for understanding of their current position.
Date: June 8, 1955
Creator: Kelso, W. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, January 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, January 8, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips enclosing a copy of a letter written to Governor Shivers on December 16 and the Governor's reply, noting Phillips' likely interest and involvement. He requests a day's notice before Phillips' next visit to Galveston to discuss local matters and issues related to the enclosed correspondence.
Date: January 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. J. Pennington and E. S. Holliday, January 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. J. Pennington and E. S. Holliday, January 8, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. J. Pennington and E. S. Holliday mentioning that he has the letter from Governor Shivers and is enclosing a copy.
Date: January 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History