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[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 11, 1952]
Letter from R. Lee Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner asking his opinions on making a donation to the Community Chest.
Date:
September 11, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner, November 11, 1953]
Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that he still has some unpaid bills for their services.
Date:
November 11, 1953
Creator:
Struz, S. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman, January 11, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the fact that the plane to Austin is set to arrive after the Hillel Board Meeting Starts. The meeting begins at 10 am and their flight arrives at 10:30 am. He also requests that his round-trip flight be changed to a one way as he would rather take the train back to Galveston in order to have sufficient time to discuss all of the matters of the fund.
Date:
January 11, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. E. Nicholls to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1951]
Letter from P. E. Nicholls to I. H. Kempner sending a check for $250 to Mr. I. H. Kempner of the U.S. National Bank Building in Galveston. This check is a contribution to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for the Medical College Fund, responding to Kempner's request from January 9. He expresses support for the initiative of bringing members of the Legislature to Galveston, describing it as a constructive effort.
Date:
January 11, 1951
Creator:
Nicholls, P. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1951]
Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to I. H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of Kempner's letter dated January 9 and informed him that copies were forwarded to each member of the Clearing House Association. He mentions that within a day or two, he would poll the members to obtain their reactions to Kempner's suggestions.
Date:
January 11, 1951
Creator:
Winterbotham, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. R. Campbell to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1951]
Letter from A. R. Campbell to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's letter from January 9 and confirms that two years ago, the association contributed $500 to the fund. He states that he will present the matter at the next association meeting in February and will inform Kempner of the results.
Date:
January 11, 1951
Creator:
Campbell, A. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. F. Seinsheimer, Jr., March 11, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. F. Seinsheimer, Jr. enclosing a card that Seinsheimer must return with his donation to the United Jewish Appeal Campaign. He also attaches a memorandum that shows what is being done in other communities and emphasizes the need for a charitable attitude.
Date:
March 11, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. H. Gray to I. H. Kempner, November 11, 1955]
Letter from H. H. Gray to I. H. Kempner explaining that "Modern Railroads" Magazine is not owned by Southern Pacific but rather an industry journal. He adds that the omission of Galveston in the "Modern Railroads" article was entirely accidental.
Date:
November 11, 1955
Creator:
Gray, H. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Charles B. Barnes, Jr., April 11, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Charles B. Barnes, Jr. enclosing a check as a contribution to the Harvard fund and discussing the dates he will be in Cambridge.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska, December 11, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska informing her that he has sent her the drugs she was prescribed by her doctor. He also tells her that his son Herb has died of cancer and that his brother Stanley Eugene has just had surgery to remove a malignant tumor.
Date:
December 11, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Harry L. Kaplan to William M. Nathan, September 11, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry L. Kaplan explaining that he will be unable to attend the Texas State Conference because he had been assigned to attend the Mississippi State Conference. He discusses the importance of motivating the chairmen to continue their fundraising efforts before War Chest and other Jewish drives begin this fall. He requests an update on the outcome of the conference when it is finished.
Date:
September 11, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Theron McLaren, April 11, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Theron McLaren confirming his support for SCONA III and discussing the time he'll be in his office for an upcoming visit.
Date:
April 11, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Frank A. Richards, April 11, 1949]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Frank A. Richards informing Richards that he can forward a letter of credit to Kempner so that he can sign it. Kempner requests that the letter be sent before the 20th of April, as he would be leaving shortly after that and would not be able to receive mail as a result.
Date:
April 11, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The New York Times to D. W. Kempner, November 11, 1955]
Letter from The New York Times to D. W. Kempner discussing about a lapsed subscription and sharing a subscription re-entry form to get back the services.
Date:
November 11, 1955
Creator:
The New York Times & Murray, W. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ugo Simonelli to Daniel W. Kempner, June 11, 1950]
Letter from Ugo Simonelli to Daniel W. Kempner confirming that his upcoming reservation has been adjusted to account for the fact that Mary Jean Kempner and Oakleigh Lewis Thorne will not be able to attend the trip with him.
Date:
June 11, 1950
Creator:
Simonelli, Ugo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Miss Cecile Kempner, November 11, 1952]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Miss Cecile Kempner discussing the requests that Ruth and Nonnie have for changes to the Kempner's cake.
Date:
November 11, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letter from Temple B'nai Israel, May 11, 1955]
Letter from Temple B'nai Israel expressing a desire for open discussion to overcome misunderstandings and promote unity within the congregation, drawing a parallel with a recent successful meeting between the Chamber of Commerce and the city.
Date:
May 11, 1955
Creator:
Congregation B'nai Israel (Galveston, Tex.)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1955]
Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for his inquiry about the Washington and Lee commemorative plates. He tells Mr. Kempner that the plates are only sold in sets of eight, but that he can purchase single plates from a store in Lexington.
Date:
February 11, 1955
Creator:
Young, H. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Kirby Lumber Corporation to Harris L. Kempner, January 11, 1957]
Letter from M. E. Miller to Harris L. Kempner attaching a sticker and requesting it be attached to stock certificates in response to a stockholders meeting, outlining the amount of shares Kempner's certificates hold.
Date:
January 11, 1957
Creator:
Kirby Lumber Corporation
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 11, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is not having any luck soliciting donations in Galveston from anyone outside of his family. He also mentions that he has not been able to get in contact with William Zinn and advises that William M. Nathan will go to see him soon and check his progress.
Date:
January 11, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. D. W. Kempner to Philosophical Library, November 11, 1959]
Letter from Mrs. D. W. Kempner to Philosophical Library discussing her interest in procuring a copy of a book titled "Now It Can Be Told" by J. J. Gleason and P. G. Waldron while requesting their advising if they do not have the book.
Date:
November 11, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips, January 11, 1951]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips invites Senator Jimmy Phillips and other Senate members to visit the Medical Branch during the legislative session. The visit aims to foster a cordial relationship and demonstrate their contributions to addressing medical emergencies. He suggests arranging the trip in late February or March and highlights the reactivation of the 127th General Hospital and their post-graduate programs.
Date:
January 11, 1951
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1951]
Memorandum from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner listing several contractors and architects suggested by Mr. Cappleman at the Medical Branch for soliciting contributions to the committee's fund
Date:
January 11, 1951
Creator:
Holliday, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Two copies of a Letter from E. N. Cappleman to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1949]
Letter from E. N. Cappleman to I. H. Kempner submitting the information related to appropriation request of the medical branch. The also mentions that the requested funds are necessary for improvements to buildings and services at the Medical Branch.
Date:
February 11, 1949
Creator:
Cappleman, E. N
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History