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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, February 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, February 12, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting an order of Dessaux Fils French Tarragon Vinegar to Houston.
Date: February 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. A. H. Bleyberg, May 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. A. H. Bleyberg, May 12, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. A. H. Bleyberg discussing an enclosed letter of introduction to Colonel Harry Stewart.
Date: May 12, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Heloise Brown to Mr. H. Kempner, October 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Heloise Brown to Mr. H. Kempner, October 12, 1949]

Letter from Heloise Brown to Mr. H. Kempner discussing the needed signature of attached receipts to acknowledge Tennessee Gas Transmission Company common stock certificates issued in the names of R. Lee Kempner and Mrs. Henrietta B. Kempner.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Brown, Heloise
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. S. Godwin Jr., October 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. S. Godwin Jr., October 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. S. Godwin Jr. requesting the bill for the tickets that Godwin paid for over the Braniff Air Lines.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin Jr., April 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin Jr., April 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin Jr. notifying Godwin that the current travel plans set for Mamselle Lilly Barry need to be changed due to the fact that she wants to leave between a specific date range. Kempner also requests more information on different ferry options for Barry's trip.
Date: April 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. Fowler, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Chas. Fowler, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1948]

Letter from Chas. Fowler, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing land in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana that could be sold to oil companies but Fowler insisting that the best choice would be to keep the land, rather than sell.
Date: January 12, 1948
Creator: Fowler, Charles, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. A. Phillips, Sheffield and Company, April 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. A. Phillips, Sheffield and Company, April 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. A. Phillips, Sheffield and Company enclosing a copy of the indenture creating the trust known as the Galveston Fund. More records will be provided by Mr. Mehan upon return from his trip.
Date: April 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1949]

Letter from J. A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner reminiscing on old times and arranging for Lee to enjoy a Turkish Bath.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Phillips, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam D. W. Low to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Sam D. W. Low to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 12, 1949]

Letter from Sam D. W. Low to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing his appreciation for extended congratulations on his confirmation by the Senate as Collector of Customs for the Galveston District.
Date: April 12, 1949
Creator: Low, Sam D. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. R. McWilliams to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from E. R. McWilliams to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1948]

Letter from E. R. McWilliams to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner renewing his annual donations to the National Conference of Christians and Jews and informing Kempner of Hastings Harrison being admitted to a hospital after a serious injury.
Date: January 12, 1948
Creator: McWilliams, E. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lamar Fleming, Jr., March 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lamar Fleming, Jr., March 12, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lamar Fleming, Jr. discussing the effect of World War II on society and the economy and America's current stance on war.
Date: March 12, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. E. Andrews to Mr. W. Browne Baker, August 12, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from M. E. Andrews to Mr. W. Browne Baker, August 12, 1946]

Letter from M. E. Andrews to W. Browne Baker discussing Chick Dickson's nomination for the Legion of Merit, a situation regarding Navy procurement growth and Andrews' plans to return home.
Date: August 12, 1946
Creator: Andrews, M. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mike Adamo, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mike Adamo, October 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mike Amado requesting an answer from the previous letter and give a quote on the seat covers if the re-upholstering of the car is not possible.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John J. Shad, December 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John J. Shad, December 12, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John J. Shad informing that Mary Jean Kempner was unable to make the trip from Chicago to Houston. He also request for a reservation cancellation.
Date: December 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to K. E. Womack, January 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to K. E. Womack, January 12, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to K. E. Womack informing that he received the jade plant and wishes a happy new year.
Date: January 12, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to C. A. Blocker, May 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to C. A. Blocker, May 12, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to C. A. Blocker informing that he should not be charged for repairs and adjustment of the steering gear.
Date: May 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, January 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, January 12, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing the recent visit from his family and the real estate business in Texas, enclosing some clippings of interest.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anderson, Clayton & Co. to Harris, September 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Anderson, Clayton & Co. to Harris, September 12, 1945]

Letter from Leland Anderson to Harris L. Kempner discussing his inability to accept an award due to his busy schedule and his feelings toward the award.
Date: September 12, 1945
Creator: Anderson, Clayton & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The University of Texas - Medical Branch to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 12, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from The University of Texas - Medical Branch to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 12, 1946]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Harris L. Kempner discussing an invitation sent to President Conant of Harvard to speak at graduation and see their buildings.
Date: December 12, 1946
Creator: The University of Texas - Medical Branch
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Arnold K. Mueller, April 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Arnold K. Mueller, April 12, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Arnold K. Mueller asking if repairs can be made on a gold plated cream pitcher.
Date: April 12, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, January 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, January 12, 1944]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing problems regarding Harris' payments from Sugar Land and changes to Houston and Dallas banks.
Date: January 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wharton E. Weems, September 12, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wharton E. Weems, September 12, 1947]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wharton E. Weems informing that he needs help with the advisory board.
Date: September 12, 1947
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner giving Kempner the option to drive to the B'nai B'rith Hillel meeting with Mose Feld instead of flying if he prefers. He also includes a list of the people who he had made flight reservations for.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., and Ernest. A. Mantzel, May 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., and Ernest. A. Mantzel, May 12, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., and Ernest A. Mantzel discussing arrangements for the shipment of Mr. Kempner's car and Louise Hamon's departure from Houston.
Date: May 12, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History