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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James Carroll Kempner, August 26, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James Carroll Kempner discussing the Savannah property in Atlanta.
Date:
August 26, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to John Harris, October 11, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to John Harris thanking him for sending a birthday card.
Date:
October 11, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand, August 13, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand regarding their visit to Galveston. Harris inquiring for more information on their means of travel and time of arrival.
Date:
August 13, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand, August 27, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand regrading their arrival at the Galveston Greyhound Bus Depot. He provides more information on how they can take a taxi from there to their house.
Date:
August 27, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Lergenmiller, Jr., to Harris Kempner, August 20, 1965]
Handwritten letter from John J. Lergenmiller, Jr., to Harris Kempner regarding their recent phone conversation and a loan from H. Kempner intended for the purchase of a four-story townhouse in downtown Savannah. Lergenmiller goes on to explain and that he would like someone from H. Kempner to come to Savannah to view the property and assess potential investment opportunities.
Date:
August 20, 1965
Creator:
Lergenmiller, John L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Hotel Dinkler Plaza, February 2, 1959]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Hotel Dinkler Plaza discussing his arrival time.
Date:
February 2, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Richard Rich, January 12, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Richard Rich giving his condolences regarding the passing of his wife.
Date:
January 12, 1957
Creator:
Rich, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Price List from Forrest Nurseries for Year 1951-52]
Price list from Forrest Nurseries for year 1951-52. It features prices for their varieties of Boxwood shrubs, "lining out shrubs", and "native evergreen seedlings".
Date:
1951
Creator:
Forrest Nurseries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, February 18, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange requesting to ship five pounds of Mammoth Stuart Shelled Pecans.
Date:
February 18, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Human Relations Commission of Galveston to Coretta Scott King, April 5, 1968]
Telegram sent by the Human Relations Commission of Galveston via Western Union to Coretta Scott King expressing sorrow and condolences at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death and expressing their admiration of him.
Date:
April 5, 1968
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. E. E. to L. M. C., August 30, 1971]
Letter from E. E. E. to L. M. C. discussing a consumer summary conducted by John Harding.
Date:
August 30, 1971
Creator:
E. E. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Summary Interpretation and Recommendation of Sugar Focus Groups Interviews: Richmond, Charlotte, Atlanta, Tampa - August 1971
Report on sugar focus group interviews conducted by Cargill, Wilson & Acree, Inc. discussing new ways to advertise and increase sales for Dixie Crystals sugar. This is done through multiple strategies such as advertising and pricing methods.
Date:
August 23, 1971
Creator:
Cargill, Wilson & Acree, Inc.
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Mount to I. H. Kempner, III, August 8, 1973]
Letter from John M. Mount to I. H. Kempner, III discussing the Trust Company of Georgia.
Date:
August 8, 1973
Creator:
Mount, John M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Martin Luther King, Jr., April 1968]
Circular from Martin Luther King, Jr. on behalf of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference asking for support to organize a march on Washington by way of donations to the SCLC.
Date:
April 1968
Creator:
King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, February 4, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange requesting the address for shipment.
Date:
February 4, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Kayton, December 23, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Kayton discussing the poem the Kaytons wrote in honor of the Kempners' 50th anniversary. Kempner extends his best wishes and states they were missed at the anniversary celebration.
Date:
December 23, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange - October 6, 1958]
Letter from Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange discussing rushing pecan orders for Christmas and Thanksgiving, and mentions specialty and custom orders that are available to place. The letter emphasizes that customers should place their orders in time for the holidays in order to be guaranteed satisfaction.
Date:
October 6, 1958
Creator:
Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Louviere to Thomas Oxnard, March 15, 1954]
Letter from W. H. Louviere to Thomas Oxnard discussing a law suit between Imperial Sugar Company and the government on the basis of a refund of taxes. Preparation for a trial is discussed.
Date:
March 15, 1954
Creator:
Louviere, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Carl C. Brigham, September 27, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Carl C. Brigham regarding his interest in knowing more information of the experience of the Texas Prudential Company with Mr. Robert Bagot.
Date:
September 27, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus, February 9, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus regarding his note from the 6th as he returned from his trip to Atlanta. He asks if he's only interested in receiving letters to the Asia route, or he wants European routes too.
Date:
February 9, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, February 12, 1959]
Letter from Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that it's fun meeting him the other day and hopes to do that soon. He also mentions that he's looking forward to receiving the book and asks him to let him know enough time ahead before their arrival so that they could up a bridge game.
Date:
February 12, 1959
Creator:
Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Stuckey's Fine Pecan Candies]
Invoice for items sold to I. H. Kempner by Stuckey's Fine Pecan Candies, including five pounds of pecans.
Date:
December 5, 1952
Creator:
Stuckey's Fine Pecan Candies
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 6, 1953]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a letter from Cen-Tennial Cotton Gin Company with corresponding attachments.
Date:
April 6, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Geer to Harris Leon Kempner, January 7, 1959]
Letter from Marguerite Geer to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his request for a suite during the National Cotton Council meeting. He mentions that he already booked a twin-bedded room but if Kempner still wants a suite room, he mentions that he could get one at another hotel. And until he hears from Kempner, he's going to keep the present reservation at Dinkler.
Date:
January 7, 1959
Creator:
Geer, Marguerite
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History