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225
UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
40
National WASP WWII Museum
16
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11
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10
Oklahoma Historical Society
8
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
4
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4
Amon Carter Museum
3
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
225
Texas Fashion Collection
40
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29
Abilene Library Consortium
20
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Rescuing Texas History, 2015
11
Scouting Magazine
10
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7
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Rescuing Texas History, 2014
4
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225
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9
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Roman Bronze Works Client Card Index
3
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2
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2
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Robert E. Pound, October 24, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Robert E. Pound discussing an enclosed check to cover Kempner's bill.
Date:
October 24, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis Pierson to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1945]
Letter from Lewis Pierson to I. H. Kempner discussing a trip Pierson took to become acquainted with the Katy personnel and to raise moral under Matt Sloan's regime. The letter is also informing Kempner that Pierson will make another trip next year and hopes to see Kempner and his brother Lee during so.
Date:
July 16, 1945
Creator:
Pierson, Lewis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Meyer, September 10, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Meyer discussing the changes in immigration in the United States after the war and suggesting Meyers gets in contact with the National Refugee Service.
Date:
September 10, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. Bache & Co. to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1945]
Letter from J. S. Bache & Co. to I. H. Kempner discussing selling stocks of the American Tobacco Company for Henrietta B. Kempner.
Date:
April 16, 1945
Creator:
J. S. Bache & Co.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Model Laundry, November 13, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Model Laundry discussing Kempner's lost cuff buttons and asking if they had been sent to the laundry mat.
Date:
November 13, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy, November 15, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy discussing Kempner's son returning home after the war, the whereabouts of their mutual friend, George Lenert, and an article about Kempner's father in the Southwest Review.
Date:
November 15, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gordon S. Rentschler, December 26, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gordon S. Rentschler discussing Kempner being included in a list of holiday greetings to be sent out by Rentschler and Kempner appreciating Rentschler's bank for its accommodations and assistance.
Date:
December 26, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry, Hattie, and Dan Oppenheimer, February 7, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry, Hattie, and Dan Oppenheimer discussing the Oppenheimer's signing a copy of the extension of the Trust Estate of H. Kempner and wishing to hear about Dan and Gloria Oppenheimer's trip to Mexico.
Date:
February 7, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David Cohen, June 6, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David Cohen discussing employing Miss Kane and Cohen's operation and asking to remind Fanny to write to her mother.
Date:
June 6, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Dallas Newspaper Challenges Rainey on 'Academic Freedom']
Clipping describing a front-page editorial by the Dallas Times Herald refuting claims by Homer Rainey that academic freedom has been suppressed in the University of Texas.
Date:
1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Edwin O. Kirkeby to Isaac H. Kempner, September 19]
Telegram sent by Edwin O. Kirkeby to Isaac H. Kempner discussing their sorrow that they cannot accommodate them.
Date:
1945
Creator:
Kirkeby, Edwin O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Gordon S. Rentschler to Isaac H. Kempner, December 20]
Telegram sent by Gordon S. Rentschler to Isaac H. Kempner discussing their holiday greetings and best wishes.
Date:
1945
Creator:
Rentschler, Gordon S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, October 7]
Telegram sent by Harris Kempner to A. H. Blackshear discussing his plans to sell his car and requesting documentation.
Date:
1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lexington Shirt Company, July 30, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Lexington Shirt Company asking if repairs could be made on three shirts quickly.
Date:
July 30, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Picture Hat
Picture hat of light tan straw. The hat has a high, conical crown that is flattened at top. The wide straw brim curves up slightly from base of crown, then curves gently downwards to edge. At back of crown is large navy blue grosgrain ribbon bow, and around the top of the hat is a "cloud" of navy blue veiling. Hat is unlined, with inner light tan grosgrain ribbon inner hatband, and a black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label inside: "John Frederics Inc / New York"; "Made in America"; and size label "22".
Date:
1945/1949
Creator:
John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Fedora
Hat of rich brown felt, styled as a fedora. Crown somewhat cylindrical, flattened at top, with slightly indented top square panel. At base of crown is 2" wide band of light brown/beige grosgrain ribbon, with trailing ends. Medium-width brim of same felt, turned up at back and sides, down slightly at front. Unlined, but with inner reddish brown grosgrain ribbon hatband, and attached black elastic cord to help secure hat to wearer's head. Designer's label at inner hatband: "Hatnegie Hats Inc. / New York" Style label: "5226" Size label: "21 1/2"
Date:
1945
Creator:
Hatnegie Hats Inc.
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Hat
Hat of colored knitted yarn. Tall, conical crown with flattened top. Crown has horizontal bands of knitting in browns, blues, and beige, alternating with bands of "puffed" yarn areas of blue, pink, beige, and brown. No brim. Unlined, but with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Designer's label sewn to inner hatband: "John Frederics Inc / New York" and "Made in America".
Date:
1945/1948
Creator:
John, John P. & Fredericks, Fred
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cameron McPherson, November 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cameron McPherson discussing McPherson potentially meeting the Kempner's friends, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Marx when they travel to Mexico for a trip.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. W. Lowe, September 12, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. W. Lowe discussing a postcard sent by Lowe, Kempner's sons returning to Galveston to assist with Kempner's work, and asking Lowe if he had any updates on the boy in Australia.
Date:
September 12, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner, October 21, 1945]
Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner discussing Meyer's parent-in-laws attempts to immigrate to the United States and asking Kempner to send affidavits to help Meyer's family with their immigration process.
Date:
October 21, 1945
Creator:
Meyer, Karl
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pitman and Davis to Mr. and Mrs. Max Arnstein, December 18,1945]
Letter from Pitman and Davis to Mr. and Mrs. Arnstein discussing a shipment of fruit sent to them by I. H. Kempner and informing them that if it doesn't arrive to contact Kempner in Galveston.
Date:
December 18, 1945
Creator:
Pitman and Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Garth Fig Company to Major and Mrs. Blum, December 19, 1945]
Letter from Garth Fig Company to Major and Mrs. Blum discussing a shipment of preserved figs sent by Cecile Kempner and asking if the figs aren't delivered to contact Mrs. Kempner and Garth Fig Company.
Date:
December 19, 1945
Creator:
Garth Fig Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Cecile Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. and H. Kempner , June 20]
Telegram sent by Cecile Kempner to her parents Isaac Herbert Kempner and Henrietta Leonora Blum asking them if Hal or Bill could meet her at the train station. She informs them that if any change occurs, she will contact them.
Date:
June 20, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Cecile Blum
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. S. Dilworth, September 14, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. S. Dilworth discussing the heads of the Todd Dry Dock Company in Galveston which consist of L. R. Lawder, E. N. Smith, and L. E. Breese and informing Dilworth that if he needs more information to write Kempner and Kempner will see what he can find on the company.
Date:
September 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History