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[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James A. Tinsley, July 5, 1963]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to James A. Tinsley informing it was very helpful to tell him about the invitation by Vanderbilt University.
Date:
July 5, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Randolph Bryan, January 16, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Randolph Bryan thanking for the invitation for lunch and informs that he prefers lunch at one for next time.
Date:
January 16, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Financial Statement: American Women's Voluntary Services, Unknown Date]
Financial statement for the American Women's Voluntary Services Texas Headquarters or a Unit in Texas from August 5 to August 20 of an unspecified year listing charges, credits, and remaining balance of funds.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolph W. Schmidt to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, July 10, 1956]
Letter from Adolph W. Schmidt to Ruth Alma Kempner and Harris L. Kempner discussing the educational job of the Atlantic Union Committee, how a resolution from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee impacts it and requesting they make a contribution due to increasing budget needs.
Date:
July 10, 1956
Creator:
Schmidt, Adolph W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A Program for Harvard College to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 10, 1956]
Letter from Alexander M. White to Harris L. Kempner discussing details about a donor program Kempner discussed in a previous letter and financial progress the Program has made.
Date:
December 10, 1956
Creator:
A Program for Harvard College
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United States National Bank to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, January 16, 1957]
Letter from J. E. Meyers to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging certificates of stocks issued in the names of Harris L. Kempner, Jr. and Marion Lee Kempner and confirming the stock has been placed securely with other trusts.
Date:
January 16, 1957
Creator:
United States National Bank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Medallic Art Company to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, July 5, 1957]
Letter from William T. Louth to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a brochure and discussing programs to recognize the centennial.
Date:
July 5, 1957
Creator:
Medallic Art Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, July 4, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth Alma Kempner and Harris L. Kempner enclosing certificates of stock in the favor of their children and discussing the assets of the United States National Company.
Date:
July 4, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Quinn, May 22, 1957]
Copy of a letter from Harris L. Kempner to Arthur W. Quinn discussing their Israeli shipping commitments and contracts regarding how their cotton is distributed, along with other shipping details.
Date:
May 22, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Bank of New York to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 21, 1957]
Letter from William K. B. Middendorf to Harris Kempner discussing a previous letter to Joe Hannan and his pleasure toward a job done for Kempner and his recovery from a fall.
Date:
May 21, 1957
Creator:
The Bank of New York
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Texas Prudential Insurance Co. to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, May 8, 1957]
Letter from M. J. Solari to Mr. Harris L. Kempner confirming that his contract has been fulfilled and discussing changes to settlement options and offering to have an insurance counselor contact him.
Date:
May 8, 1957
Creator:
Texas Prudential Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Ivar H. Bentzen, February 12, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ivar H. Bentzen asking about the price of shipping a dragon class boat to Galveston.
Date:
February 12, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rotan, Mosle & Co. to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 3, 1957]
Letter from Edward Rotan to Harris L. Kempner replying to a previous letter and being pleased to know Harris was impressed by a booklet and thanking him for his interest.
Date:
May 3, 1957
Creator:
Rotan, Mosle & Co.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dr. E. R. Thompson, April 29, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. R. Thompson transcribing a letter from Jose regarding pains he's been having and his fear that it may be cancer and asking if Thompson would like to write Jose.
Date:
April 29, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Student Conference on National Affairs to Mr. Harris, April 24, 1957]
Letter from Theron McLaren to Harris Kempner discussing how much they enjoyed their visit with Harris last Friday and thanking him for his support of the organization and its progress, enclosing a questionnaire and requesting it be completed and returned.
Date:
April 24, 1957
Creator:
Student Conference on National Affairs
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Secretary of State, April 22, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Secretary of State enclosing a consent for certificate regarding the dissolution of the Beach Club at Galveston and requesting a Certificate of Dissolution be forwarded.
Date:
April 22, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John M. Winterbotam, Jr., April 18, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John M. Winterbotham, Jr. enclosing a sheet and requesting it be signed and sent to others to sign in order to dissolve the Beach Club.
Date:
April 18, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Recorder, April 18, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Recorder of Corporation Court advising that a violation for his Buick was not committed by him as it was traded in from the Pennington Buick Company.
Date:
April 18, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hemenway & Barnes to Harris Kempner, April 17, 1957]
Letter from Charles B. Barnes to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for his contribution and discussing how appreciated it was.
Date:
April 17, 1957
Creator:
Hemenway & Barnes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hyman J. Ettlinger to Aaron Topek, October 28, 1949]
Letter from Hyman J. Ettlinger to Aaron Topek requesting that Topek publish an announcement for the Hillel Building fund in the next edition of News and Views. He would like to announce that the Hillel dedication cornerstone laying will take place at 11 am on November 13 which will be followed by a donor's luncheon at 12:30 pm. He requests that he attend and speak at the cornerstone laying. He mentions a meeting of the Hillel Building Committee at 9 am and a need to ask guests if they would like tickets to the Texas-TCU football game as well as hotel reservations. Last, he requests that Topek work with Dave White to create an article for the Houston Herald.
Date:
October 28, 1949
Creator:
Ettlinger, Hyman J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elconan H. Saulson to I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1949]
Letter from Elconan H. Saulson to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the check which covers his pledge balance for the Hillel Foundation Building Fund at the University of Texas.
Date:
January 14, 1949
Creator:
Saulson, Elconan H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Unsigned Letter from Houston, June 24, 1955]
Letter explaining that Mrs. Bonart deeply regrets that she will be unable to accept the kind invite to honor Hyman Block.
Date:
June 24, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel to Daniel W. Kempner and Stanley Eugene Kempner, March 17, 1952
Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel to Daniel W. Kempner and Stanley Eugene Kempner notifying them that the Temple needs to increase its dues by $10.00 per person because the temple's expenses have exceeded the dues by $9,329.05.
Date:
March 17, 1952
Creator:
Congregation B'nai Israel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Note from The Board of Directors of The Paris Public Library, July 1963]
Note from The Board of Directors of The Paris Public Library acknowledging receipt of a book gifted to them titled "Henry Cohen" by Rabbi A. Stanley Dreytus.
Date:
July 1963
Creator:
The Board of Directors of The Paris Public Library
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History