[Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Harris Leon Kempner, March 5, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Harris Leon Kempner, March 5, 1962]

Letter from John Ben Shepperd to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about the request made by Dr. Rupert N. Richardson, president of the Texas Historical Foundation for a contribution in support of the program to preserve Texas' historical heritage. Shepperd explains how this foundation helps tourist revenue and mentions that he's a member of board and that the foundation had potent force in these fields. So he mentions that Dr. Richardson requested him to contribute $100 or more.
Date: March 5, 1962
Creator: John Ben Shepperd
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Ray I. Mehan, April 5, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Ray I. Mehan, April 5, 1955]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Ray I. Mehan discussing about the West Texas farmlands list and agreeing to the points raised by Mr. Wilson on giving up on the mineral interests which Harris L. Kempner trying to hold-on to make sales. Also, talked about Mr. Foy S. Sanders who would provide help in liquidating these farmlands.
Date: April 5, 1955
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
System: The Portal to Texas History