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[Letter from Sib M. Fowler to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Sib M. Fowler to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1957]

Handwritten letter from Sib M. Fowler discussing the history of Sugar Land, it's first settlers, and the significant people who began making the first sugar in Texas, notably S. M. Williams.
Date: October 31, 1957
Creator: Fowler, Sib M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Madeline Montgomery to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Madeline Montgomery to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1962]

Letter from Madeline Montgomery to I. H. Kempner explaining that Shearn Moody, Jr. is traveling but will be informed of Kempner's previous letter. Montgomery also discusses setting up an appointment between Kempner and Montgomery and informing Kempner of Montgomery's interest in feed lot operations.
Date: October 31, 1962
Creator: Montgomery, Madeline
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 31, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 31, 1954]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the acquisition of land and how much would be paid per acre and about insurance companies. He then informs I. H. Kempner of the ongoing situation with the will of Mamie B. Weis, that Harris has hired a new assistant and about the weather in Houston and Sugar Land.
Date: July 31, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1949]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr. enclosing a notice that he received from Collector of Internal Revenue for the installment doe on June 15,1949.
Date: May 31, 1949
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr., October 31, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr., October 31, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr. discussing his appreciation of Overton's hospitality during their trip to Dallas while asking if he and his wife would like to spend time in Galveston, furthermore mentioning Stanley Kempner was interested in buying bank stock, and asking if Overton knows any grocers that have Le Sueur asparagus.
Date: October 31, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Dan Oppenheimer, March 31, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Dan Oppenheimer, March 31, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Dan Oppenheimer discussing Dan's letter from March 29, 1955 regarding a paperweight that Harris has on his desk and hopes to secure few for him and also discusses on the arrangements made to distribute them among the employees as advertising.
Date: March 31, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Turkeys Sold to I. H. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Turkeys Sold to I. H. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to I. H. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including four premium turkeys totaling $48.82.
Date: October 31, 1953
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, March 31, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, March 31, 1960]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston enclosing a clipping from Houston Post and sharing updates on situation at Sugar Land and Galveston businesses.
Date: March 31, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to I. H. Kempner, May 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to I. H. Kempner, May 31, 1944]

Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing a telegram from H. C. Taylor, the weather in Sugar Land, and a copy of a hearing before the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee from Jules Leveritt. Robert Kempner explains Sara being upset over nobody responding to an article in the Texas Bankers Record that she sent to the Kempners.
Date: May 31, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner Jr. to J. Redmond Thomas, March 31, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner Jr. to J. Redmond Thomas, March 31, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. Redmond Thomas summarizing land negotiations in Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: March 31, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to W. H. Louviere, August 31, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to W. H. Louviere, August 31, 1959]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to W. H. Louviere discussing the amount of insurance coverage Harris L. Kempner applied for.
Date: August 31, 1959
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas James to Harris L. Kempner, December 31, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas James to Harris L. Kempner, December 31, 1959]

Letter from Thomas James to Harris L. Kempner discussing inviting Mr. Kempner and his wife to a dinner honoring veteran employees on January 9.
Date: December 31, 1959
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement from Sugarland Industries, October 1954] (open access)

[Monthly Statement from Sugarland Industries, October 1954]

Monthly statement prepared for Daniel Webster Kempner by Sugarland Industries indicating the balance due on his account.
Date: October 31, 1954
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Imperial Mercantile Co.: March, 1948] (open access)

[Invoice from Imperial Mercantile Co.: March, 1948]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including water globes.
Date: March 31, 1948
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for an Automatic Washer] (open access)

[Invoice for an Automatic Washer]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including an automatic washer with a one year service guarantee.
Date: March 31, 1948
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Ivory Bulbs] (open access)

[Invoice for Ivory Bulbs]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including ivory bulbs.
Date: March 31, 1948
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Braniff Airway Service for the Month of March, 1952] (open access)

[Invoice for Braniff Airway Service for the Month of March, 1952]

Invoice for Braniff Airway service for the month of March sold to H. Kempner by Sugarland Industries at $421.14. The invoice also mentions that a transportation receipt for Mrs. O. L. Thorne is attached.
Date: March 31, 1952
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 31, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing the process of getting a portrait of Ike Kempner painted and displayed in the United States national Bank building. The conversation included who to commission for the portrait.
Date: May 31, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Gus. D. Ulrich, July 31, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Gus. D. Ulrich, July 31, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Gus. D. Ulrich requesting for safety color films, 18 X Film and daylight kodachrome exposures.
Date: July 31, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Withdrawals, July 31, 1973] (open access)

[List of Withdrawals, July 31, 1973]

Report from The Imperial Sugar Company discussing withdrawals on a completed business day with company names and withdrawal amounts.
Date: July 31, 1973
Creator: Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, May 31, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, May 31, 1971]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong discussing an advertisement run by Piggly Wiggly showing another company's sugar rather than Imperial's.
Date: May 31, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy E. Henderson to Directors of Imperial Sugar Company, August 31, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Roy E. Henderson to Directors of Imperial Sugar Company, August 31, 1973]

Letter from Roy E. Henderson to Board of Directors discussing the upcoming meeting time and location.
Date: August 31, 1973
Creator: Henderson, Roy E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company FIFO and LIFO Comparison] (open access)

[Imperial Sugar Company FIFO and LIFO Comparison]

Financial statement showing FIFO and LIFO comparison for Imperial Sugar Company for 7 months ended July 31, 1974. The report shows after-tax profits and inventory valuations.
Date: July 31, 1974
Creator: Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Imperial Sugar Company, August 31, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Imperial Sugar Company, August 31, 1973]

Letter from the Imperial Sugar Company to brokers discussing updates and information concerning the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: August 31, 1973
Creator: Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History