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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., August 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., August 31, 1944]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner enclosing a notice that he received from the collector of Internal Revenue and mentions that if Mrs. Kempner also receives one, he'll forward it to him.
Date: August 31, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. Brown to Geo. K. Marshall, August 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Brown to Geo. K. Marshall, August 31, 1944]

Copy of Letter from R. E. Brown to Geo. K. Marshall outlining the Chamber of Commerce’s decision to lead efforts in retaining the Medical College in Galveston, acknowledging the support and understanding of the Community Council. A committee is being organized to undertake this task, and the letter appreciates the Council's offer to assist in any capacity.
Date: August 31, 1944
Creator: Bowen, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. E. brown to I. H. Kempner, August 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. brown to I. H. Kempner, August 31, 1944]

Letter from R. E. brown to I. H. Kempner discussing a conversation with George Marshall about a committee's intentions. Marshall agrees to cooperate in an advisory role. Bowen asks Kempner to provide names for the committee proposal and to allow for public announcement through the press.
Date: August 31, 1944
Creator: Bowen, R. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., August 31, 1945] (open access)

[Invoice to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., August 31, 1945]

Invoice from Mrs. H. Kempner to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., debiting their account for services provided, including amount for sharpening lawn mower, totaling $3.5.
Date: August 31, 1945
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Battery Manufacturing Co., August 31, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Battery Manufacturing Co., August 31, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Battery Manufacturing Co. discussing an enclosed check to cover the new battery for Kempner's Chrysler car.
Date: August 31, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. P. Adams, August 22, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. P. Adams, August 22, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. P. Adams discussing helping the latter get a job after he is released from service.
Date: August 31, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., August 31, 1946] (open access)

[Invoice to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., August 31, 1946]

Invoice to Mrs. H. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting her account for services provided, including labor furnished by Peter Sheppard, totaling $26.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur G. Keller to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 31, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur G. Keller to I. H. Kempner, Jr., August 31, 1946]

Letter from Arthur G. Keller to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing finding two new chemical engineers for Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: Keller, Arthur G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. White's to Harris L. Kempner, August 31, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. White's to Harris L. Kempner, August 31, 1946]

Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner discussing recent contacts with Mr. DeLille, arrangements for a cosmetic buyer and his plans to travel to California and Galveston.
Date: August 31, 1946
Creator: R. H. White's
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Louis Sherry, August 31, 1947] (open access)

[Invoice for Louis Sherry, August 31, 1947]

Invoice prepared for Jeane Bertig Kempner by Louis Sherry listing itemized charges and total balance.
Date: August 31, 1947
Creator: Louis Sherry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Texas Filling Station: August 1948] (open access)

[Account Statement for Texas Filling Station: August 1948]

List of charges at the Texas Filling Station in Galveston for the month of August 1948, printed on stationery that has an illustration of the building, for gasoline, oil, and car maintenance. Attached to the account statement is 1 receipts for the charges listed on the statement. Handwritten note "Paid, September 11, 1948."
Date: August 31, 1948
Creator: Texas Filling Station
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill from Drs. Marr & Schwab , August 31, 1948] (open access)

[Bill from Drs. Marr & Schwab , August 31, 1948]

Bill for services rendered to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Webster Kempner by Drs. Marr & Schwab, including the cost of bill rendered.
Date: August 31, 1948
Creator: Marr, William L.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Jeane Kempner, August 31, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Jeane Kempner, August 31, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Jeane Kempner discussing advances and stocks and other similar items.
Date: August 31, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Murray Shields, August 31, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Murray Shields, August 31, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Murray Shields informing Shields that it will take Kempner over a month to read and process all the written materials sent to him unless Shields needs it done quicker.
Date: August 31, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, August 31, 1948] (open access)

[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, August 31, 1948]

Invoice to Daniel W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided, including labor furnished by Pete Shepherd.
Date: August 31, 1948
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Fishburn's, August 1949] (open access)

[Account Statement for Fishburn's, August 1949]

Account statement listing charges, associated invoice numbers, and total costs.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Fishburn's
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner , August 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner , August 31, 1949]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner detailing a potential $100 per acre bonus on land sold in Alvin. He also mentions a strategy to contact bank for leasing discussions and confirms no current leasing offers on the land, while noting that half of the mineral rights on the property are reserved.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Raymond C. Yard Incorporated, August 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Raymond C. Yard Incorporated, August 31, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Raymond C. Yard Incorporated requesting to looking records to evaluate the watch.
Date: August 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 W. & J. Sloane, August 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. & J. Sloane, August 31, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. & J. Sloane sending tow chairs to be repaired.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank L. Swadley to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Frank L. Swadley to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 31, 1949]

Letter from Frank L. Swadley to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the layouts and prices for different apartments in preparation for Mrs. Kempner's and Mrs. Carroll's arrival.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Swadley, Frank L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Medical Bill for from Drs. Marr, Schwab & Lefeber, August 31, 1949] (open access)

[Medical Bill for from Drs. Marr, Schwab & Lefeber, August 31, 1949]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Drs. Marr, Schwab & Lefeber, including the cost of services rendered.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Marr, William L.; Lefeber, Edward J. & Schwab, Edward H.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, August 31, 1949] (open access)

[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, August 31, 1949]

Invoice to Daniel W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided, including labor furnished by Pete Shepherd and egg cases.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Galveston Model Laundry Inc.: August, 1949] (open access)

[Statement from Galveston Model Laundry Inc.: August, 1949]

Statement for services sold to D. W. Kempner by Galveston Model Laundry, Inc. during the month of August, 1949.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Galveston Model Laundry, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Lawrence Anderson Meat Market: August, 1949] (open access)

[Statement from Lawrence Anderson Meat Market: August, 1949]

Invoice for meat sold to Mrs. Dan Kempner by Lawrence Anderson Meat Market during the month of August, 1949.
Date: August 31, 1949
Creator: Lawrence Anderson Meat Market
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History