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[Letter from Standard Accident Insurance Company to Galveston Insurance Agency, April 16, 1931] (open access)

[Letter from Standard Accident Insurance Company to Galveston Insurance Agency, April 16, 1931]

Letter from Standard Accident Insurance Company to Galveston Insurance Company discussing issues with Personal Accident and Health Insurance in the state of Texas. In this letter, they suggest limiting the amount that a person can claim instead of leaving the state entirely. They propose a $1,500.00 limit for death insurance for each $25.00 of weekly indemnity. They then attach a supplementary agreement to be signed by both parties.
Date: April 16, 1931
Creator: Standard Accident Insurance Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Galveston Poll-Tax Mass-Meeting Annoucement Flyer] (open access)

[Galveston Poll-Tax Mass-Meeting Annoucement Flyer]

Flyer announcing the program for an upcoming Poll-Tax Mass-Meeting sponsored by the Galveston Civic and Industrial Voters League to encourage voting by Black citizens of Galveston and information about the poll-tax exemption law.
Date: 1936-10~
Creator: Galveston Civic and Industrial Voters League
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Much Interesting Data Obtained During Seven Years of Continuous Observation at Yellowstone National Park] (open access)

[Clipping: Much Interesting Data Obtained During Seven Years of Continuous Observation at Yellowstone National Park]

Clipping describing data obtained from a seven year study at Yellowstone National Park.
Date: 1936
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer, March 9, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer, March 9, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer answering the queries by latter regarding trust agreement and related meetings.
Date: March 9, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Oppenheimer and Hattie Kempner, March 6, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Oppenheimer and Hattie Kempner, March 6, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Oppenheimer and Hattie Kempner, discussing about changes in trust agreement with respect to period of extension and requesting to sign the agreement.
Date: March 6, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner to Fannie Adoue, January 18, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner to Fannie Adoue, January 18, 1930]

Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner to Fannie Adoue discussing about insufficiency of funds to clear arrears of interest in a partnership and suggesting two alternatives.
Date: January 18, 1930
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Kempners May Get Park Back, City Funds Lacking] (open access)

[Clipping: Kempners May Get Park Back, City Funds Lacking]

Clipping describing a park site dedicated to the city by the Kempner family possibly being returned due to lack of a municipal funds for park maintenance.
Date: 1935/1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Action to Eliminate Angle Parking Is Put Off by City] (open access)

[Clipping: Action to Eliminate Angle Parking Is Put Off by City]

Clipping describing actions by Galveston City Commissioners, including failing to act on an ordinance that would eliminate angle parking in city limits.
Date: 1935/1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Cohen, March 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Cohen, March 24, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Cohen asking about an attached letter from Augusta Goldberger and asking about Goldberger relations.
Date: March 24, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dave Cohen to I. H. Kempner, April 2, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Dave Cohen to I. H. Kempner, April 2, 1939]

Letter from Dave Cohen to I. H. Kempner discussing Cohen being busy for the Easter holiday and informing Kempner that Mr. Goldberger, a distant relative of the men, wants an affidavit as he is in financial need and trying to immigrate to the United States.
Date: April 2, 1939
Creator: Cohen, Dave
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, March 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, March 27, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing necessary documents for the immigration of the Goldbergers and explaining that Augusta Goldberger's husband and children's names weren't written, but if it is needed, Kempner will redo the paperwork with everyone's names.
Date: March 27, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to an American Consul, March 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to an American Consul, March 27, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to an American Consul discussing the Goldberger family applying for a visa to the United States and Kempner explaining attached documents in support of the family's applications.
Date: March 27, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eric Goldberger, April 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eric Goldberger, April 24, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eric Goldberger discussing laws regarding immigration in the United States and Kempner expressing his sympathy for the Goldberger family and their attempt to immigrate.
Date: April 24, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Country Club to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, September 29, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Galveston Country Club to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, September 29, 1946]

Letter from W. S. Mayer to Harris L. Kempner advising him of his election as a member.
Date: September 29, 1936
Creator: Galveston Country Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Biographical Sketch of Harris Kempner] (open access)

[Biographical Sketch of Harris Kempner]

Document discussing the life of Harris Kempner written by Harris Leon Kempner discussing his life from birth in Krzepitz (then in Russia), immigration to the United States, military service, and entrepreneurial activities.
Date: December 3, 1934
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Cecile Kempner, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Cecile Kempner, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Frances O. Ullman, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Frances O. Ullman, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Frances O. Ullman discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Leonora K. Thompson, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Leonora K. Thompson, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Leonora K. Thompson discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris K. Westheimer, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris K. Westheimer, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris K. Westheimer discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to R. Lee Kempner, December 27, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to R. Lee Kempner, December 27, 1937]

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to R. Lee Kempner discussing his appreciation for a generous gift while providing a copy of Donee's Information Return.
Date: December 27, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Lyda K. Quin, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Lyda K. Quin, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Lyda K. Quin discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, December 24, 1937] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, December 24, 1937]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing a gift of $5,000 made to each of his nieces and nephews while requesting a formal acceptance of this gift by signing and transmitting a copy of the letter to trustees I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and S. E. Kempner.
Date: December 24, 1937
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History