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[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]
Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
Date:
1945-01-16/1945-01-22
Creator:
Pew, Joseph Newton, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barbara Lazarsky to Marge, July 12, 1994]
Letter from Barbara Lazarsky to Marge Sizemore discussing Yevgenia's recent visit to the U.S. from the Soviet Union.
Date:
July 12, 1994
Creator:
Lazarsky, Barbara Ward
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner commending the arrangements for a complimentary dinner by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for the Board of Regents of the University of Texas. He highlights the contributions of Judge Dudley K. Woodward, Jr., an alumnus recognized for his legal and educational achievements, and President T. S. Painter, noted for his zoological research and leadership. Leake expresses confidence in the satisfactory nature of the event and appreciates the efforts to promote unity.
Date:
December 1, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. L. Kempner, June 28, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing complaints made about their cotton shipments in Belgium and a meeting he had with Mr. Ketsges regarding them.
Date:
June 28, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Micheline Helene Kanzelefska, May 28, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Helene Kanzelefska informing her that new relaxed immigration laws would make it easier for her to obtain a passport and come to the United States.
Date:
May 28, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 2, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his plans for travel into the Russian frontier, as well as a few details from his travels thus far. He mentions that he thinks America should not pay off Cuba and Puerto Rico's debts, and that he will give a description of life in Poland in his next letter.
Date:
November 2, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November, 6, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his brother Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his travels in Europe, his interactions with Germans, and current events.
Date:
November 6, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 13, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his brother Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing current events, including England's Jamaican colony and their dealings with the Philippines, and his plans for the rest of his trip. The bottom half of the letter is torn off.
Date:
November 13, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to John, October 15, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to John discussing Kempner's plans for his trip, including which places in Europe he will travel to on which dates.
Date:
October 15, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma Edwards, January 3, 1992]
Letter from Elaine Harmon to Rigdon and Mary Emma wishing them a happy New Year, telling them about her pet dog, the conference in San Antonio, and military pilots.
Date:
January 3, 1992
Creator:
Harmon, Elaine Danforth
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Freund to I. H. Kempner, September 15, 1963]
Letter from Erich Freund to I. H. Kempner responding to Ike, updates him on the health of Aunt Rosa Anspach and Dr. Edith Peritz. Rosa, visited regularly by both, is in a depressed state due to her disability, while Dr. Peritz continues her medical practice at age 65. The letter discusses family matters, including his own age and work, the adopted daughter Sophie's immigration to the U.S., and the his late relatives. He reminisces about a guestbook entry from Ike's mother and extends an invitation for Ike to share more about his immediate family.
Date:
September 15, 1963
Creator:
Freund, Erich
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Walter to Alex Bradford - August 28, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Henry Walter discussing Mr. Bradford's experiences abroad over the last three (3) years in the service of the Canadian Tunneling Company, the Royal Canadian Engineers, and the United States Air Force and Ordinance. Mr. Bradford also touches upon the current state of World War II and his journey's to the Middle East, North Africa, Canada, and Russia.
Date:
August 28, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, April 9, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Easter, US government, economics, elections, international relations, Russia's actions, the US helping the Asian population, and his agnostic beliefs.
Date:
April 9, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. R. Thompson, Jr., October 26, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. R. Thompson, Jr. discussing an enclosed letter Kempner wrote to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. and evaluating the United States's probability of war with Russia as a result of their handling of the Cuban situation. Kempner ends the letter wishing Thompson good health and progress.
Date:
October 26, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ens. and Mrs. James C. Kempner, November 2, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ens. and Mrs. James C. Kempner discussing tense relationships between the United States, Russia, and Cuba and Kempner providing updates on several members of the Kempner family.
Date:
November 2, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ens. and Mrs. James C. Kempner, November 2, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ens. and Mrs. James C. Kempner discussing tense relationships between the United States, Russia, and Cuba and Kempner providing updates on several members of the Kempner family.
Date:
November 2, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a conference in San Francisco, Roman Catholicism in Europe, and international relations.
Date:
19XX
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1951]
Letter to Cecile from her father about potential war, world hunger, economics of foreign countries, and personal matters.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 3, 1949]
Letter to Cecile from her father about family that recently visited, a speech that Winston Churchill gave in MIT, nuclear weapons, past wars, a possible future war, tax returns, the Thompsons, and a film he watched with his wife.
Date:
April 3, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date:
April 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing international relations and politics.
Date:
April 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 29, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father anticipating the end of the war.
Date:
April 29, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, going to Houston, the war, and investment advice.
Date:
August 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on humanity's achievements, nuclear weapons, Russia's relations with Japan, the US attack on Japan, and the politics behind the decision.
Date:
August 12, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History