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[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy correcting impressions about his choice to accept the position of co-chairman and making plans to send his letter, checks, and a copy of this correspondence to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 07, 1944] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 07, 1944]

Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing how a shipment of the stove Kempner ordered should arrive either the day of this letter or the day after.
Date: February 7, 1944
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1944] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1944]

Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing an invoice for Majestic coal and wood range.
Date: February 16, 1944
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Insurance Pemium] (open access)

[Invoice for Insurance Pemium]

Invoice for Mrs. I. H. Kempner from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company including insurance premium costs.
Date: November 11, 1944
Creator: Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1944]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner discussing a letter from Doctor Hockett and the University of Texas's and Doctor Wallace D Armstrong's interest in studying sterile invert sugar.
Date: August 7, 1944
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 29, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing the addresses Kempner wants each Preserved fig case to go to.
Date: November 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to General Richard Donovan, July 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to General Richard Donovan, July 3, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Richard Donovan discussing German war prisoners in Galveston cutting palm leaves without direct supervision.
Date: July 3, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Richard Donovan, May 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Richard Donovan, May 18, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Richard Donovan inquiring about letting Mary Jean tour a camp of German prisoners for a Vogue article.
Date: May 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Starke Taylor, December 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Starke Taylor, December 19, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Starke Taylor sending figs and wishes a Merry Christmas and a New Year.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. A. Brooks jr, December 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. A. Brooks jr, December 19, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. A. Brooks sharing in holiday spirit.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 5, 1944]

Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner discussing a woman, recommended by Doctor Leake, who can be interviewed by the Southwest Review to discuss the state of the medical branch of the University of Texas. Day follows up by asking Kempner for a list of subscribers to the Southwest Review.
Date: September 5, 1944
Creator: Day, Donald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1944]

Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner discussing an article from Lewis Nordyke for the Saturday Evening Post.
Date: September 11, 1944
Creator: Day, Donald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 30, 1944]

Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner discussing a strategy of restrained public communication regarding the Galveston medical school situation, with the Dallas News ready to report if needed. He believes in handling the matter quietly unless further action is required and plans to submit expenses for a related trip.
Date: September 30, 1944
Creator: Day, Donald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, December 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, December 9, 1944]

Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner requesting to know what he should do with the checks he received for the Hillel Fund.
Date: December 9, 1944
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1944]

Letter from Fred R. Florence to I. H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his letter and enclosing the addresses of I. Edward Tonkon and Jerome E. Crossman.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, October 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, October 25, 1944]

Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner acknowledging receiving Kempner's letter and expresses a shared interest in the discussed matter. He explains his current commitments to fundraising projects in Dallas and regrets that he cannot undertake additional responsibilities, suggesting that someone more local and available would be better suited for the task.
Date: October 25, 1944
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Levy to I. H. Kempner, December 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Levy to I. H. Kempner, December 23, 1944]

Letter from George A. Levy to I. H. Kempner explaining that Kempner should propose a detailed outline of the plans and budget for the Hillel Building so that donors know where their donations are going. He also mentions that he should inform the Jewish Welfare Federation of these plans because they have received calls about this matter.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: Levy, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944]

Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner for use of his name as a member of the State Committee to help the committee especially given the hardships war has brought on the committee.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, January 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, January 8, 1944]

Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's acceptance to be a member of the Texas State Committee for the Celebration of the President's Birthday.
Date: January 8, 1944
Creator: Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, January 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, January 31, 1944]

Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing the vast coverage for the Celebration of the President's Birthday and a telegraph message from President Roosevelt regarding the celebration.
Date: January 31, 1944
Creator: Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1944]

Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing the President's Birthday Fundraiser not having financial reports, yet that Kempner wants but Briggs informs Kempner that he is trying to find the report through Colonel D. Walker Wear.
Date: March 8, 1944
Creator: Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1944]

Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed report containing information for the campaign for the Celebration of the President's Birthday.
Date: May 4, 1944
Creator: Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverly Briggs to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George Waverly Briggs to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1944]

Letter from George Waverly Briggs to I. H. Kempner providing information about "the amount raised, the expenses incurred, and the use of the funds" for Galveston County's recent fundraising campaign "for the Celebration of the President's Birthday".
Date: March 3, 1944
Creator: Briggs, George Waverly
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner Firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, November 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from H. Kempner Firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, November 11, 1944]

Letter from H. Kempner Firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing an enclosed check for an invoice covering insurance premiums.
Date: November 11, 1944
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History