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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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Rosenberg Library
76
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
62
Hardin-Simmons University Library
47
Private Collection of Margay Welch
23
UNT Libraries Special Collections
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National WASP WWII Museum
13
Moody Medical Library, UT
6
Pearce Museum at Navarro College
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Private Collection of J. K. Johnson
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
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Sub-Series 1: Papers
11
Eleanor Brown Collection
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53rd Legislature of Texas
6
57th Legislature of Texas
3
Pioneer County City Museum (PCCM) Collection
3
56th Legislature of Texas
2
J. L. Halbert Collection
2
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
2
L. D. Bradley Papers, 1859-1887
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[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - May 28, 1923]
Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing his travel plans.
Date:
May 28, 1923
Creator:
Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - January 11, 1923]
Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing events regarding a fraternity, the death of his uncle, and how much he misses her.
Date:
January 11, 1923
Creator:
Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A. Wheeler & Sons
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, cattle illustration, business name, and text reading: "Office of A. Wheeler & Sons, Feeders and Shippers of Cattle, Sheep and Hogs"; "Breeders of Horses and Mules"; "Broken and Unbroken Mules for Sale"; "Ranch, Abbott, Hill County, Texas"; "Liberal Cash Advancements made on Consignments, to St. Louis Chicago, Kansas City, New Orleans and Galveston." Letterhead contains the names A. Wheeler; N. D. Wheeler; S. A. Wheeler.
Date:
1897
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
A. S. Boynton, Wool Grower
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs, sheep illustration, and business name. Letterhead text reads: "A.S Boynton, Wool Grower and Breeder of Pure Merino Sheep, Canadian Ranch, Hamilton County."
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Eddie Weems, September 10, 1956]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Eddie Weems mentioning that he has his card of 8th and that he has the liberty to quote what he has written.
Date:
September 10, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Rogers, August 21, 1963]
Letter from James H. Rogers thanking Kempner family for the book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date:
August 21, 1963
Creator:
Rogers, James H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement Card from Waco Public Library]
Card from Waco Public Library acknowledging the gift towards Memorial Book Fund in the memory of Rabbi Henry Cohen.
Date:
1963
Creator:
Waco Public Library
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Othella Denman, September 27, 1963]
Letter from Othella Denman thanking Kempner family for the book, Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord.
Date:
September 27, 1963
Creator:
Denman, Othella
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Block to D. W. Kempner, June 21, 1955]
Letter from H. L. Block to D. W. Kempner accepting the invitation to a dinner honoring Hyman S. Block.
Date:
June 21, 1955
Creator:
Block, H. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Abe Rosenberg, March 22, 1945]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Abe Rosenberg thanking him for the letter of 19th. And asks him to let him know if he gets a reply from Senator Vick.
Date:
March 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Brooks, Howard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, March 9, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day discussing a Texas Senate bill about the University's medical school. It reports that previous controversies about the school lacked factual basis, as confirmed by thorough examinations. He urges Dr. Day to help mobilize opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate action due to the bill's potential impact and the current wartime context.
Date:
March 9, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe A. Rosenberg to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1945]
Letter from Abe A. Rosenberg to I. H. Kempner mentioning that he talked with Senator regarding bill no. 12 and attached the copy of letter for him.
Date:
March 19, 1945
Creator:
Rosenberg, Abe A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. R. Poage, September 24, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. W. R. Poage donating some money for Poage's campaign.
Date:
September 24, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. Poage to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1954]
Letter from William R. Poage to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his most recent letter and willingness to be helpful.
Date:
October 6, 1954
Creator:
Poage, William R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Eddie Weems - April 12, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Eddie Weems regarding a request from March 5th which included details of the storm of 1900 and a photograph, which he is expecting to be returned.
Date:
April 12, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner giving Kempner the option to drive to the B'nai B'rith Hillel meeting with Mose Feld instead of flying if he prefers. He also includes a list of the people who he had made flight reservations for.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to The B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Foundation Committee, February 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to The B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Foundation Committee discussing the most recent Committee meeting and enclosing an estimate of the amount that should be solicited from each area in Texas.
Date:
February 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a miscommunication about the cancelation of the May 30th meeting. He also mentions July as the month for the next meeting to discuss the Hillel Foundation's progress on the Building Fund. He remains confident that the brochure they are sending out will stimulate giving across the state.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. R. Poage, December 20, 1951]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. R. Poage discussing the latter's previous letter and the Christmas season.
Date:
December 20, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff, November 29, 1949]
Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff discussing the state of oil and gas production among various properties.
Date:
November 29, 1949
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Scharff to Mr. Mehan & H. Kempner, November 28, 1949]
Letter from Herbert S. Scharff to Mr. Mehan requesting information on oil wells in preparation of the Federal Estate Tax Return following the death of Reube Archenhold.
Date:
November 28, 1949
Creator:
Scharff, Herbert S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster - May 19, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Fire Chief R. Otis Muenster discussing the fire fighting equipment testing that was being held in Elmira, New York. Within the letter, Mr. Bradford provides a brief notice about the test conditions and some of the problems that he raised to the managing team. Most of the content of the letter describes the testing being performed along with Mr. Bradford's opinions on the results of said tests.
Date:
May 19, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History