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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Col. Myron G. Blalock, November 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Col. Myron G. Blalock, November 1, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Myron G. Blalock discussing how good John D. Curtin and his assistants were at their jobs. John D. Curtin is cc'd.
Date: November 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, November 01, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, November 01, 1945]

Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner discussing his new wonderful cook and visiting with Kempner.
Date: November 1, 1945
Creator: Du Pasquier, Hermann
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Galveston Water Works, November 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Galveston Water Works, November 1, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Galveston Water Works discussing a recent plumbing inspection he had done.
Date: November 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, November 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, November 2, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane enclosing a certificate representing shares in the W. L. Maxson Corporation.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]

Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner stating that he does not remember inducing Kempner to give one thousand dollars to the Hillel Building Fund. He feels that the campaign had been dragged out too long and that donations should be provided from Hillel members throughout the state of Texas. Moreover, he has to decline attending the meeting in Ft. Worth in order to catch up on work from a previous vacation.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that he contacted Dr. Sachar and only received a response this morning stating that he will be in Oklahoma City for their Hillel Building Campaign. He hopes Dr. Sachar will come to speak with the Austin Hillel committee and promises to notify Kempner if he hears anything further, in response to his letter. He also discusses the idea of hiring a paid solicitor.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the passing of Max Krost, former owner of Public Laundries and the largest stockholder of the Humble State Bank. In his will, he dedicates five thousand dollars to a Jewish welfare society in Houston. With this, Nathan suggests that they approach his estate and ask for the donation for the Hillel Building campaign.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, November 2, 1945 (open access)

The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 26, No. 29, Ed. 1 Friday, November 2, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statements for Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, November, 1945] (open access)

[Account Statements for Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, November, 1945]

Account statements prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by Seinsheimer Insurance Agency listing itemized charges, credits, and previous balance.
Date: 1945-11-03/1945-11-29
Creator: Seinsheimer Insurance Agency
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 3, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that they must abandon plans with Abram Leon Sachar because he sent a telegram stating that he cannot make it to Austin on his trip.
Date: November 3, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Otto Marx, November 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Otto Marx, November 5, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Otto Marx discussing meeting Kempner's nephews, Dan Oppenheimer or Harris Kempner Oppenheimer, and Kempner and Marx meeting up while Marx returns from Mexico.
Date: November 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner, November 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner, November 5, 1945]

Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner discussing Meyer's parent receiving their immigration papers to the United States and Meyer and his wife purchasing a restaurant in New York.
Date: November 5, 1945
Creator: Meyer, Karl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. C. Roemaet to I. H. Kempner, November 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from M. C. Roemaet to I. H. Kempner, November 5, 1945]

Letter from M. C. Roemaet to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that the confirmation for a sale sent to Kempner was meant for another customer.
Date: November 5, 1945
Creator: Roemaet, M. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Material Division to Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, November 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from the Office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Material Division to Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, November 5, 1945]

Letter from Chas. K. Mallory to Harris L. Kempner notifying him that Kempner is eligible for the American Campaign Medal and authorized to wear the American Campaign Ribbon.
Date: November 5, 1945
Creator: The Office of Assistant Secretary of the Navy Material Division
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John Ferguson, November 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John Ferguson, November 6, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Ferguson thanking him for forwarding a diplomatic list and discussing how delighted he and Ruth are that diplomatic relations will re-open and requesting that some of Peggy's people help him location agents in Shanghai.
Date: November 6, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Harris Kempner, November 6, 1945] (open access)

[Telegram to Harris Kempner, November 6, 1945]

Telegram sent to Harris Kempner in Galveston from "GHT" in New Orleans asking what he has decided regarding a date.
Date: November 6, 1945, 11:00 a.m.
Creator: Thompson, H. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Disbursing Officer, November 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Disbursing Officer, November 7, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Disbursing Officer discussing requesting a refund on his furniture shipment due to lack of excess charges.
Date: November 7, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry S. Dyer to Harris Leon Kempner, November 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Henry S. Dyer to Harris Leon Kempner, November 7, 1945]

Letter from Henry S. Dyer to Harris Leon Kempner asking for his assistance in interviewing potential candidates for scholarships.
Date: November 7, 1945
Creator: Dyer, Henry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Koen, November 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Koen, November 14, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Koen enclosing eight checks for the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: November 7, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to I. H. Kempner discussing an opportunity for the men to discuss employee benefit plans for the Imperial Sugar Company as a way to help with employee-employer relations.
Date: November 9, 1945
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945]

Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner discussing meeting together when Kempner visits Jersey again and asking for updates about George Lenert.
Date: November 9, 1945
Creator: Ripy, Marion W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Myron G. Blalock to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, November 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Myron G. Blalock to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, November 9, 1945]

Letter from Myron G. Blalock to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for his recommendation of John D. Curtin.
Date: November 9, 1945
Creator: Blalock, Myron G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Preston A. Weatherred to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Preston A. Weatherred to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945]

Letter from Preston A. Weatherred to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner to attend the Convention of the Southwestern Ice Manufacturers' Association and give an address at the event.
Date: November 9, 1945
Creator: Weatherred, Preston A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Southern Pacific Lines to Harris L. Kempner, November 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Southern Pacific Lines to Harris L. Kempner, November 9, 1945]

Letter from Tom Hood to Harris L. Kempner confirming a reservation from Houston to New Orleans.
Date: November 9, 1945
Creator: Southern Pacific
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History