Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Waggoner Carr, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Whether the Commissioner's Court of Galveston County is authorized to expend Seawall Funds (Permanent Improvement Funds) for the maintenance of the boulevard constructed on top of the Seawall in that area where the wall no longer serves as a protective work from the sea.

Text of opening remarks for the October 1965 meeting of the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. It includes a copy of the presidential address given by Robert S. Sparkman in which he compares and contrasts what life was like, medically and otherwise, when the society formed in 1915 versus the current state of affairs, and what 2015 may look like.

Copy of a manuscript for the presidential address given by Robert S. Sparkman before the Texas Surgical Society in Galveston, Texas. In the speech, Sparkman compares and contrasts what life was like, medically and otherwise, when the society formed in 1915 versus the current state of affairs, and what 2015 may look like.

Proof sheet from Who's Who in America providing a proof sheet for Harris Leon Kempner's entry in the Thirty-Fourth Biennial Edition. The reverse side provides details about the basis, purpose, and revision of listings.

Application materials submitted to the Texas Historical Commission requesting a historic marker for the Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, in Galveston, Texas. The materials include the inscription text of the marker, original application, and photographs.

Invoice for services for Mrs. Louis Adoue by Edward R. Thompson, M. D. incurred in October and November 1965 including an itemized list of charges for x-ray services. Stamped paid on November 29th, 1965.

Statement initialed by H. L. Kempner authorizing charges at a Galveston club with the text: "To the Trustee: 5 Charges to my account."

Office letter filed by from Arthur M. Alpert to Harris L. Kempner discussing the negotiations about the Brazos river authority with Walter Wells.

Statement from Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co. for J. L. Brett and Co.; the total balance due was $271.65.

Statement from Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co. for J. L. Brett and Co.; the total balance due was $45.10.

Notice of insurance policy expiration expiring June 17, 1965 addressed to Mr. H. Kempner, covering a 1961 Cadillac for Mrs. Fannie K. Adoue, dated May 7, 1965.

Invoice from the Clinic of Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat to Fannie K. Adoue for an office visit from November 2, 1965.

Invoice from the Congregation B'nai Israel to Fannie K. Adoue for her July 1965 dues.

Bill for annual dues paid by H. L. Kempner Jr. to Galveston Yacht Club totaling $36.00.

Balance sheet from the United States National Bank for Cecile Kempner. It covers dates between July 1957 and December 1964.

Invoice for professional services rendered to Mrs. Fannie K. Adoue by Haskins & Sells, including the preparation of 1964 Federal income tax return, 1965 declaration of estimated tax, etc. for $400. Stamped received on May 24th, 1965.

Invoice for hospital services for Adoue Fannie by The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, including daily hospital services, clinical lab, x-ray, central supply, etc. for $360.55. Stamped paid on November 22nd, 1965.

Invoice for items sold to L. A. Adoue by Broadway Drug Store, Inc., including charges and balance of $70.18. Stamped paid on February 10th, 1965.

Annual bill for Harris Kempner's subscription to the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, including subscription for year ending in February 1st, 1966 worth $7. Stamped paid on February 20th, 1965.

Invoice for items sold to Harris Leon Kempner by Galveston Orphans' Home, including the dues for the year of 1965.

Invoice prepared for Harris Leon Kempner Jr. by Galveston Boat Club, Inc., for six months of dues totalling $30.00.

Account statement prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by St. Mary's Hospital listing itemized charges, credits, and balance due. Account statement for the same hospital stay prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by Blue Cross of Texas listing itemized charges, Blue Cross' share, patient's share, total charges, and total shares for Blue Cross and the patient.