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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 12, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about his stay in Havana, future influence from Truman there, and the architecture.
Date: February 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 12, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about international relations, President Truman, Russia, Europe, and Asia.
Date: March 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from George J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-12] (open access)

[Telegram from George J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-08-12]

Western Union telegram from George J. Garza, LULAC National President, to John J. Herrera dated August 12, 1950. Garza writes regarding the date of the LULAC meeting while he is visiting Houston in August, 1950.
Date: August 12, 1950
Creator: Garza, George J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd - 1950-08-12] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd - 1950-08-12]

Signed onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to Roy Floyd, Director Civil Service Commission, Houston, Texas, dated August 12, 1950. This is a reference letter for Raul Beltran who applied to join the Houston Police Department.
Date: August 12, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. Lyons - 1950-05-12] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. Lyons - 1950-05-12]

Onionskin paper carbon copy of letter from John J. Herrera to E. A. (Squatty) Lyons, Precinct 4 Commissioner, Houston, Texas, dated May 12, 1950. This is request to use Judge McGee's court room in the Civil Courts Building for the Junior LULAC monthly meeting. Herrera indicates that previously they had met at Hennessey Park but membership was dwindling because it was not a safe location.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Herrera, John J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mario Santochia, July 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mario Santochia, July 12, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mario Santochia discussing his and Jeane Bertig Kempner's upcoming arrival in France and requesting he contact Pierre Chardine and be ready in Le Havre.
Date: July 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Luigi Calegari to Daniel W. Kempner, January 12, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Luigi Calegari to Daniel W. Kempner, January 12, 1950]

Letter from Luigi Calegari to Daniel W. Kempner wishing him a Merry Christmas and well wishes for the New Year.
Date: January 12, 1950
Creator: Calegari, Luigi
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to L. A. L. Herbert, May 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to L. A. L. Herbert, May 12, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Commander L. A. L. Herbert telling him that his thoughts have been with him and wishing him well. He then tells Mr. Herbert that him and Mrs. Kempner plan on traveling abroad that Summer but would not be leaving until July to return in October.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 12, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco expressing his confusion with the cabins secured for him and his family, as they are on the A Deck, not the Main Deck as he had requested. Mr. Kempner asks to see a cabin plan of the ship in order to give a definite answer as to whether these cabins will be suitable.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 12, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing obtaining quotes for self washing asbestos shingles and copper nails for Plantersville.
Date: December 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W.  Kempner, June 12, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]

Letter from Sara Weston to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for the well wishes on her and Mr. Weston's anniversary as well as updating them on a trip Mrs. Weston's children recently took to Paris for the first International Conference of Christians.
Date: June 12, 1950
Creator: Weston, Sara Elizabeth
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]

Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner discussing recent deal made by Mr. Kempner.
Date: June 12, 1950
Creator: Weston, David F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Time, May 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Time, May 12, 1950]

Letter from Time discussing a renewal of subscription and offering deals on longer subscriptions.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Time
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lena Carroll, June 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lena Carroll, June 12, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lena Carroll discussing the recent housefire that had destroyed Mrs. Carroll's home.
Date: June 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, June 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing two checks covering dividends of shares.
Date: June 12, 1950
Creator: Gatz, William L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, July 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, July 12, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine sending him his Carnet de Passages and informing him that his chauffeur will be available for him.
Date: July 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence to Richard Niles Graham from Boyce House] (open access)

[Correspondence to Richard Niles Graham from Boyce House]

A letter to Richard Niles Graham from Boyce House, who supported W.O. Reed for lieutenant-governor and included a brochure promoting Reed for that position.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: House, Boyce
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, May 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, May 12, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting wholesale prices from two camera brands.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to W. B. Keyser, July 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to W. B. Keyser, July 12, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to W. B. Keyser requesting the progress on crops in Plantersville in reflection that the crops in Sugar Land are not progressing.
Date: July 12, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 12, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the results of a cattle bangs test at Sugar Land and Blakely farm.
Date: October 12, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 12, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the availability and cost of fertilizer options.
Date: April 12, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Council for Judaism, July 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the American Council for Judaism, July 12, 1950]

Letter from the American Council for Judaism requesting help reaching new supporters.
Date: July 12, 1950
Creator: American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truman B. Wayne to A. H. Weth, January 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Truman B. Wayne to A. H. Weth, January 12, 1950]

Letter from Truman B. Wayne to A. H. Weth discussing bids on air conditioning.
Date: January 12, 1950
Creator: Wayne, Truman B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Truman B. Wayne to A. H. Weth, January 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Truman B. Wayne to A. H. Weth, January 12, 1950]

Letter from Truman B. Wayne to A. H. Weth discussing bids on a new air conditioning system and the specifications of the system.
Date: January 12, 1950
Creator: Wayne, Truman B.
System: The Portal to Texas History