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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date:
April 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about past travel to Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, and experiences in those countries as well as their government, society, politics, religion, economics, and history. He also writes about Mexican art and future plans to return to Havana or Mexico City.
Date:
February 27, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin concerning recovering property in Arkansas for James Bryan's heirs. Perry also reports other news from Missouri and of the election of John Quincy Adams and the United States' recognition of Mexico's independence.
Date:
May 14, 1825
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter Discussing Customs Department, November 7, 1830]
Copy of transcript for a letter from, on November 7, 1830, discussing the creation of a customs department in San Bernardo, Galveston, and Nacogdoches, and their reasons for it. They also discuss a man they wish to use his influence to help this project along.
Date:
November 7, 1830
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, April 26, 1951]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux's plans to visit Galveston.
Date:
April 26, 1951
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 21, 1956]
Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing summer travel plans.
Date:
February 21, 1956
Creator:
Tucker, John H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 3, 1956]
Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing travel plans and Christmas gifts.
Date:
February 3, 1956
Creator:
Tucker, John H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to H. L Kempner, October 5, 1953]
Telegram sent by Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to Harris L. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date:
October 5, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956; Kempner, Mary Jean & Kempner, Gladys
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Cablegram from Harris L. Kempner, May 17, 1949]
Copy of a cablegram sent from Harris L. Kempner in Milan, Italy, to H. Kempner in Galveston, Texas, suggesting a reconsideration of the inquiry into cotton purchases and shipments in Spain.
Date:
May 14, 1949, 10:08 p.m.
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner, December, 1954]
Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner with a photo of Cala Marquesa in Costa Brava. The photo features jagged rocks on the right and some trees on the left with the ocean visible in the background. Inside the card is a message giving Mr. Kempner a gift and wishing him a Happy 1955.
Date:
December 1954
Creator:
Galceran, Alejandro
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1953]
Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the information shared by Bill Keyser and about a conversation among Mr. Benito Longoria, Harris and Mr. Blackshear. More details about the Arbryrd Compress Co., M. and P. Compress.
Date:
October 5, 1953
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 16, 1957]
Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Harris L. Kempner sending best wishes for Christmas and New Years.
Date:
December 16, 1957
Creator:
Galceran, Alejandro
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel, June 5, 1959]
Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel discussing her appreciation for Daniel's letters of introduction for her upcoming trip to Europe, recalling the time she had to use one of his letters at the Spanish border.
Date:
June 5, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz, July 10, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz requesting a reservation.
Date:
July 10, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul, September 20, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul discussing his recent trip to Havana, and also discusses Kempner's little prospects to travel to Europe. He mentions that Harris L. Kempner and his wife will be travelling to Europe soon, accompanied by Edward R. Thompson, Jr..
Date:
September 20, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III, May 9, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III catching up on personal matters such as I. H. Kempner III's current trip, letters he had sent Kempner and enclosing a clipping from the Galveston News. He includes a suggestion that Kempner III date his letters so that he may produce a diary of his travels. He also discusses some business and a planned trip to Sugar land.
Date:
May 9, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, October 30, 1954]
Letter from Le Havre, Le to D.W. Kempner discussing about the meeting of Federation Internationals des Industries Contonnieres, President Marcel Fremaux.
Date:
October 30, 1954
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Mr. H. Kempner, January 25, 1956]
Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing the result of a request for I. H. Kempner to serve in Spain or Italy.
Date:
January 25, 1956
Creator:
Thomas, Charles S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History