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[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Frank Jones - May 3, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. Frank Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises Jones of a letter that he will receive and urges him to serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee.
Date:
May 3, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to the State Director of Selective Service, Texas - April 10, 1944]
A letter addressed to the State Director of Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas, from T. N. Carswell, CAS, Marfa, Texas dated April 10, 1944. Carswell relays information regarding two hotels in Marfa, Texas, The Crews and Hotel Paisano, advising that it is essential to make advance reservations.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, January 29, 1952]
Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing delivery dates of figs to various people with opinions on the price.
Date:
January 29, 1952
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson, April 18, 1939]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson confirming loan approval and where the funds will be paid to. Wilson is to negotiate a loan between the Marfa State Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Letters from other banks refusing to assist in securing the loan are to be shown to gain support from the Federal Reserve Bank.
Date:
April 18, 1939
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter From Ruby Slack to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, January 28, 1950]
Letter from Ruby Slack to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them that she has been unable to enjoy the figs they sent for Christmas due to being away dealing with a sick family member, but that Clay Slack was happy with them. Mrs. Slack also sends her well wishes for their health and happiness for the new year.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Creator:
Slack, Ruby
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. M. T. Bennett - November 6, 1979]
Letter from Wm. F. Dukes to Mrs. M. T. Bennett explaining a number of the enclosed photographs by Frank Duncan to be donated to the museum in Marfa, Texas.
Date:
November 6, 1979
Creator:
Dukes, William F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Texas Cotton Industries to Daniel W. Kempner, June 14, 1950]
Letter from Texas Cotton Industries to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that an order has been placed with the Packing Shed to ship Mr. Kempner some cantaloupes.
Date:
June 14, 1950
Creator:
Texas Cotton Industries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sister Mary Prendergast, 1978]
Letter written in 1978 by Sister Mary Prendergast of the Incarnate Word Generalate in San Antonio thanking Mrs. Murphy Bennett of Marfa Hight School for sharing papers and photographs with her and asking for duplicates of the photos.
Date:
December 5, 1978
Creator:
Prendergast, Sister Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to George Jones - May 3, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. George Jones, Marfa, Texas, from T. N. Carswell dated May 3, 1945. Carswell advises him of the request that was issued to Frank Jones to accept and serve on the Greater Hardin-Simmons Committee and requests that George encourage Frank to accept and serve.
Date:
May 3, 1945
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the main points of a report given by James and Jake Shrum. The letter reviews aspects of different farms according to J. C. Wilson. James also met with Judge Hunter Metcalfe and Judge J. H. Drane to inspect work done on some of the properties.
Date:
June 10, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds, April 28, 1939]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds discussing a loan from the Federal Reserve Bank that has not yet been approved. Kempner remits a copy of the application and will send another from Wilson as soon as it is complete.
Date:
April 28, 1939
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan, May 1, 1939]
Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan discussing an upcoming meeting between the two in San Antonio.
Date:
May 1, 1939
Creator:
Bownds, Marvin D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Tips to R. I. Mehan, July 10, 1943]
Letter from H. E. Tips to R. I. Mehan confirming the valuations for corporations previously mentioned are reliable and can be used to prepare tax returns. Tips updates Mehan on crops that are growing and states a valuation of $100,000 is sufficient for La Junta Farms.
Date:
July 10, 1943
Creator:
Tips, H. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. Jeff Wood, July 28, 1940]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. Jeff Wood remitting a copy of the 1940 capital stock tax return. Kempner provides instructions on where the copies are to be sent after completion.
Date:
July 28, 1940
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds, April 28, 1939]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to M. D. Bownds discussing a loan from the Federal Reserve Bank that has not yet been approved. Kempner remits a copy of the application and will send another from Wilson as soon as it is complete.
Date:
April 28, 1939
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan, April 26, 1939]
Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan discussing the Marfa National Bank's participation in a loan with the Federal Reserve Bank made to Kempner. Bownds requests any information submitted to the Federal Reserve Bank be submitted to his bank.
Date:
April 26, 1939
Creator:
Bownds, Marvin D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Jesse H. Oppenheimer, February 27, 1954]
Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Jesse H. Oppenheimer discussing about the deeds in connection with the Texas Cotton Industries transaction, where he discusses deep on certain leins of tracts related to the Barstow Farm Company.
Date:
February 27, 1954
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, October 29, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the Oak Grove ranch sale and the new oil ventures investments and partnerships. Also, discussed some family details regarding their current and upcoming trips.
Date:
October 29, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lyda Quinn, July 3, 1953]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lyda Kempner discussing about the different farmland properties and their irrigation sources, net worth, and their respective usage in West Texas centered around Pecos, Texas.
Date:
July 3, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, March 15, 1954]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a quote from a memorandum Ike made of conversation with J. C. Wilson.
Date:
March 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Sara K. Weston, July 26, 1954]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Sara K. Weston informing about enclosing balance sheet and discussing about reduce in indebtedness of Texas Cotton Industries.
Date:
July 26, 1954
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Ray I. Mehan, December 21, 1955]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Ray I. Mehan discussing about a possibility for selling some of the west Texas properties and so, requested cotton production records for these appropriately divided across different areas for year 1955 or 1954 and wished Mr. Mehan a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Hattie Oppenheimer, July 26, 1954]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the balance sheet prepared by Phillips, Sheffield, Hopson & Lewis for her files and the previous amount due by Texas Cotton Industries. Also, mentions how appreciative of Dan to help in these TCI transactions and sends his kindest regards.
Date:
July 26, 1954
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 24, 1954]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing about the newspaper reports on floods in the Presidio section and Mr. Wilson's advice to Mr. Mehan regarding these and Mr. Wilson also reports that no damage on La Junta or on Presidio Farm.
Date:
August 24, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History