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[Transcript of letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews, September 13, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from [James F. Perry] to his nephews regarding their business proposition to bring a steam boat to run on the Texas rivers.
Date:
September 13, 1839
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to Mose Feld, December 4, 1944]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Mose Feld suggesting Helen Daily Susman be the one to fundraise for The University of Texas at Austin Hillel House in the towns of Richmond and Rosenberg. She was chosen for this task because she is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, a worker for the ADL, and is knowledgeable of everyone in those two towns.
Date:
December 4, 1944
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 14, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the lodge responses he received and pledges in Dallas and Houston.
Date:
February 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, June 23, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan thanking him for sending Mr. Livingston's address and the Executive Committee report. He also discusses his disappointment with the Galveston donations and the fact that Rabbi Friedman will be leaving Austin.
Date:
June 23, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. N. Dannenbaum to Harry Kaplan, October 2, 1945]
Letter from M. N. Dannenbaum to Harry L. Kaplan declining to become a member of the Executive Committee for the Hillel Building Fund. He then discusses his opinion on various business matters from the Hillel Building Fund and offers some advice that may help them raise more money.
Date:
October 2, 1945
Creator:
Dannenbaum, M. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Rather to I. H. Kempner, September 18, 1948]
Letter from Mary Rather to I. H. Kempner discussing the happiness that Kempner had brought the Rather family for many years in Sugarland and the effect Kempner had on the life of Mr. Johnson.
Date:
September 18, 1948
Creator:
Rather, Mary
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mary Rather, September 22, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mary Rather informing Rather that he doesn't deserve all the credit Rather puts on him for the political results at Sugarland and the change in balloting came from Lyndon interrupting his campaign to attend a funeral.
Date:
September 22, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, August 20, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to his brother Isaac H. Kempner discussing various matters of family business such as their oil and cotton production and happenings of interest in Congress.
Date:
April 20, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1949]
Inter-office letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing information and correspondence James has had with Estonian Relief Committee Incorporated and Godchaux Sugars Incorporated concerning Displaced families for farm hire.
Date:
May 26, 1949
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., August 24, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr. enclosing the notice received from Collector of Internal Revenue, covering payment due September 15, 1949.
Date:
August 24, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. C. Childs to Thos. L. James, February 27, 1950]
Letter from V. C. Childs to Thos. L. James discussing the percentage calf crop in Texas.
Date:
February 27, 1950
Creator:
Childs, V. C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner, March 11, 1950]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner discussing the price, quality, and plans of improvement to land he visited immediately east of property he previously sold to Leopold Meyer which was approved for sale at his price of $150 per acre by the commission at Austin.
Date:
March 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner, March 11, 1950]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner discussing the price, quality, and plans of improvement to land he visited immediately east of property he previously sold to Leopold Meyer which was approved for sale at his price of $150 per acre by the commission at Austin.
Date:
March 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 17, 1951]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the search for Mexican nationals who could help with farming operations.
Date:
January 17, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing a letter response from Walter F. Woodul regarding fraternity membership for Denny at the University of Texas.
Date:
March 19, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, July 13, 1951]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James recommending Game, Fish and Oyster Commission as a supplier for restocking fish in lakes of Sugar Land, Texas. Kempner explains that he used this company for stocking ponds in Plantersville, Texas.
Date:
July 13, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 16, 1951]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing Game, Fish & Oyster Commission in Austin, Texas, where James had been getting fish to restock lakes in Sugar Land, Texas.
Date:
July 16, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. H. Thornton, Jr., November 7, 1951]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. H. Thornton Jr. discussing an enclosed letter from Thos. L. James, requesting information from the Highway Department in Austin, Texas.
Date:
November 7, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, November 20, 1951]
Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a designated F. M. Road in Fort Bend County and its likely extension towards F. M. 1093 in the future.
Date:
November 20, 1951
Creator:
Thornton, E. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, November 20, 1951]
Letter from E. H. Thornton, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a designated F. M. road in Harris County, Texas as well as its likely extension towards F M. 1093 in the future.
Date:
November 20, 1951
Creator:
Thornton, E. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Olin Culberson, October 21, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Olin Culberson requesting for his representation at the hearing for permit to transport sugar from Sugar Land to various points in Oklahoma.
Date:
October 21, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Olin Culberson, January 20, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Olin Culberson discussing how W. P. Danforth is qualified and capable.
Date:
January 20, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History