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[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle mentioning why he's late in replying to his letter of May 7th, as he was in Orient and then had to take a quick trip to Washington. He mentions that he had dinner with Fred Gardner and that Shrub is entering his junior year at Harvard this Fall. And mentions that it's great pleasure to have some news from you and Nina and that him and Ruth are doing the same things they usually do.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail] (open access)

[Letters Sent to Jack Ruby at Dallas County Jail]

Poor quality photocopies of letters which were sent to Jack Ruby during his time at Dallas County Jail. The letters were written by citizens, many of whom express an interest in his well-being and spirituality. Newspaper clippings are included.
Date: 1964~
Creator: Dallas (Tex.). Police Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette, July 30, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette, July 30, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette as Mrs. Kempner asked Harris to drop a note to show how pleased they're to have Francois. He mentions that Francois and Shrub left to tour Washington, New York, and Boston so that he can realize there's more to the Unites States than just Texas. Harris mentions that they're please to see him before he leaves as they have his plane ticket and a suitcase.
Date: July 30, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1962]

Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner expressing pleasure in informing Ike that he and Hennie expect to be in Washington around the first of May and suggests setting aside time to update each other on various personal and global affairs, including those of Galveston. The letter mentions that they have spent the winter visiting friends in Palm Beach and enjoying outdoor activities.
Date: March 3, 1962
Creator: Schley, Julian
System: The Portal to Texas History