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Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
65
Moody Medical Library, UT
44
National WASP WWII Museum
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National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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Concordia University Texas
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
1,358
Abilene Library Consortium
474
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Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission
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25
57th Legislature of Texas
24
Correspondence, 1920-1953, undated
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Correspondence, Joseph E. and Catherine Dawe Davis
15
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[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to McDuffee Shoes, November 1, 1949]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to McDuffee returning the shows that they sent as they they're are tight. He also enclosed 46 cents in stamps is enclosed to cover the amount of their postage.
Date:
November 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Whaley-Eaton Service Letter No. 22]
Ditto copy of Whaley-Eaton Service letter no. 22 providing a summary of current political events in Woodrow Wilson's admnistration.
Date:
February 1, 1919
Creator:
Whaley-Eaton Service
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Marion J. Levy, Jr., August 1, 1956]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr. discussing his contacts in Copenhagen and Brussels and recommending insurance people in Brussels in regards to having a good time in Brussels, along with briefly discussing other pieces of interest.
Date:
August 1, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Robert S. Cowperthwaite, July 1, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert S. Cowperthwaite discussing Sandy's recovery and current tutoring with teachers, requesting make-up exams be sent to help test Sandy's progress.
Date:
July 1, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ltd. I. H. Kempner, III, May 1, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III inquiring about the status of his applications to business schools and discussing general points of interest, such as comments made during a speech he and Ruth went to, the state of the cotton business and Shrub's graduation.
Date:
May 1, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, July 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake referring to a news clipping about a state grant of $500,000 to the city of Houston for a tuberculosis hospital. He asks Dr. Leake if there is any possibility of Galveston receiving a similar grant for a tuberculosis hospital, given a $250,000 donation from Mrs. Rosa Ziegler. He proposes that the Medical Branch could be designated as a state hospital while still recognizing Mrs. Ziegler's contribution by naming a wing after her.
Date:
July 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining the misunderstanding in the phrasing of the last letter. He explains that he understands that Kempner is not the sole chairman and did not mean to depict it that way in his letter. He explains that his assumption came from the committee's high regard for Kempner. He discusses his promise to solicit donations in Galveston and his plans to do so this week. Last, he talks about the Executive Committee of the Grand Lodge's decision to donate $1,000.00 to the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Louie Godard, December 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Louie Godard inviting Mr. Godard and his wife to a dinner tendered by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce to the Board of Regents and the President of the University of Texas. The dinner will be held on the evening of December 9th at the Studio Lounge with cocktails at seven o'clock and dinner at seven thirty. He requests that Mr. Godard respond by the following Monday to indicate whether or not he will be able to attend.
Date:
December 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley Peterson, December 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley Peterson inviting Mr. Peterson and his wife to a dinner tendered by the Chamber of Commerce to honor the Board of Regents and the President of the University of Texas. The dinner will be held on the evening of December 9th at the Studio Lounge with cocktails at seven o'clock and dinner at seven thirty. The letter also mentions that it is important for the Chamber of Commerce to know by the following Monday if Mr. Peterson will be able to attend.
Date:
December 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, December 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips inviting Jimmy and his wife to a dinner tendered by the Chamber of Commerce to honor the Board of Regents and the President of the University of Texas. The dinner will be held on the evening of December 9th. The letter also mentions that it is important for the Chamber of Commerce to know by the following Monday if Mrs. Phillips will be able to attend.
Date:
December 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. N. G. Swenson, December 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. N. G. Swenson inquiring whether Mr. Svenson and his wife will be attending a dinner the Chamber is tendering for the Regents. He states that a detailed response is needed to finalize arrangements.
Date:
December 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Edward B. Tucker, December 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Edward B. Tucker inquiring whether Mr. Tucker and his wife will be attending a dinner the Chamber is tendering for the Regents. He states that a detailed response is needed to finalize arrangements.
Date:
December 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David M. Warren, December 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David M. Warren inquiring whether Mr. Warren and his wife will be attending a dinner the Chamber is tendering for the Regents. He states that a detailed response is needed to finalize arrangements.
Date:
December 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Benson Floral Company, May 1, 1944]
Letter from the Benson Floral Company informing the recipients that their Cape Jasmine crop will be ready earlier than usual and, as a result, they will have a limited supply ready for Mother's Day. They provide the prices for Class A, B, and X plants and the cost of "50 select buds" and further instructions about how to order.
Date:
May 1, 1944
Creator:
Benson Floral Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Priscilla Walter to Daniel W. Kempner, July 1, 1955]
Letter from Priscilla to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that they will be unable to fill his order of champaign.
Date:
July 1, 1955
Creator:
Walter, Priscilla
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Taylor to D. M. Compton, October 1, 1957]
Letter from T. E. Taylor to D. M. Compton discussing the payment for Fannie K. Andoue's 1957 taxes.
Date:
October 1, 1957
Creator:
Taylor, T. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, March 1, 1814]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, giving him an update since he left for Baltimore. She hopes for better health for him and writes about Louisa A. Bowdoin and George Wilson Jackson.
Date:
March 1, 1814
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, June 1, 1819]
Letter from Andrew Donaldson Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date:
June 1, 1819
Creator:
Campbell, Andrew Donaldson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to The B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Foundation Committee, February 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to The B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Foundation Committee discussing the most recent Committee meeting and enclosing an estimate of the amount that should be solicited from each area in Texas.
Date:
February 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, February 1, 1951]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner expresses regret that a blizzard prevented a recent meeting and proposes rescheduling a visit from the Texas Senate on March 3rd. He suggests a tentative itinerary including transportation, a buffet luncheon, small group tours of hospital and laboratory facilities, and a reception. He emphasizes the importance of the visit for the Medical Branch and thanks Kempner for his continued interest and support
Date:
February 1, 1951
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner, October 1, 1954]
Letter from Jay A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner asking a few clarifying questions about the summary he received from Mr. Mehan. He would like to know the dollar amount of credit given by H. Kempner for 224 shares of H. Kempner stock owned by Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
October 1, 1954
Creator:
Phillips, Jay A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John C. Boyden to Mr. Harris Kempner, April 1, 1957]
Letter from John C. Boyden to Harris L. Kempner confirming that Kempner's previous letter regarding commencement accommodations has been passed on to the Alumni Office.
Date:
April 1, 1957
Creator:
Deerfield Academy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. Y. Cartwright, Jr., July 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. Y. Cartwright, Jr. discussing clippings from the Houston Post about how taxpayer's taxes are used.
Date:
July 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Snyder, March 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. John W. Snyder discussing taxation methods and inclosing a copy of a correspondence between Judge Combs and Kempner.
Date:
March 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History