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[Letter from Lee M. Webb to I. H. Kempner, July 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Lee M. Webb to I. H. Kempner, July 6, 1955]

Letter from Lee M. Webb to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his congratulatory letter regarding Webb’s election as president of the Houston Heart Association. Webb expresses his gratitude for the honor and his desire to contribute to the Houston community. He mentions his qualifications for the position and his goals for the association.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Webb, Lee M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. Burton Fisher, October 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. Burton Fisher, October 6, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. Burton Fisher expressing regret for missing the autumn foliage and noting the privilege is reserved for those attending seasonal conventions. It acknowledges Fisher's suggestion on accommodation preferences for the next summer, with a specific mention of being well pleased with Room 232. He is open to the suggested idea and expects to make a definite reservation upon further advice in April.
Date: October 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner, December 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner, December 6, 1955]

Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner providing Mr. I. H. Kempner with Pass No. 6 for free admission to Marine Ballroom events and fishing pier access for 1956. It instructs Kempner to sign the pass for identification and requests the return of the 1955 pass for cancellation, offering holiday wishes.
Date: December 6, 1955
Creator: Whayne, A. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, June 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals, June 4, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals enclosing a check on behalf of I. H. Kempner to to pay the latter's May 25, 1955 statement.
Date: April 6, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clark W. Thompson to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Clark W. Thompson to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1955]

Letter from Clark W. Thompson to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for hospitality received during a visit to Honolulu and mentions upcoming Congressional hearings. He also acknowledges the efforts of a local representative, Jack Howell, and promises to stay in touch.
Date: October 6, 1955
Creator: Thompson, Clark W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles E. Seay to Isaac H. Kempner, May 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Charles E. Seay to Isaac H. Kempner, May 6, 1955]

Letter from Charles E. Seay to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a recent meeting they had.
Date: May 6, 1955
Creator: Seay, Charles E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. Sherrill to I. H. Kempner, June 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from J. N. Sherrill to I. H. Kempner, June 6, 1955]

Letter from J. N. Sherrill to I. H. Kempner discussing a friend of Joe Sherrill, Jr.'s from Harvard who would like to settle in Texas. He asks Kempner for any advice that he may have.
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Sherrill, J. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1955]

Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner explaining that he was delayed in writing to Kempner because of the Succoth holiday. He expresses his thanks to Kempner for delivering a excellent message at the Yom Kippur afternoon service.
Date: October 6, 1955
Creator: Stillpass, Leo J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Harry Richards, May 6, 1955] (open access)

[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Harry Richards, May 6, 1955]

Telegram sent by Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Harry Richards discussing their condolences for their loss.
Date: May 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. W. Rogers to I. H. Kempner, May 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from R. W. Rogers to I. H. Kempner, May 6, 1955]

Letter from R. W. Rogers to I. H. Kempner explaining to Kempner that the Rogers sold stock to Stanley E. Kempner while they were doing home renovations and were promised the ability to purchase the stock back at any point. Rogers then asks Kempner for the chance to now by back the stock.
Date: May 6, 1955
Creator: Rogers, R. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy, September 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy, September 6, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy discussing Kempner's health improvements after his stay at the Whiteface Inn and Kempner recalling information about his old university. Kempner ends the letter by insisting on meeting up with Ripy if he goes through with his trip to Texas.
Date: September 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jake Webster to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Jake Webster to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 6, 1955]

Letter from Jake Webster to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the visit and for discussing the Galvez or Buccanneer Hotels being future potential sites for his company meetings.
Date: July 6, 1955
Creator: Websterm, Jake
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fritz G. Lanham to Isaac H. Kempner, January 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Fritz G. Lanham to Isaac H. Kempner, January 6, 1955]

Letter from Fritz G. Lanham to Isaac H. Kempner thanking the latter for the sugar and figs he and Walter Woodul sent.
Date: January 6, 1955
Creator: Lanham, Fritz G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Oscar Lippmann, October 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Oscar Lippmann, October 6, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Oscar Lippmann discussing a copy of a letter from Lippmann to Robert Hutchings that was sent to Kempner.
Date: October 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Oscar Lippmann, October 6, 1955, #2] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Oscar Lippmann, October 6, 1955, #2]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Oscar Lippmann discussing a copy of a letter from Lippmann to Robert Hutchings that was sent to Kempner.
Date: October 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Robert J. Kleberg, June 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Robert J. Kleberg, June 6, 1955]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Robert J. Kleberg expressing his condolences after the death of the latter's brother.
Date: June 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 6, 1955]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner attaching and explaining a letter from Fred G. Gurley showing that his neglect of Galveston has caused some problems.
Date: August 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, August 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, August 6, 1955]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing an attached financial statement of the Sugar Company, a news clipping about buying corporations with established losses, cotton repayments, and various personal matters such as a dinner party and the weather.
Date: August 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., August 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., August 6, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr. discussing various business matters such as the statement of profits from Cameron County operations, a company separation, cotton, bond payments, and congratulating him on his unchanged figures and computations. He also discusses personal matters such as the weather, an upcoming vacation and Cecile Kempner's travels. He mentions that he will return the statements when he finishes studying them.
Date: August 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Allen Kimberly, September 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Allen Kimberly, September 6, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Allen Kimberly discussing a recent correspondence, letting Kimberly know that Mrs. Kempner will notify Mrs. Friedlander of his inquiry. He also mentions that he would like to see Kimberly if he goes east for his 50th reunion at VMI.
Date: September 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. R. Killian, Jr., October 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. R. Killian, Jr., October 6, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. R. Killian, Jr. discussing Killian's request for Kempner to put M. I. T. on his will. He explains why he cannot but agrees that the institution is incredibly important.
Date: October 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Kempner Family to Miss Cecile Johnson, January 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from The Kempner Family to Miss Cecile Johnson, January 6, 1955]

Letter from The Kempner Family to Miss Cecile Johnson thanking her for her care of Pat Kempner. The family encloses a gift as evidence of their appreciation of her devotion and friendship.
Date: January 6, 1955
Creator: The Kempner Family
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh K. Jones, May 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh K. Jones, May 6, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Jones expressing gratitude for the flowers and salmon they sent him and his family during his illness.
Date: May 6, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, September 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company, September 6, 1955]

Letter from the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing the date, time, and place of a special meeting of the Board of Directors.
Date: September 6, 1955
Creator: Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History