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[Clipping: Selective Buildup of UT is Recommended] (open access)

[Clipping: Selective Buildup of UT is Recommended]

Clipping from the Houston Chronicle describing the conclusions reached by the Committee of 75 about the various colleges and departments within the University of Texas.
Date: January 25, 1959
Creator: Spinks, Brian
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Rene Fribourg, April 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Rene Fribourg, April 25, 1959]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Rene Fribourg discussing about charitable needs and requesting to refer to R. Lee Kempner's reply back letter on contributions to Deborah Hospital.
Date: April 25, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Louis H. Harrison to Mr. H. Kempner, August 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Louis H. Harrison to Mr. H. Kempner, August 25, 1959]

Letter from Mrs. Louis H. Harrison to Mr. H. Kempner requesting for monetary funds towards Arthritics patients. Second and third page contains handwritten letters from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Lewis discussing about previous contributions.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Harrison, Mrs. Louis H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Progress Committee, September 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Progress Committee, September 25, 1959]

Letter from the Galveston Progress Committee discussing the decision to be made at their upcoming meeting.
Date: September 25, 1959
Creator: Galveston Progress Committee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, September 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, September 25, 1959]

Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner including two recent issues of the Governmental Research Association's "Reporter" highlighting staff, board, and committee relationships in research agencies. He summarizes a conference held in West Point, New York, addressing agency operations, policy, and assistance programs. He also mentions the election of Alvin A. Burger as Director of the Texas Research League and upcoming distribution of the Research Council brochure.
Date: September 25, 1959
Creator: Ziegler, Clarence J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1959]

Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner detailing an upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors of the Galveston County Research Council scheduled for September 3, 1959. The agenda includes officer elections, committee approvals, and the 1959-1960 fiscal year budget adoption. It also mentions a presentation on the Council’s progress and the confirmation of attendance by phone.
Date: August 25, 1959
Creator: Ziegler, Clarence J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, February 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, February 25, 1959]

Letter from Harris K. Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about reservation issue at Jack Tar Hotel and requesting for a call back.
Date: February 25, 1959
Creator: Oppenheimer, Harris K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Dan Oppenheimer, March 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Dan Oppenheimer, March 25, 1959]

Letter from R. I. Mehan to Dan Oppenheimer informing about enclosing a photocopy of the Revenue Ruling 59-60.
Date: March 25, 1959
Creator: Mehan, R. I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alexander Frieder to I. H. Kempner, May 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Alexander Frieder to I. H. Kempner, May 25, 1959]

Letter from Alexander Frieder to I. H. Kempner detailing his pleasure at receiving a letter from Kempner, who expressed positive sentiments with regard to Harris Kempner Weston and Alice Weston's wedding.
Date: May 25, 1959
Creator: Frieder, Alexander
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, September 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, September 25, 1959]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner thanking for sharing Ruth's memorandum of restaurants and shops, and copies of letters from people for guidance.
Date: September 25, 1959
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward R. Thompson, February 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward R. Thompson, February 25, 1959]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dr. Edward R. Thompson requesting that he fill out a card for his recent vaccines.
Date: February 25, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, April 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, April 25, 1959]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that it's pleasure talking to him on phone from Honolulu. He then includes the sales he did after he left. He also enclosed a memorandum of the standing of their business as of yesterday. Then he talks about the bid on Monday and hopes that Kempner and Ruth are having a good time.
Date: April 25, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner, June 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner, June 25, 1959]

Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner appreciating hi8m for his letter of 18th regarding his son's entry into the state for his studies. He mentions that Herbert is highly recommended by his high school principal. He mentioned that the consular officer suggested that it would assist them if he could write a notarized letter addressing it to the Consular office in Hong Kong. And in the end he mentions that anything that will favor that quick passing out of the visa will be much appreciated.
Date: June 25, 1959
Creator: Mutual Textiles Suppliers
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Young to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., February 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Young to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., February 25, 1959]

Letter from George S. Young to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., discussing his status as a stockholder with The Columbia Gas System, Inc. and what comes with it.
Date: February 25, 1959
Creator: Young, George S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 3108] (open access)

[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 3108]

Check stub via United States National Bank for a check in the amount of $146.63 paid to the order of Harvey Travel Bureau, paying for the round trip ticket for Sandy from Philadelphia to Houston as of the letter dated February 24, 1959.
Date: February 25, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1959]

Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the notes he created for future reference purposes. He mentions that Sandy is great and if the admissions cannot see it, they'd be able to answer your questions following that. But he mentions that he still have good chances for getting into Harvard.
Date: September 25, 1959
Creator: Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank J. Greene to Harris L. Kempner, September 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Frank J. Greene to Harris L. Kempner, September 25, 1959]

Letter from Frank J. Greene, from the St. Regis, to Harris L. Kempner confirming the date change to his room reservation.
Date: September 25, 1959
Creator: Greene, Frank J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charge for Miss Gladys Kempner, May 1959] (open access)

[Invoice for Charge for Miss Gladys Kempner, May 1959]

Invoice for charge to Miss Gladys Kempner by Department of State, Washington, D. C., including renewal of passport worth $5.
Date: May 25, 1959
Creator: Department of State, Washington, D. C.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Frances Knight, May 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Frances Knight, May 25, 1959]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Frances Knight informing that they are enclosing a check for the passport for renewing the passport.
Date: May 25, 1959
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Ray I. Mehan, November 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Ray I. Mehan, November 25, 1959]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Ray I. Mehan informing that there is a loss on 60 shares. He also mentions that there will be a check delivered and a receipt.
Date: November 25, 1959
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Rotan, Mosle & Co., November 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Rotan, Mosle & Co., November 25, 1959]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Rotan, Mosle & Company informing that the stock certificates were issued to Gladys Kempner.
Date: November 25, 1959
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges for Mrs. D. W. Kempner, January 1959] (open access)

[Invoice for Charges for Mrs. D. W. Kempner, January 1959]

Invoice for charges to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Galveston Artillery Club, including miscellaneous charges of $15. Written paid on February 14th, 1959.
Date: January 25, 1959
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. A. Mantzel to The B. F. Goodrich Company, June 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from E. A. Mantzel to The B. F. Goodrich Company, June 25, 1959]

Letter from E. A. Mantzel of the Imperial Sugar Company to the B. F. Goodrich Company enclosing a check for the payment of a bill for tires.
Date: June 25, 1959
Creator: Mantzel, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, May 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, May 25, 1959]

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson requesting courtesy of the port when she leaves for Europe on August 8th and returns on October 7th.
Date: May 25, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History