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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a conference in San Francisco, Roman Catholicism in Europe, and international relations.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 10, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 10, 1963]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner informing him of recent sales of various cotton bales to international buyers, including destinations like Lille, Taipei, Japan, and Bremen. It discusses prospects for selling additional quantities and ongoing bids. The letter notes that there have been few inquiries for New Crop cotton. He also mentions bidding on Strict Low Middling cotton and will provide further updates after Monday’s bidding results.
Date: May 10, 1963
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris L. Kempner, November 1, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris L. Kempner, November 1, 1957]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris L. Kempner updating him on recent cotton sales, purchases, and stock. He notes sales to various countries, including Italy, Japan, and Germany, and mentions current inventory and market conditions. He is monitoring the market and expects an advance next week. He also comments on weather conditions affecting the crop in West Texas.
Date: November 1, 1957
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price, March 6, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price, March 6, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Gwilym A. Price discussing his disapproval of Price and Westinghouse Electric Corporation's asks for the imposition of tariffs to prevent the U.S. government or citizens from buying foreign electrical products at a cheaper price while providing evidence to support his statements.
Date: March 6, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[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 I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.
Date: July 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 22, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 22, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing Pearl Harbor and World War 2.
Date: November 22, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 23, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing transportation and economics in America.
Date: September 23, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 5, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing US relations with Japan and her tax return.
Date: September 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 26, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 26, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a recent hurricane, the surrender of Japan, and local news.
Date: August 26, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on humanity's achievements, nuclear weapons, Russia's relations with Japan, the US attack on Japan, and the politics behind the decision.
Date: August 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, going to Houston, the war, and investment advice.
Date: August 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 29, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father anticipating the end of the war.
Date: April 29, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History