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[Letter from Levert J. Able to Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd, April 8, 1954]
Letter from Levert J. Able to Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd discussing the current status of a law suit settlement case.
Date:
April 8, 1954
Creator:
Able, Levert J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Thomas Leroy James, June 2, 1954]
Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd to Thomas Leroy James discussing the J. F Kirk case and paying attorney fees.
Date:
June 2, 1954
Creator:
Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd
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 A. J. Biron to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1953]
Letter from A. J. Biron to I. H. Kempner discussing recent transactions, monthly payments, and loans from various businesses and organizations. He also mentions the potential purchase of a property in Brazoria County.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Biron, A. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner , August 31, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner detailing a potential $100 per acre bonus on land sold in Alvin. He also mentions a strategy to contact bank for leasing discussions and confirms no current leasing offers on the land, while noting that half of the mineral rights on the property are reserved.
Date:
August 31, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Damon Independent School District, September 30, 1954]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Damon Independent School District discussing the 1954 taxes for Fannie K. Adoue.
Date:
September 30, 1954
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 29, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing J. A. Hafner wanting to lease Kempner's acreage in Alvin, Texas that were previously sold to a school board and a doctor.
Date:
April 29, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 23, 1952]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing options for selling land in Brazoria County.
Date:
August 23, 1952
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, and R. Lee Kempner, April 08, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, & R. Lee Kempner discussing how someone came into the office that day to ask about leasing their property.
Date:
April 8, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, July 31, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that 560 acres of land in Brazoria County were leased to Mr. H. J. Porter of Houston, Texas.
Date:
July 31, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear to I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, & R. Lee Kempner, September 03, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, D. W. Kempner, R. Lee Kempner discussing what Blackshear has heard about Mr. Harper and the offer he was given for his 400 acres.
Date:
September 3, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William D. Colegrove to Arthur M. Alpert, July 26, 1966]
Letter from William D. Colegrove to Arthur M. Alpert thanking for the loan of three bales, adding to the Old South atmosphere.
Date:
July 26, 1966
Creator:
Colegrove, William D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American Rice Growers Cooperative Association Report, April 20, 1953]
American Rice Growers Cooperative Association report on Senate bill number 301 and its implications on water rights, irrigation, and drainage. The American Rice Growers Cooperative Association could be forced to shut off water critical to their operations. J. F. Collier is urging association members to contact their representatives in both legislative houses to voice their opposition to the bill.
Date:
April 20, 1953
Creator:
Collier, J. F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mingo Conacher to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 22, 1957]
Letter from Mingo Conacher to Harris L. Kempner describing an enclosed book.
Date:
October 22, 1957
Creator:
Conacher, Mingo
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Letter from J. B. Fowler to I. H. Kempner, June 17, 1953]
Inter-office letter from J. B. Fowler to I. H. Kempner discussing filing a suit against A. J. Cooper for a mortgage.
Date:
June 17, 1953
Creator:
Fowler, J. B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. M. Galloway to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1945]
Letter from M. M. Galloway to I. H. Kempner discussing Galloway being sick for a month and informing Kempner that the Eagle Nest and Maner Lake Club no longer allows guest on the property.
Date:
January 4, 1945
Creator:
Galloway, M. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Wharves to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1954]
Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner discussing the recent increase in boy scout numbers in the Bay Area Council and how they have outgrown their previous campgrounds. Mr. Sandberg informs Mr. Kempner that the council has purchased a new 200-acre site for the new campgrounds and invites him to serve as one of the 20 men on the Advisory Committe to help oversee the project.
Date:
November 2, 1954
Creator:
Galveston Wharves
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Gash, Jr. to Mr. H. L. Kempner, 1945]
Handwritten letter from James Gash, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner discussing his prison sentence and request for help so he can help his mother and grandmother.
Date:
1945~
Creator:
Gash, James, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark F. Heller to H. Kempner Cotton Company, April 24, 1963]
Letter from Mark F. Heller to H. Kempner Cotton Company enclosing a herewith and mentioned that they eliminated several qualities.
Date:
April 24, 1963
Creator:
Heller, Mark F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. R. Hill, February 26, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. R. Hill discussing about his recent trip through Suez Canal and involvement with Nanyang cotton mills. He also expresses interest in conducting business and offers to supply up to 2000 bales of cotton monthly with payment terms via sight draft New York.
Date:
February 26, 1949
Creator:
Hill, E. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1953]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the sale of calves to W. D. Russell from Houston.
Date:
December 11, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, July 15, 1955]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the proposed new Hospital.
Date:
July 15, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, September 8, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the J. F. Kirk suit and the scheduling of a hearing in court. It is recommended that a compromise settlement is agreed upon.
Date:
September 8, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 6, 1951]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing prices and invoices for shipments of 34-66 mixture insecticides picked up by Bill Keyser.
Date:
April 6, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History