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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Chas. W. Windham, May 4, 1955]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Chas. W. Windham advising that he will not be able to see Mr. Blakley due to other obligations.
Date:
May 4, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Eaton to Mr. Harris Kempner, May 26, 1953]
Letter from W. R. Eaton to Harris L. Kempner discussing his recent business choices and expressing interest in the cotton business, also expressing sorrow at Harris' cancelled trip to Europe and Herb's condition.
Date:
May 26, 1953
Creator:
Eaton, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. René Boatwright to Harris Kempner, May 25, 1953]
Handwritten letter from C. René "Boaty" Boatwright thanking Kempner for allowing them to use his club and noting that things are in "foul shape" for Gene Smith and his associates.
Date:
May 25, 1953
Creator:
Boatright, C. René
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. F. H. Rayner, May 8, 1953]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. H. Rayner discussing vacation times due to his cancelled trip to Europe and bale sales in Dallas.
Date:
May 8, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Shipment of a Box of Rubber Mats]
Invoice for shipment of a box of rubber mats from Neilson Rubber & Suppliers Co. to U. S. National Company by Central Freight Lines.
Date:
May 6, 1953
Creator:
Central Freight Lines
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray Bennison to Harris L. Kempner, May 15, 1964]
Letter from Ray Bennison to Harris L. Kempner congratulating him on being elected vice president of the American Cotton Shippers Association.
Date:
May 15, 1964
Creator:
Bennison, Ray
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion L. Kempner, May 13, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to his son Sandy giving him an update on the family news, including the tragic destruction of his boat and his recent election to vice president of the American Cotton Shippers Association, a role he jokingly sees more as a punishment than an honor.
Date:
May 13, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Albert L. Long, May 13, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Albert L. Long thanking him for the letter of congratulations regarding his recent election to Vice President of the American Cotton Shippers Association.
Date:
May 13, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. to Alexander Porter, May 15th, 1962]
Letter from Alexander Porter to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. regarding the letter about their get together on Wednesday, May 23rd. And mentions that they're looking forward to meeting them in the evening. He also thanks them for volunteering to make reservations for them but their manager already took care of it.
Date:
May 15, 1962
Creator:
Porter, Alexander
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to F. Marion Rhodes, May 9,1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to F. Marion Rhodes sending a copy of his Dad's book as he promised. And he mentions that it's great seeing him in Dallas and mentions that maybe they can get something done.
Date:
May 9, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, May 2, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub sending the reports of H. Kempner and allied companies as of December 31st. And mentions about his and Ruth's plans and requests him to write them about what's going on in his life.
Date:
May 2, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Neiman-Marcus, Dallas]
Statement for items sold to Harris L. Kempner by Neiman-Marcus, Dallas totaling $2,105.81.
Date:
May 28, 1963
Creator:
Neiman-Marcus
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard R. Lee, May 10, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard R. Lee informing Lee that Mr. and Mrs. Kempner won't be able to attend a dinner at the Galvez Hotel.
Date:
May 10, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Harry E. Stewart, May 31, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Harry E. Stewart asking Stewart to assist with finding Doctor Bleyberg a temporary permit to stay in Mexico until he can find a permanent residence.
Date:
May 31, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel H. E. Stewart to Harris Kempner, May 28, 1948]
Letter from Colonel H. E. Stewart to Harris Kempner assuring Kempner that he will do whatever he can to assist Kempner's friends, who are attempting to stay in Mexico permanently.
Date:
May 28, 1948
Creator:
Stewart, H. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Harry E. Stewart, May 12, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. Harry E. Stewart discussing Stewart assisting with finding employment for a man named Stanislas Bleyberg, who Kempner has taken an interest in due to the hardships of the man and his family.
Date:
May 12, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to The Stewart Company, May 12, 1948]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to The Stewart Company attaching a letter of introduction. And if Colonel Stewart is not in Dallas, he requests them to hold it for him.
Date:
May 12, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, May 21, 1948]
Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner discussing the Kempners attending the Florence's annual party in San Antonio after the couples were unable to meet in Mineral Wells while the Kempners were visiting.
Date:
May 21, 1948
Creator:
Florence, Fred F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, May 20, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day discussing a check to cover the expenses of Day's trip to Galveston and discussing looking forward to meeting President Umphrey Lee.
Date:
May 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 10, 1944]
Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner receiving a check for a refund on a transportation ticket from Mineral Wells to Fort Worth.
Date:
May 10, 1944
Creator:
Overton, W. W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Waverley Briggs, May 5, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Waverley Briggs discussing a report with the total amount of money raised in Galveston for the Texas State Committee and thanking Briggs for the report.
Date:
May 5, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1944]
Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed report containing information for the campaign for the Celebration of the President's Birthday.
Date:
May 4, 1944
Creator:
Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Major General Richard Donovan, May 24, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Major General Richard Donovan discussing Donovan's new assignment messing with his visit to the Kempner's but the Kempner's being proud of Donovan's accomplishments, regardless. Kempner also discusses attempting to get Marguerite to visit in the upcoming weeks.
Date:
May 24, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Donovan to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 21, 1945]
Letter from Richard Donovan to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing Donovan having to turn down an invitation to visit and stay with the Kempners due to being moved to an assignment in Washington but expressing Donovan's wishes that Kempner might travel to Washington one day so they can meet up.
Date:
May 21, 1945
Creator:
Donovan, Richard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History