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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Caswell P. Ellis, May 7, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Caswell P. Ellis discussing his appreciation for Ellis' thoughts of him as he recovers from his illness, expressing that he is now able to be at his office on a part-time basis as he regains his strength.
Date:
May 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, June 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine expressing disappointment with the booking arrangements made by Mr. Vesco of the French Line in New Orleans. He had requested specific accommodations on a ship, which were not honored. He also emphasizes a longstanding relationship with the company since 1912 and requests intervention to secure the desired rooms.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Illuminated Sign and Operating Means Therefor
Patent for an illuminated sign and how to operating means. Illustration included.
Date:
October 30, 1906
Creator:
Dunkle, George Harvey
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Method of and Apparatus for Treating Mineral Pitch.
Patent for an "improved method of and apparatus for treating mineral pitch and similar material to readily separate the asphalt and asphalt-oils from sand, bituminous rock, and other impurities contained in the mined material and removing the sand and impurities" (lines 12-17). The method circulates the material in hot water to separate the asphalt and asphalt-oils from the sand and impurities. The asphalt and oil rise to the top of the water and the impurities sink.
Date:
November 5, 1895
Creator:
Sellers, Harvey Lee; Conyngton, Hugh Ronald & Conyngton, Thomas
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, December 5, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco informing that he made reservations on the Ile de France sailing.
Date:
December 5, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, November 22, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco informing that there was a mistake in the last letter regarding sailing to Ile De France.
Date:
November 22, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. H. Besson, Jr., April 18, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. H. Besson, Jr. thanking for the package of cigars.
Date:
April 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter B. Moses, Jr. to his Father, April 5, 1949]
Letter from Walter B. Moses, Jr. to his Father informing that they are pleased to quote the Contractor on the redwood tower.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
Moses, Walter B., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George and Dolores, December 4, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George and Dolores informing that he was delighted to announce Michael claude.
Date:
December 4, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caswell P. Ellis, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1955]
Letter from Caswell P. Ellis, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing his knowledge of Kempner's major operation due to a serious illness and his recovery allowing him to return to his office with hopes that he is restored to usual good health.
Date:
May 4, 1955
Creator:
Ellis, Caswell P., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Lamar Fleming, Jr., December 6, 1956]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lamar Fleming, Jr. discussing his travel plans to New Orleans and expressing hope that they can be together on part of the trip.
Date:
December 6, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Sherman Pardue, December 18, 1956]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sherman Pardue thanking him for packages from the Fruit-of-the-Month Club and wishing him a merry Christmas and happy new years.
Date:
December 18, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Postal Card from the Navy Department, 1947]
Blank postal card with form from the Navy Department to indicate when to make a 14 day training cruise.
Date:
1947?
Creator:
United States. Department of the Navy
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner to Passport Agency, January 15, 1963]
Letter from H. Kempner to Passport Agency discussing the delivery of a check for $5.00 to cover the renewal fee of Gladys Kempner's passport which was omitted when she previously sent her application.
Date:
January 15, 1963
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vilhelm K. Busck, September 29, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner, on behalf of his wife Jeane Kempner, to Captain Vilhelm K. Busck about the Kempners' daughter's married name and address.
Date:
September 29, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Consul of Switzerland, June 25, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Consul of Switzerland asking for some advice on the process of bringing a family friend from Switzerland to the United States.
Date:
June 25, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 16, 1950]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco mentioning that he's take the two mentioned cabins in A Deck if there's no availability in Main Deck.
Date:
May 16, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, June 6, 1950]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco asking about the tickets for the Ile De France and Liberte.
Date:
June 6, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, February 4, 1950]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco mentioning that he'll need one additional cabin with bath as the same ship on which his other reservations are.
Date:
February 4, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, December 27, 1949]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Jean E. Vesco enclosing a check for $100 to apply on his car and mentions that he usually gets his insurance and other papers from The Automobile Club of America.
Date:
December 27, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Car-Coupling.
Patent for an invention for train cars which "relates to car couplings, and especially to that class of the same which effect an automatic coupling by means of a gravity-hook," (lines 12-15) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
May 13, 1884
Creator:
Washburn, Andrew Lynch & Journeay, Abram L.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Jerome Mark to I. H. Kempner, May 28, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Jerome Mark to I. H. Kempner explaining that the Executive Committee of the B'nai B'rith Lodges has unanimously voted to make a contribution of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund in the name of their late Secretary, Myron M. Goldman. They would like a plaque to be placed in the new Hillel building in memory of Goldman in exchange for the donation.
Date:
May 28, 1945
Creator:
Mark, Jerome
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, May 5, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing different structural choices for the Hillel Building, a brochure, and Hyman Ettlinger's upset with being left out of the publicity documents.
Date:
May 5, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History