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Bookbinding
This is a letter patent for the bookbinding invention as a means for holding books, pamphlets, catalogs, and other similar paper materials together. The purpose of this invention is to make it possible to place additional material inside the same covers, and with the original contents of a book without breaking or tearing the binding.
Date:
June 22, 1911
Creator:
Robinson, Edward K.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Committee on Education and Special Training Administration Memo Number 6]
Memorandum outlining S. A. T. C. Military Administration Districts, jurisdictions of the committees and department commanders, and the headquarters of department commanders.
Date:
September 21, 1918
Creator:
Briscoe, Chesleigh H.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford - January 11, 1944]
Letter from Herbert T. Horne to Alex Bradford thanking Mr. Bradford for the payment in the form of a personal check of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) made out to Spray Engineering Company.
Date:
January 11, 1944
Creator:
Horne, Herbert T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry S. Dyer to Harris Leon Kempner, November 7, 1945]
Letter from Henry S. Dyer to Harris Leon Kempner asking for his assistance in interviewing potential candidates for scholarships.
Date:
November 7, 1945
Creator:
Dyer, Henry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvard College to Harris Leon Kempner, April, 1946]
Letter from F. S. von Stade, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a interview report form and requesting more information about a student applying for admission at Harvard.
Date:
April 1946
Creator:
Harvard College
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Dan and Jeane Kempner to Harris K. Weston, June 7, 1946]
Telegram sent by Dan and Jeane Kempner to Harris K. Weston congratulating him on his graduation from Harvard Law.
Date:
June 7, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvard College to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, July 15, 1946]
Letter from F. S. von Stade, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a report on student Brantly Harris.
Date:
July 15, 1946
Creator:
Harvard College
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harvard Athletic Association, September 26, 1946]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harvard Athletic Association enclosing an application for 2 seats to a Yale game and requesting the tickets be sent before he leaves for New York.
Date:
September 26, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvard Athletic Association to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 30, 1946]
Letter from Frank O. Lunden to Harris L. Kempner confirming the filing of an application for the Harvard-Yale game and asking where to send the tickets before Kempner leaves Galveston.
Date:
October 30, 1946
Creator:
Harvard Athletic Association
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dr. David M. Little, December 3, 1946]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David M. Little asking if it would be possible for President Conant to visit Galveston during his trip to Houston, discussing people who would like to see him. Mr. J. L. Mosele is cc'd.
Date:
December 3, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvard College to Harris Leon Kempner, December 14, 1946]
Letter from F. S. von Stade, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a personal interview report form and requesting information on a student applying for admission to Harvard.
Date:
December 14, 1946
Creator:
Harvard College
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvard University to Harris L. Kempner, December 19, 1946]
Letter from David M. Little to Harris L. Kempner discussing the plans for Mr. Conant's and the President's visit to Texas, requesting that Kempner share his plans for meeting with the Conants and alumni.
Date:
December 19, 1946
Creator:
Harvard University
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. David M. Little, December 23, 1946]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David M. Little expressing excitement toward hosting the President and Mrs. Conant and discussing possible plans for their stay, including an address to local students and dinner. Dr. Chauncey D. Leake and Mr. H. Mosle are cc'd and a request is typed at the bottom requesting suggestions on his reply.
Date:
December 23, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. F. S. Von Stade, Jr., December 30, 1946]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. S. Von Stade, Jr. enclosing a request from the board regarding Mr. Alfred Davis and discussing how many more Harvard people are in Houston than Galveston.
Date:
December 30, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Subscription to Harvard Alumni Bulletin: 1953]
Annual bill for Harris Kempner's subscription to the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, including subscription for the year ending February 1st, 1954 worth $6. Stamped " Paid on February 13, 1953 ".
Date:
1953
Creator:
Associated Harvard Alumni
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner and Joseph Swiff to Mr. & Mrs. Harris Kempner, January 15, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner and Joseph Swiff to Harris L. and Ruth Alma Kempner discussing the first Jewish university and inviting the Kempners to dinner at a stop during George Alpert's speaking tour regarding the university.
Date:
January 15, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Swiff, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Frisch to I. H. Kempner, April 17, 1953]
Letter from David Frisch to I. H. Kempner informing him that he has tried to contact Herbert Kempner, assuring I. H. that the treatment Herbert has been undergoing is not experimental, and stating that he will try his best to "lighten the stay" of Herbert and Henrietta. He also briefly discusses some personal updates.
Date:
April 17, 1953
Creator:
Frisch, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Doten-Dunton Desk Company, April 19, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Doten-Dunton Desk Company requesting for a new executive desk in United States National Bank office.
Date:
April 19, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doten-Dunton Desk Co. to H. Kempner, April 22, 1954]
Letter from Doten-Dunton Desk Co. to H. Kempner discussing about the request whether or not a 56-F-21 Walnut Desk will be furnished and shares the current catalogues, price-list.
Date:
April 22, 1954
Creator:
Doten-Dunton Desk Co.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bender to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, July 21, 1954]
Letter from W. J. Bender to Harris L. Kempner asking if Harris or any other Kempner family member would be willing to create a Scholarship in honor of Herbert.
Date:
July 21, 1954
Creator:
Bender, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Bender to Harris L. Kempner, July 28, 1954]
Letter from W. J. Bender to Harris L. Kempner discussing prices required for establishing an endowed scholarship at Louisiana State.
Date:
July 28, 1954
Creator:
Bender, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Annual Subscription to Harvard Alumni Bulletin: 1957]
Annual bill for Harris Kempner's subscription to the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, including subscription for the year ending February 1st, 1957 worth $5.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Associated Harvard Alumni
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Saul S. Elgart to I. H. Kempner - April 17, 1956]
Letter from Saul S. Elgart to I. H. Kempner responding to the Kempner's letter and contribution from April 11th, and extending a personal thanks for the help to the university and also for receiving him on his trip to Galveston. Elgart then invites the Kempner's to visit the university to see what they are doing firsthand.
Date:
April 17, 1956
Creator:
Elgart, Saul S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, June 17, 1957]
Letter from Stanley Marcus to Harris L. Kempner discussing an encounter with people connected to The Program for Harvard College and asking if Tommy Lamont would be the best person to approach Lamar Fleming regarding a contribution.
Date:
June 17, 1957
Creator:
Neiman-Marcus
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History