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[Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner, September 9, 1964]
Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Marion L. Kempner asking to fill out the attached postal card for an accurate college mailing address. A purple U.S. postage stamp can be seen in the top right corner.
Date:
September 9, 1964
Creator:
Butler, John L., Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clayton B. Williams, April 19, 1988]
Letter from Clayton B. Williams discussing an encounter he had with a former WASP before going on a cruise and asking if anyone had a list of individuals that came to a recent reunion so that he could get her address.
Date:
April 19, 1988
Creator:
Williams, Clayton B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1959]
Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the letter Kempner about Sandy's college application for Harvard. Hall mentions that Sandy's records are great and suggests that November 19, should be a convenient date for his visit to Hill.
Date:
October 13, 1959
Creator:
Hall, Edward T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Marion Lee Kempner, February 8, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner discussing two options for plane reservations to Houston from New York.
Date:
February 8, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, April 29, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy mentioning about the dinner he went to in Houston of Mr. Dillon Anderson where he saw Mr. Peterkin and asked about John Herrick's job. He also mentioned that Dr. Wilder penfield delivered the first 1960 Daniel W. Kempner lecture yesterday and praised his knowledge. And at the end he mentions that Ruth will be back if all the plans hold.
Date:
April 29, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 2, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy regarding the stocks that Mummum has given to him and he mentions about Mr. Copperwaite phoning the University of Texas. He also tells him to Mummum and Muggins his thanks for the gift.
Date:
May 2, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The George Washington Motor Lodge, November 6, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The George Washington Motor Lodge regarding the confirmation he received for a double room when he requested for one of the executive suites. So, Kempner requests them to change the reservation and send a confirmation.
Date:
November 6, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Hill School, May 10, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Hill School handing a photocopy of communication from the Office of the Registrar and Director of Admissions of the University of Texas. So, he asks Copperwaite if he'd be able to give update on if they sent the SAT figures to them so they'll hear back from them and can make a decision.
Date:
May 10, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson, January 22, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson discussing his appreciation for good wishes on his birthday and the family dinner he had to celebrate while giving advice to Peter while he is in college.
Date:
January 22, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson, October 30, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson discussing an enclosed clipping from the Galveston News of a sports game win, how little Thompson writes, the value of education, and the serious condition of Uncle Pat.
Date:
October 30, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company, Inc., November 14, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company, Inc. requesting the speedy shipment of packages of grapefruit to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bachman and Miss Cecile Kempner.
Date:
November 14, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, October 4, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman thanking him for sending him pears, and discussing air conditioning and the latter's recent return from a trip to Lake Placid.
Date:
October 4, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pittman & Davis, November 5, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pittman & Davis requesting that grapefruit be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachman in Pennsylvania and Cecile Kempner in New York.
Date:
November 5, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 14, 1958]
Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner requesting a donation to help the Philanthropic Fund continue their work. A handwritten note that includes a list of contributions from 1948 through 1958 is attached.
Date:
October 14, 1958
Creator:
Ben-David, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to D. W. Kempner, December 22, 1952]
Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to D. W. Kempner advising him about a recent order.
Date:
December 22, 1952
Creator:
Joseph Heacock Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1949]
Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner regarding his letter of September regarding palms. They mention the options they have and adds that the size they have doesn't meet the requirements of his letter.
Date:
September 6, 1949
Creator:
Joseph Heacock Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1948]
Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for enclosing the letters he wrote to the American Council for Judaism and for his appreciation for the Council.
Date:
September 24, 1948
Creator:
Rosenwald, Lessing J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner, June 3, 1953]
Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for the funds provided towards the book presented by National Advisory Board.
Date:
June 3, 1953
Creator:
Rosenwald, Lessing J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pitzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, March 12, 1953]
Letter from Pitzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner discussing a recent order.
Date:
March 12, 1953
Creator:
Pitzonka's Pansy Farm and Nursery
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1960]
Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner discussing how Sandy made arrangements to send money to Duke. As Sandy was low on money, the school has advanced him $30.00. So, Cowperthwaite mentions that it'd be great if Kempner sends those 30 dollars at his latest convenience.
Date:
May 18, 1960
Creator:
Cowperthwaite, Robert S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, January 27, 1949]
Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice covering figs and shipping costs to four addresses.
Date:
January 27, 1949
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, December 6, 1957]
Letter from Walter B. Levering to Harris L. and Ruth Alma Kempner discussing the accommodations that the school has and requesting that they make a donation to the school, enclosing a pledge card.
Date:
December 6, 1957
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. H. Kempner, October 17, 1955]
Letter from James V. Moffatt to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging the sending of a catalogue and viewbook and expressing delight at him and Marion visiting the school and offering enrollment.
Date:
October 17, 1955
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 27, 1955]
Letter from James V. Moffatt to Harris L. Kempner confirming that Marion Lee's application was received and his name was added to their roster, along with confirming that more information will be sent.
Date:
October 27, 1955
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History