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[Letter from Richard H. Rich to I. H. Kempner, October 11, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Richard H. Rich to I. H. Kempner, October 11, 1954]

Letter from Richard H. Rich to I. H. Kempner explaining that he is delighted that Kempner reached out, but he was misinformed, and Louis Wolfson lives in Miami, not Atlanta, so Rich is not able to provide any assistance on the topic. He hopes to catch up soon.
Date: October 11, 1954
Creator: Rich, Richard H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel Kreiter to I. H. Kempner, January 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel Kreiter to I. H. Kempner, January 18, 1951]

Letter from Samuel Kreiter to I. H. Kempner discussing plans for their dinner meeting.
Date: January 18, 1951
Creator: Kreiter, Samuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1949]

Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing their hopes Kempner will visit the schools on his trip through the Southeast.
Date: September 24, 1949
Creator: Lindsay, James Armour
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to H. Irving Schweppe, July 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to H. Irving Schweppe, July 5, 1944]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to H. Irving Schweppe discussing the latter's letter and his service.
Date: July 5, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Irving Schweppe to Isaac H. Kempner, June 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from H. Irving Schweppe to Isaac H. Kempner, June 30, 1944]

Letter from H. Irving Schweppe to Isaac H. Kempner discussing leaving Galveston and his duties at work.
Date: June 30, 1944
Creator: Shweppe, H. Irving
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for The Dinkler Plaza Hotel: February 1959] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for The Dinkler Plaza Hotel: February 1959]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Dinkler Plaza Hotel in Atlanta during February 5th through 8th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: February 1959
Creator: The Dinkler Plaza Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 9, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 9, 1963]

Handwritten letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner discussing Lermarchand coming to visit Kempner. While Lemarchand is currently doing an internship with Zayre Inc, he would like to visit Kempner when the internship ends. Lermarchand would like to find a date to visit that does not inconvenience Kempner, and suggests September 3.
Date: August 9, 1963
Creator: Lemarchand, Denis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand, August 13, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand, August 13, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand regarding their visit to Galveston. Harris inquiring for more information on their means of travel and time of arrival.
Date: August 13, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand, August 27, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand, August 27, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Denis Lemarchand regrading their arrival at the Galveston Greyhound Bus Depot. He provides more information on how they can take a taxi from there to their house.
Date: August 27, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 23, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 23, 1963]

Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner apologizing for a late reply to a previous letter and then informing Kempner about his travel schedule.
Date: August 23, 1963
Creator: Lemarchand, Denis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Carl C. Brigham, September 27, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Carl C. Brigham, September 27, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Carl C. Brigham regarding his interest in knowing more information of the experience of the Texas Prudential Company with Mr. Robert Bagot.
Date: September 27, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marguerite Geer to Harris Leon Kempner, January 7, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Marguerite Geer to Harris Leon Kempner, January 7, 1959]

Letter from Marguerite Geer to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his request for a suite during the National Cotton Council meeting. He mentions that he already booked a twin-bedded room but if Kempner still wants a suite room, he mentions that he could get one at another hotel. And until he hears from Kempner, he's going to keep the present reservation at Dinkler.
Date: January 7, 1959
Creator: Geer, Marguerite
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, February 12, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, February 12, 1959]

Letter from Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that it's fun meeting him the other day and hopes to do that soon. He also mentions that he's looking forward to receiving the book and asks him to let him know enough time ahead before their arrival so that they could up a bridge game.
Date: February 12, 1959
Creator: Jones, Robert Tyre, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James Carroll Kempner, August 26, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James Carroll Kempner, August 26, 1965]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James Carroll Kempner discussing the Savannah property in Atlanta.
Date: August 26, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Human Relations Commission of Galveston to Coretta Scott King, April 5, 1968] (open access)

[Telegram from the Human Relations Commission of Galveston to Coretta Scott King, April 5, 1968]

Telegram sent by the Human Relations Commission of Galveston via Western Union to Coretta Scott King expressing sorrow and condolences at Martin Luther King, Jr.'s death and expressing their admiration of him.
Date: April 5, 1968
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles M. Hohenberg to Harris, March, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Charles M. Hohenberg to Harris, March, 1955]

Handwritten letter from Charles M. Hohenberg to Harris L. Kempner expressing gratitude regarding his father's condition and congratulating him on his presidency.
Date: 1955-03~
Creator: Hohenberg, Charles M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewlry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, December 30, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Citizens Jewlry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, December 30, 1950]

Letter from the Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the potential sale of a plated silver coffee service set Mr. Kempner inquired about.
Date: December 30, 1950
Creator: Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 6, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 6, 1951]

Letter from the Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing cheaper options for the silver coffee service set Mr. Kempner is looking for.
Date: January 6, 1951
Creator: Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 13, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 13, 1951]

Letter from the Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the silver coffee set Mr. Kempner had ordered.
Date: January 13, 1951
Creator: Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewelry & Loan Company to Daniel W. Kempner, February 7, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Citizens Jewelry & Loan Company to Daniel W. Kempner, February 7, 1951]

Letter from the Citizens Jewelry & Loan Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing his recent purchase of 3-piece silver coffee set and encouraging Mr. Kempner to check out their other wares.
Date: February 7, 1951
Creator: Citizens Jewelry & Loan Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Coffee Set, January 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Coffee Set, January 1951]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Citizens Jewelry Company, including 3 piece coffee set worth $32.5.
Date: January 12, 1951
Creator: Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, June 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, June 24, 1950]

Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an order being shipped out and advising that if any other items in their catalog catches Mr. Kempner's attention to let them know.
Date: June 24, 1950
Creator: Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 11, 1950]

Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a woman's diamond watch they are sending for Mr. Kempner to inspect and potentially order.
Date: August 11, 1950
Creator: Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 2, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 2, 1950]

Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing 2 pairs of sterling silver candle sticks that they are sending Mr. Kempner after a previous delay due to supply as well as asking if Mr. Kempner would be interested in any diamond jewelry.
Date: August 2, 1950
Creator: Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History