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[Letter from Edith Ballinger to I. H. Kempner, June 21, 1958]
Letter from Edith Ballinger to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his advice and her upcoming travel plans.
Date:
June 21, 1958
Creator:
Ballinger, Edith
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to General A. D. Bruce, July 7, 1958]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to General Bruce discussing W. H. Louviere's travels and the possible reason for his delay in response with the confirmation he will respond soon. Kempner also thanks General Bruce for his wife's compliments.
Date:
July 7, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beverly Joan Galanda to I. H. Kempner, April 23, 1963]
Letter from Beverly Joan Galanda to I. H. Kempner discussing her current project, a biographical sketch of Rabbi Henry Cohen, citing Cohen's significant status and contributions. She also mentions her Jewish heritage and a desire to provide an original perspective on Cohen's work with the Texas Prison System in the late 1920s. She expresses regret at not being able to visit Galveston due to financial constraints.
Date:
April 23, 1963
Creator:
Galanda, Beverly Joan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, 1948]
Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company requesting that people be recommended to be represented by their agents.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Maclean, December 30, 1963]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Maclean thanking him for the Christmas flowers and anniversary wishes and expressing appreciation for his friendship.
Date:
December 30, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Carmencita and Niven Busch to I. H. and Henrietta Kempner, December 18, 1964]
Telegram sent by Carmencita and Niven Busch to I. H. and Henrietta Kempner congratulating them on their anniversary.
Date:
December 18, 1964
Creator:
Busch, Carmencita & Busch, Niven
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Niven and Carmencita Busch, December 24, 1964]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Niven and Carmencita Busch discussing a recent injury of his and his wife's poor health.
Date:
December 24, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Denny Kempner, March 18, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Denny Kempner discussing his upcoming college decisions and applications, and has asked the Texas Prudential about potential training bases in Texas.
Date:
March 18, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Denny Kempner, May 6, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III, discussing Jim and Timmy's college graduations, as well as Denny's upcoming college decisions.
Date:
May 6, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III, to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 11, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner, III, to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his involvement in an assault trial and an class he will give on the subject of the 106 Recoilless Rifle, and also looks forward to his release in mid August.
Date:
May 11, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III, to I. H. Kempner and Henrietta Leonora Blum, October 1, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner, III, to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing his business courses at Stanford University.
Date:
October 1, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dinny, October 8, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dinny discussing an opportunity to work at the California and Hawaiian Sugar Refining Company in San Francisco to advance his education and learn the office management. He is confident that the president, Donald Maclean, will write back soon to confirm.
Date:
October 8, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, October 24, 1957]
Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner discussing details and updates about his life and his family's life.
Date:
October 24, 1957
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly, October 29, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly discussing their previous letter regarding a Rose Bowl party, Easter trip, and inquiries about Marguerite Donovan who has been missing contact. He answers the previous letter about the Moody controversy, stating the stock settlements that have been made after Mrs. Moody's death.
Date:
October 29, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Cohen of The Biltmore Hotel to I. H. Kempner, April 22, 1957]
Letter from Gertrude Cohen from The Biltmore Hotel to I. H. Kempner discussing the opening of Isaac H. Kempner Clubhouses, which will provide the youth affected by parental neglect and delinquency with supervision and character.
Date:
April 22, 1957
Creator:
Cohen, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. J. Aicklen, May 17, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. or Mrs. W. J. Aicklen discussing the election results, city life of San Francisco, and politics surrounding the amendment for a tax that would help a hospital.
Date:
May 17, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Taylor, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, June 28, 1956]
Letter from C. W. Taylor, Jr. to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's biography in "Who's Who". Taylor would like to write a story based on the biography and send it back to Kempner for approval.
Date:
June 28, 1956
Creator:
Taylor, C. W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, August 21, 1963]
Letter from Henry Attias discussing the meeting held on July 15, where the Board of Directors declared a shared dividend of Common A Stock for every 25 shares of Common Stock of his company. Discusses further details regarding the shares and the arrangements that have been made, including for any shareholder who purchases additional shares. He should sign and mail the included Order Form before the close of the business.
Date:
August 21, 1963
Creator:
Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs.Niven Busch, December 18, 1963]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Niven Busch thanking them for their thoughtful letter and present for their 61st wedding anniversary, and sends them well wishes.
Date:
December 18, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date:
January 26, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, February 19, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner’s concerns regarding the railway's organizational changes and their potential impact on Galveston. He conveys regret for any associated personal or community distress, stressing the decision's inevitability due to changing times. He remains hopeful that the impact on Galveston will be minimal and temporary, expressing confidence in the city’s future growth and prosperity.
Date:
February 19, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, March 4, 1963]
Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner conveying his travel plans to Europe and arrangements to meet any friends of Mr. I. H. Kempner along the way. He mentions a forthcoming itinerary and a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, then a journey to Hong Kong and Naples via ship through the Suez Canal.
Date:
March 4, 1963
Creator:
Armstrong, Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1962]
Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's biography and St. Mary's recent illness. St. Mary also informs Kempner of Dr. H. Elliot Wisdom's niece working in the World Church and asks Kempner if he has any interest in the Sealy Mattress Company.
Date:
January 2, 1962
Creator:
St. Mary, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner, January 8, 1962]
Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner discussing St. Mary's insurance company denying any agreement with St. Mary without a reason.
Date:
January 8, 1962
Creator:
St. Mary, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History