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[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, October 8, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, October 8, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing the Mayfield Park land sale and sewage treatment plans.
Date: October 8, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Leitz, Inc. to Sugarland Industries, October 16, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from E. Leitz, Inc. to Sugarland Industries, October 16, 1938]

Letter from E. Leitz, Inc. to Sugarland Industries discussing where to buy cameras and camera accessories.
Date: October 16, 1938
Creator: E. Leitz, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caswell P. Ellis to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Caswell P. Ellis to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1955]

Letter from Caswell P. Ellis to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing his appreciation to Henrietta Kempner for a Television Control gadget and his desire to see them again to return the favor.
Date: October 6, 1955
Creator: Ellis, Caswell P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caswell P. Ellis, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 22, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Caswell P. Ellis, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 22, 1952]

Letter from Caswell P. Ellis, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing his travel plans preventing him from attending a convention with Kempner.
Date: October 22, 1952
Creator: Ellis, Caswell P., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duke Files to Harris L. Kempner, October 24, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Duke Files to Harris L. Kempner, October 24, 1946]

Letter from Duke Files, from Braniff Airways, to Harris L. Kempner regarding an overcharge on some plane tickets.
Date: October 24, 1946
Creator: Files, Duke
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leon G. Gibert to Mr. Kempner, October 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Leon G. Gibert to Mr. Kempner, October 22, 1944]

Letter from Leon G. Gibert to Mr. Kempner discussing a message sent by an American officer in France and asking Kempner that if he receive a message from this soldier to let him know.
Date: October 22, 1944
Creator: Gibert, Leon G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Braniff Airways, October 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Braniff Airways, October 18, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Braniff Airways discussing the reason for a refund of tickets and asking why the full amount for tickets was not refunded.
Date: October 18, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner and R. L. Kempner, October 21, 1936] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner and R. L. Kempner, October 21, 1936]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner and R. L. Kempner discussing cotton operations.
Date: October 21, 1936
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, October 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, October 22, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing both professional and personal matters with H. Kempner. Professionally, it touches on salary adjustments and promotions at their company, indicating satisfaction among the executives with the recent changes. It also mentions an unresolved investigation concerning misconduct at the Wharf Company. Personally, the letter details the peaceful passing of a family member named Herb, describing his final days and the family's grief management.
Date: October 22, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Nathan, October 19, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Nathan, October 19, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Nathan informing Nathan that Lewis Gottlieb wrote a letter upon Nathan's request and explaining Gottlieb knows little about the subject that Nathan asked about.
Date: October 19, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Caswell P. Ellis, October 3, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Caswell P. Ellis, October 3, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Caswell P. Ellis discussing the delivery of a television remote control, the interference television can have on one's habits of reading, and his appreciation that Ellis feels welcome enough to visit on short notice.
Date: October 3, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stuart Godwin, October 8, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stuart Godwin, October 8, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stuart Godwin discussing flight reservations for a trip to New Orleans.
Date: October 8, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, October 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, October 13, 1960]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing two enclosed letters that pertain to the daily sugar market and an invitation for Louviere to attend the eighth annual meeting of the International Sugar Council.
Date: October 13, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about progress on his health, recent events in his social life, plans to go to Houston, New Orleans, informing her of what his new diet consists of, correspondence between friends and family, and president's meeting with General MacArthur.
Date: October 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 31, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 31, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about his trip to New Orleans with her mother and the friends they visited. A check is also included.
Date: October 31, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, October 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, October 6, 1944]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul discussing suggestions made by the latter and the controversy around the Medical School of the University of Texas.
Date: October 6, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, October 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, October 9, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry giving her permission to provide toys for children and informing her that there is a thrift shop in New Orleans.
Date: October 9, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, October 12, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry informing her that Miss Lengfeld is travelling to New Orleans and then to Texas. She also writes about the establishments of three more units in Texas.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 12, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about Ms. Lengfeld going to New Orleans and the establishment of three new units.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempner, October 10, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempner, October 10, 1960]

Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempner discussing attached figures for Louisiana raw sugar.
Date: October 10, 1960
Creator: Louviere, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Work Order and Invoice for Otis Elevator Company, 1955] (open access)

[Work Order and Invoice for Otis Elevator Company, 1955]

Service order detailing a request for an elevator to be removed from a residence in Louisiana and re-installed in the Kempner residence in Galveston, along with the notes and estimated cost of $2,954.00, which is marked paid with a Kempner stamp dated October 10, 1955.
Date: October 1955
Creator: Otis Elevator Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Placid Oil Company, October 15, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from T. E. Taylor to Placid Oil Company, October 15, 1958]

Letter from T. E. Taylor to Placid Oil Company requesting for an update on the release of the lease.
Date: October 15, 1958
Creator: Taylor, T. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sugarland Industries to Daniel W. Kempner, October 20, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from Sugarland Industries to Daniel W. Kempner, October 20, 1938]

Letter from Sugarland Industries to Daniel W. Kempner discussing 16 mm film and Leica cameras.
Date: October 20, 1938
Creator: Ulrich, G. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert M. Wainwright, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, October 20, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Robert M. Wainwright, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, October 20, 1958]

Letter from Robert M. Wainwright, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner informing about enclosing the documents for release of Oil and Gas lease on behalf of Placid Oil Company.
Date: October 20, 1958
Creator: Wainwright, Robert M., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History