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[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.
Date:
1905-04-05/1905-04-08
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, April 1905]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions finally leaving California for Hawaii on 1 April 1905 and comments on the desertion rate among the sailors. He also mentions the seas his ship is facing. He indicates the ship's position and mentions the cooks and stewards. Nimitz also mentions the weather. He shares anecdotes from aboard ship about his experiences. He also mentions going ashore at Honolulu.
Date:
1905-04-05/1905-04-08
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. W. Taylor, Jr. , April 6, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. W. Taylor, Jr. informing that he made a special request in his correspondence.
Date:
April 6, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., April 30, 1963]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. informing that he is not ambidextrous.
Date:
April 30, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allen Kimberly, April 19, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Allen Kimberly thanking him for the postcard he sent and expressing his disappointment at not getting to host Col. Kimberly.
Date:
April 19, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1954]
Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton bale shipments.
Date:
April 24, 1954
Creator:
Block, H. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. L. McLaren to Mr. Harris Kempner, April 20, 1951]
Letter from N. L. McLaren to Mr. Harris Kempner discussing a busy schedule including trips to San Francisco, Kansas City, Houston, and Galveston where they will meet for a luncheon.
Date:
April 20, 1951
Creator:
McLaren, N. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation, April 2, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation discussing an improperly issued check to prevent future errors. The check was issued to Miss Cecile Kemper instead of Miss Cecile Kempner.
Date:
April 2, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation, April 17, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation reminding the Corporation that Cecile Kempner's name is misspelled on the company's proxy list.
Date:
April 17, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Joseph Davis - April 10, 1944]
Letter from Alex Bradford to Deputy Chief Joseph J. Davis discussing a wide variety of topics related to the advancement of fire fighting techniques and technology. These areas of interest includes: chemicals, chemical experiments, bean pumps, guns/nozzles, Elmira tests, Mack trucks, forest fire pumps, and fog nozzles.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph J. Davis to Alex Bradford - April 6, 1944]
Letter from Joseph J. Davis to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to fire suppression equipment and technology development. This technological development includes fire crash trucks, water pumps, and governmental support.
Date:
April 6, 1944
Creator:
Davis, Joseph J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jerry Thomas, April 18, 1959]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jerry Thomas informing about R. W. Pressprich & Company's refusal to buy stocks and discussing about Gladys' whereabouts.
Date:
April 18, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Clover Publishing Company, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Clover Publishing Company responding to Clover's request for a photo of Kempner for publishing.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer and Mrs. David F. Weston, April 5, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer and Mrs. David F. Weston discussing the terms and conditions of giving a gift to the Woman's Home , and travel plans.
Date:
April 5, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Council for Judaism to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, April 3, 1953]
Letter from the American Council for Judaism to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing the organization's 10th Anniversary Conference.
Date:
April 3, 1953
Creator:
American Council for Judaism
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, April 25, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul discussing Kempner's upcoming trip to New York and his inability to visit Washington D. C. at the same time. Kempner also mentions Herbert Kempner's visit to San Francisco and the interviews Woodul is likely to have in Texas.
Date:
April 25, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Kenna to Harris Leon Kempner, April 29, 1952]
Letter from Robert Kenna to Harris Leon Kempner requesting for confirmation on his presence at the Cotton Convention in Los Angeles.
Date:
April 29, 1952
Creator:
Kenna, Robert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, April 19, 1960]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about his flight journey, Imperial Sugar Company and Venetian estates.
Date:
April 19, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wm. E. Barron and Hal H. Hixon to I. H. Kempner, April 3, 1952]
Letter from Wm. E. Barron and Hal H. Hixon to I. H. Kempner discussing the direct airline service to the West Coast offered by Continental and American Airlines.
Date:
April 3, 1952
Creator:
Barron, Wm. E. & Hixon, Hal H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, April 8, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about necessary reservations for the wedding and whereabouts of other family members.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Trammell Roland to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1945]
Letter from Trammell Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing Roland's godchild, John Morgan Redfield, and his desire for a naval career and to attend the United States Naval Academy.
Date:
April 11, 1945
Creator:
Roland, Trammell
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Charles W. Roland, April 27, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Roland discussing how best to help her godson in his application process for a presidential nomination.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History