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[Letter from Francis P. Gaines] (open access)

[Letter from Francis P. Gaines]

Letter from Francis P. Gaines, President of Washington and Lee University, discussing their recent gift given to them by the Ford Foundation to increase teacher salaries and requesting help to make up the difference.
Date: 195X
Creator: Washington and Lee University
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich] (open access)

[Letter from G. D. Ulrich]

Letter from G. D. Ulrich discussing about continuation of group insurance with Southwestern Life Insurance Company, along with the terms and conditions of the policy. Second page contains certificate of insurance and schedule of employee benefits.
Date: 19XX
Creator: The Sugarland Industries
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, June 5, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, June 5, 1959]

Letter from Galveston Artillery Club announcing new members who have been accepted for both Resident and Non-Resident Membership. The letter conveys a welcoming tone, encouraging current members to extend hospitality to the newcomers.
Date: unknown
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner]

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing that time has run out for Kempner to receive the usual letter of transmittal with a cash statement.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Andre, George L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gladys Kempner to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from Gladys Kempner to D. W. Kempner]

Letter from Gladys Kempner to D. W. Kempner informing about mother still in denial of her travel plans and discussing about filling the application and, Lee and Pat's arrival.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Gladys
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry B. Bigelow] (open access)

[Letter from Henry B. Bigelow]

Letter from Professor Henry B. Bigelow advocating for Rabbi Leo Shubow's manuscript about his time patrolling "the icebergs of the North Atlantic". A paper is attached that contains the cover page and contents of the manuscript on one side and an article about Shubow on the other.
Date: 196X
Creator: Bigelow, Henry B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hiram L. McDade to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Hiram L. McDade to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1963]

Letter from Hiram L. McDade to Mr. Harris L. Kempner enclosing a research report that might be of interest to Kempner and his son, Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. The report, written by John H. Manley, is a condensation and critical analysis of United States currency since World War II compiling statistical data from the Department of Commerce.
Date: {1963-09,1963-10-02}
Creator: Fiduciary Counsel, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner]

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to I. H. Kempner discussing the company mergers between the Imperial Sugar Company and Texas Imperial Company.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Bruce, Homer L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to R. S. Gayton] (open access)

[Letter from Homer L. Bruce to R. S. Gayton]

Letter from Homer L. Bruce to R. S. Gayton discussing an impending ruling that Gayton will be involved in concerning sugar production law. Bruce has points of concern that he would like Gayton to address.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Bruce, Homer L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to Price Daniel] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to Price Daniel]

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to Price Daniel discussing the modification of the Robinson-Patman Act.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clarence J. Ziegler, January 26, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clarence J. Ziegler, January 26, 1960]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clarence J. Ziegler regretting they cannot attend the upcoming board meeting at the Galvez Hotel due to doctor's orders requiring them to rest each afternoon.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to doctors of Medical College, November 30, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to doctors of Medical College, November 30, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to doctors of Medical College inviting them to a dinner hosted by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for the Board of Regents and the President of the University of Texas on December 9th. It requests confirmation of their attendance and informs them of the $7.00 cost per person, half of which the Chamber will cover. The doctors' responses are noted on the letter, with some indicating their attendance and others declining.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Levy & Bro., January 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Levy & Bro., January 4, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Levy & Bro. "Herewith authority requested on the form of Brookside Memorial Park which constitutes all the authorization needed and is an absolute guarantee from any liability on account of authorization and cremation.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lily Mae Hickey and Leon M. Blum, ~1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lily Mae Hickey and Leon M. Blum, ~1963]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lily Mae Hickey and Leon M. Blum thanking them for the thoughtful birthday card and well wishes.
Date: ~1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Faye Ford, January 15, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Faye Ford, January 15, 1964]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Faye Ford thanking for the birthday wishes, appreciating her thoughtfulness and hoping to meet and thank in person.
Date: unknown
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Herb and his architect inspecting sugar refineries, family and friend matters, finances, and his business.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a conference in San Francisco, Roman Catholicism in Europe, and international relations.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about investments, strikes, their impact on business, and economics.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Margaret Sutton to Mr. Harris] (open access)

[Letter from J. Margaret Sutton to Mr. Harris]

Letter from J. Margaret Sutton to Mr. Harris indicating the attached information that the person was previously talking about.
Date: 195X
Creator: Sutton, J. Margaret
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Tinsley to Harris L. Kempner, September 27] (open access)

[Letter from James Tinsley to Harris L. Kempner, September 27]

Handwritten letter from James A. Tinsley to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for the letter and informing him they have contact the person he requested.
Date: 196X-09-27
Creator: Tinsley, James A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Life Magazine] (open access)

[Letter from Life Magazine]

Letter from E. K. Lynch of Life Magazine expressing his sadness and disappointment at the recipient for choosing not to renew their subscription.
Date: 195X
Creator: Life Magazine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Life Magazine] (open access)

[Letter from Life Magazine]

Letter from David Wells of Life Magazine encouraging the recipient to renew their subscription so as to not miss out on what is happening in the world.
Date: 195X
Creator: Life Magazine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Life Magazine #2] (open access)

[Letter from Life Magazine #2]

Letter from Life Magazine regarding the bill for the recipient's copy of "LIFE's Picture History of World War II".
Date: 195X
Creator: Life Magazine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lila to Mrs. Kempner, unknown date] (open access)

[Letter from Lila to Mrs. Kempner, unknown date]

Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Lila apologizing for her absence and her father's recovery.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History