[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mother and Brother, February 25, 1899] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mother and Brother, February 25, 1899]

Letter from Dan to Mother and Brother discussing his travels in Egypt and it has been a month since he has heard from home.
Date: February 25, 1899
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of a Child Sitting and Holding a Dog]

Photograph of a child sitting on the ground holding a dog. There is a bush in the background.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Buildings on a Homestead]

Photograph of a homestead displaying a muddy ground, dilapidated buildings, men on horses, numerous buildings including a barn, windmill, silo, and trees are surrounding the area.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Woman Holding a Baby]

Photograph of woman holding a baby while focusing on baby. The woman has her hair pinned up and is wearing a dress in a half portrait.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Six men and a House]

Photograph of Six men and a house where two of the men are riding horses and four men standing on a porch.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Kempner Business Envelope] (open access)

[Kempner Business Envelope]

Envelope with a return address pre-printed in the upper-left corner with the text: "H. Hempner, U. S. National Bank Bldg., Galveston, Texas."
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Men Standing on a Ship]

Photograph of men dressed in suits standing on a ship posing for group photo. There is an arrow pointing to a man with text next to it stating "DWK."
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Child Standing While Holding a Dog]

Photograph of child standing while holding a dog. There is a bush in the background.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Men Standing by Horses]

Photograph of two men standing by horses holding on handle of saddles and barn located behind them.
Date: 19XX
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Kempner Scrapbook 1951-1953] (open access)

[Kempner Scrapbook 1951-1953]

Scrapbook documenting Kempner family, starting with an envelope containing Daniel Kempner Thorne's baby's hair from his first haircut. It includes newspaper clippings, letterheads, passage tickets, memos, and other ephemera.
Date: 1951~/1953~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lyda Kempner to Mrs. Burgorver, October 26, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from Lyda Kempner to Mrs. Burgorver, October 26, 1880]

Letter from Lyda Kempner to Mrs. Burgorver discussing Lyda's friendship towards Mrs. Burgorver's departure.
Date: October 26, 1880
Creator: Kempner, Lyda
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Death Resolution from The First National Bank of Mexia, Texas] (open access)

[Death Resolution from The First National Bank of Mexia, Texas]

Death Resolution from The First National Bank of Mexia, Texas documenting tribute of respect to its Ex-President and Vice-President, Harris Kempner.
Date: April 20, 1894
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1894]

Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner discussing the death of his father and hope business continues with the bank.
Date: April 24, 1894
Creator: The Bank of New York
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Depositary's Office] (open access)

[Receipt from Depositary's Office]

Receipt from Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office to H. Kempner for One-Thousand Dollars about earning interest of four percent which was approved on February 17, 1864 in Registered Bonds of the Confederate States of America. This document is to show receivables for taxes due in 1864.
Date: June 29, 1864
Creator: Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Washington to Mrs. H. Kempner, May 9, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from C. Washington to Mrs. H. Kempner, May 9, 1894]

Letter from C. Washington to H. Kempner discussing copy of resolution of H. Kempner, who was a commander, and giving their sympathy to her.
Date: May 9, 1894
Creator: Washington, C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph F. Campbell to Mrs. Haris Kempner, April 23, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph F. Campbell to Mrs. Haris Kempner, April 23, 1894]

Letter from Jos F. Kempner to Mrs. Harris Kempner discussing resolutions, condolences, and sympathy from the Island City Savings Bank of her husband passing away, which the Island City Savings Bank her husband was president for many years.
Date: April 23, 1894
Creator: Campbell, Joseph F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe to Loyde, January 16, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Abe to Loyde, January 16, 1912]

Letter from Abe to his sister, Loyde, congratulating her about her birthday and letting her know about winter weather.
Date: January 16, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Man and Hornet]

Photograph of a man wearing a suit and a hornet behind him. There is text below picture stating, "These hotels at Atlantic make you say "Stung" every few minutes. Build one at Galveston and run it on the same plan and you won't have to work any longer Lee."
Date: September 30, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Gentlemen Wearing Formal Wear and Hats]

Photograph of four gentlemen wearing suits and hats, one of the gentlemen holding a cigarette.
Date: May 19, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. I. Turnley to Leon & H. Blum, April 17, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from G. I. Turnley to Leon & H. Blum, April 17, 1894]

Letter from Leon to H. Blum discussing Mr. H. Kempner's death lamented by many friends throughout the state.
Date: April 17, 1894
Creator: Turnley, G. I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to son, March 25, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to son, March 25, 1894]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to son discussing his seventeenth birthday praying God will preserve him to a good age wishing him a useful man.
Date: March 25, 1894
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Lasker to Mrs. Kempner, April 17, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from M. Lasker to Mrs. Kempner, April 17, 1894]

Letter from M. Lasker to Mrs. Kempner discussing her great bereavement and having supporting friends.
Date: April 6, 1894
Creator: Lasker, M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew McClintock to Jeane, December 23, 1914] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew McClintock to Jeane, December 23, 1914]

Letter from Dan to Jeane discussing a Christmas greeting from Dan wishing her a jolly time on Christmas day.
Date: December 23, 1914
Creator: McClintock, Andrew H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Kempner, November 30, 1893] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Kempner, November 30, 1893]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Kempner discussing I. H. Kempner is grateful to receive a letter from Dan Kempner on Thanksgiving day and I. H Kempner remains in Galveston he is not traveling to Virginia.
Date: November 30, 1893
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History