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[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr., June 28, 1965]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. sharing his opinions on share prices and exploring possibilities for sale of ranch.
Date:
June 28, 1965
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United States National Bank to Continental Illinois National Bank, May 17, 1965]
Letter from United States National Bank to Continental Illinois National Bank requesting several bonds to be withdrawn and mailed to the Bank of New York.
Date:
May 17, 1965
Creator:
United States National Bank
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Byron Smith to Harris L. Kempner, February 3, 1965]
Letter from Edward Byron Smith to Harris L. Kempner offering an introduction and some background information on the men he wanted to complete some business dealings with.
Date:
February 3, 1965
Creator:
Smith, Edward Byron
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Randall Thompson, Jr. to Sergel Gallery of Original Prints, March 26, 1964]
Letter from Edward Randall Thompson, Jr. to Sergel Gallery of Original Prints informing about enclosing check covering the cost and postage of a print entitled "Two Cats" by Tomoo Inagaki and requesting to return it if the print is unavailable.
Date:
March 26, 1964
Creator:
Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl M. Lippincott to Harold C. Close, July 19, 1963]
Letter from Carl M. Lippincott to Harold C. Close thanking the Imperial Committee for selecting Galveston as one of the sites for the Shriner Institute of Burns.
Date:
July 19, 1963
Creator:
Lippincott, Carl M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leah Mishkin, July 10, 1963]
Letter from Leah Mishkin thanking Kempner family for gifting a book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date:
July 10, 1963
Creator:
Mishkin, Leah
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.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, December 6, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh discussing O. H. Osborn sending Kempner Marsh's address at a joint meeting between the Air Brake Association and Car Department Officers Association.
Date:
December 6, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, December 4, 1962]
Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing an enclosed address written by Mr. Marsh discussing major problems facing railroads and exposing fallacies in an ad about the financial condition of the railroads.
Date:
December 4, 1962
Creator:
Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bennett Archambault to Harris Leon Kempner, October 1962]
Letter from Bennett Archambault to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his invitation to work with them towards cold war victory. He mentions that they'd need Kempner's support for effective actions and requests him to fill out the membership form.
Date:
October 15, 1962
Creator:
Archambault, Bennett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mrs. I. Ernest Burka, May 18, 1962]
Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mrs. I. Ernest Burka responding to all points raised in the report of minutes of Galveston Chapter meeting.
Date:
May 18, 1962
Creator:
Sussman, Leonard R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1962]
Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner explaining to Kempner that Elkins was unable to attend a reception at Robert Lee Kempner's home due to a meeting with the Pure Oil Company that was required for Elkins to attend.
Date:
May 8, 1962
Creator:
Elkins, J. A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Mark Fishof to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1960]
Letter from Mrs. Mark Fishof to Mrs. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend her and her husband to Donor Dinner, along with details of the event and charges.
Date:
November 8, 1960
Creator:
Fishof, Mrs. Mark
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James, May 20, 1960]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing upcoming visits to Sugar Land, Texas, with agenda ideas.
Date:
May 20, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner, March 17, 1960]
Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner discussing Sandberg's dislike for the sugar being served at Santa Fe.
Date:
March 17, 1960
Creator:
Sandberg, W. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John T. Beatty to H. Kempner, December 14, 1959]
Letter from John T. Beatty to Harris Kempner discussing the work of the National Labor-Management Foundation and soliciting a donation. There is a card included.
Date:
December 14, 1959
Creator:
Beatty, John T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melville N. Rothschild, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1959]
Letter from Melville N. Rothschild, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing about the financial requirements for conducting a study for our problems and requesting for monetary contributions to meet the budget. Third page contains snippets from newspaper.
Date:
November 23, 1959
Creator:
Rothschild, Melville N., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Who's Who in America, 1959]
Letter from Who's Who in America to a biographee enclosing the principal biographical data from Volume 30 of the Who's Who in America section of the Marquis National Biographee Reference file and requesting any revisions for the upcoming publication to be returned on the card in an enclosed envelope (Volume 31). A form offering a discounted subscription for the Volume 31 publication is also enclosed.
Date:
July 23, 1959
Creator:
Marquis Who's Who, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph P. Dynda to Harris Leon Kempner, March 12, 1959]
Letter from Joseph P. Dynda to Harris Leon Kempner regarding a letter the Herald Tribune sent him regarding the special section on Korea which's going to publish on March 29th. He mentioned that Kempner's company played a significant part and would appreciate knowing their opinion on his company's participation within in section with an advertisement.
Date:
March 12, 1959
Creator:
Dynda, Joseph P.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Time Subscription Service, March 24, 1958]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to to Time Subscription Service appreciating them for their advise as to expiration date of the Subscription of Daniel Webster Kempner.
Date:
March 24, 1958
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Robinson to F. H. Hemphill, L. A. Brockwell, J. S. Smith, C. S. Edmonds, E. A. Tharp, and H. J. Carr, January 15, 1958]
Letter from F. G. Robinson to F. H. Hemphill, L. A. Brockwell, J. S. Smith, C. S. Edmonds, E. A. Tharp, and H. J. Carr discussing tariffs on cotton shipments.
Date:
January 15, 1958
Creator:
Robinson, F. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Uhlmann Grain Co. to I. H. Kempner, November 5, 1957]
Letter from Uhlmann Grain Co. to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's article in the Houston Post, and extends his congratulations.
Date:
November 5, 1957
Creator:
Uhlmann Grain Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred Gurley, January 11, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Fred Gurley discussing the Santa Fe interest in the Texas City Terminal Company, who has received funds to rebuild piers and warehouses. Discusses the finances and deliveries between the first bank in Texas City and the Imperial Sugar Company, and requests Gurley's influence in the direction of the funds.
Date:
January 11, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History