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[Letter to William E. Stasser, April 29, 1957]
Letter to William E. Strasser thanking for sending the life insurance booklet.
Date:
April 29, 1957
Creator:
Strasser, William E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Clarence R. Tucker, May 30, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner, to Clarence R. Tucker giving his condolences regarding his fathers' death.
Date:
May 30, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harvey R. Wright, August 15, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harvey R. Wright informing that he wants to congratulate Mr. Duffey's promotion.
Date:
August 15, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, January 18, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh informing that he approved the presentation regarding the interstate and foreign commerce.
Date:
January 18, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, May 5, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company informing that none of the combined holdings exceed 250 shares.
Date:
May 5, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company - April 28, 1958]
Letter from Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing companies, firms, or partners that have ever exceeded $50,000 in a year, then asks that anyone who holds a business position with any mentioned partnership is to report it back to the company.
Date:
April 28, 1958
Creator:
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, May 10, 1963]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe informing which stocks he owns.
Date:
May 10, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from World Who's Who in Commerce and Industry, 1963]
Letter from World Who's Who in Commerce and Industry (Marquis Who's Who, Inc.) requesting updates to the biographees' proofs and advertising their newly revised "The Catalog of Selected Principal Businesses". They also reminded their biographees of privileges they are entitled to.
Date:
1963
Creator:
Marquis Who's Who, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Clarence L. Coleman, Jr., September 16, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. thanking for the kind note.
Date:
September 16, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. S. Marsh, May 3, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. S. Marsh expressing his congratulations and wishes.
Date:
May 3, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Who's Who in America, 1957]
Letter from Who's Who in America (published by Marquis Who's Who, Inc.) discussing a name-check prior to printing, letting biographees know what they can and cannot change at this stage of the printing and publication process, and reminding biographees of the preferentials they are entitled to and when those preferentials will expire.
Date:
1957
Creator:
Marquis Who's Who, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Marquis-Who's Who Inc., September 23, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Marquis-Who's Who, Inc. returning the tear sheet of his biography.
Date:
September 23, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. S., November 20, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to E. S. Marsh thanking for the thoughtful letter and wishes the best success.
Date:
November 20, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Jewish Committee to I. H. Kempner, March 27, 1957]
Letter from A.J.C. members to I. H. Kempner discussing an Observance to celebrate Irving Engle's dedication and service to the American Jewish Committee, which is held April 11th.
Date:
March 27, 1957
Creator:
Blaustein, Jacob; Lebman, Herbert H.; Leidesdorf, Samuel D.; Proskauer, Joseph M.; Samuel, Ralph E. & Sonnabend, A. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr., December 19, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John J. Gallery, Jr. thanking for the wishes and mentions he regrets severing their contacts.
Date:
December 19, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Fred Gurley, March 4, 1957]
Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to Fred Gurley discussing meeting time for dinner and arrangements.
Date:
March 4, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Who's Who in America - 1957~]
Letter from Who's Who in America asking for a biographee to return their sketch for inclusion in the new Sixtieth Anniversary Edition (Volume 30) of Who's Who in America. Enclosed is information about the publication and the "Who's Who in America Biographees' Restricted Discount Form."
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Sammons, Wheeler, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Jack Benjamin, November 7, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Jack Benjamin informing that he appreciates the kind remarks on the Houston Post.
Date:
November 7, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sunbeam Corporation, March 27, 1956]
Letter from Sunbeam Corporation discussing their fiscal year and letting their stockholders know about an increase in earnings per share and, therefore, an increase in the regular quarterly dividend rate.
Date:
March 27, 1956
Creator:
Sunbeam Corporation
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to William E. Strasser, October 15, 1956]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to William E. Strasser informing that he noted the report on the Travelers Insurance Company.
Date:
October 15, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History