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[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]
Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Date:
1911-03-13~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 10, 1944]
Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner receiving a check for a refund on a transportation ticket from Mineral Wells to Fort Worth.
Date:
May 10, 1944
Creator:
Overton, W. W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, October 12, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry informing her that Miss Lengfeld is travelling to New Orleans and then to Texas. She also writes about the establishments of three more units in Texas.
Date:
October 12, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 12, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about Ms. Lengfeld going to New Orleans and the establishment of three new units.
Date:
October 12, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner updating her on the office's address, the Houston unit's housing activities, and AWVS members in Fort Worth.
Date:
October 16, 1944
Creator:
Williamson, Nancy W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob H. Kravitz to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 18, 1944]
Letter from Jacob H. Kravitz to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a list of questions that potential donors in the Dallas area had about the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
November 18, 1944
Creator:
Kravitz, Jacob H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, December 18, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing Cecile's itinerary for traveling to Houston, Texas.
Date:
December 18, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 27, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner summarizing the campaign's earnings, discussing the Founders Club and requesting to hold a meeting with Kempner in Houston in January.
Date:
December 27, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman, January 5, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman expressing his joy that the Fort Worth Federation had voted to donate $2,500.00 to the Hillel Building Fund. He also notifies Brachman that he will be holding the Co-Chairmen meeting in Austin and has reserved Braniff Air Lines tickets for him.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner giving Kempner the option to drive to the B'nai B'rith Hillel meeting with Mose Feld instead of flying if he prefers. He also includes a list of the people who he had made flight reservations for.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to The B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Foundation Committee, February 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to The B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Foundation Committee discussing the most recent Committee meeting and enclosing an estimate of the amount that should be solicited from each area in Texas.
Date:
February 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Nelson, February 02, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Nelson discussing how Kempner is handing over a redemption of a first class ticket that Kempner's daughter was meant to use, but took an airplane to Dallas instead.
Date:
February 2, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 14, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the lodge responses he received and pledges in Dallas and Houston.
Date:
February 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to I. H. Kempner, February 28, 1945]
Letter from Howard Brooks to I. H. Kempner discussing efforts to influence the location of the Medical School mentioned in Senate Joint Resolution No. 12. He has spoken with Dr. Webb Walker and other influential figures, including Senator Martin and Mr. John B. Mills, to ensure that the University Board of Regents and the Legislature oppose any changes to the school's location.
Date:
February 28, 1945
Creator:
Brooks, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, March 6, 1945]
Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that once he returns from Fort Worth then he will begin looking into Kempner's request regarding the Texas Legislature-Senate Joint Resolution No. 12 and informing Kempner of the excellent response to the editorial "What Price Persecution".
Date:
March 6, 1945
Creator:
Day, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph W. Evans, March 20, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph W. Evans discussing Kempner receiving an invitation to a dinner in honor of Evans but informing Evans that, unless he was to move several plans around, then he won't be able to attend.
Date:
March 20, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1945]
Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner if an article entitled "The Americanism of Harris Kempner" can be used on a broadcast by Boyce House since it features his family and informing Kempner that he will be in Galveston in a few months.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Day, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clark Davis, August 19, 1948]
Letter from Clark Davis confirming a meeting in the Directors Room of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce on August 24, 1948 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss California cotton.
Date:
August 19, 1948
Creator:
Davis, Clark
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers, March 21, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers thanking him for his assistance with the car issue, enclosing check for $50 as requested. He also recounts a mix-up involving chauffer and a car at Cadillac Company, resulting in temporary acquisition of the wrong vehicle and subsequent damage to the correct car. he also expresses wish to resolve any claims for damages satisfactorily and discusses the need for proof of loss.
Date:
March 21, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. St. Mary to Mr. Kempner, June 15, 1949]
Letter from J. St. Mary to Mr. Kempner discussing the plan to purchase stock from publishing company The Southwest Magazine in an attempt to sell the property while asking Kempner for help in the purchase.
Date:
June 15, 1949
Creator:
St. Mary, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell, June 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell discussing questions he has concerning the delivery of new train passes.
Date:
June 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cattle]
Invoice for items sold for the H. Kempner firm by the Daggett-Keen Commission Company to Pete Braum, Armour, Dallas City, W. Graves, and J. O. Gause, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold.
Date:
September 20, 1949
Creator:
Daggett-Keen Commission Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History