[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice for tires and tubes.
Date: June 2, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 2, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about celebrating Jim's birthday, strikes in the steel and coal industry, an investor in Imperial Sugar, rumors that she might take legal action against Imperial Sugar, and future travel to Corpus Christi with his wife.
Date: October 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Lewis & Conger, June 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Lewis & Conger, June 2, 1949]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Lewis & Conger enclosing a check for $3.00 for which he requests them to send him a set of two Saf-T-Aid Filters.
Date: June 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., July 2, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., discussing H. Kempner's cotton stock, a labor settlement, a ticket with the police, a letter from Judge Elkins, and Mr. Thompson from Coca-Cola.
Date: July 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 02, 1949] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 02, 1949]

Inter-office letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing how James had inoculated the seed with nitrogen, and that they want to try this variety again next year.
Date: September 2, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, December 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, December 2, 1949]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing cotton harvesting and asking if he would like a new dining room set for their home in Plantersville.
Date: December 2, 1949
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Kempner, July 2, 1949] (open access)

[Telegram from Kempner, July 2, 1949]

Telegram sent by Kempner in Ghent discussing sales to buyers of July/August shipments and prices quoted by competitors.
Date: July 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Street Building Material Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Street Building Material Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 2, 1949]

Letter from Street Building Material Co. to D. W. Kempner providing advice about how to use square end blocks to form curves or a circle. They also confirm that they were unable to find anything that would fulfill Kempner's requirements exactly.
Date: May 2, 1949
Creator: Street Building Material Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. A. Kaye to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from S. A. Kaye to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1949]

Letter from S. A. Kaye to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that his biography had been edited and submitted for the Business Executives of America publication. Kaye informs Kempner to go through the attached files carefully and make any corrections that he wishes to make.
Date: May 2, 1949
Creator: Kaye, S. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. R. Parten to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. R. Parten to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1949]

Letter from Jubal Richard Parten to I. H. Kempner discussing an application sent to the Mexican government asking for concession rights to around fifteen thousand additional acres.
Date: August 2, 1949
Creator: Parten, Jubal Richard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ottis E. Lock to Mr. H. Kempner, April 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Ottis E. Lock to Mr. H. Kempner, April 2, 1949]

Letter from Ottis E. Lock to Mr. H. Kempner discussing is appreciation for their hospitality on their recent trip to Galveston, furthermore impressed by the work of their medical school.
Date: April 2, 1949
Creator: Lock, Ottis E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Summers A. Norman to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Summers A. Norman to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1949]

Letter from Summers A. Norman to I. H. Kempner detailing that he enclosed a check to Kempner for the recent stock that was purchased from the First National Bank.
Date: July 2, 1949
Creator: Norman, Summers A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1949]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. I. H. Kempner for his inquiry about a tuberculosis hospital for Houston. While federal funding isn't available, the Medical Branch has secured funds for a new building at John Sealy Hospital and plans for their own Zeigler Tuberculosis Hospital with separate wards for men and women. He concludes with appreciation for Mr. Kempner's support during the legislative session.
Date: July 2, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Historical Society, January 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Historical Society, January 2, 1949]

Letter from the Galveston Historical Society regarding the history of the Kempner family compiled by D. W. Kempner. The compilation is no longer enclosed with this letter.
Date: January 2, 1949
Creator: Galveston Historical Society
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David C. Leavell, December 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David C. Leavell, December 2, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David C. Leavell outlining the legislative support and financial allocations received in 1949 for the Medical College and John Sealy Hospital. It details funding for operations, expansion projects, and new construction, emphasizing the need for continued support to maintain high medical and educational standards. He also highlights the contributions from the Sealy-Smith Foundation and the State Health Department, and it underscores the importance of community recognition and support for the institution.
Date: December 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History