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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, November 02, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing both Jeane and Daniel's future plans to travel to Paragould, Arkansas to visit Jeane's parents.
Date:
November 2, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Stahl Editing & Titling Service, February 2, 1953]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Sthal Editing & Titling Service asking them to edit and title the photos he sent in.
Date:
February 2, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David C. Leavell, April 2, 1954]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David C. Leavell informing him that he was still charged for newspaper delivery despite cancelling his subscription for a few months over the summer.
Date:
April 2, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier, Inc., April 2, 1956]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier, Inc. enclosing a printing plate, after his daughter Mary Jean Kempner was unable to order calling cards, and requesting 100 parchment cards be made with it.
Date:
April 2, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Eggers, March 2, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Eggers asking that he pick up some crates containing a stove and send them to Plantersville, specifically by way of the English Truck Lines.
Date:
March 2, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. L. Tootil, May 2, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. L. Tootil informing him that despite the increasing prices for his services he has no intention to take his business elsewhere.
Date:
May 2, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Oakleigh L. Thorne, July 2, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Oakleigh L. Thorne thanking him for sending the salmon, which he describes as the biggest he has ever seen, and discussing the state of the TV industry in Galveston.
Date:
July 2, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Oakleigh L. Thorne, July 2, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to his daughter Mary Jean Thorne providing her with various life updates, including the profits of Sugarland Industries and the state of the TV stations in Galveston.
Date:
July 2, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Allan Shivers, August 2, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Governor Allan Shivers asking him to write letters of introduction to various European ambassadors for his upcoming trip abroad.
Date:
August 2, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. M. Winterbotham, Jr., May 2, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. M. Winterbotham, Jr. enclosing a donation check for the National Program of Understanding, Goodwill and Cooperation among Protestants, Catholics and Fews.
Date:
May 2, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Ursula McCarthy, September 2, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Ursula McCarthy requesting a full refund for a coach ticket from Lake Placid to Chicago, $32.32.
Date:
September 2, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rhoda Reigeluth to I. H. Kempner, February 2, 1955]
Letter from Rhoda Reigeluth to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for pushing against an unnecessary business venture that Reigeluth was considering and discussing missing Cecile Kempner but explaining Reigeluth might see her during a trip to New York City. Reigeluth also request that Kempner say thank you to Gladys for her notes on behalf of Reigeluth.
Date:
February 2, 1955
Creator:
Reigeluth, Rhoda
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, February 2, 1956]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth Alma Kempner enclosing a certificate for shares of stock in H. Kempner and valuing the stock, requesting the slip be signed and returned.
Date:
February 2, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. Dick Waterman, July 2, 1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Dick Waterman enclosing an employee's statement for the account of Harris L. Kempner.
Date:
July 2, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Texas Prudential Insurance Co. to Mr. H. Kempner, July 2, 1956]
Letter from Dick Waterman to Harris L. Kempner requesting he complete an employee section so they can pay his claim.
Date:
July 2, 1956
Creator:
Texas Prudential Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining his anxiety about working with the public but agreeing to try to solicit donations and help out.
Date:
July 2, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, October 2-3, 1952]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various business happenings while he is out of the state.
Date:
1952-10-02/1952-10-03
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Telfair to Edward R. Thompson, Jr., August 2, 1965]
Letter from Helen Telfair to Edward R. Thompson, Jr. discussing "the question of the remittance of dividends on family-held securities".
Date:
August 2, 1965
Creator:
Telfair, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining his opinion that Kempner would be the best choice to write and sign the letter they had been discussing. He encourages Kempner to speak with the people who have not made any progress and guide them in the right direction with advice from his fundraising expertise.
Date:
August 2, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, October 2, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady discussing the author’s advocacy efforts regarding the University of Texas Medical School. It covers his correspondence and meetings with influential figures to address the controversy surrounding the school's potential relocation. There's mention of Dr. Rainey's intention to fight legislatively and the perceived need for the school to remain in Galveston. He also suggests strategic communication with legislators and references a cost-effective clipping service for tracking public opinion.
Date:
October 2, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 2, 1955]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner discussing offers made for a piece of property they own. Included on the page are handwritten notes by Daniel Kempner after he received the letter.
Date:
September 2, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 2, 1955]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner discussing contractor bids for a building they own. Included on the page are some handwritten notes from Daniel Kempner after he received the letter.
Date:
September 2, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Staub, Rather and Howze, Architects to Mrs. D. S. Godwin, October 2, 1956]
Letter from John F. Staub to Mabel Godwin enclosing blueprints of the Menard house. Harris Kempner is cc'd.
Date:
October 2, 1956
Creator:
Staub, Rather and Howze, Architects
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that he contacted Dr. Sachar and only received a response this morning stating that he will be in Oklahoma City for their Hillel Building Campaign. He hopes Dr. Sachar will come to speak with the Austin Hillel committee and promises to notify Kempner if he hears anything further, in response to his letter. He also discusses the idea of hiring a paid solicitor.
Date:
November 2, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History