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[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, February 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, February 21, 1945]

Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that all the people Kempner listed had been sent a magazine but explaining there has been problems with the mailing company and that the Southwest Review plans to switch mailing companies before the next issue. Day also assures extra copies of the magazine will be sent out to those who did not receive their issues.
Date: February 21, 1945
Creator: Day, Donald
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph W. Evans to I. H. Kempner, March 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph W. Evans to I. H. Kempner, March 21, 1945]

Letter from Joseph W. Evans to I. H. Kempner discussing the address Kempner can write to deny an invitation to a party in honor of Evans and Evans expressing his hope that Kempner might change his mind later and attend the party.
Date: March 21, 1945
Creator: Evans, Joseph W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner expressing his disappointment that Kempner will not be able to attend the Hillel Building Fund meeting in Austin. He includes the total funds raised at this point and promises him a report of the meeting.
Date: July 21, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boyce House to I. H. Kempner, November 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Boyce House to I. H. Kempner, November 21, 1945]

Letter from Boyce House to I. H. Kempner discussing an article Dr. Donald Day wrote about Kempner's father and informing Kempner that House plans to visit Galveston for several speeches and wishes for Kempner to come and listen to one.
Date: November 21, 1945
Creator: House, Boyce
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Evetts Haley, February 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Evetts Haley, February 21, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Evetts Haley discussing Senate Joint Resolution No. 12, which proposes relocating a Medical College from Galveston. He regrets Haley's unavailability but requests his help in mobilizing opposition. The resolution is criticized for potentially reviving old disputes and incurring unnecessary financial costs, specifically through a $3,000,000 bond issuance.
Date: February 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mayor George Fraser, M. H. Royston and J. G. Tompkins, February 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mayor George Fraser, M. H. Royston and J. G. Tompkins, February 21, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mayor George Fraser, M. H. Royston and J. G. Tompkins notifying them of their absence at the last meeting about retaining the Medical College in Galveston. He expresses difficulty in finding a campaign leader and suggests a grassroots strategy where committee members mobilize friends across Texas to lobby their Senators and Representatives.
Date: February 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, February 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, February 21, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan thanking him for the response, doubling his offer to two packs of cigarettes if he comes to visit, and discussing the article in the Southwest Review.
Date: February 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 21, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a military dinner he attended, coming back from Washington, Harris' psychological health after the war, the death of Bryan William's mother, and an investment failure.
Date: September 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, July 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, July 21, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner offering an invitation to the New York Cotton Exchange's diamond jubilee dinner and discussing a meeting at the Exchange that reduced debt, storm predictions for Galveston and stock market conditions in regards to war with Japan.
Date: July 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Galveston News-Tribune, August 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Galveston News-Tribune, August 21, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Galveston News-Tribune requesting that his job listings be put in the paper.
Date: August 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. G. Farrier Orchards, July 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. G. Farrier Orchards, July 21, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. G. Farrier Orchards requesting that a bushel of peaches be sent to his house.
Date: July 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, September 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, September 21, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed about a letter Mrs. reed sent, what issues the organization is suffering, what should be done with local organizations, how to deal with finances, working in rehabilitation, donations, scholarships for wives, and containing a copy of that same letter.
Date: September 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith, June 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith, June 21, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith responding to her previous letter, showing empathy in her struggles as chairman of a unit, explaining the importance of hospitalization and civic work, and requesting lists of members, officers, and activities.
Date: June 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Lt. Com. H. L. Kempner, January 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Lt. Com. H. L. Kempner, January 21, 1945]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Harris L. Kempner informing him that he is instructing H. Kempner's office to transfer shares to Harris' name on the event of his birthday.
Date: January 21, 1945
Creator: Kempner, R. Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Ketchum to Mrs. Kempner, December 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Ms. Ketchum to Mrs. Kempner, December 21, 1945]

Letter from Ms. Ketchum to Mrs. Kempner containing a copy of what was discussed at the Galveston Hospitality Committee meeting.
Date: December 21, 1945
Creator: Ketchum, Ellen P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. L. Lode to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from F. L. Lode to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1945]

Letter from F. L. Lode to I. H. Kempner discussing receipt for the book, "Time Bomb", and sending thanks from Maco Stewart Post No. 20 for the book.
Date: August 21, 1945
Creator: Lode, F. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner, October 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner, October 21, 1945]

Letter from Karl Meyer to I. H. Kempner discussing Meyer's parent-in-laws attempts to immigrate to the United States and asking Kempner to send affidavits to help Meyer's family with their immigration process.
Date: October 21, 1945
Creator: Meyer, Karl
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William N. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William N. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing letters to be sent to the area chairmen of the Hillel University of Texas Building Fund for dissemination. He mentions 200 copies of floor plan sketches and prospective drawings of the exterior of the Hillel building that he was sent by the architect, Geo. M. Dahl, which he intends to be sent out with the letters. He also mentions a proposed conference for October and rejoices that his loved ones will return home from the war.
Date: August 21, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1945]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing on whom to name the personal trustees for the San Antonio grand-children's stock and his suggestions.
Date: December 21, 1945
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sister Mary Pauline to I. H. Kempner, November 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Sister Mary Pauline to I. H. Kempner, November 21, 1945]

Letter from Sister Mary Pauline to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner to send a donation to Church Bazaar to help with the building of a new church and thanking Kempner in advance.
Date: November 21, 1945
Creator: Pauline, Sister Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. P. Rolans to I. H. Kempner, November 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from E. P. Rolans to I. H. Kempner, November 21, 1945]

Letter from E. P. Rolans to I. H. Kempner discussing Rolan's gratitude for Kempner's help with finding work and moving towards Texas for employment. Rolas also congratulates Kempner for the news regarding his sons, Harris and Herbert Kempner.
Date: November 21, 1945
Creator: Rolans, E. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seabrook Shipyard to Mr. Harris Kempner, November 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Seabrook Shipyard to Mr. Harris Kempner, November 21, 1945]

Letter from C. C. Luckel, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner enclosing specifications and cost of repairs to a boat.
Date: November 21, 1945
Creator: Seabrook Shipyard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Whitlock to Mrs. Kempner, August 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Whitlock to Mrs. Kempner, August 21, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Whitlock to Mrs. Kempner discussing removing Mrs. Smith's unit from the national mailing list.
Date: August 21, 1945
Creator: Whitlock, Marion
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, March 21, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, March 21, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner containing the budget for 1945.
Date: March 21, 1945
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History