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[Letter from H. L. Block to D. W. Kempner, June 21, 1955]
Letter from H. L. Block to D. W. Kempner accepting the invitation to a dinner honoring Hyman S. Block.
Date:
June 21, 1955
Creator:
Block, H. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Brooks, Howard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - January 11, 1923]
Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing events regarding a fraternity, the death of his uncle, and how much he misses her.
Date:
January 11, 1923
Creator:
Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - May 28, 1923]
Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing his travel plans.
Date:
May 28, 1923
Creator:
Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Othella Denman, September 27, 1963]
Letter from Othella Denman thanking Kempner family for the book, Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord.
Date:
September 27, 1963
Creator:
Denman, Othella
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis J. Dibrell to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1948]
Letter from Louis J. Dibrell to I. H. Kempner presenting a resume of his investigation into Dr. John Thompson.
Date:
April 7, 1948
Creator:
Dibrell, Louis J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter B. Dossett to Harris L. Kempner, February 8, 1966]
Letter from Walter B. Dossett to Harris L. Kempner informing him that he will be in town in a few days and would like to pay him a visit.
Date:
February 8, 1966
Creator:
Dossett, Walter B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter B. Dossett to Harris L. Kempner, February 15, 1966]
Letter from Walter B. Dossett to Harris L. Kempner telling him how much he enjoyed his visit and thanking him for sending the address of Mr. James Baird.
Date:
February 15, 1966
Creator:
Dossett, Walter B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. E. Dowd to L. T. Murray, May 23, 1963]
Letter from L. E. Dowd to L. T. Murray discussing the Texas Cotton Association.
Date:
May 23, 1963
Creator:
Dowd, L. E.
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.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Kelso M. Carter to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 11, 1956]
Letter from Kelso M. Carter to Harris L. Kempner discussing a traffic incident and requesting help dealing with a traffic violation, enclosing a check and expressing thanks for the job Harris did.
Date:
March 11, 1956
Creator:
Kelso M. Carter & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Elias Saad Aboujaoude, June18, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Elias Saad Aboujaoude discussing a potential meeting with the couple soon.
Date:
June 18, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1950]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing business affairs related to cotton trading. He also reports a lack of communication from a trade partner, sales to Japan, purchase of cotton bales from the Commodity Credit Corporation, and trading activities in the Waco region and Sugar Land lots.
Date:
August 29, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles H. Moore, April 14, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles H. Moore explaining that Kempner will most likely miss the upcoming meeting for the Galveston Country Club and Kempner expressing his support of buying stock of the Galveston Country Club.
Date:
April 14, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, May 18, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer informing about enclosing checks, vendor's lien note and receipts, and discussing about Texas Electric Railway stocks.
Date:
May 18, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, March 9, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day discussing a Texas Senate bill about the University's medical school. It reports that previous controversies about the school lacked factual basis, as confirmed by thorough examinations. He urges Dr. Day to help mobilize opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate action due to the bill's potential impact and the current wartime context.
Date:
March 9, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Gibson, September 25, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Gibson discussing the potential establishment of an air force base in Galveston.
Date:
September 25, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert Sealy, July 20, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert Sealy discussing a letter written by O. B. Perot addressed to the Galveston Yacht Club asking for an old tub that Perot could buy.
Date:
July 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. R. Poage, December 20, 1951]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. R. Poage discussing the latter's previous letter and the Christmas season.
Date:
December 20, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff, November 29, 1949]
Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Mr. Herbert S. Scharff discussing the state of oil and gas production among various properties.
Date:
November 29, 1949
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. T. Murray to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1944]
Letter from L. T. Murray to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his sympathy for Murray's missing two sons-in-law and informing Kempner that he is still holding out hope for the boy's safe return.
Date:
November 20, 1944
Creator:
Murray, L. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 21, 1953]
Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the potential sale of the Galveston Dr. Pepper plant and current Dr. Pepper and Coca Cola prices.
Date:
April 21, 1953
Creator:
Overton, W. W., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Poage to Daniel W. Kempner, November 20, 1952]
Letter from W. R. Poage to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the invitation to the annual Kempner family barbecue but apologizing for being unable to attend.
Date:
November 20, 1952
Creator:
Poage, W. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. Poage to I. H. Kempner, October 6, 1954]
Letter from William R. Poage to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his most recent letter and willingness to be helpful.
Date:
October 6, 1954
Creator:
Poage, William R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History