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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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[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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Rogers, August 21, 1963]
Letter from James H. Rogers thanking Kempner family for the book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date:
August 21, 1963
Creator:
Rogers, James H.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Sealy Residence]
Postcard of George Sealy's mansion taken from outside the front gate. Text Text on the upper left-hand margin reads: "*Where Mr Joe Wren lives." Text toward the bottom of the photograph reads "Sealy Residence, 25th & Broadway. Galveston." Text on the bottom margin reads "Please take note that there is a 'sidewalk' here, not steps. Many thanks for the postals." Text on the right margin reads "Give my best to tall. S.C.F. 11-30-08." Text on the back of the card reads "It's 'a good thing,' I was not in Waco when 'my friend' was 'put out of the way,' what a time there would have been!" This text is accompanied by a drawing of an older woman with glasses, a tight bun and a long dark dress. The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard.
Date:
November 30, 1908
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Breakers Bath House]
Postcard of the Breakers bath house in Galveston taken from Seawall Boulevard. Text towards the bottom of the photograph reads "This is not "Bates Specialty." with an arrow pointing toward a car parked along the boulevard. Text on the bottom margin of the front of the card reads "This is where I took Uncle Gus to see the seawall. -Shirley" Text on the right margin reads "love to all." The card is addressed to Miss Annie Forsgard of Waco.
Date:
unknown
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: EPA control pan]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the 5th U. S circuit of appeals in New Orleans which has ordered a stay of the environmental protection agency' Texas transportation control plan until the court reviews it in April.
Date:
March 1, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: New Orleans]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the environmental protection agency which has been ordered by the fifth U. S circuit court of appeals in New Orleans not to enforce its Texas transportation control plan until the court reviews it.
Date:
March 1, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Air Control Board]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the lawyers representing the state of Texas who are to resent oral argument at New Orleans in the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals test of federal air pollution controls.
Date:
February 14, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Limited Auto Use]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the Court of Appeals in New Orleans which will hear arguments on a request for a permanent stay against Environmental Protection Agency air pollution controls limiting the use of automobile.
Date:
February 13, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Single Districts]
Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of attorney general who said that he has received a word that a three-judge federal court will require single-member state house of representative districts in seven countries.
Date:
January 21, 1974, 12:00 p.m.
Creator:
WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type:
Script
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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 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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Scharff to Mr. Mehan & H. Kempner, November 28, 1949]
Letter from Herbert S. Scharff to Mr. Mehan requesting information on oil wells in preparation of the Federal Estate Tax Return following the death of Reube Archenhold.
Date:
November 28, 1949
Creator:
Scharff, Herbert S.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History