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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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[Postcard to Mayme Collins from Galveston, Texas]
Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas; the picture on the card is entitled "Down she goes" and is a "Souvenir of Galveston Beach" and shows a girl diving into a body of water while wearing a dress. The note on the back reads, in part: "Be good and careful."
Date:
August 5, 1907
Creator:
Bahl, John Philip Herlin
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Harry Bahl to Mamie Collins, September 11, 1908]
Postcard to Mamie Collins in Waco, Texas from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas with an illustration of "Fishing Boats on Wharf" at Galveston. The picture shows a large boat surrounded by other smaller boats in the bay. There is a note on the back of the card that says: "Wish you were here to enjoy the sight with us..."
Date:
September 11, 1908
Creator:
Bahl, John Philip Herlin (Harry)
Object Type:
Postcard
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 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 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 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 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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company, Sugar Stock and Sales Report, February 25, 1954]
Imperial Sugar Company sugar stock and sales report featuring sections for warehouses and sugar in transit.
Date:
February 25, 1954
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Report
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
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 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
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
[Postcard Showing the East End of the Galveston Sea Wall]
Postcard with a tinted photograph of the "East End of Sea Wall, Galveston, Texas." The photograph shows the elevated city behind the wall with red rocks on the beach; the note on the back of the card reads: "You [should] be here with with us, we are having a jolly good time. Hope to see you both soon."
Date:
August 2, 1908
Creator:
McClelland, Billy
Object Type:
Postcard
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 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
[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 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.
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