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[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, December 1, 1836]

Copy of transcript for a letter from William H. Wharton to Stephen F. Austin, on December 1, 1836, suggesting George Fisher for the position of Consul or Vice Consul to the city of New Orleans.
Date: December 1, 1836
Creator: Wharton, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844] (open access)

[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844]

Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan giving information about the history of Moses Austin and his various land holdings.
Date: May 8, 1844
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Felice Chocolate Candy Company - March 10, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Felice Chocolate Candy Company - March 10, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Felice Chocolate Candy Company discussing an order of two boxes of chocolate peppermints which he wishes to be shipped as early as possible, and has included the address.
Date: March 10, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company - October 18, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company - October 18, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company requesting they send the report of the life insurance stock they wish.
Date: October 18, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion Fay to Meyer Bodansky - September 6, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Marion Fay to Meyer Bodansky - September 6, 1940]

Letter to Dr. Meyer Bodansky of the John Sealy Hospital from Marion Fay, who is from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In the letter, Ms. Fay requests advice from Dr. Bodansky concerning the reorganization of her institution's hospital.
Date: September 6, 1940
Creator: Fay, Marion
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 14, 1951]

Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner discussing that they are unable to fulfill Mr. Kempner's order for Wild Phlox or Geranium seeds in bulk and referring him to Rex Pearce.
Date: May 14, 1951
Creator: Henery A. Dreer, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 20, 1953]

Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner discussing a recent visit with Harris and his parents and expressing interest in visiting Galveston.
Date: October 20, 1953
Creator: Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 29, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 29, 1954]

Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner discussing family in Texas and the Kempner's trip to Europe.
Date: March 29, 1954
Creator: Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer Inc., July 1949] (open access)

[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer Inc., July 1949]

Monthly Statement for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Henry A. Dreer Inc., "Seeds, Bulbs, and Garden Supplies," including itemized charges and balance.
Date: July 28, 1949
Creator: Henry A. Dreer (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., December 1947] (open access)

[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., December 1947]

Account statement for a $32.50 charge made to Mr. D. W. Kempner by Henry A. Dreer, Inc.
Date: December 31, 1947
Creator: Henry A. Dreer (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., February 28, 1948] (open access)

[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., February 28, 1948]

Account statement prepared for Daniel Webster Kempner by Henry A. Dreer, Inc. including itemized charges and balance. Handwritten note " Paid- stamp 3/13/48. "
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Henry A. Dreer (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 30, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 30, 1946]

Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner discussing Smith's candidacy for the Harvard Board of Overseers, his gladness at Kempner's well condition, his return to practicing law and desire to see Kempner and Ruth in Texas.
Date: March 30, 1946
Creator: Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner, October 22, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner, October 22, 1964]

Letter from Geoffrey Smith to Harris L. Kempner referring him to Jay Helme, Executive Director of the Hospital Survey Committee, to help with his questions.
Date: October 22, 1964
Creator: Smith, Geoffry S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Curtis Circulation Company to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice from Curtis Circulation Company to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice from Curtis Circulation Company to D. W. Kempner requesting remittance for renewal of a year's subscription to The Saturday Evening Post.
Date: 1952
Creator: Curtis Circulation Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 15, 1959]

Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that he's impressed by his youngest son, Sandy. He mentions that they met up with the deans at Harvard, and if Sandy could improve his scores at Hill he'll have better chances of entering Harvard next year.
Date: September 15, 1959
Creator: Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Video-gram from TV Guide to D. W. Kempner, 1956] (open access)

[Video-gram from TV Guide to D. W. Kempner, 1956]

Video-gram from TV Guide to D. W. Kempner requesting a subscription renewal.
Date: 1956~
Creator: TV Guide
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[TV Guide Reply Form] (open access)

[TV Guide Reply Form]

Form from TV Guide to D. W. Kempner discussing subscription options.
Date: 1956~
Creator: TV Guide
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maxwell Whiteman, September 11, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Maxwell Whiteman, September 11, 1963]

Letter from Maxwell Whiteman thanking Kempner family for the book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date: September 11, 1963
Creator: Whiteman, Maxwell
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Merin Studios of Photography, August 17,1960] (open access)

[Letter From Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Merin Studios of Photography, August 17,1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Merin Studios of Photography regrading the pictures if Marion Lee that appeared on the Hill School 1960 Dial. And, Kempner requests them to send a total of 5 pictures to his address.
Date: August 17, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 30, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay informing that gold cigarette case was not found and requesting for necessary papers for making a claim.
Date: October 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris Leon Kempner, August 17, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris Leon Kempner, August 17, 1959]

Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for the message on the card of the United States National Bank. He mentions that he have no plans to go to texas anytime soon, but if Kempner is coming East he'd like to host them for a day.
Date: August 17, 1959
Creator: Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1959]

Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the letter Kempner about Sandy's college application for Harvard. Hall mentions that Sandy's records are great and suggests that November 19, should be a convenient date for his visit to Hill.
Date: October 13, 1959
Creator: Hall, Edward T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1955]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing I. H. Kempner's previous letter and confirming his attendance for the Texas Imperial Directors meeting. Dan also adds information regarding Gloria joining him and details on when they can have the Finance Committee meeting. He requests that I. H. Kempner convey the change in plans to meet Betty Zimmerman a little earlier than the previous scheduled date.
Date: October 4, 1955
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner, October 26, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner, October 26, 1964]

Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner providing some information on the Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential and its battle with the Philidelphia County Medical Society to get their medical practices approved.
Date: October 26, 1964
Creator: Helme, Jay E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History