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[Letter from Kenneth D. Blackfan to Edith M. Bonnet, March 15, 1927]
Letter from Kenneth D. Blackfan, of the Harvard Medical School, to Edith M. Bonnet concerning her recent inquiry of "securing an internship at the Children's Hospital." Blackfan explains that women are not eligible for the position because they lack proper housing facilities for women.
Date:
March 15, 1927
Creator:
Blackfan, Kenneth D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Goodwin to Edith M. Bonnet, March 24, 1926]
Letter from Howard Goodwin to Edith M. Bonnet letting her know that Mellin's Food is a highly regarded modifier of milk for baby formula and want her to read "two pamphlets first and then study the contents of our book." Goodwin concludes by saying they have suggestions "in relation to stools, constipation, colic, vomiting..."
Date:
March 24, 1926
Creator:
Goodwin, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Francis D. Moore to Mrs. Daniel Webster Kempner, November 16, 1965]
Letter from Dr. Francis D. Moore to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner thanking her for a nice dinner party at her home in Galveston and complimenting her on her hospitality.
Date:
November 16, 1965
Creator:
Moore, Francis D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, November 17, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James about the development of the Lake Alaska project near Angleton, Texas.
Date:
November 17, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard R. Higgins to Harris Leon Kempner, May 27, 1963]
Letter from Richard R. Higgins to Harris Leon Kempner writing as a member of the Finance Committee of the Committee for Economic Development to request huis company's support for CED's 1963 program. He enclosed a booklet which tells about what CED does and extend more on what it does and people involved in it.
Date:
May 27, 1963
Creator:
Higgins, Richard R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 7, 1946]
Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a letter to Swedish friends of Harris who visited McGuire and mentioning a talk with Johnnie Gingrich regarding the award situation.
Date:
March 7, 1946
Creator:
McGuire, E. Perkins
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner, May 23, 1946]
Card with letter from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they feel sorry for not being able to give an update on Egyptian duck, as it hasn't arrived there for it to be shipped. And they also mention how bad the situation is and hope he understand this.
Date:
May 23, 1946
Creator:
Consens & Pratt Inc
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner, April 6, 1959]
Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Kempner's letter for children not being included in their 35th Reunion for the lunch and ball game on Wednesday. So, he mentions that he'll make the necessary arrangements for Shrub, and Sandy to join.
Date:
April 6, 1959
Creator:
Damon, Lawrence B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard L. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, January 9, 1962]
Letter from Richard L. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner requesting him to make a contribution to provide George Cabot Lodge with funds for advertising his candidacy for the United States Senate from Massachusetts. Then he gives instructions on how he can contribute.
Date:
January 9, 1962
Creator:
Hall, Richard L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, February 11, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing a pamphlet titled, "Compulsory Unionism is Slavery" and its potential value.
Date:
February 11, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, January 6, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing the nature of corruption within government and the lobby system's contribution to corruption.
Date:
January 6, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, July 17, 1953]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing Herbert Kempner's health, the Kempner family's recent travels, and market fluctuations.
Date:
July 17, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1954]
Postcard from Breck's to D. W. Kempner responding to his inquiry about a shipment. They state that their records indicate that the shipment was sent but that it probably got lost in the mail. They tell him that they are sending him a duplicate shipment, ask him to send one shipment back if both show up, and assure him that they will reimburse him for any cost incurred on his end.
Date:
April 30, 1954
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, December 22, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing Lowe's contribution to the Children's Hospital at Boston in honor of the Kempners' 50th wedding anniversary.
Date:
December 22, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bernard I. Pincus to the Kempner Family, July 30, 1963]
Letter from Bernard I. Pincus to the Kempner Family thanking them for donating a copy of "Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord" to Temple Israel's library.
Date:
July 30, 1963
Creator:
Pincus, Bernard I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to I. H. Kempner and F. H. Rayner, November 15, 1946]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to I. H. Kempner and F. H. Rayner detailing the itinerary for a trip.
Date:
November 15, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 5, 1962]
Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing about formation of "The First American Israel Mutual Fund".
Date:
September 5, 1962
Creator:
Laskey, Lawrence G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to L. H. Hewitt, January 18, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to L. H. Hewitt offering to write a letter recommending him to republican party leaders in Galveston County.
Date:
January 28, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Emery to Harris Leon Kempner, June 18, 1963]
Letter from George I. Emery to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the two checks he sent for the Harvard College Fund. And he also mentions about the 40th reunion which arrangements has already started.
Date:
June 18, 1963
Creator:
Emery, George I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard R. Higgins, June 12, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard R. Higgins regarding the letter of May 27th about Committee for Economic Development which hasn't been answered yet. Kempner encloses a check for $100.00 in the favor of CED and requests them to list that contribution as coming from H. Kempner, rather then his company name.
Date:
June 12, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. T. Baldwin, October 14, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. T. Baldwin discussing about attending a cocktail party after a game.
Date:
October 14, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld, April 7, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld discussing Herbert Kempner's high voltage treatment and mentioning Feld should visit Galveston.
Date:
April 7, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner, January 13, 1959]
Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner regrading his note stating that he'd be back from abroad in time to attend the reunion from June 9 through June 11. Damon mentions that he hopes to see him soon and said that the first notices will be sent shortly.
Date:
January 13, 1959
Creator:
Damon, Lawrence B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Eugene G. Kraetzer, Jr., to the H. Kempner Firm, May 25, 1965]
Letter from Eugene G. Kraetzer to the H. Kempner Firm thanking them for the $500 donation to the Harvard College Fund, Class of 1924.
Date:
May 25, 1965
Creator:
Kraetzer, Eugene G., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History