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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Nelson, February 02, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Nelson discussing how Kempner is handing over a redemption of a first class ticket that Kempner's daughter was meant to use, but took an airplane to Dallas instead.
Date:
February 2, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1951]
Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner discussing the itinerary for an upcoming trip for the Railway's directors and their wives. He invites the Kempners to join them for all or part of this trip.
Date:
January 17, 1951
Creator:
Gurley, Fred G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. John Kenney to Mr. Harris Kempner, June 10, 1946]
Letter from W. John Kenney to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging a previous letter and thanking Harris for offering his services regarding the event of a Maritime strike, discussing the possibility of it occurring, and discussing the death of Marguarite Andrews.
Date:
June 10, 1946
Creator:
Kenney, W. John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell, June 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell discussing questions he has concerning the delivery of new train passes.
Date:
June 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Dale Shepherd, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, June 11, 1951]
Letter from E. Dale Shepherd to I. H. Kempner inviting the Kempners to the Texas Association of Life Underwriters banquet and an additional luncheon on the following day.
Date:
June 11, 1951
Creator:
Shepherd, E. Dale
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. J. Cassell to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1963]
Letter from L. J. Cassell to I. H. Kempner apologizing to Kempner for a response delay and explains logistical challenges with implementing Kempner’s suggestion for a city tour for Treasure Island visitors. He found the idea interesting but impractical due to timing conflicts.
Date:
May 3, 1963
Creator:
Cassell, L. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers, March 21, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers thanking him for his assistance with the car issue, enclosing check for $50 as requested. He also recounts a mix-up involving chauffer and a car at Cadillac Company, resulting in temporary acquisition of the wrong vehicle and subsequent damage to the correct car. he also expresses wish to resolve any claims for damages satisfactorily and discusses the need for proof of loss.
Date:
March 21, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank B. Nussbaum to I. H. Kempner, November 7, 1956]
Letter from Frank B. Nussbaum to I. H. Kempner discussing his Trusteeship over the interests of the deceased Joseph Nussbaum.
Date:
November 7, 1956
Creator:
Nussbaum, Frank B.; Archenhold, Rudolph & Nussbaum, Jack, Jr.,
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. R. Wright Armstrong, October 10, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. R. Wright Armstrong discussing a controversy in connection with the operation of the Sam Houston Zephyr Trains 3 and 4 between Houston and Dallas including the Brotherhood's questioning of the necessity of the railroads limiting or avoiding punitive losses if they are expected to continue to pay wages.
Date:
October 10, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 7, 1955]
Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the The Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company which has been threatened by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen with a strike on the Joint Texas Division while asking for reactions and suggestions on the matter.
Date:
October 7, 1955
Creator:
Armstrong, R. Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 26, 1955]
Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner asking for the names of family members who are not prohibited by law from receiving free transportation to furnish annual transportation for the years 1956 and 1957.
Date:
September 26, 1955
Creator:
Armstrong, R. Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Louis Feigon, July 7, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Louis Feigon discussing the remarks of Rabbi Elmer Berger in a clipping from the Texas Jewish Post while extending an offer to write Feigon's son a recommendation letter while he interns at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Date:
July 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Louis Feigon to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 5, 1955]
Letter from Rabbi Louis Feigon to Mr. I. H. Kempner asking for evaluation of Rabbi Elmer Berger's actions detailed in enclosed clippings from the Texas Jewish Post.
Date:
July 5, 1955
Creator:
Feigon, Louis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner, January 10, 1955]
Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the delivery of annual railway passes and an extension of all Burlington Lines annual passes for the rest of the year.
Date:
January 10, 1955
Creator:
Armstrong, R. Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Billy B. Goldberg to H. Kempner, August 3, 1956]
Letter from Billy B. Goldberg to H. Kempner discussing raising funds for the building of the Texas A&M Hillel Building and Kempner's interest in the project while suggesting that Kempner make a donation before the end of the year or in January 1957.
Date:
August 3, 1956
Creator:
Goldberg, Billy B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 8, 1955]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing various H. Kempner business matters such as Pier 39, the old Prudential building, rumors that the Trust building will be demolished, and a call with E. J. Wilson about left over land at the Whitney Dam and the Poage Bill.
Date:
August 8, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. D. W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, Inc., March 23, 1954]
Letter from Mrs. D. W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, Inc. discussing about closing the account while specifying that an Insurance claim has been filed for the damage caused to the blanket covers.
Date:
March 23, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Kempner to W. B. Fishburn Cleaners, Inc., April 21, 1948]
Letter from Jeane Kempner to W. B. Fishburn Cleaners, Inc. discussing how he is sending in sixteen curtains and seven valances to be dry cleaned.
Date:
April 21, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, July 3, 1944]
Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting for the dresses to be dipped in the same color and to be cleaned.
Date:
July 3, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 22, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a speech at a luncheon meeting in Fort Worth. He believes there will be a good response from the men who were present. He also requests stationary, and an original letter signed by him to reproduce.
Date:
November 22, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner, November 22, 1944]
Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner discussing a meeting between Rabbi Newton J. Friedman and 15-20 people that are interested in becoming donors to the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
November 22, 1944
Creator:
Brachman, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. S. Brachman, November 11, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. Brachman discussing potential donors in Fort Worth and surrounding areas for the Hillel Building Foundation. He also shares his regrets that Brachman did not come down to Galveston.
Date:
November 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 27, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner summarizing the campaign's earnings, discussing the Founders Club and requesting to hold a meeting with Kempner in Houston in January.
Date:
December 27, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History