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[Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1954]

Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton bale shipments.
Date: April 24, 1954
Creator: Block, H. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter and Order Form from N. D. Gallagher Clay Products Corporation] (open access)

[Letter and Order Form from N. D. Gallagher Clay Products Corporation]

Letter from E. L. Elkins from N. D. Gallagher Clay Products Corp. in regards to their complete change in management. They desire to eliminate all the backorders they currently have, and want to have that stop in the future. The letter also includes a page filled with their product and prices for all of them.
Date: 1948~
Creator: Elkins, E. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, March 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, March 16, 1945]

Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner discussing Florence traveling to Tucson and discussing Florence's feelings after receiving the Linz Award. Florence also discusses not being able to obtain a copy of the winter Southwest Review that contained an article about the Kempner family.
Date: March 16, 1945
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing current events happening at Sugarland Industries while Kempner is in France.
Date: September 29, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Lewis to Daniel W. Kempner, March 20, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Lewis to Daniel W. Kempner, March 20, 1950]

Letter from Peter Lewis to Daniel W. Kempner lamenting his inability to visit Mr. Kempner during his recent trip to Brownsville, Texas, to obtain some bulls. Mr. Lewis also informs Mr. Kempner of his plan to visit the Kempner's during the spring.
Date: March 20, 1950
Creator: Lewis, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, February 19, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, February 19, 1963]

Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner’s concerns regarding the railway's organizational changes and their potential impact on Galveston. He conveys regret for any associated personal or community distress, stressing the decision's inevitability due to changing times. He remains hopeful that the impact on Galveston will be minimal and temporary, expressing confidence in the city’s future growth and prosperity.
Date: February 19, 1963
Creator: Marsh, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom and Jere McCarthy, March 10, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Tom and Jere McCarthy, March 10, 1962]

Letter from Tom and Jere McCarthy informing their friends of the McCarthy's children's achievements and the universities and schools that they all currently attend.
Date: March 10, 1962
Creator: McCarthy, Tom & McCarthy, Jere
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Van Mercer to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Van Mercer to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1962]

Letter from Van Mercer to I. H. Kempner discussing the hostess of the Mercers knowing the Kempners from serving them at Lake Placid for thirty years and explaining the Mercer's enjoyment on their trip at the lake. Mercer ends the letter discussing the unusual characteristics of Sun City, Arizona.
Date: May 3, 1962
Creator: Mercer, Van
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leonard Morris and Ann Miller to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Leonard Morris and Ann Miller to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1962]

Letter from Leonard Morris and Ann Miller to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing Morris and Miller having dinner with the Kempner's friends, Mr. and Mrs. Van D. Mercer, and expressing excitement at getting to see the Kempners at the Whiteface Inn soon.
Date: May 2, 1962
Creator: Morris, Leonard & Miller, Ann
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, February 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, February 13, 1953]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about his trip to Tucson and declining Harris Kempner's offer for another one to Chile due to work accumulation. Dan also posed couple of questions regarding Pecos business like its tax refund that Mr. Mehan is tracking and the cotton sales from previous month. Additionally, he also discussed about the T. C. I.'s debt reduction and reviewing Jesse's work.
Date: February 13, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, January 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, January 26, 1954]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about the memorandum that was sent which contains the recent telephonic conversation between Mr. Mehan and J. C. Wilson. Dan discusses about the carry-back tax loss that Mr. Mehan needs to take care at Pecos, and his suggestion in appointing caretakers for the Rancho Rio and Grandfalls farms, and also, on expenses incurred with land ownership and maintenance and the future prospects from it. Finally, concludes with his high opinion on Jesse and his travel plans to Tucson.
Date: January 26, 1954
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 31, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 31, 1963]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner providing an update on cotton acquisitions, sales, and operations for the H. Kempner Cotton Company the month of May 1963.
Date: May 31, 1963
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 92, July 1988 - April, 1989 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 92, July 1988 - April, 1989

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 653.
Date: 1989
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The National Foundation for Asthmatic Children at Tucson to I. H. Kempner, December 10, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from The National Foundation for Asthmatic Children at Tucson to I. H. Kempner, December 10, 1951]

Letter from The National Foundation for Asthmatic Children at Tuscon to I. H. Kempner requesting contributions to an aid program for children with asthma and rheumatic fever.
Date: December 10, 1951
Creator: The National Foundation for Asthmatic Children at Tucson
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Woodul, Arterbury & Wren to D. W. Kempner, January 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Woodul, Arterbury & Wren to D. W. Kempner, January 16, 1953]

Letter from Woodul, Arterbury & Wren to D. W. Kempner replying that he is getting over the flu and Ethel's settled in her ear, went to Arizona.
Date: January 16, 1953
Creator: Woodul, Arterbury & Wren
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History