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Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996
Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 91, July 1987 - April, 1988
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 583.
Date:
1987/1988
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 77, July 1973 - April, 1974
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 beginning on page 530.
Date:
1973/1974
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cinnabar Scarlet Phlox Seeds and Multiple Types of Petunia Flowering Plants, February 4,1952]
Invoices for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries by Vaughan's Seed Company, first invoice includes a fourth of an ounce of Cinnabar scarlet phlox seeds and second invoice includes multiple types of Petunia flowering plants/seeds.
Date:
{1952-01-24,1952-02-04}
Creator:
Vaughan's Seed Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr., June 28, 1965]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. sharing his opinions on share prices and exploring possibilities for sale of ranch.
Date:
June 28, 1965
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United States National Bank to Continental Illinois National Bank, May 17, 1965]
Letter from United States National Bank to Continental Illinois National Bank requesting several bonds to be withdrawn and mailed to the Bank of New York.
Date:
May 17, 1965
Creator:
United States National Bank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Byron Smith to Harris L. Kempner, February 3, 1965]
Letter from Edward Byron Smith to Harris L. Kempner offering an introduction and some background information on the men he wanted to complete some business dealings with.
Date:
February 3, 1965
Creator:
Smith, Edward Byron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Gypsophila and Candytuft]
Invoice for items sold to Mrs. Louis A. Adoue by Vaughan's Seed Company, including four ounces of white Gypsophila and two ounces of white Candytuft for $2.85, stamped paid on the 19th of November, 1964.
Date:
November 11, 1964
Creator:
Vaughan's Seed Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Randall Thompson, Jr. to Sergel Gallery of Original Prints, March 26, 1964]
Letter from Edward Randall Thompson, Jr. to Sergel Gallery of Original Prints informing about enclosing check covering the cost and postage of a print entitled "Two Cats" by Tomoo Inagaki and requesting to return it if the print is unavailable.
Date:
March 26, 1964
Creator:
Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl M. Lippincott to Harold C. Close, July 19, 1963]
Letter from Carl M. Lippincott to Harold C. Close thanking the Imperial Committee for selecting Galveston as one of the sites for the Shriner Institute of Burns.
Date:
July 19, 1963
Creator:
Lippincott, Carl M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leah Mishkin, July 10, 1963]
Letter from Leah Mishkin thanking Kempner family for gifting a book named 'Henry Cohen: Messenger of the Lord'.
Date:
July 10, 1963
Creator:
Mishkin, Leah
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date:
January 26, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, December 6, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh discussing O. H. Osborn sending Kempner Marsh's address at a joint meeting between the Air Brake Association and Car Department Officers Association.
Date:
December 6, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, December 4, 1962]
Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing an enclosed address written by Mr. Marsh discussing major problems facing railroads and exposing fallacies in an ad about the financial condition of the railroads.
Date:
December 4, 1962
Creator:
Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bennett Archambault to Harris Leon Kempner, October 1962]
Letter from Bennett Archambault to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his invitation to work with them towards cold war victory. He mentions that they'd need Kempner's support for effective actions and requests him to fill out the membership form.
Date:
October 15, 1962
Creator:
Archambault, Bennett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mrs. I. Ernest Burka, May 18, 1962]
Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mrs. I. Ernest Burka responding to all points raised in the report of minutes of Galveston Chapter meeting.
Date:
May 18, 1962
Creator:
Sussman, Leonard R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1962]
Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner explaining to Kempner that Elkins was unable to attend a reception at Robert Lee Kempner's home due to a meeting with the Pure Oil Company that was required for Elkins to attend.
Date:
May 8, 1962
Creator:
Elkins, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Mark Fishof to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1960]
Letter from Mrs. Mark Fishof to Mrs. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend her and her husband to Donor Dinner, along with details of the event and charges.
Date:
November 8, 1960
Creator:
Fishof, Mrs. Mark
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James, May 20, 1960]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing upcoming visits to Sugar Land, Texas, with agenda ideas.
Date:
May 20, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner, March 17, 1960]
Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner discussing Sandberg's dislike for the sugar being served at Santa Fe.
Date:
March 17, 1960
Creator:
Sandberg, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John T. Beatty to H. Kempner, December 14, 1959]
Letter from John T. Beatty to Harris Kempner discussing the work of the National Labor-Management Foundation and soliciting a donation. There is a card included.
Date:
December 14, 1959
Creator:
Beatty, John T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melville N. Rothschild, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1959]
Letter from Melville N. Rothschild, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing about the financial requirements for conducting a study for our problems and requesting for monetary contributions to meet the budget. Third page contains snippets from newspaper.
Date:
November 23, 1959
Creator:
Rothschild, Melville N., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Who's Who in America, 1959]
Letter from Who's Who in America to a biographee enclosing the principal biographical data from Volume 30 of the Who's Who in America section of the Marquis National Biographee Reference file and requesting any revisions for the upcoming publication to be returned on the card in an enclosed envelope (Volume 31). A form offering a discounted subscription for the Volume 31 publication is also enclosed.
Date:
July 23, 1959
Creator:
Marquis Who's Who, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History