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[Letter from M. A. Abernathy to Thomas Leroy James, August 11, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from M. A. Abernathy to Thomas Leroy James, August 11, 1954]

Letter from M. A. Abernathy to Thomas Leroy James discussing a gas contract with the United Gas Pipe Line Company.
Date: August 11, 1954
Creator: Abernathy, M. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Naval Reserve Bulletin No. 14, May 28, 1946] (open access)

[Naval Reserve Bulletin No. 14, May 28, 1946]

Memorandum from Arthur A. Ageton outlining an organizational visit to Galveston with meetings, a lunceon and a movie screening, extending an invitation to all men and citizens to attend and providing times and places.
Date: May 28, 1946
Creator: Ageton, Arthur A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Valve for Engines. (open access)

Valve for Engines.

Patent for certain new and useful improvements in valves for steam engines, including instructions and illustrations.
Date: November 8, 1898
Creator: Allen, Walter J.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges for Shipment, December 1952] (open access)

[Invoice for Charges for Shipment, December 1952]

Invoice for items sold to W. R. Zanes & Company and D. V. Kempner by American Express Company, including charges covering the shipment of 1 wooden case frame with prints worth $33.9.
Date: December 16, 1952
Creator: American Express Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, November 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, November 13, 1953]

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing the estimated cash position of the Imperial Sugar Company. It features information on borrowings, raw imports, insurance costs, outlines, working capital, and funds.
Date: November 13, 1953
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan, March 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan, March 16, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan discussing a new contracted entered with the United Gas Company and the tax rates on gas purchases from different companies.
Date: March 16, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan, March 16, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan, March 16, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan discussing a new contracted entered with the United Gas Company and the tax rates on gas purchases from different companies.
Date: March 16, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from B'nai B'rith Bowling Tournament, June 4, 1962] (open access)

[Statement from B'nai B'rith Bowling Tournament, June 4, 1962]

Statement from Texas-Louisiana B'nai B'rith Bowling Tournament sent to H. Kempner for charges related to a program book advertisement.
Date: June 4, 1962
Creator: B'nai B'rith Bowling Tournament
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward B. Benjamin to I. H. Kempner, January 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Edward B. Benjamin to I. H. Kempner, January 29, 1944]

Letter from Edward B. Benjamin to I. H. Kempner discussing the Kempner's falling sick and asking for Mrs. Kempner to be made aware that Benjamin's mother will visit the Kempners.
Date: January 29, 1944
Creator: Benjamin, Edward B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996 (open access)

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
Correspondence A. H. Black, Jr. And I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1954] (open access)

Correspondence A. H. Black, Jr. And I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1954]

Correspondence between A. H. Blackshear and I. H. Kempner discussing affidavits for land purchased in Louisiana and the request for payment information per acre to be reviewed.
Date: August 12, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing various cattle and cotton related topics.
Date: August 17, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Robert Lee Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner. and I. H. Kempner, September 20, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Robert Lee Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner. and I. H. Kempner, September 20, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner, and Robert Lee Kempner explaining the current value of Galveston, New York, New Orleans, and Liverpool Cotton Exchange companies and discussing the change in shares advised by the Liverpool Cotton Exchange.
Date: September 20, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hale Boggs to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, July 22, 1956 (open access)

[Letter from Hale Boggs to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, July 22, 1956

Letter from Hale Boggs to Harris L. Kempner regarding his recent speech on the right to vote.
Date: July 22, 1965
Creator: Boggs, Hale, 1914-1972
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Kempner, January 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Kempner, January 25, 1954]

Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris L. Kempner confirming an upcoming reservation for the meeting of the American Cotton Shippers.
Date: January 25, 1954
Creator: Bourgeois, Al
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, January 16, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, January 16, 1962]

Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the cancellation of their reservations beginning January 26 as they can't attend the meeting. He mentions that he hopes to see Mr. and Mrs. Kempner some other time soon.
Date: January 16, 1962
Creator: Bourgeois, Al
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]

Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner conforming their reservation of a two-room suite for him and Ruth, from January 26 through January 30. He mentions that this might be for them to attend the meeting of The National Cotton Council, and hopes that they'd enjoy their stay at Roosevelt.
Date: November 16, 1961
Creator: Bourgeois, Al
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, June 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, June 16, 1945]

Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing not being able to find Mrs. Kempner a deep freezer but informing her that one can be purchased at the Radford Appliance Company.
Date: June 16, 1945
Creator: Bulliard, Ed
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner, January 9, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner, January 9, 1952]

Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner discussing a possible trip to South America while Bunker is living in Buenos Aires.
Date: January 9, 1952
Creator: Bunker, Ellsworth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Caraway to E. E. Saeger, December 8, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from W. O. Caraway to E. E. Saeger, December 8, 1954]

Letter from W. O. Caraway to E. E. Saeger providing recipient information for Christmas gift packages, which would be paid for by D. W. Kempner.
Date: December 8, 1954
Creator: Caraway, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948]

Letter from Tom M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an upcoming trip to Texas and meetings with alumni, offering an itinerary and invitation to visit.
Date: February 14, 1948
Creator: Carruthers, Tom M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of the Washington Monument]

Postcard of a drawing of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. The drawing centers the monument with bright green foliage surrounding it, a tree in the foreground, and a pink and orange sunset behind the obelisk. On the reverse is text from Tsung-O Cheng to Harris L. Kempner informing him he arrived in D.C. last night and will stop in several American cities before arriving in Galveston on September 15.
Date: September 3, 1951
Creator: Cheng, Tsung-O, M. D.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Cocke to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. C. Cocke to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 8, 1955]

Letter from A. C. Cocke to Harris L. Kempner sending best wishes and hoping that Mr. Ike's recovery is quick.
Date: March 8, 1955
Creator: Cocke, A. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Consulate of Switzerland to Daniel W. Kempner, June 26, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from the Consulate of Switzerland to Daniel W. Kempner, June 26, 1952]

Letter from the Consulate of Switzerland to Daniel W. Kempner providing some information on the process of Swiss immigration and applying for a visa.
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: Consulate of Switzerland
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History