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[Letter from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner, December 21, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner, December 21, 1950]

Letter from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the price of different sized ferns for Mr. Kempner to order.
Date: December 21, 1950
Creator: Anderson, J. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner, December 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner, December 29, 1950]

Letter from J. F. Anderson to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the order of ferns Mr. Kempner made and informing him that they have been shipped out via Railway Express.
Date: December 29, 1950
Creator: Anderson, J. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to W. H. Louviere, March 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to W. H. Louviere, March 27, 1953]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to W. H. Louviere discussing the ten heaviest sugar volume states and the U. S. A. deliveries since 1949. The total deliveries are listed for each year for multiple states.
Date: March 27, 1953
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald E. Bedard to Mr. H. L. Kempner, April 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Donald E. Bedard to Mr. H. L. Kempner, April 8, 1955]

Letter from Donald E. Bedard to Harris L. Kempner discussing a talk with Professor Levy and enclosing an itemized expense account and requesting it be given to an office manager.
Date: April 8, 1955
Creator: Bedard, Donald E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Matthew S. Crinkley to Harris Kempner, June 8, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Matthew S. Crinkley to Harris Kempner, June 8, 1965]

Handwritten letter from Matthew S. Crinkley to Harris Kempner thanking Kempner for his letter from May 3, which he received in the hospital, and discussing his recent cancer treatments.
Date: June 8, 1965
Creator: Crinkley, Matthew S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 (open access)

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012 transcript

Oral History Interview with Al D'Agostino, April 19, 2012

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …
Date: April 19, 2012
Creator: D'Agostino, Al
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Henderson, Stumpp & Walter Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Henderson, Stumpp & Walter Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 22, 1953]

Letter from T. W. Dolan to discussing a miscommunication during the cancelling of an order of garlic sets.
Date: June 22, 1953
Creator: Dolan, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Einstein to Harris Leon Kempner, October 25, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Einstein to Harris Leon Kempner, October 25, 1946]

Letter from Albert Einstein to Harris Leon Kempner inviting him to attend a meeting of a "small group of representative citizens" to inform them of the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists' program and ask for their financial support.
Date: October 25, 1946
Creator: Einstein, Albert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Albert Einstein to Harris Kempner] (open access)

[Telegram from Albert Einstein to Harris Kempner]

Telegram sent by Albert Einstein to Harris Kempner discussing his request for their support of scientists, specifically the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists, and explains the crisis of humanity that they face.
Date: 1946-06~
Creator: Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to Mr. Harris Kempner, June 18, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to Mr. Harris Kempner, June 18, 1946]

Letter from Albert Einstein to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for the gift to the committee.
Date: June 18, 1946
Creator: Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hiram L. McDade to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Hiram L. McDade to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1963]

Letter from Hiram L. McDade to Mr. Harris L. Kempner enclosing a research report that might be of interest to Kempner and his son, Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. The report, written by John H. Manley, is a condensation and critical analysis of United States currency since World War II compiling statistical data from the Department of Commerce.
Date: {1963-09,1963-10-02}
Creator: Fiduciary Counsel, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert B. Gleason to Arthur M. Alpert, December 8, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Robert B. Gleason to Arthur M. Alpert, December 8, 1966]

Letter from Robert B. Gleason to Arthur M. Alpert discussing Peter R. Cornwell's admission to Texas A & M University.
Date: December 8, 1966
Creator: Gleason, Robert B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Haband Company to I. H. Kempner, November 26, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Haband Company to I. H. Kempner, November 26, 1952]

Letter from Haband Company to I. H. Kempner discussing the ties Kempner would like to return. The company also informs Kempner that they do not typically mishandle orders as they did.
Date: November 26, 1952
Creator: Haband Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Warren Hafer to D. W. Kempner, November 5, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Warren Hafer to D. W. Kempner, November 5, 1948]

Letter from Warren Hafer to D. W. Kempner discussing models and prices for Aeroil weed burners.
Date: November 5, 1948
Creator: Hafer, Warren
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner, November 10, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner, November 10, 1971]

Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner discussing their previous meeting and a possible future Sugar Land visit.
Date: November 10, 1971
Creator: Harder, Howard C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Harper's Magazine to D. W. Kempner, January 13, 1955]

Postal card from Harper's Magazine to D. W. Kempner confirming that his two subscriptions have been merged and that his subscription will expire in December of 1957.
Date: January 13, 1955
Creator: Harper's Magazine
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Raymond E. Hartz to Harris Leon Kempner, February 27, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Raymond E. Hartz to Harris Leon Kempner, February 27, 1963]

Letter from Raymond E. Hartz to Harris Leon Kempner telling that he really enjoyed meeting Harris with John McCray last week. And explained how he feels about their consideration of his organization.
Date: February 27, 1963
Creator: Hartz, Raymond E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 14, 1951]

Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner discussing that they are unable to fulfill Mr. Kempner's order for Wild Phlox or Geranium seeds in bulk and referring him to Rex Pearce.
Date: May 14, 1951
Creator: Henery A. Dreer, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Davis Hill to I. H. Kempner, Sr., February 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from J. Davis Hill to I. H. Kempner, Sr., February 23, 1953]

Letter from J. Davis Hill to Isaac H. Kempner discussing their opposition to House Bill 3 (the Kilgore bill).
Date: February 23, 1953
Creator: Hill, J. Davis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 9, 1953]

Letter from Hoffman-La Roche, Inc. to D. W. Kempner informing him that Lacteol du Dr. Boucard is not manufactured by them and that they are not aware of anyone in the United States who distributes it. They provide the name of a manufacturer in England and suggests that Mrs. Kempner consults with their family physician to find a domestic alternative, or that they take the matter up with Mrs. Mary Hughes of Holland's Prescription Center.
Date: January 9, 1953
Creator: Hoffman-La Roche, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hospital of Saint Barnabas and For Women and Children to Cheng, Tsung-o, August 20, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Hospital of Saint Barnabas and For Women and Children to Cheng, Tsung-o, August 20, 1951]

Letter from Cheng, Tsung-o to Harris L. Kempner discussing his plans to visit after completing his internship in September, requesting to know Kempner's address and phone number.
Date: August 20, 1951
Creator: Hospital of Saint Barnabas and For Women and Children
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from  Hospital of Saint Barnabas and for Women and Children to Mr. H. Kempner, March 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Hospital of Saint Barnabas and for Women and Children to Mr. H. Kempner, March 26, 1951]

Letter from Cheng Tsung-O to H. Kempner requesting a payment be made to the University of Pennsylvania for registration fees.
Date: March 26, 1951
Creator: Hospital of Saint Barnabas and for Women and Children
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Reverdy Johnson to Mr. H. Kempner, October 8, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Reverdy Johnson to Mr. H. Kempner, October 8, 1951]

Letter from Reverdy Johnson to Mr. H. Kempner discussing the specifics of Merck & Co. stock certificates following the new 3-for-1 split and Convertible Second Preferred stock.
Date: October 8, 1951
Creator: Johnson, Reverdy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History