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Harris and Eliza Kempner
313
Dr. Chauncey Depew Leake
2
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
2
Texas Folklore Society Publications
2
John Briggs Scrapbook Collection (The Dallas Way)
1
Broadening Access to Books on Texas and Oklahoma
1
Southwestern Historical Quarterly
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Texas Digital Newspaper Program
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Texas Patents
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[Letter from Louis A. Seinsheimer to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1948]
Letter from Louis A. Seinsheimer to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that he has returned from his trip to Florida and discussing Kempner's thoughts about shipping Seinsheimer's products to Kempner, particularly during the winter.
Date:
April 13, 1948
Creator:
Seinsheimer, Louis A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Victor E. Reichert to I. H. Kempner, January 6, 1948]
Letter from Rabbi Victor E. Reichert to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that he will not be in Galveston on his birthday but wishing him a happy birthday through his letter instead.
Date:
January 6, 1948
Creator:
Reichert, Victor E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Edith Freiberg to I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1958]
Telegram sent by Edith Freiberg via Western Union to I. H. Kempner expressing birthday wishes.
Date:
January 14, 1958
Creator:
Freiberg, Edith
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
2017
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Note for Dog Food and Swiss Cheese]
Note by D. W. Kempner listing two items and corresponding companies.
Date:
1955-02~
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. S. Bliss]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. S. Bliss providing detailed information about capital stock of H. Kempner along with condensed statement of H. Kempner.
Date:
1946
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henrietta Leonora Kempner to Messrs. H. & S. Pogue, June 25, 1945]
Letter from Henrietta Leonora Kempner to Messrs. H. & S. Pogue discussing purchasing five hundred paper napkins with a photograph of the Kempner residence and asking how the napkins will be paid for.
Date:
June 25, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Henrietta Leonora
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Order Statement from The Garland Company]
Order form for items sold to D. W. Kempner by The garland Company, including a 50# bag garland shading compound white.
Date:
1953
Creator:
The Garland Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William G. Brenner to Harris L. Kempner, October 15, 1965]
Letter from William G. Brenner to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a copy of a check for $5.00.
Date:
October 15, 1965
Creator:
Brenner, William G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter From Harris L. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, May 13, 1957]
Copy of letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about Lee and Ike's response to participation in the oil venture program.
Date:
May 13, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, May 10, 1957]
Handwritten letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner expressing gratitude for taking initiative for purchasing equipment for Orphans Home.
Date:
May 10, 1957
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to R. I. Mehan, January 28, 1960]
Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to R. I. Mehan enquiring about requirement of filling the form 1087.
Date:
January 28, 1960
Creator:
Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from National City Bank of Cleveland to H. Kempner, January 10, 1962]
Letter from National City Bank of Cleveland to H. Kempner discussing a certificate of shares in the name of Cecile Kempner to be exchanged for different stock.
Date:
January 10, 1962
Creator:
National City Bank of Cleveland
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 11, 1955]
Inter-office letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing restrictions in purchasing a specific dog food and swiss cheese.
Date:
March 11, 1955
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fannie K. Adoue, Mrs. David P. Weston, and Gladys Kempner, August 30, 1965]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Fannie K. Adoue, David F. Weston, and Gladys Kempner discussing updates to those who are stock holders
Date:
August 30, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, September 23, 1957]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, discussing about Dan Oppenheimer's letter about share value of Dan's estate and parents travel plan.
Date:
September 23, 1957
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Quinn to Harold C. Schott, January 5, 1954]
Letter from A. W. Quinn to Harold C. Schott informing about enclosing a road map showing properties owned by Lyda's family, along with a detailed list.
Date:
January 5, 1954
Creator:
Quinn, Arthur W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner, May 12, 1953]
Letter from Harvey S. Firestone, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner discussing church members and resources with budgets and cost. Financial help is requested.
Date:
May 12, 1953
Creator:
Firestone, Harvey S., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bissinger's, October 5, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bissinger's ordering a box of candy.
Date:
October 5, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives]
Card from The American Jewish Archives acknowledging the contribution of Isaac Herbert Kempner's autobiography to their collection.
Date:
February 12, 1953
Creator:
The American Jewish Archives
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor Amato to Isaac H. Kempner, September 13, 1954]
Letter from Victor Amato to Isaac H. Kempner apologizing for the missing fourth photograph and explaining why the bill he sent the latter was the price it was.
Date:
September 13, 1954
Creator:
Amato, Victor
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda Quinn, November 12, 1959]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda Quinn enquiring about what to do with two policies of Penny and discussing status of other two policies.
Date:
November 12, 1959
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Return Receipt Card for D. W. Kempner, Harris Leon Kempner, January 22, 1953]
Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to Harris Leon Kempner for registered article No. 21518 delivered on January 22, 1953.
Date:
January 22, 1953
Creator:
United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History