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[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Messrs. Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank, January 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Messrs. Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank, January 12, 1960]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Messrs. Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank in regards to the payment done towards fractional share of Rohm & Haas company stock. And requests for the certificate covering this one share to be forwarded to them.
Date: January 12, 1960
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism Henry Cohen Chapter discussing an upcoming dinner meeting for the Henry Cohen Chapter.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: American Council for Judaism
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944]

Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner discussing the work of the Philco Corporation and welcoming Kempner as a stockholder in the company.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Ballantyne, John
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 14, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 14, 1958]

Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner requesting a donation to help the Philanthropic Fund continue their work. A handwritten note that includes a list of contributions from 1948 through 1958 is attached.
Date: October 14, 1958
Creator: Ben-David, Joseph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel, November 7, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel, November 7, 1949]

Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel inviting the recipient to a reception where Rabbi Roubey will be considered as a potential successor to Rabbi Cohen.
Date: November 7, 1949
Creator: Congregation B'nai Israel (Galveston, Tex.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1960]

Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner discussing how Sandy made arrangements to send money to Duke. As Sandy was low on money, the school has advanced him $30.00. So, Cowperthwaite mentions that it'd be great if Kempner sends those 30 dollars at his latest convenience.
Date: May 18, 1960
Creator: Cowperthwaite, Robert S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 15, 1959]

Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that he's impressed by his youngest son, Sandy. He mentions that they met up with the deans at Harvard, and if Sandy could improve his scores at Hill he'll have better chances of entering Harvard next year.
Date: September 15, 1959
Creator: Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1944]

Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner supplying price quotes for "Kentias and other House Plants in 6" pots".
Date: August 21, 1944
Creator: F. H. Riegelmeier
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1942]

Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner providing a price quote in response to Kempner's inquiry about the price of "8" Kentia Forsteriana Palms".
Date: August 24, 1942
Creator: F. H. Riegelmeier
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, January 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, January 26, 1950]

Letter from F. H. Reigelmeier to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order and asking whether he would like to split the shipment or ship all of the plants when they're all ready.
Date: January 26, 1950
Creator: F. H. Riegelmeier
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion Fay to Meyer Bodansky - September 6, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Marion Fay to Meyer Bodansky - September 6, 1940]

Letter to Dr. Meyer Bodansky of the John Sealy Hospital from Marion Fay, who is from the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In the letter, Ms. Fay requests advice from Dr. Bodansky concerning the reorganization of her institution's hospital.
Date: September 6, 1940
Creator: Fay, Marion
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernst Freund to Daniel W. Kempner, June 20, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Ernst Freund to Daniel W. Kempner, June 20, 1955]

Letter from Ernst Freund to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for not being able to visit while he was in Houston and hoping to see him sometime soon.
Date: June 20, 1955
Creator: Freund, Ernst
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 12, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Hillel Building Fund that will be held in Austin. He also mentions his new election to Temple B'nai B'rith of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and will have to leave Austin in early August. He states that he will make his final report at the board meeting.
Date: July 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1959]

Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the letter Kempner about Sandy's college application for Harvard. Hall mentions that Sandy's records are great and suggests that November 19, should be a convenient date for his visit to Hill.
Date: October 13, 1959
Creator: Hall, Edward T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, February 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Harry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, February 9, 1950]

Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner answering his question about the condition of his fern fronds and giving advice about how to fix the situation.
Date: February 9, 1950
Creator: Harry A. Dreer, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner, October 26, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner, October 26, 1964]

Letter from Jay E. Helme to Harris L. Kempner providing some information on the Institute for the Achievement of Human Potential and its battle with the Philidelphia County Medical Society to get their medical practices approved.
Date: October 26, 1964
Creator: Helme, Jay E.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1944]

Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner identifying a plant and letting Kempner know where he would probably be able to buy some.
Date: January 10, 1944
Creator: Henry A. Dreer, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, January 27, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, January 27, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice covering figs and shipping costs to four addresses.
Date: January 27, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to D. W. Kempner, December 22, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to D. W. Kempner, December 22, 1952]

Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to D. W. Kempner advising him about a recent order.
Date: December 22, 1952
Creator: Joseph Heacock Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1949]

Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner regarding his letter of September regarding palms. They mention the options they have and adds that the size they have doesn't meet the requirements of his letter.
Date: September 6, 1949
Creator: Joseph Heacock Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, May 28, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, May 28, 1952]

Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner asking them to provide some assistance to a recent graduate of Jefferson Medical College who is moving his family down to Galveston. He also provides some updates on his family, how he got his current job and hopes to see the Kempers if they ever come to town. A handwritten postscript reads: "P.S. One of Jefferson's graduates was Dr. Anson Jones, the 'Architect of annexation' and the last president of the Republic of Texas (class of 1827)"
Date: May 28, 1952
Creator: Kauffman, J. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kempner, January 21, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kempner, January 21, 1948]

Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Jeanne Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner thanking them for the Christmas card and updating them on his station in Philadelphia at a naval base.
Date: January 21, 1948
Creator: Kauffman, J. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History