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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
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company - October 18, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company requesting they send the report of the life insurance stock they wish.
Date:
October 18, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 20, 1953]
Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner discussing a recent visit with Harris and his parents and expressing interest in visiting Galveston.
Date:
October 20, 1953
Creator:
Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris L. Kempner, October 22, 1964]
Letter from Geoffrey Smith to Harris L. Kempner referring him to Jay Helme, Executive Director of the Hospital Survey Committee, to help with his questions.
Date:
October 22, 1964
Creator:
Smith, Geoffry S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. O. Kauffman to Harris L. Kempner, October 5, 1966]
Letter from L. O. Kauffman to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for having him over for dinner and looking forward to working with him in the future.
Date:
October 5, 1966
Creator:
Kauffman, L. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, October 4, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman thanking him for sending him pears, and discussing air conditioning and the latter's recent return from a trip to Lake Placid.
Date:
October 4, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 30, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay informing that gold cigarette case was not found and requesting for necessary papers for making a claim.
Date:
October 30, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1955]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing I. H. Kempner's previous letter and confirming his attendance for the Texas Imperial Directors meeting. Dan also adds information regarding Gloria joining him and details on when they can have the Finance Committee meeting. He requests that I. H. Kempner convey the change in plans to meet Betty Zimmerman a little earlier than the previous scheduled date.
Date:
October 4, 1955
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 20, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Kay including an extract of a letter from Mary Jean Kempner.
Date:
October 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. H. Kempner, October 17, 1955]
Letter from James V. Moffatt to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging the sending of a catalogue and viewbook and expressing delight at him and Marion visiting the school and offering enrollment.
Date:
October 17, 1955
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 27, 1955]
Letter from James V. Moffatt to Harris L. Kempner confirming that Marion Lee's application was received and his name was added to their roster, along with confirming that more information will be sent.
Date:
October 27, 1955
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson, October 30, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson discussing an enclosed clipping from the Galveston News of a sports game win, how little Thompson writes, the value of education, and the serious condition of Uncle Pat.
Date:
October 30, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, October 25, 1948]
Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner discussing the availability and pricing of their fern varieties.
Date:
October 25, 1948
Creator:
Riegelmeier, F. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cheng Tsung-O to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 13, 1951]
Letter from Cheng Tsung-O to Harris L. Kempner thanking him and his family for their hospitality and discussing his new address and time in Philadelphia.
Date:
October 13, 1951
Creator:
Tsung-O, Cheng
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History