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[Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, August 12, 1952]

Postcard from Ralph, Helen, and Daris to Mrs. Minnie Owens, discussing their travels, including visiting a cave, seeing some friends in San Antonio, and their plans to stay in Kerrville until Sunday. The front of the postcard features a photograph of a large cavern with high-ceilings and a pit in the center of the ground. The cave is illuminated by lights placed among the rocks and rock formations. At the back of the cave, nestled in a crevice high up the rock wall, a cross shines brightly. The name of the cavern, "The Great Cathedral," is printed at the top of the postcard, along with the location.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Clip: Gulf Freeway Is Dedicated] captions transcript

[News Clip: Gulf Freeway Is Dedicated]

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: August 7, 1952
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Monthly Bill for Galveston Artillery Club: August 1952] (open access)

[Monthly Bill for Galveston Artillery Club: August 1952]

Monthly bill for dues, taxes, and other charges made at Galveston Artillery Club. Stamp " Paid on August 4, 1952 ".
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Willoughbys: August 1952] (open access)

[Monthly Statement for Willoughbys: August 1952]

Monthly statement from Willoughbys listing charges for photographic equipment for the month of August.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Willoughbys
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Lighting & Power Co. Monthly Statement: August 1952] (open access)

[Houston Lighting & Power Co. Monthly Statement: August 1952]

Monthly electric bill sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing power usage at the address and amount due for August. A stamp says "Paid Aug 14 1952."
Date: August 1952
Creator: Houston Lighting & Power Company. Galveston Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Jeane Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Jeane Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Letter from W. L. Gatz to Jeane Kempner sending the insured parcel with black striped suit and blouse which she asked to send to her home address. So, he's writing this to have a record and to make sure that it's received.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Gatz, W. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1952 (open access)

[Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1952

Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner inviting to attend a meeting to discuss the plans for 1953 Community Chest Campaign.
Date: August 21, 1952
Creator: Nathan, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Four Collect Calls] (open access)

[Invoice for Four Collect Calls]

Invoice for services sold to Harris Kempner by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company including four collect calls to Arkansas, New York, and Tennessee.
Date: August 15, 1952
Creator: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): August 1952 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): August 1952

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due.
Date: August 20, 1952
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to R. Lee Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to R. Lee Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from Allan Shivers to Robert Lee Kempner expressing gratitude for the support in his campaign for re-election.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for the support in his campaign for re-election.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1952]

Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner acknowledging the previous letter and apologizing for not meeting in the Galveston trip.
Date: August 7, 1952
Creator: Parkhouse, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952]

Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing wages paid to Henrietta McKinley for working in the Kempners' home.
Date: August 26, 1952
Creator: Ward, Samuel F., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Tom Connally, August 2, 1952] (open access)

[Letter to Tom Connally, August 2, 1952]

Letter to Senator Tom Connally asking for letters of introduction to various American Ambassadors in Europe.
Date: August 2, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson, August 2, 1952] (open access)

[Letter to Lyndon B. Johnson, August 2, 1952]

Letter to Senator Lyndon Johnson asking for letters of introduction to various American ambassadors in Europe and discussing the retirement of Senator Tom Connally.
Date: August 2, 1952
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952]

Telegram sent by Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner asking which flight he wants and when he will pick up the tickets.
Date: August 26, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner discussing the Knife and Fork Club and declining an offer to join due to his wife's inability to leave the house often.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Leavell, David C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1952]

Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's decision to halt financial support of the Texas Research League.
Date: August 15, 1952
Creator: Baker, Hines H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1952]

Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner promoting Frank P. Culver in the upcoming Texas Supreme Court.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: Armstrong, R. Wright
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Dawson Automobile Club of America to D. W. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram from the Dawson Automobile Club of America to D. W. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Telegram sent by the Dawson Automobile Club of America via Western Union to D. W. Kempner confirming that red plates must be used in France. They tell him that aluminum numbers are usually used and that "bright chrome numbers" would cost extra. They also state that plate frames must await the arrival of the car in France, and ask for further instructions.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Dawson Automobile Club of America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner requesting Southwest Jewish Chronicle to send a copy of new year issue to him and Mr. R. Lee Kempner.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend the Southwest Regional Conference, along with program details.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, August 23, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, August 23, 1952]

Letter from John B. Richardson, House Chairman of the Galveston Artillery Club discussing several things he wants to complete before his term expires and requesting funds in order to complete those goals.
Date: August 23, 1952
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Art League to I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston Art League to I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1952]

Letter from the Galveston Art League to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his contribution toward purchasing one of Frederic Taubes' paintings.
Date: August 22, 1952
Creator: Galveston Art League
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History