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[Letter from American National Insurance Company to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from American National Insurance Company to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 7, 1953]

Letter from American National Insurance Company to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging a previous letter and mentioning Mr. Vogler's absence.
Date: October 7, 1953
Creator: American National Insurance Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston County Red Cross to W. L. Moody, Jr., April 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from the Galveston County Red Cross to W. L. Moody, Jr., April 7, 1953]

Letter from the Galveston County Red Cross to W. L. Moody, Jr. discussing the Red Cross fundraising campaign and requesting that subscribers increase their giving.
Date: April 7, 1953
Creator: American Red Cross
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Rosa Anspach to Daniel W. Kempner, August 7, 1953] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Rosa Anspach to Daniel W. Kempner, August 7, 1953]

Handwritten letter from Rosa Anspach to Daniel W. Kempner telling him about her recent vacation and providing some updates on the current state of her health.
Date: August 7, 1953
Creator: Anspach, Rosa
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner, May 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner, May 7, 1953]

Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner asking for a $25,000 loan to help pay for property he owns in central Florida.
Date: May 7, 1953
Creator: Aron, Harold G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Buffalo Spading Fork, August 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Buffalo Spading Fork, August 1953]

Invoice for items sold to US National Co. for Kempner household by Black Hardware Company, including buffalo spading fork for $1.67.
Date: August 7, 1953
Creator: Black Hardware Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Blossom Shoppe, December 7, 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Items from Blossom Shoppe, December 7, 1953]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. Dan Kempner by Blossom Shoppe, including a Doz. mums - Norsworthy, a dozen red roses, and a Pussy Willow for $17.50.
Date: December 7, 1953
Creator: Blossom Shoppe
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, July 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, July 7, 1953]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing his upcoming visit to France.
Date: July 7, 1953
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Covington Food Store: December, 1952] (open access)

[Statement from Covington Food Store: December, 1952]

Statement for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Covington Food Store during the month of December, 1952.
Date: January 7, 1953
Creator: Covington Food Store
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner, January 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner, January 7, 1953]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson of the Automobile Club of America to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for his membership and detailing some of the club's accomplishments over the previous year.
Date: January 7, 1953
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of the Fort Worth Regional Airspace Subcommittee Meeting, January 7, 1953] (open access)

[Transcript of the Fort Worth Regional Airspace Subcommittee Meeting, January 7, 1953]

Transcript of the Fort Worth Regional Airspace Subcommittee Meeting discussing a proposals for Galveston Municipal Airport.
Date: January 7, 1953
Creator: Fort Worth Regional Airspace Subcommittee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Restaurant Bill for Galveston Artillery Club, December 7, 1953] (open access)

[Restaurant Bill for Galveston Artillery Club, December 7, 1953]

Restaurant bill for Galveston Artillery Club for charges incurred by Harris L. Kempner, with three people having three different items costing a total of $2.85.
Date: December 7, 1953
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, May 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, May 7, 1953]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner checking if he received the two slabs of bacon.
Date: May 7, 1953
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Duane Glady to H. Kempner, July 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Duane Glady to H. Kempner, July 7, 1953]

Letter from Duane Glady to H. Kempner discussing about the Quinns' insurance policy coupons #3 which were yet to be surrendered for cash and making arrangements for their replacement if lost.
Date: July 7, 1953
Creator: Glady, Duane
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary Godwin to I. H. Kempner, May 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mary Godwin to I. H. Kempner, May 7, 1953]

Letter from Mary Godwin to I. H. Kempner discussing potential partners in the development of houses on a Galveston property owned by Kempner.
Date: May 7, 1953
Creator: Godwin, Mary
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Goodbody & Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Goodbody & Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 7, 1953]

Letter from Goodbody & Co. to D. W. Kempner discussing the information on prices in market for sugar and flour during July 1939 and November 1953.
Date: January 7, 1953
Creator: Goodbody & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement for Purchases from Gulf Pontiac Cadillac Co.] (open access)

[Statement for Purchases from Gulf Pontiac Cadillac Co.]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. Dan W. Kempner by Gulf Pontiac Co..
Date: April 7, 1953
Creator: Gulf Pontiac Cadillac Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, January 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, January 7, 1953]

Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner providing some information on the ship Miss. Miriam Enz will be taking from Europe to the United States and asking he reimburse him for some of her expenses.
Date: January 7, 1953
Creator: Heller, Mark F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Italian Line to D. W. Kempner, May 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Italian Line to D. W. Kempner, May 7, 1953]

Letter from F. Bertolotti of Italian Line to D. W. Kempner, confirming the cost of champagne and that they can deliver gifts to patrons.
Date: May 7, 1953
Creator: Italian Line
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1953]

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing having pecans from the Delta & Pine Land Company and a request for how many pounds he would like sent to Galveston.
Date: December 7, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, August 7, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner discussing the sale of lots 14 and 15 and prices. Samples of lots 16 and 17 are mentioned.
Date: August 7, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, October 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner, October 7, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to Harris Kempner discussing the sale of lots 117, 118, 119, and 120.
Date: October 7, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing school taxes in relation to Senate Bill 243. Communication has been established with Senator Jimmy Phillips who says that the bill will likely pass in the Senate, but the House of Representatives is less certain. Phillips urges people to contact their representatives to help the bill pass the House of Representatives.
Date: April 7, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, July 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, July 7, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing audit statements, loan information, and the plan to send information.
Date: July 7, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. H. Jenkins to I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from C. H. Jenkins to I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1953]

Letter from C. H. Jenkins to I. H. Kempner discussing the settlement of past due accounts and their difficult nature.
Date: December 7, 1953
Creator: Jenkins, C. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History