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[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, January 25, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, January 25, 1960]

Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner inviting him to Galveston County Research Council meeting on February 4, 1960. It emphasizes the importance of the meeting for discussing the Council's financial analysis and recommendations for Galveston County. Attendees' opinions are sought for the final report preparation.
Date: January 25, 1960
Creator: Ziegler, Clarence J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, May 31, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, May 31, 1960]

Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner notifying Mr. I. H. Kempner of an upcoming Board of Directors meeting on June 9, 1960. The meeting's agenda includes the annual membership meeting, the 1960-61 budget adoption, director elections, and council program considerations.
Date: May 31, 1960
Creator: Ziegler, Clarence J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to Isaac H. Kempner, September 22, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to Isaac H. Kempner, September 22, 1960]

Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a recent resolution that would allow the Research Council to conduct a study on job classification and pay plans for non-elected positions.
Date: September 22, 1960
Creator: Ziegler, Clarence J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to T. R. Robinson, August 10, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to T. R. Robinson, August 10, 1960]

Letter from Clarence J. Ziegler to T. R. Robinson following up on a prior agreement to discuss the Galveston County Research Council's financial analysis and awaiting a meeting date after the Tax Equalization Board's work is complete.
Date: August 10, 1960
Creator: Ziegler, Clarence J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[The Angel statue at Memorial Park honoring the Texas City firefighters lost in the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A close-up photograph of the Italian marble angel statue in Memorial Park which honors the Texas City firefighters killed in the 1947 Texas City Disaster. An angel stands on a pedestal with an inscription which is covered by a bouquet of flowers sitting on the ground. Behind the statue, part of the reflecting pool and another monument can be seen. On the back of the photograph is the following caption: "An Italian marble angel honors the Texas City Firefighters lost in the explosion."
Date: 1960~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Balance Sheet for Cecile Kempner, May 2, 1960] (open access)

[Balance Sheet for Cecile Kempner, May 2, 1960]

Balance sheet in account with H. Kempner Cotton Co. for Cecile Kempner, ranging from April 7 to April 30, 1960.
Date: May 2, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: County Hospital Shows Net Profit Of $23,000 in '59] (open access)

[Clipping: County Hospital Shows Net Profit Of $23,000 in '59]

Clipping describing the profits of the Galveston County Memorial Hospital and various figures.
Date: 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Quiet Progress] (open access)

[Clipping: Quiet Progress]

Clipping describing the quiet, slow integration and Civil Rights push in Galveston and San Antonio, Texas.
Date: 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Dr. Edward R. Thompson, September 19, 1960] (open access)

[Letter to Dr. Edward R. Thompson, September 19, 1960]

Letter to Dr. Edward R. Thompson requesting to place the certificate of common stock of Texas Fund, Inc., with the other securities.
Date: September 19, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to E. R. Cheesborough, July 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter to E. R. Cheesborough, July 12, 1960]

Letter to E. R. Cheesborough wishing a happy birthday.
Date: July 12, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Ethel Hanson, June 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter to Ethel Hanson, June 13, 1960]

Letter to Ethel Hanson discussing Fannie K. Adoue's appointment to appear before the Board of Equalization and requesting the appointment be rescheduled to June 24, 1960.
Date: June 13, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to L. J. Becker, June 16, 1960] (open access)

[Letter to L. J. Becker, June 16, 1960]

Letter to L. J. Becker discussing the auto renewal policy for Fannie K. Adoue.
Date: June 16, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Memorial Park in Texas City]

A view of the reflecting pool at Memorial Park taken near the walkway and monument. Across the road can be seen houses and businesses.
Date: 1960~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Memorial Park in Texas City]

A view of Memorial Park from outside the wall. The angel statue and the monument near the reflecting pool can be seen in the distance. Near the monument, several men are standing. A grounds-keeping truck is visible in the distance.
Date: 1960~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Memorial Park in Texas City]

A view of the reflecting pool at Memorial Park. A monument stands at the far right, but the wording on the monument is not readable. In the background is a truck with four men working on landscaping around one of the walks.
Date: 1960~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Proxy Document for Southwest Indemnity and Life Insurance Company] (open access)

[Proxy Document for Southwest Indemnity and Life Insurance Company]

Document granting Harris L. Kempner and Charles B. McKenzie power to vote by proxy in decisions affecting the Southwest Indemnity and Life Insurance Company.
Date: February 24, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Harris L. Kempner, April 27, 1960] (open access)

[Telegram to Harris L. Kempner, April 27, 1960]

Telegram sent to Harris L. Kempner confirming a hotel reservation at the Craven Hotel.
Date: April 27, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 9884] (open access)

[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 9884]

Check stub via United States National Bank for a check in the amount of $10,000.00 paid to the order of Mrs. A. W. Quinn, purchasing the charges as per Isaac Herbert Kempner authority.
Date: June 13, 1960
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[A young girl carrying flowers at a memorial service for victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster]

A young girl dressed in good clothes holds a spray of flowers to place on a memorial in Memorial Park, recognizing the victims of the 1947 Texas City Disaster. She stands between a raised plaque and the anchor monument in the park. In the background, other persons attending the memorial service can be seen.
Date: 1960~/1969~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History