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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, November 17, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James about the development of the Lake Alaska project near Angleton, Texas.
Date:
November 17, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner, April 6, 1959]
Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Kempner's letter for children not being included in their 35th Reunion for the lunch and ball game on Wednesday. So, he mentions that he'll make the necessary arrangements for Shrub, and Sandy to join.
Date:
April 6, 1959
Creator:
Damon, Lawrence B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, February 11, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing a pamphlet titled, "Compulsory Unionism is Slavery" and its potential value.
Date:
February 11, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, January 6, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing the nature of corruption within government and the lobby system's contribution to corruption.
Date:
January 6, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, July 17, 1953]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing Herbert Kempner's health, the Kempner family's recent travels, and market fluctuations.
Date:
July 17, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1954]
Postcard from Breck's to D. W. Kempner responding to his inquiry about a shipment. They state that their records indicate that the shipment was sent but that it probably got lost in the mail. They tell him that they are sending him a duplicate shipment, ask him to send one shipment back if both show up, and assure him that they will reimburse him for any cost incurred on his end.
Date:
April 30, 1954
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, December 22, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing Lowe's contribution to the Children's Hospital at Boston in honor of the Kempners' 50th wedding anniversary.
Date:
December 22, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to L. H. Hewitt, January 18, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to L. H. Hewitt offering to write a letter recommending him to republican party leaders in Galveston County.
Date:
January 28, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld, April 7, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld discussing Herbert Kempner's high voltage treatment and mentioning Feld should visit Galveston.
Date:
April 7, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner, January 13, 1959]
Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner regrading his note stating that he'd be back from abroad in time to attend the reunion from June 9 through June 11. Damon mentions that he hopes to see him soon and said that the first notices will be sent shortly.
Date:
January 13, 1959
Creator:
Damon, Lawrence B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, September 2, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing the article "Source of Rights" sent by Mr. Lowe and the company paper Mr. Kempner is sending him for the article "City that Sugar Built".
Date:
September 2, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, April 8, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing a letter written by the tax attorney Homer Bruce.
Date:
April 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 27, 1953]
Letter from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner discussing about being added to the credit file as a regular customer, services and bills.
Date:
April 27, 1954
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1954]
Letter from James Shiels, Vice President of Breck's of Boston, to D. W. Kempner informing him that they've taken over Peter Henderson & Co. but they still carry the candles he requested and have similar bird feeders to the one he wanted.
Date:
April 10, 1954
Creator:
Shiels, James
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[No Charge Adjustment Form from Breck's of Boston, April 30, 1954]
No Charge Adjustment form from Breck's of Boston to D. W. Kempner.
Date:
April 30, 1954
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum, May 27, 1952]
Memorandum discussing the difficulties in making a round trip from Boston to Galveston while visiting the United States. An included sheet lists the cost for such a trip on the Missouri-Pacific railroad.
Date:
May 27, 1952
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Breck's of Boston, April 15, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Breck's of Boston ordering bird feeders and candles.
Date:
April 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston County Republican Party to L. H. Hewitt, January 20, 1954]
Letter from the Galveston County Republican Party to Col. Hewitt urging him to fill out and submit his application for Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission.
Date:
January 20, 1954
Creator:
Galveston County Republican Party
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner, February 23, 1954]
Letter from Col. L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner discussing the death of Wilson Saville and Col. Hewitt's application to become Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico.
Date:
February 23, 1954
Creator:
Hewitt, Leland H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. H. Hewitt, April 19, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Col. L. H. Hewitt discussing Col. Hewitt's recent selection as Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and saying that he cannot take much credit for the outcome.
Date:
April 19, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1954]
Letter from Col. L. H. Hewitt to I. H. Kempner discussing Col. Hewitt's recent selection to be Commissioner of the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico and his delayed appointment due to Congress.
Date:
April 16, 1954
Creator:
Hewitt, Leland H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Atlantic Monthly to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, December 28, 1951]
Letter from Atlantic Monthly to Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner explaining that Kempner's agent had already paid the newspaper subscription for another year. The Atlantic Monthly encloses a refund check for the amount that Mrs. Kempner originally sent.
Date:
December 28, 1951
Creator:
The Atlantic Monthly
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert P. Kelsey to Daniel W. Kempner, January 21, 1953]
Letter from Robert R. Kelsey to Daniel W. Kempner offering to send him some booklets on employee benefit plans published by the John Hancock company.
Date:
January 21, 1953
Creator:
Kelsey, Robert P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Breck's of Boston to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1955]
Postal card to Daniel W. Kempner signed by Barry from Breck's of Boston informing Kempner that Breck's no longer carries the type of shears he requested.
Date:
January 19, 1955
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History