[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris L. Kempner, January 25, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris L. Kempner, January 25, 1973]

Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris L. Kempner discussing an invitation to the Annual Employee Dinner.
Date: January 25, 1973
Creator: Armstrong, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to J. R. Skiles, June 1, 1972] (open access)

[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to J. R. Skiles, June 1, 1972]

Letter from R. M. Armstrong to J. R. Skiles discussing possible methods to reducing the possibility of raw sugar losses.
Date: June 1, 1972
Creator: Armstrong, R. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner]

Letter from Sam Bormaster to Harris Leon Kempner responding to the Human Relation Commission's investigation attempting to determine whether Bormaster's rental policies discriminated against Black people.
Date: 1971
Creator: Bormaster, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong, December 21, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong, December 21, 1971]

Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong discussing the Imperial Sugar Company business statement.
Date: December 21, 1971
Creator: Coffelt, Donald W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong, September 21, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong, September 21, 1971]

Letter from Donald W. Coffelt to R. M. Armstrong discussing the Imperial Sugar Company business statement.
Date: September 22, 1971
Creator: Coffelt, Donald W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 4, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner, July 4, 1971]

Letter from Eugenia Coldwell to Harris Leon Kempner discussing possible ideas to improve human relations in the Galveston community. The two suggestions discussed were increasing the number of friendly contacts between police and citizens and creating an office of Ombudsman of Civil Affairs.
Date: July 4, 1971
Creator: Coldwell, Eugenia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William P. Deiss, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, October 7, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from William P. Deiss, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, October 7, 1971]

Letter from William P. Deiss, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner discussing whether the case of Mrs. Phoebe Field's experience in seeking employment at the University of Texas Medical Branch was evidence of discrimination. Deiss explains that an irregularity was evident during Field's interview and discusses the policy on racial discrimination at the Medical Branch.
Date: October 7, 1971
Creator: Deiss, William P., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner, June 4, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner, June 4, 1971]

Letter from Leon Dreyfus to Harris Leon Kempner discussing Captain Leon E. Lewis, Jr. having the opportunity to appeal any charges stated against him and obtain a public hearing from the Civil Service Commission. Dreyfus also explains that if Kempner or other members of the Human Relations Commission have helpful information on the case, then they could contact either Captain Leon or Mr. Cody Greer, the City Attorney.
Date: June 4, 1971
Creator: Dreyfus, Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner, November 10, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner, November 10, 1971]

Letter from Howard C. Harder to Harris L. Kempner discussing their previous meeting and a possible future Sugar Land visit.
Date: November 10, 1971
Creator: Harder, Howard C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss, September 13, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss, September 13, 1971]

Letter from David E. Hoxie to William P. Deiss discussing Hoxie's responsibility to monitor the functions of hospitals and their employees. Hoxie then explains that during Mrs. Phoebe F. Field's interviews with the Medical Branch, a mistake was made during her interview with the Division of Nuclear Medicine due to a new employee performing the interview incorrectly. Hoxie promises that the mistake will be corrected.
Date: September 13, 1971
Creator: Hoxie, David E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relation Commission, August 3, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relation Commission, August 3, 1971]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, chairman of the Human Relations Commission discussing topics to be addressed at the next meeting.
Date: August 3, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, August 3, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, August 3, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a photocopy of a card sent by Reverend W. L. Brownlow and a list of members of the commission and noting that there are no minority appointees on the list. The commission then explains the next public meeting will be on September 1st and another meeting with Officer Hill and his group is being considered.
Date: August 3, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, December 28, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, December 28, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston informing members of the commission that the next meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at City Hall on January 7, 1972.
Date: December 28, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, November 3, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, November 3, 1971]

Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a report, regarding policemen, by the commission that was presented to the Mayor and City Council. The letter explains that the next meeting for the commission will be held at City Hall on November 5th but suggesting that an executive meeting be held before hand.
Date: November 3, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes prepared by the acting secretary, Sterling Patrick, and informing members that any corrections or amendments can be proposed at the next meeting on October 11, 1971. The commission also discusses new members being appointed to the Park Board of Trustees and notes that none of the individuals are Black. The commission explains that the board said the decision could no longer be lobbied due to the matter being settled.
Date: October 1, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, July 6, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, July 6, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing Mrs. Coldwell presenting ideas on how the Human Relations Commission should proceed in the future and Kempner expressing his belief that the Commission should put in a program that would allow white police officers to establish communications between themselves and black communities and black officers. Kempner further expresses his belief that everybody in Galveston should be able to trust and rely on the police.
Date: July 6, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes that were prepared by Mr. Sterling Patrick and requesting that all corrections and amendments be brought to the commission's meeting at the mayor's office on October 11, 1971. Kempner further discusses the Park Board of Trustees appointing new members.
Date: October 1, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971]

Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston to Sam Bormaster, clarifying their request and stating what is necessary to rectify Bormaster's managers' discriminatory renting practices.
Date: January 18, 1971
Creator: Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Tim Kettle, September 26, 1975] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Tim Kettle, September 26, 1975]

Letter from H. L. Kempner to Tim Kettle thanking him and his firm for their offer regarding tax advice.
Date: September 26, 1975
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to All, March 26, 1973] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to All, March 26, 1973]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to all who were present at a meeting discussing a family tree.
Date: March 26, 1973
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert M. Armstrong, January 25, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert M. Armstrong, January 25, 1971]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Robert M. Armstrong accepting the invitation to meet for cocktails prior to the annual employee dinner.
Date: January 25, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, and Charles Worthen discussing the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis being rumored to have racial overtones and asking for advice on how the case should be handled.
Date: June 2, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, Charles Worthen, June 2, 1971]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Leon R. Dreyfus, Dr. L. A. Morgan, and Charles Worthen discussing the suspension of Captain Leon Lewis being rumored to have racial overtones and asking for advice on how the case should be handled.
Date: June 2, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Paul T. Stanforth, October 26, 1970] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Paul T. Stanforth, October 26, 1970]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Chief Paul T. Stanforth discussing Allen D. Grimshaw's article "Interpreting Collective Violence" and expressing his belief in the importance of the police being fair and impartial, especially when it comes to minority groups. He asks Stanforth to ensure that this is the case in the Galveston police department and make it known to the public, instead of being "convinced of [their] own virtue".
Date: October 26, 1970
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History