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[Letter A. D. Azios to LULAC Councils - 1953-04-24]
Letter from A. D. Azios, LULAC National Executive Secretary, to LULAC councils and officers dated April 24, 1953. The letter details the requirements and filing deadline for candidates running for the office of LULAC National President. This is a returned copy signed by G. C. Martinez of Council #15 in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
April 24, 1953
Creator:
Azios, A. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996
Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944]
Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner providing a list of state-supported medical schools in different U.S. cities from their main universities and notes that half of these are not on the same campus as the main university. He suggests that Dr. Leake will address alumni matters upon his return to Galveston and offers further assistance if needed.
Date:
October 9, 1944
Creator:
Calvin, D. Bailey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mrs. E. D. Cavin, March 15, 1948]
Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mrs. E. D. Cavin discussing her son's admission status.
Date:
March 15, 1948
Creator:
Carruthers, T. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
County map of the State of Texas: Showing also portions of the Adjoining States and Territories
This map shows the state of Texas, portions of New Mexico and Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), and the surrounding areas. The visible counties of Texas, New Mexico, and "Indian Territory" are marked with dotted lines, labeled, and shaded in various colors. Cities, bodies of water, and geographic features are also marked (with relief shown by hachures). Additionally, the map shows the western expansion of the Texas & Pacific Railroad from Eastland County to El Paso, the Galveston-Harrisburg & San Antonio Railroad from San Antonio to El Paso, and, the southward expansion of the International Railroad from San Antonio to Laredo. An inset in the lower left corner shows a "Plan of Galveston and Vicinity." Scale [ca. 1:3,250,000] (W 109°--W 92°/N 36°--N 27°) Prime meridians: Greenwich and Washington.
Date:
1881
Creator:
Gamble, W. H. (William H.)
Object Type:
Map
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 11, 1953]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing new suggestions from hay suppliers and their prices.
Date:
May 11, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 15, 1953]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a solution to the type of hay being secured to send to Plantersville in replace of hay from Sugar Land.
Date:
May 15, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham, January 30, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham discussing an order of glazing putty and aluminum bar caps.
Date:
January 30, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency, Inc., July 8, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency, Inc. discussing a box of cherries arriving in poor condition.
Date:
July 8, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner, July 16, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner discussing life updates.
Date:
July 16, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner, June 18, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner enclosing a note from Durham and discussing about the Barbengos and their parties.
Date:
June 18, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner, June 23, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion Lee Kempner giving life updates about newspapers, births and boats.
Date:
June 23, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, July 22, 1948]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing the sales of various products, and a deal the Harris is making with Mattioli and Ghedini.
Date:
July 22, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, September 3, 1952]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing business updates, his Labor Day weekend, and Ray I. Mehans hesitancy on a potential business deal. Kempner also mentions he met Reed Robinson who informed him of Mrs. Calvert's passing.
Date:
September 3, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker, February 9, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Rodgers, suggesting it would be in the railway's interest, leveraging Tucker's knowledge of Galveston. He asks Tucker to endorse and forward the letter to Rodgers for consideration in a decision-making process.
Date:
February 9, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. G. H. Minchin, April 25, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. G. H. Minchin discussing plans to meet before an upcoming luncheon during which Kempner wants to make a favorable impression to the attendees.
Date:
April 25, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 4, 1948]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Harris' and Ruth's survival, other family matter, news about strikes, finances, and economics.
Date:
September 4, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Louis to Mrs. Kempner, July 19 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Louis Lengfeld to Mrs. Kempner about an upcoming meeting that will start in Santa Fe and end in New Orleans and issues with Texas.
Date:
July 19, 1944
Creator:
Lengfield, Mrs. Louis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, December 21, 1966]
Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. Harris L. Kempner discussing about necessary documents for acceptance of lease.
Date:
December 21, 1966
Creator:
Levy, Adrian F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. John W. Harris, December 21, 1966]
Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. John W. Harris, requesting to attest and send completed copies of 3120-13 form and affidavit to Bureau of Land Management. Attachment contains 3120-13 form signed by Harris L. Kempner and affidavit signed by John W. Harris and Notary Public.
Date:
December 21, 1966
Creator:
Levy, Adrian F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester H. Milliken to H. Kempner, March 20, 1964]
Letter from Chester H. Milliken to H. Kempner informing about the last revision of the Texas and Southeast New Mexico map and mentioning it's price.
Date:
March 20, 1964
Creator:
Milliken, Chester H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Nixon to Mrs. Kempner, December 29, 1943]
Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Mrs. Nixon thanking her for the reply about national dues and national finances for the AWVS.
Date:
December 29, 1943
Creator:
Nixon, Doris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. H. Osborn to I. H. Kempner, April 29, 1960]
Letter from O. H. Osborn to I. H. Kempner discussing changing rates on sugar.
Date:
April 29, 1960
Creator:
Osborn, O. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History