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[Letter from D.W. Kempner to William Sealy, September 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D.W. Kempner to William Sealy, September 14, 1949]

Letter from D.W. Kempner to William Sealy expressing happiness at receiving correspondence from Sealy after a long time and discusses personal updates and the plans of mutual acquaintances. Notably, the letter mentions a bequest of $5,000 to an orphan home from George Law’s will, though the money has not been received yet.
Date: September 14, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, June 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, June 4, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne informing about enclosing a statement in D. W. Kempner Trustee account about interest rates of Oakleigh Thorne and discussing about Sunray Oil Company.
Date: June 4, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bob Taylor, January 18, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bob Taylor, January 18, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bob Taylor returning all photographs.
Date: January 18, 1950
Creator: Taylor, Bob
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ela Marie Oesterreicherrova to D. W. Kempner, August 25, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Ela Marie Oesterreicherrova to D. W. Kempner, August 25, 1949]

Letter from Ela Marie Oesterreicherrova to D. W. Kempner informing their decision to stay in a large U. S. city, likely New York, instead of Galveston as previously suggested. She mentions that they have a valid passport and visa, but need permission from American joint to fund their expenses.
Date: August 25, 1949
Creator: Oesterreicherrova, Ela Marie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Insurance Stock Advisory Service, January 29, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Insurance Stock Advisory Service, January 29, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Insurance Stock Advisory Service asking for any data that is available on the United Founders Life Insurance Company.
Date: January 29, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mary Jean Thorne, October 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mary Jean Thorne, October 30, 1959]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mary Jean Thorne discussing about the possible date for Imperial Sugar Company meeting, an article in the enclosed October issue of the Imperial Crown and incorporation of an area at Sugar Land.
Date: October 30, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Royall National Bank to I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Royall National Bank to I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1954]

Letter from Royall National Bank to I. H. Kempner explaining the results of Kempner's inquiry about R. M. Sims of Crockett. He assures Kempner that the banks he communicated with thought of him with high regard.
Date: January 14, 1954
Creator: Royall National Bank
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy, January 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy, January 17, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marion W. Ripy asking Ripy to inform Kempner when he will be in Houston so arrangements for a visit can be made. Kempner further informs Ripy of his time spent in Lexington in 1948 and updating him on several other members of the Kempner family.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1955]

Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for his inquiry about the Washington and Lee commemorative plates. He tells Mr. Kempner that the plates are only sold in sets of eight, but that he can purchase single plates from a store in Lexington.
Date: February 11, 1955
Creator: Young, H. K
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. T. Hubbard to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from S. T. Hubbard to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1950]

Letter from S. T. Hubbard to D. W. Kempner thanking Kempner for his kind correspondence and reflects on remarks made at the Oklahoma State Cotton Exchange Convention. He hopes these remarks will raise awareness about the dire state of the cotton trade and compares the situation to historical economic crises.
Date: April 5, 1950
Creator: Hubbard, S. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Conoco Touraide Headquarters, May 31, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Conoco Touraide Headquarters, May 31, 1952]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Conoco Touraide Headquarters asking for some assistance in planning a road trip from Galveston to New York with a few specific stops in between.
Date: May 31, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Conoco Touraide Headquarters, June 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Conoco Touraide Headquarters, June 4, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Conoco Touraide Headquarters asking them to send a customized map showing the best driving route from Galveston to New York for his wife to use on her upcoming trip.
Date: June 4, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Spahr, December 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Spahr, December 23, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Spahr thanking them for sending a personal Christmas card and Kempner expressing his opinion that Christmas is a time to acknowledge that friendships are built on esteem, respect, and loyalty.
Date: December 23, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 3, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that they must abandon plans with Abe Sachar because he sent a telegram stating that he cannot make it to Austin on his trip.
Date: November 3, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Willliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing a letter sent to Kempner from Dr. A. L. Sachar explaining that he will not be able to make a stop in Texas. Nathan also discusses enacting a quota for Amarillo in order to arouse interest for the Hillel Building fund.
Date: November 9, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History