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[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The George Washington Motor Lodge, November 6, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The George Washington Motor Lodge regarding the confirmation he received for a double room when he requested for one of the executive suites. So, Kempner requests them to change the reservation and send a confirmation.
Date:
November 6, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1959]
Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the letter Kempner about Sandy's college application for Harvard. Hall mentions that Sandy's records are great and suggests that November 19, should be a convenient date for his visit to Hill.
Date:
October 13, 1959
Creator:
Hall, Edward T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 15, 1959]
Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that he's impressed by his youngest son, Sandy. He mentions that they met up with the deans at Harvard, and if Sandy could improve his scores at Hill he'll have better chances of entering Harvard next year.
Date:
September 15, 1959
Creator:
Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris Leon Kempner, August 17, 1959]
Letter from Geoffrey S. Smith to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for the message on the card of the United States National Bank. He mentions that he have no plans to go to texas anytime soon, but if Kempner is coming East he'd like to host them for a day.
Date:
August 17, 1959
Creator:
Smith, Geoffrey S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner, May 1, 1959]
Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner discussing the completed repair of an English platter and Glass Jardiniere by Ye Odde Shoppe.
Date:
May 1, 1959
Creator:
Wechsler, Valerie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. National Bank Check Stub No. 3167]
Check stub via United States National Bank for a check in the amount of $191.18 paid to the order of Harvey Travel Bureau, paying for Sandy's round trip ticket from Philadelphia to Galveston.
Date:
February 28, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner, January 1, 1959]
Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner discussing orders of glassware from Ye Odde Shoppe and their appreciation of Kempner's patronage.
Date:
January 1, 1959
Creator:
Wechsler, Valerie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 14, 1958]
Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner requesting a donation to help the Philanthropic Fund continue their work. A handwritten note that includes a list of contributions from 1948 through 1958 is attached.
Date:
October 14, 1958
Creator:
Ben-David, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, December 6, 1957]
Letter from Walter B. Levering to Harris L. and Ruth Alma Kempner discussing the accommodations that the school has and requesting that they make a donation to the school, enclosing a pledge card.
Date:
December 6, 1957
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, May 9, 1957]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing detailed information of the financial plan for oil ventures an requesting for participation.
Date:
May 9, 1957
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company - October 18, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Albert J. Caplan and Company requesting they send the report of the life insurance stock they wish.
Date:
October 18, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolph W. Schmidt to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner, July 23, 1956]
Letter from Adolph W. Schmidt to Harris L. Kempner and Ruth Alma Kempner thanking them for their contribution.
Date:
July 23, 1956
Creator:
Schmidt, Adolph W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Felice Chocolate Candy Company - March 10, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Felice Chocolate Candy Company discussing an order of two boxes of chocolate peppermints which he wishes to be shipped as early as possible, and has included the address.
Date:
March 10, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[TV Guide Reply Form]
Form from TV Guide to D. W. Kempner discussing subscription options.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
TV Guide
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Video-gram from TV Guide to D. W. Kempner, 1956]
Video-gram from TV Guide to D. W. Kempner requesting a subscription renewal.
Date:
1956~
Creator:
TV Guide
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner, December 19, 1955]
Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's donation to the Combined Campaign and the good support for the campaign that year. Stillpass further explains that the Combined Campaign in Philadelphia kicks off their donations with a dinner to garner support for the cause.
Date:
December 19, 1955
Creator:
Stillpass, Leo J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner, December 1955]
Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner discussing his career as a gardener and hoping to be able to pay him a visit sometime soon.
Date:
December 1955
Creator:
Reich, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 27, 1955]
Letter from James V. Moffatt to Harris L. Kempner confirming that Marion Lee's application was received and his name was added to their roster, along with confirming that more information will be sent.
Date:
October 27, 1955
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. H. Kempner, October 17, 1955]
Letter from James V. Moffatt to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging the sending of a catalogue and viewbook and expressing delight at him and Marion visiting the school and offering enrollment.
Date:
October 17, 1955
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1955]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing I. H. Kempner's previous letter and confirming his attendance for the Texas Imperial Directors meeting. Dan also adds information regarding Gloria joining him and details on when they can have the Finance Committee meeting. He requests that I. H. Kempner convey the change in plans to meet Betty Zimmerman a little earlier than the previous scheduled date.
Date:
October 4, 1955
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ernst Freund to Daniel W. Kempner, June 20, 1955]
Letter from Ernst Freund to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for not being able to visit while he was in Houston and hoping to see him sometime soon.
Date:
June 20, 1955
Creator:
Freund, Ernst
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to TV Guide, February 7, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the gentlemen at TV Guide requesting they change the name on his address tag from "Kemper" to "Kempner."
Date:
February 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson, October 30, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Peter K. Thompson discussing an enclosed clipping from the Galveston News of a sports game win, how little Thompson writes, the value of education, and the serious condition of Uncle Pat.
Date:
October 30, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, October 4, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman thanking him for sending him pears, and discussing air conditioning and the latter's recent return from a trip to Lake Placid.
Date:
October 4, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History