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[Letter from Richard A. Puryear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 22, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Richard A. Puryear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 22, 1957]

Letter from R. A. Puryear, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing his absence during Kempner's planned trip through Birmingham to Virginia, but if he may need any assistance, to contact his secretary Mr. P. E. Behr.
Date: May 22, 1957
Creator: Puryear, Richard A., Jr.,
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Louis P. Woods to I. H. Kempner, May 23, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Louis P. Woods to I. H. Kempner, May 23, 1957]

Letter from Louis P. Woods to I. H. Kempner confirming room and board reservations for June 2nd.
Date: May 23, 1957
Creator: Woods, Louis P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a list of quotas which makes Kempner optimistic that the entire donation amount can be raised from $250.00 units.
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman agreeing with him that it is best to abide by the suggestions of local chairmen as to the timing of a donation drive for the new Hillel building at University of Texas at Austin. He discusses the intended meeting of Friedman and Dr. Sachar, National Hillel Director, in Birmingham to learn from someone who is better versed in Hillel matters.
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman, November 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman, November 23, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his disappointment that Dr. Sachar is postponing his Birmingham trip and Rabbi will not be able to get advice from him.
Date: November 25, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Greenlee D. Letcher to I. H. Kempner, June 5, 1949] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Greenlee D. Letcher to I. H. Kempner, June 5, 1949]

Letter from Greenlee D. Letcher to I. H. Kempner discussing a sent picture for a scrap book, his appreciation of Kempner's speech last fall, and hopes his classmate Billie is doing well while discussing a sermon he heard in Alabama.
Date: June 5, 1949
Creator: Letcher, Greenlee D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1949]

Letter from James Armour Lindsay to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing their hopes Kempner will visit the schools on his trip through the Southeast.
Date: September 24, 1949
Creator: Lindsay, James Armour
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 21, 1953]

Letter from W. W. Overton, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the potential sale of the Galveston Dr. Pepper plant and current Dr. Pepper and Coca Cola prices.
Date: April 21, 1953
Creator: Overton, W. W., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George W. Woodruff to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, March 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from George W. Woodruff to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, March 9, 1955]

Letter from George W. Woodruff to Harris L. Kempner discussing Harris' father's recovery from surgery and offering assistance.
Date: March 9, 1955
Creator: Woodruff, George W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Burr addressed to Gentlemen, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas - December 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Burr addressed to Gentlemen, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas - December 17, 1941]

A letter to the Abilene, Texas American Legion post, from Robert Durr, Editor, The Weekly Review, Birmingham, Alabama, dated December 17, 1941. Robert Durr defines Americanism.
Date: December 17, 1941
Creator: Durr, Robert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Martin F. Mey to Daniel W. Kempner, December 6, 1955] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Martin F. Mey to Daniel W. Kempner, December 6, 1955]

Handwritten letter from Martin F. Mey to Daniel W. Kempner applying for the job he recently posted in the Florist Review magazine and listing his work experience.
Date: December 6, 1955
Creator: Mey, Martin F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Martin F. Mey, December 10, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Martin F. Mey, December 10, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Martin F. Mey discussing some details about what the gardener position at his estate entails.
Date: December 10, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Martin F. Mey, December 10, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Martin F. Mey, December 10, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Martin F. Mey discussing some particulars about the job he would be hiring Mey to do.
Date: December 10, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Mrs. Piovene to Daniel W. Kempner, April 18, 1951] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Mrs. Piovene to Daniel W. Kempner, April 18, 1951]

Handwritten letter from Mrs. Piovene to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that she and Mr. Piovene are traveling through America working for an Italian newspaper and wishing to meet him while they pass through Texas.
Date: April 18, 1951
Creator: Piovene
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr., to Alabama Gas Corporation, May 14, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr., to Alabama Gas Corporation, May 14, 1965]

Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr., informing the Alabama Gas Corporation that he has unable to find the certificate with the 7 shares. He also request for a new issue of the certificate and have it delivered to Cecile B. Kempner.
Date: May 14, 1965
Creator: Thompson, Edward R., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecile Blum Kempner to the Alabama Gas Company, May 9, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Cecile Blum Kempner to the Alabama Gas Company, May 9, 1957]

Letter from Cecile Blum Kempner to the Alabama Gas Company discussing her parent's plans and recommendations on the road trip.
Date: May 9, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Cecile Blum
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Kempner, April 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Kempner, April 30, 1957]

Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Heacock discussing a way to navigate from Birmingham Alabama to Bristol Tenessee
Date: April 30, 1957
Creator: Heacock, Nancy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Kempner, April 24, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Kempner, April 24, 1957]

Letter from Nancy Heacock to Cecile Blum Kempner discussing possible ways to navigate from Birmingham Alabama to Bristol Tennesee.
Date: April 24, 1957
Creator: Heacock, Nancy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard A. Puryear Jr. to Cecile B. Kempner, May 14, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Richard A. Puryear Jr. to Cecile B. Kempner, May 14, 1957]

Letter from Richard A. Puryear to Cecile B. Kempner confirming the recommendations of motels for her parents road trip and informing her to contact by telephone for any questions.
Date: May 14, 1957
Creator: Puryear, Richard A., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to R. A. Puryear, Jr., May 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to R. A. Puryear, Jr., May 17, 1957]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to H. A. Puryear discussing his gratitude for the motel recommendation and updates on Cecile Blum Kempner.
Date: May 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard A. Puryear Jr. to Cecile Kempner, August 13, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Richard A. Puryear Jr. to Cecile Kempner, August 13, 1956]

Letter from Richard A. Puryear Jr., to Cecile Kempner discussing investment in the Alabama Gas Corporation.
Date: August 13, 1956
Creator: Puryear, Richard A., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph N. Greene to Cecile Kempner, December 28, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph N. Greene to Cecile Kempner, December 28, 1956]

Letter from Joseph N. Greene to Cecile Kempner discussing the Alabama Gas Corporation's upcoming meeting regarding the management of the company.
Date: December 28, 1956
Creator: Greene, Joseph N.
System: The Portal to Texas History