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[Letter from M. Robert Barnett to I. H. Kempner, March 1, 1952]
Letter from M. Robert Barnett to I. H. Kempner requesting for monetary funds to support and help blind people through American Foundation for the Blind.
Date:
March 1, 1952
Creator:
Barnett, M. Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Emery to Harris Leon Kempner, June 18, 1963]
Letter from George I. Emery to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the two checks he sent for the Harvard College Fund. And he also mentions about the 40th reunion which arrangements has already started.
Date:
June 18, 1963
Creator:
Emery, George I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carroll F. Getchell to Harris Leon Kempner, November 6, 1959]
Letter from Carroll F. Getchell to Harris Leon Kempner letting him know that they've sent the check and letter to the Football Y Association for the four Luncheon tickets and he'd receive the tickets early next week.
Date:
November 6, 1959
Creator:
Getchell, Carroll F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Harvard Varsity Club, Inc., November 4th, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Harvard Varsity Club, Inc. requesting for four luncheon tickets for the Harvard-Yale game. He also included a check of $15.00 covering the cost for those tickets and mentions that he'd like to receive the tickets within 10 days, since he'll be leaving Galveston soon to be in new Haven.
Date:
November 4, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, May 11, 1960]
Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for the note of May 10. He mentions that he's upset as they couldn't get Sandy on board.
Date:
May 11, 1960
Creator:
Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1959]
Letter from W. Edgar Crosby, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the notes he created for future reference purposes. He mentions that Sandy is great and if the admissions cannot see it, they'd be able to answer your questions following that. But he mentions that he still have good chances for getting into Harvard.
Date:
September 25, 1959
Creator:
Crosby, W. Edgar, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Geo. J. Horner to Harris Leon Kempner, April 21, 1959]
Letter from Geo. J. Horner to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the letter that he received from Captain Schol of the independent Gulf Line which was addressed to James, Kempner's nephew, at Cambridge. So he included photostatic copy of that letter.
Date:
April 21, 1959
Creator:
Horner, Geo. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, December 15, 1959]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about a bygone dastardly report and whereabouts of family members.
Date:
December 15, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard R. Higgins, June 12, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard R. Higgins regarding the letter of May 27th about Committee for Economic Development which hasn't been answered yet. Kempner encloses a check for $100.00 in the favor of CED and requests them to list that contribution as coming from H. Kempner, rather then his company name.
Date:
June 12, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. to Richard Ullman, September 14, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. to Richard Ullman mentioning that indeed it's a bad timing to receive a letter like that but as Shrub's funds are at high point, he mentions that he'd be able to pay Lowell House what he owes. He also includes about his long drive out of the state and the weather in Texas.
Date:
September 14, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. T. Baldwin, October 14, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. T. Baldwin discussing about attending a cocktail party after a game.
Date:
October 14, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld, April 7, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld discussing Herbert Kempner's high voltage treatment and mentioning Feld should visit Galveston.
Date:
April 7, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harvard University, October 12, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harvard University requesting two tickets to the Harvard-Princeton game.
Date:
October 12, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner, January 13, 1959]
Letter from Lawrence B. Damon to Harris Leon Kempner regrading his note stating that he'd be back from abroad in time to attend the reunion from June 9 through June 11. Damon mentions that he hopes to see him soon and said that the first notices will be sent shortly.
Date:
January 13, 1959
Creator:
Damon, Lawrence B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby, May 10, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. Edgar Crosby letting him know about the rejection Sandy received from the Harvard. He mentions that he has been accepted at Duke, and now they're applying for the University of Texas where he'd probably go but no decision has been taken it. He thanks Ted for his help and consideration in this matter.
Date:
May 10, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nathan M. Pusey to Harris L. Kempner, March 4, 1964]
Letter from Nathan M. Pusey to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for his contribution to the Harvard College Fund.
Date:
March 4, 1964
Creator:
Pusey, Nathan M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dorothy M. Bement to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner, April 12, 1962]
Letter from Dorothy M. Bement to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner regarding Mr. Lewis Harris's application to their Summer School of French for his daughter Tracy. So, she is writing to check if the family would be able to cooperate with them in observing the regulations of school life and any information Kempner's are willing give them.
Date:
April 12, 1962
Creator:
Bement, Dorothy M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner, February 19, 1959]
Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner confirming return flight details for Kempner and providing a breakdown of the total cost of the flights.
Date:
February 19, 1959
Creator:
Lide, James C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry P. Briggs, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner, January 21, 1964]
Letter from Henry P. Briggs to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging his letter and assuring him that his relative Phillip Garon is being strongly considered for a scholarship.
Date:
January 21, 1964
Creator:
Briggs, Henry P., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eric Cutler to Harris Leon Kempner, June 6, 1960]
Letter from Eric Cutler to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Sandy's rejection into Harvard. He mentions that he could take a transfer after joining Duke or the University of Texas. He also mentions how stiff the competition is these years and wishes him luck for whatever college he chooses to go.
Date:
June 6, 1960
Creator:
Cutler, Eric
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Alexander Porter to Harris L. Kempner, June 16, 1964]
Letter from H. Alexander Porter to Harris L. Kempner apologizing for not responding to his letter sooner and promising to pay him a visit sometime.
Date:
June 16, 1964
Creator:
Porter, H. Alexander
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Angelo J. Bassett to Harris L. Kempner, June 16, 1964]
Letter from Angelo J. Bassett to Harris L. Kempner informing that the lost travelers checks previously inquired about have not been found at the hotel.
Date:
June 14, 1964
Creator:
Bassett, Angelo J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette, July 30, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette as Mrs. Kempner asked Harris to drop a note to show how pleased they're to have Francois. He mentions that Francois and Shrub left to tour Washington, New York, and Boston so that he can realize there's more to the Unites States than just Texas. Harris mentions that they're please to see him before he leaves as they have his plane ticket and a suitcase.
Date:
July 30, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dorothy M. Bement, April 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dorothy M. Bement regarding the recommendation for Tracy Harris. He then mentions all the good things about her and her family.
Date:
April 16, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History