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[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date:
January 26, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News-Tribune, September 14, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Galveston News-Tribune asking the organization to extract names of the correspondents and reporters on various metropolitan papers who attended the National Democratic Party convention in 1929 and had previously attended the Republican Party convention.
Date:
September 14, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. J. Neff to Isaac Herbert Kempner, March 2, 1956]
Letter from P. J. Neff to Isaac Herbert Kempner appreciating for his letter of February 22nd related to the new Missouri Pacific organization. And mentions that though it took some time, he feels like the company is back on its feet and he'll enjoy the new Missouri Pacific look.
Date:
March 2, 1956
Creator:
Neff, P. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. K. Young to Mr. I. H. Kempner, December 22, 1954]
Letter from H. K. Young to Mr. I. H. Kempner providing a list of requested addresses of Charles A. Wooten, Herbert Fitzpatrick, John M. Woods, Dr. James B. Bullitt, E. P. Coles, William H. Keister, William McC. Martin, Emmet Augustus Quarles, and Marion W. Ripy.
Date:
December 22, 1954
Creator:
Young, H. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Will. H. Reaves, November 27, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Will. H. Reaves discussing his appreciation to be remembered by friends and desire to see Reaves more often.
Date:
November 27, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Reaves to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 29, 1951]
Letter from W. H. Reaves to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the sorrows of his friend George Moore and the goodwill Kempner has shown his son, William H. Reaves, Jr., on his trip to Galveston.
Date:
November 29, 1951
Creator:
Reaves, William H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Paul J. Neff, February 8, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Paul J. Neff discussing his desire to see Mr. and Mrs. Neff when they come to Texas.
Date:
February 8, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William McChesney Martin to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 29, 1951]
Letter from William McChesney Martin to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing his appreciation of Kempner's recognition of his son Bill, describing his good background and training.
Date:
March 29, 1951
Creator:
Martin, William McChesney
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. William McC. Martin, March 26, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. William McC. Martin congratulating him on the appointment of his son as head of the Federal Reserve Board, elaborating on the pride of their children's achievements as they age.
Date:
March 26, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. L. McLaren to Mr. Harris Kempner, April 20, 1951]
Letter from N. L. McLaren to Mr. Harris Kempner discussing a busy schedule including trips to San Francisco, Kansas City, Houston, and Galveston where they will meet for a luncheon.
Date:
April 20, 1951
Creator:
McLaren, N. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. F. G. Robinson, July 20, 1951]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. F. G. Robinson discussing his support for SWFB Proposal 57345 while suggesting changes to the proposal including the addition of Missouri-Pacific Lines to the railroad routing of Galveston to the southeast, originally limited to the Southern Pacific Lines.
Date:
July 20, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Robinson to H. Kempner, July 23, 1951]
Letter from F. G. Robinson to H. Kempner discussing the details of SWFB Proposal 57345 involving establishment of rates on cotton from the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad (C.R.I.&P.) Texas and Oklahoma stations to the southeast via Galveston-Houston.
Date:
July 23, 1951
Creator:
Robinson, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mrs. N. Hartung, March 17, 1962]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mrs. N. Hartung requesting for necessary documents to take steps in correcting Fiduciary Income Tax Return of J. F. Seinsheimer Trust.
Date:
March 17, 1962
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company to D. W. Kempner, November 1, 1949]
Letter from Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company to D. W. Kempner inviting him to a luncheon and sending a reply card for simplicity.
Date:
November 1, 1949
Creator:
Morfa, R. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company to I. H. Kempner, November 1, 1949]
Letter from Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company to I. H. Kempner inviting him to a luncheon for the Galveston Board of Directors.
Date:
November 1, 1949
Creator:
Morfa, R. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell, June 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell discussing questions he has concerning the delivery of new train passes.
Date:
June 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph Levy, February 24, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph Levy discussing European immigration to Galveston in the early 1900s.
Date:
February 24, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegraph from Robert Lee Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, January 15, 1944]
Telegraph from Robert Lee Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston enquiring about holding a train booking.
Date:
January 15, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, April 10, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston thanking for the birthday gift and discussing about mother Bertig's health condition, Harris's Army selection.
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer, April 10, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer discussing about mother Bertig's health condition and Harris's Army selection
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, November 29, 1956]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner accepting to serve as a trustee of Sugarland Industries and explaining the reason for delay in reply.
Date:
November 29, 1956
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. J. Morfa, April 1, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. J. Morfa discussing the annual report for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company.
Date:
April 1, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Joseph Hagedorn to I. H. Kempner, March 26, 1952]
Letter from John Joseph Hagedorn to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's nomination to the National Advisory Board of the American Council for Judaism.
Date:
March 26, 1952
Creator:
Hagedorn, John Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Weston to Robert Lee Kempner, February 16, 1953]
Letter from David F. Weston to Robert Lee Kempner enquiring about share value of Sugarland Industries and Sara's travel plan.
Date:
February 16, 1953
Creator:
Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History