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[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Lieut. Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, April 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Lieut. Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, April 13, 1945]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing how pleased he is to hear how Kempner is doing and his inability to see Kempner during a recent trip.
Date: April 13, 1945
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1945]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing getting letters and packages, her assignment to the Red Cross canteen in Washington DC for a week, a uniform inspection and a cancelled graduation ceremony, getting a fountain pen fixed, getting cigarettes, recent correspondence, and her reaction to the president's death. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date: April 13, 1945
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes & Yerkes, Frances
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, April 13, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing letters from them, a visit from Phil Kafka, transitioning from primary to basic flight training, flying, discipline and routine, finishing the course faster than male cadets, washouts, weather, and her health. Typed on USO Seasons Greetings stationary.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Stuart Godwin Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. Stuart Godwin Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1949]

Letter from D. Stuart Godwin Jr. to I. H. Kempner confirming that Mamselle Lilly Barry will be sailing with Lykes. Godwin also explains some scheduling conflicts that arose with the French Line regarding booking Barry's ferry ticket.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Godwin, D. Stuart, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. B. Meyrowitz, Inc., April 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. B. Meyrowitz, Inc., April 13, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. B. Meyrowitz, Inc. discussing how Kempner wants to buy a new pair of lorgnettes for his wife due to the original pair being robbed.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1942]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing a list of orders Kempner desires for photography.
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., April 13, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., discussing that reflectors were left behind when the truck came to Galveston and seeking what solution they can come to.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson, April 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jacob McGavock Dickinson, April 13, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to major Jacob McGavock Dickinson discussing Dickinson's recent post, asking for advice about the prudence of taking Kempner's planned trip to Europe, and inviting the Dickinsons to visit them when they do go on their trip.
Date: April 13, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Oakleigh L. Thorne, April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Oakleigh L. Thorne, April 13, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Oakleigh L. Thorne requesting for information on how to use the sample of plastic sent to him.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers, April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers, April 13, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers informing that he has no difficulties with the insurance reference and mentions the cost of the claim.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to D. N. Faulkner, April 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to D. N. Faulkner, April 13, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to D. N. Faulkner discussing a refund.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Missouri Pacific Line, April 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Missouri Pacific Line, April 13, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Missouri Pacific Lines providing unused train tickets.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to O. P. Jackson Seed Company, April 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to O. P. Jackson Seed Company, April 13, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to O. P. Jackson Seed Company requesting a one pound bottle of Black Leaf "40."
Date: April 13, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Raymond C. Yard, April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Raymond C. Yard, April 13, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Raymond C. Yard informing that he has the confirmation letter
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Royal Palm Nurseries, April 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Royal Palm Nurseries, April 13, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Royal Palm Nurseries enclosing a check for $7.50 for 6 Ficus Repens.
Date: April 13, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Warren McDonald, April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Warren McDonald, April 13, 1949]

Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Warren McDonald advocating for increased funding for the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. E. C. Roxbury, argues that the school has a high reputation but lacks political influence. He requests that Mr. Wood support the appropriation recommended by the Board of Regents and the Board of Control. He also argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Roxbury, E. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Will Wood, April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Will Wood, April 13, 1949]

Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Will Wood advocating for increased funding for the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. E. C. Roxbury, argues that the school has a high reputation but lacks political influence. He requests that Mr. Wood support the appropriation recommended by the Board of Regents and the Board of Control. He also argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Roxbury, E. C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward L. Bernays to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Edward L. Bernays to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1944]

Letter from Edward L. Bernays to I. H. Kempner discussing sending a copy of "Tomorrow's Public Relations" and asking for Kempner's opinion on the piece.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Bernays, Edward L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ferdinand Pecora to D. W. Kempner, April 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Ferdinand Pecora to D. W. Kempner, April 13, 1949]

Letter from Ferdinand Pecora to D. W. Kempner, inviting Kempner to attend a dinner to bestow the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Award on Alben W. Barkley.
Date: April 13, 1949
Creator: Pecora, Ferdinand
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943 (open access)

[Letter from George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser, April 13, 1943

Letter from Wing Commander George Greaves to Joe B. Plosser discussing personal business.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Greaves, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield, April 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield, April 13, 1943]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank Scofield delivering tax form 1120 for the Texas Cotton Industries corporation. Kempner delivers the first quarterly installment of taxes due.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield, April 13, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield, April 13, 1943]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to Frank Scofield delivering tax form 1121.
Date: April 13, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, April 13, 1948]

Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that there are no log lodges available that face the lake but discussing the available lodges and the rates of the lodges.
Date: April 13, 1948
Creator: Haynes, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing Gladys Kempner's uncertainty in a purchased car and allowing it to be sold to others.
Date: April 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History