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[Letter from C. Washington to Mrs. H. Kempner, May 9, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from C. Washington to Mrs. H. Kempner, May 9, 1894]

Letter from C. Washington to H. Kempner discussing copy of resolution of H. Kempner, who was a commander, and giving their sympathy to her.
Date: May 9, 1894
Creator: Washington, C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Gentlemen Wearing Formal Wear and Hats]

Photograph of four gentlemen wearing suits and hats, one of the gentlemen holding a cigarette.
Date: May 19, 1898
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution Regarding the Death of Harris Kempner] (open access)

[Resolution Regarding the Death of Harris Kempner]

Statement drafted on letterhead for "Camp Magruder, U. C. V. , No. 105" outlining the resolutions to be adopted by the Texas division of the United Confederate Veterans to honor the service of Harris Kempner upon his death (April 13, 1894), and to convey condolences to his family.
Date: May 9, 1894
Creator: United Confederate Veterans. Texas Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet from The City Club] (open access)

[Pamphlet from The City Club]

Pamphlet from the City Club describing candidates for re-election of city commissioners in Galveston and items that the present board of city commissioners has done.
Date: May 6, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner in Yiddish, May 23, 1880] (open access)

[Letter from H. Kempner in Yiddish, May 23, 1880]

Letter written from H. Kempner in Yiddish.
Date: May 23, 1880
Creator: Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Death Resolution of Harris Kempner] (open access)

[Death Resolution of Harris Kempner]

A death resolution from David Schwarz at Congregation Bnai Israel discussing the resolution of Harris Kempner and a copy of it transmitted to his family.
Date: May 1894
Creator: Congregation Bnai Israel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim A. Brannan to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 8th, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from Jim A. Brannan to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 8th, 1894]

Letter from Jim A. Brannan to Mr. I H Kempner discussing resolutions of Harris Kempner by Bluefield Banana Co board of directors.
Date: May 8, 1894
Creator: Brannan, Jim A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commisioners to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue, May 12, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commisioners to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue, May 12, 1902]

Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commissioner to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue discussing authorization from the commissioners for Kempner to travel to New York in regards representing the bond-holders of Galveston City Bonds payment of interest on bonds.
Date: May 12, 1902
Creator: Austin, William T.; Lange, H. C.; Norman, A. P. & Austin, V. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Citizens' Bulletin (Galveston, Texas), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 8, 1907 (open access)

The Citizens' Bulletin (Galveston, Texas), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 8, 1907

Political newspaper published in Galveston, Texas discussing "City Club Ticket" listing names of re-election candidates for the Board of City Commissioners. Several sections also discuss other election topics and city news.
Date: May 8, 1907
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to I. H. Kempner from Galveston City Commissioners, May 20, 1902] (open access)

[Telegram to I. H. Kempner from Galveston City Commissioners, May 20, 1902]

Telegram from Galveston City Commissioners to I. H. Kempner discussing congratulations on his settlement with bondholders.
Date: May 20, 1902
Creator: Austin, W. M. I.; Lange, S.; Norman, A. P. & Austin, V. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Certificate of Election] (open access)

[Certificate of Election]

Certificate of Election documenting I. H. Kempner has been elected to office of Commissioner based on the election results held on April 28, 1903 in Galveston, Texas.
Date: May 5, 1903
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner, May 6, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner, May 6, 1943]

Letter from Ms. Seymour to Mrs. Kempner about national convention and the Motor Transport Division.
Date: May 6, 1943
Creator: Seymour, Katharine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1942]

Letter to Cecile from her father, wishing her a happy birthday and discussing the conflict between China and Russia. He writes about Herbert, a relative in the military, who is expected to come back from overseas and Bell Kirkland, a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy as well as Browne Baker, a civilian working for the Navy in Washington. He also says that he plans to be in New York soon.
Date: May 9, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed asking her for her unit's quarterly report, Mrs. Milo Fox, and travel to Austin.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 7, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner letting her know that she sent the report, discussing the Intown Officers Club, the cancer program, and work she has been doing with a hospital.
Date: May 7, 1945
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 30, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, May 30, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner about the Intown Officers Club's success, the guest house, Motor Transport, the cancer program, and containing a check and list of members of the Intown Officers Club.
Date: May 30, 1945
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed asking her for her unit's quarterly report, informing her that Mrs. Fox and herself will be arriving, and asking for her to arrange a dinner for Mrs. Fox.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 3, 1942]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing Herbert coming back from overseas to Washington. Writes that Harris is seeking a civilian job in the Navy. Discusses his hardships in his business.
Date: May 3, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, May 27, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, May 27, 1942]

Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner congratulating her.
Date: May 27, 1942
Creator: Treherne-Thomas, Gretchen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Whitlock, May 10, 1945] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. Whitlock, May 10, 1945]

Letter to Mrs. Whitlock reporting on the Galveston and Houston units.
Date: May 10, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, May 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, May 25, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about the Beaumont unit and news from headquarters.
Date: May 25, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner. to Mrs. Perry, May 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner. to Mrs. Perry, May 6, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry about how a unit should finance a delegate's attendance to the convention.
Date: May 6, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Captain Moss to Mrs. Kempner reassuring her that he is available for assistance.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, May 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, May 9, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson asking her to have the enclosed telegram from headquarters published in Houston newspapers.
Date: May 9, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History