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[Letter from Frank H. Bachman to I. H. Kempner, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Frank H. Bachman to I. H. Kempner, May 9, 1944]

Letter from Frank H. Bachman to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the opportunity to read the Kempner's family history and expressing sorrow that the two never see each other.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Bachman, Frank H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1944]

Letter from John Ballantyne to Cecile Kempner discussing the work of the Philco Corporation and welcoming Kempner as a stockholder in the company.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Ballantyne, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, May 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, May 18, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman showing gratitude for Bachman acknowledging receipts of the Kempner family history and expressing wanting to see Mr. and Mrs. Bachman while Kempner is in New York.
Date: May 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Rear Admiral E. D. Foster, May 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Rear Admiral E. D. Foster, May 1, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. D. Foster discussing properly addressing anything being sent to Foster and looking forward to visiting him in Philadelphia.
Date: May 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aviation Supply Office to Lieut. Comdr. H. L. Kempner, May 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Aviation Supply Office to Lieut. Comdr. H. L. Kempner, May 7, 1945]

Letter from E. D. Foster to Harris L. Kempner discussing the passing of a note to Shannon Crandall and expressing happiness at the idea of Kempner coming to visit and promising to visit when he's in Washington.
Date: May 7, 1945
Creator: Aviation Supply Office
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1949] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1949]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting a Speedy Hand Weeder and a Rustic Suet Rack.
Date: May 18, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, May 10, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, May 10, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated requesting a bulk order of Wild Phlox and blue Geranium seeds.
Date: May 10, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 14, 1951]

Letter from Dreer's to Daniel W. Kempner discussing that they are unable to fulfill Mr. Kempner's order for Wild Phlox or Geranium seeds in bulk and referring him to Rex Pearce.
Date: May 14, 1951
Creator: Henery A. Dreer, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rex D. Pearce, May 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rex D. Pearce, May 22, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rex Pearce discussing his referral from Mr. Corts of Dreer's to Mr. Pearce in his search for Wild Phlox and Wild Light Blue Geranium seeds in bulk.
Date: May 22, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew J. Mullen to The Executive Faculty, May 21, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew J. Mullen to The Executive Faculty, May 21, 1952]

Letter from Andrew J. Mullen to The Executive Faculty of Jefferson Medical College informing them he will not be present for the graduation ceremony as he is moving his family across the country and his wife is expected to give birth around the same time.
Date: May 21, 1952
Creator: Mullen, Andrew J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, May 28, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, May 28, 1952]

Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner asking them to provide some assistance to a recent graduate of Jefferson Medical College who is moving his family down to Galveston. He also provides some updates on his family, how he got his current job and hopes to see the Kempers if they ever come to town. A handwritten postscript reads: "P.S. One of Jefferson's graduates was Dr. Anson Jones, the 'Architect of annexation' and the last president of the Republic of Texas (class of 1827)"
Date: May 28, 1952
Creator: Kauffman, J. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. L. Kauffman, May 30, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. L. Kauffman, May 30, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. L. Kauffman, catching up with him.
Date: May 30, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gwilym A. Price to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Gwilym A. Price to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1954]

Letter from Gwilym A. Price to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's disagreement with Westinghouse Electric Corporation's viewpoint on the control of government purchases of foreign made electrical equipment.
Date: May 4, 1954
Creator: Price, Gwilym A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism Henry Cohen Chapter discussing an upcoming dinner meeting for the Henry Cohen Chapter.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: American Council for Judaism
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 7, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 7, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a Niagara Cyclo-Massage chair that has been deemed to be too expensive. An enclosed oil and gas bill is also mentioned.
Date: May 7, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, May 9, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, May 9, 1957]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing detailed information of the financial plan for oil ventures an requesting for participation.
Date: May 9, 1957
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner, May 1, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner, May 1, 1959]

Letter from Valerie Wechsler to Mrs. D. W. Kempner discussing the completed repair of an English platter and Glass Jardiniere by Ye Odde Shoppe.
Date: May 1, 1959
Creator: Wechsler, Valerie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 2, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy regarding the stocks that Mummum has given to him and he mentions about Mr. Copperwaite phoning the University of Texas. He also tells him to Mummum and Muggins his thanks for the gift.
Date: May 2, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Bank of New York Check Stub No. 2-544] (open access)

[The Bank of New York Check Stub No. 2-544]

Check stub via The Bank of New York for a check in the amount of $21.46 paid to the order of The Hill School, Pottstown, PA, clearing the account payment of Marion Lee Kempner.
Date: May 7, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward T. Hall, May 9, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward T. Hall, May 9, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward T. Hall regarding their visit to attend Sandy's graduation and then to New York. So, he requests if he could take Sandy along as his exams would be over by that time.
Date: May 9, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Hill School, May 10, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Hill School, May 10, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Hill School handing a photocopy of communication from the Office of the Registrar and Director of Admissions of the University of Texas. So, he asks Copperwaite if he'd be able to give update on if they sent the SAT figures to them so they'll hear back from them and can make a decision.
Date: May 10, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 12, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy handing his draft card and letter of advice from the board. Kempner mentions that they're still waiting to hear from the university and mentions about a dormitory which seems more like an apartment which Sandy might be interested in. He asks if he has anyone in the mind as his roommate or should they simply leave it on the luck.
Date: May 12, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert S. Cowperthwaite, May 16, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert S. Cowperthwaite, May 16, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert S. Cowperthwaite thanking him for the letter of the 12th. He mentioned that he called Sandy to make arrangements with Robert to pay Duke to bind his admission there. And, Kempner asks Robert to send the bill for whatever he owes.
Date: May 16, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1960]

Letter from Robert S. Cowperthwaite to Harris Leon Kempner discussing how Sandy made arrangements to send money to Duke. As Sandy was low on money, the school has advanced him $30.00. So, Cowperthwaite mentions that it'd be great if Kempner sends those 30 dollars at his latest convenience.
Date: May 18, 1960
Creator: Cowperthwaite, Robert S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History