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[Receipt from Depositary's Office]
Receipt from Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office to H. Kempner for One-Thousand Dollars about earning interest of four percent which was approved on February 17, 1864 in Registered Bonds of the Confederate States of America. This document is to show receivables for taxes due in 1864.
Date:
June 29, 1864
Creator:
Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood to Eagle & Kirby, June 17, 1908]
Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood to Eagle & Kirby discussing land titles formerly owned by Ed H. Cunningham and Company. The Company reorganized into the Cunningham Sugar Company. The land was sold. There is a claim against the Ed H. Cunningham and Company, which was never brought to court. The claims were paid but never put in record for Bexar County.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs Davis, June 5, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis about Ms. Elfstrom and the Beaumont unit's hospital equipment.
Date:
June 5, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Check to Time Magazine for $10.00]
Check written by D. W. Kempner through The United States National Bank of Galveston to Time Magazine for $10.00.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer, June 6, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer discussing about whereabouts of Mary Jean, Jeane and Frances.
Date:
June 6, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation, June 7, 1944]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation enclosing a check for $15.60 covering the storage for the month of June, 1944 on Mr. Harris Kempner's boat 'Land Fall.'
Date:
June 7, 1944
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, June 7, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner informing that he has trouble with Pittisporum specimens. Daniel also asks if there is anyone that could help with the Pittisporum.
Date:
June 7, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Seabrook Yacht Corporation to Mr. Harris Kempner, June 20, 1944]
Letter from C. C. Luckel, Jr. to Harris Kempner notifying him of an upcoming tax due on boats and enclosing a form from the Treasury Department.
Date:
June 20, 1944
Creator:
Seabrook Yacht Corporation
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Goggan & Bro. to Jeane Kempner, June 20, 1944]
Letter from Thomas Goggan & Bro. to Jeane Kempner discussing the best time to pick up her Chickering Grand Piano.
Date:
June 20, 1944
Creator:
Thomas Goggan & Bro.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation, June 23, 1944]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation asking if taxes are due if a boat is not in use.
Date:
June 23, 1944
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Blume System Tree Experts to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1944]
Letter from Blume System Tree Experts to D. W. Kempner giving him advice on how to treat nematodes.
Date:
June 23, 1944
Creator:
Blume System Tree Experts
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to I. H. Kempner, June 24, 1944]
Letter from Adrian F. Levy to I. H. Kempner discussing a meeting at the Board room of the Cotton Exchange held by Commander Philip F. Hambsch to discuss the Navy League Council.
Date:
June 24, 1944
Creator:
Levy, Adrian F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cameron MacPherson, June 24, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cameron MacPherson discussing MacPherson potentially being able to adopt a child from the Texas Cradle Society and Kempner providing instructions on how to connect with the adoption agency.
Date:
June 24, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, June 26, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner informing that he has six pittsporums. He also request to send the Lawn-A-Gen to treat the shrubs.
Date:
June 26, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Canter to Mrs. Kempner, June 28, 1944]
Letter from Mrs. Canter to Mrs. Kempner about the Beaumont unit's equipment.
Date:
June 28, 1944
Creator:
Canter, Eloise R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Moller to Alpert, June 28, 1944]
Telegram sent by Moller to Alpert discussing his arrival and flight information for landing in Houston.
Date:
June 28, 1944
Creator:
Moller
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold Potash to Will Nathan, June 29, 1944]
Letter from Harold Potash to Will Nathan explaining that he is willing to help in any way possible, but the President of the local lodge would be better at handling this matter. He then encloses the address and name of the lodge president.
Date:
June 29, 1944
Creator:
Potash. Harold
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Irving Schweppe to Isaac H. Kempner, June 30, 1944]
Letter from H. Irving Schweppe to Isaac H. Kempner discussing leaving Galveston and his duties at work.
Date:
June 30, 1944
Creator:
Shweppe, H. Irving
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Phillips Petroleum Company, June 1, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Phillips Petroleum Company discussing damage suffered from an oil overflow and accepting an offer for compensation.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a miscommunication about the cancelation of the May 30th meeting. He also mentions July as the month for the next meeting to discuss the Hillel Foundation's progress on the Building Fund. He remains confident that the brochure they are sending out will stimulate giving across the state.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining the misunderstanding in the phrasing of the last letter. He explains that he understands that Kempner is not the sole chairman and did not mean to depict it that way in his letter. He explains that his assumption came from the committee's high regard for Kempner. He discusses his promise to solicit donations in Galveston and his plans to do so this week. Last, he talks about the Executive Committee of the Grand Lodge's decision to donate $1,000.00 to the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, June 4, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing some problems with the Galveston fundraising and reflecting on the greater statewide campaign.
Date:
June 4, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, June 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin mentioning that the committee disagrees with Mrs. Werlin’s idea to publicize their efforts and believes that this would not be helpful at this time. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her offer to cooperate and says that the committee will keep her offer in mind.
Date:
June 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History