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[Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston - August 15, 1997]
Letter from Nancy de Mattia to Sterling Houston, prominent San Antonio playwright. She writes from France, where business operations for Omero magazine have moved. Her position at the publication remains unclear, but it appears that an interview with Houston over one of his plays, the Modernization of Sainthood, has remained unpublished due to its controversial content. Nancy wishes to publish something less controversial.
Date:
August 15, 1997
Creator:
de Mattia, Nancy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's trips to Chicago and Sugar Land. The production of cotton bales and their buyers are enclosed.
Date:
August 28, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's trips to Chicago and Sugar Land. The production of cotton bales and their buyers are enclosed.
Date:
August 28, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Goldstein]
Typed letter to the family of Private Harold Gilbert from a fellow soldier named Harry Goldstein, sent from Marseilles. The letter describes the sinking of a troop transport ship, Dec. 25, 1944, in which in which Gilbert was killed.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
Goldstein, Harry
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 29, 1948]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Harris and Ruth returning from their trip, world news and Palestine, and politics.
Date:
August 29, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner, August 28th, 1950]
Handwritten letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner letting her know that she finished her dress and thanking her for a nice visit. She goes on to reminisce about spending time with Mary Jeane and "all the old folks" as well as Gladys playing poker with Mr. Joe in Paragould. She also asks if Pierre Chardine remembers her and reminisces about spending time with him during a visit. She is sorry that the cigars she sent to France with a friend never reached him.
Date:
1950-08-28?
Creator:
Neff, Lisa
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry L. Soldati to Daniel W. Kempner, August 4, 1947]
Letter from Henry L. Soldati to Daniel W. Kempner expressing excitement that he will visiting the Hôtel Splendide next summer.
Date:
August 4, 1947
Creator:
Soldati, Henry L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Veyret-Bravard to Jeane Bertig Kempner, August 19, 1948]
Letter from Veyret-Bravard to Jeane Bertig Kempner acknowledging receipt of her two checks from her harbor agent.
Date:
August 19, 1948
Creator:
Veyret-Bravard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1954]
Telegram sent by Harris Leon Kempner via Western Union to D. W. Kempner informing him that a bill has passed Congress and is "awaiting presidential signature". He tells him that he is attempting to contact Dillon about it.
Date:
August 21, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1950]
Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing enclosed correspondence, a statement from B. J. Denihan, Inc., and updates about black-tailed deer being moved to Plantersville. Includes handwritten notes.
Date:
August 19, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Ritz Hotel, August 12, 1957]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Ritz Hotel requesting them to reserve them a double room with a small sitting room facing the Place Vendome side for him and Mrs. Kempner where they plan on arriving Paris around November 10th for a week or ten days.
Date:
August 12, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 5, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the need to build toilet facilities. He informs Mr. Kempner that they have the materials and are looking into how much the building of the facilities would take and are now just waiting on his okay to fully undertake the project.
Date:
August 5, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Bertig Kempner, August 1, 1951]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing the birth of Mrs. Kempner's first grandchild, Daniel Kempner Thorne.
Date:
August 1, 1951
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claire Jenkins to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1956]
Letter from Claire Jenkins to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing notices for several meetings along with a financial statement for the Aybyrd Compress Company, with mention made to the lack of rain and cooler temperatures.
Date:
August 8, 1956
Creator:
Jenkins, Claire
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 7, 1956]
Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner requesting a signature for a Capital Stock Voting Trust certificate relating to shares for the Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
August 7, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 6, 1956]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing several pieces of news, such as damage to crops done by heat and lack of moisture, progress on shipments from the compress, business at the Hurt Grocer Company and Gas Company, preparations for ginning season, W. L. Gatz's upcoming departure for a soybean meeting.
Date:
August 6, 1956
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 7, 1956]
Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner signed by Robert Lee Kempner and A. H. Blackshear Jr. regarding a certificate of shares of Imperial Sugar Company and requesting Daniel sign and return the attached receipt.
Date:
August 7, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee & Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1956]
Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various happenings regarding Kempner properties in Galveston.
Date:
August 29, 1956
Creator:
Sullivan, Maurice J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 13, 1956]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner raising concerns about attorney Aron and Byran Williams going before the Court of Claims.
Date:
August 13, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 15, 1956]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing letters from Harris Leon Kempner and Harold G. Aron and suggesting Daniel cable Harris to tell him he will write to him, as Isaac believes cabling his suggestion will not be adequate.
Date:
August 15, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 11, 1952]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing the cotton business, a counter-proposal for an investment, and Harris's social plans of the week. Harris also mentions that his son needed stitches after cutting his leg at the Country Club.
Date:
August 11, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Meuris Hotel to Harris L. Kempner, August 26, 1955]
Telegram sent by Meuris Hotel to Harris L. Kempner reserving a suite from September 5th.
Date:
August 26, 1955
Creator:
Meuris Hotel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert L. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, August 7, 1956]
Letter from Robert L. Kempner to Gladys Kempner informing that A. H. Blackshear, Jr. received an account that contains Capital Stock Voting Trust shares.
Date:
August 7, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, August 22, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the details for the clothes and other packages that should be sent.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History