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[Letter from G. G. Sampson to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from G. G. Sampson to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1948]

Letter from G. G. Sampson to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's biography that will be featured in the 1948-49 International World Who's Who and informing Kempner that if he wants a physical copy that he should order the book now.
Date: August 30, 1948
Creator: Sampson, G. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hammacher Schlemmer, August 9, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hammacher Schlemmer, August 9, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hammacher Schlemmer discussing a broken oblong supper tray and asking if it should be fixed or replaced.
Date: August 9, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. T. Hubbard, August 20, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. T. Hubbard, August 20, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. T. Hubbard discussing placing wires and teletypes between Galveston, Sugar Land, New York, and maybe Houston and asking about the government's estimates on the cotton crop.
Date: August 20, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the St. Regis Hotel, August 12, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the St. Regis Hotel, August 12, 1948]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to St. Regis Hotel handing a check covering bill which has been rendered bit he has replaced. Kempner mentions that he doesn't require a receipt in return for this.
Date: August 12, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Murray Shields, August 31, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Murray Shields, August 31, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Murray Shields informing Shields that it will take Kempner over a month to read and process all the written materials sent to him unless Shields needs it done quicker.
Date: August 31, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Murray Shields to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Murray Shields to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1948]

Letter from Murray Shields to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed materials to assist Kempner with his speech on foreign trade and informing Kempner that Leslie Coleman is expected back in his office after Labor Day.
Date: August 25, 1948
Creator: Shields, Murray
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to General Passenger Traffic Manager, August 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to General Passenger Traffic Manager, August 10, 1948]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to General Passenger Traffic Manager handing them two tickets for redemption and return, for which he's requesting a check covering the cost at their earliest convenience.
Date: August 10, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. G. Gillis to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from H. G. Gillis to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1948]

Letter from H. G. Gillis to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's request for a refund on an unused transportation ticket and Gillis explaining the request is being sent to the originally company for processing.
Date: August 25, 1948
Creator: Gillis, H. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed copies of letters that are being mailed to the New York Cotton Exchange and New Orleans Cotton Exchange discussing the bonds made in the state of Texas and exchanges for the handling of certified cotton. Blackshear also discusses wanting to get away from the monthly statements for the banks while discussing upcoming arrangements with the banks.
Date: August 2, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1948]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing a set of questions Blackshear will be sending to I. H. Kempner and a conversation Harris had with Daniel and Jeane Kempner.
Date: August 2, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Kempner, August 21, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Kempner, August 21, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Kempner discussing a letter from Joe Moss regarding the National City Bank and the status of cotton held in foreign ports, particularly in China. I. H. Kempner discusses another letter from Spunt to Harris Kempner asking about interest rates that would be allowed on fixed deposits placed with the Kempners.
Date: August 21, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, August 26, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, August 26, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing a letter from Daniel Kempner that explains that Daniel Kempner will be in New York on Monday and be staying at the Plaza Hotel. Kempner also discusses the raisin cost for crops in Sugar Land.
Date: August 26, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - August 13, 1948]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert--R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated August 13, 1948. Johnson advises of enclosed confirmations on the sale of Havana Lithograph and the purchase of Puget Sound Power & Light Company stocks. He summarizes the economic details and history of the stock that was purchased.
Date: August 13, 1948
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 6, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 6, 1948]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing how an old war friend of Harris is in Paris and he thinks it would be a good idea for Daniel to connect with him. And the rest of the letter consists on sales of bales.
Date: August 6, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing various cattle and cotton related topics.
Date: August 17, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Isaac Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 28, 1948] (open access)

[Telegram from Isaac Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 28, 1948]

Telegram sent by Isaac Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing an important letter regarding press negotiations.
Date: August 28, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Erich Freund, August 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Erich Freund, August 24, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Erich Freund enclosing the New York Exchange for $100.00 regarding September's Remittance.
Date: August 24, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1948]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing Bertig's cotton field and how the weather has effected it.
Date: August 24, 1948
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 10/11, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 10/11, 1948]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the local country club, the new golf course, Harris' future travels, the military, and international relations.
Date: August 10, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 15, 1948]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Harris, a woman who jumped out of a window, US relations with Russia, and personal matters.
Date: August 15, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 22, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 22, 1948]

Letter to Cecile from her father about his visit in New York, Herbert and Harris, and other personal matters.
Date: August 22, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy] (open access)

[Client Card: Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Flight of Night."
Date: August 1948
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Miss Annette Cave] (open access)

[Client Card: Miss Annette Cave]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Miss Annette Cave, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: Bear (2 copies; 5.5"), Colt (2 copies; 5.5"), Boxers, Railroad Workers, and Colt (2 copies).
Date: 1948-08/1950-10
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Miss Mary R. Birch] (open access)

[Client Card: Miss Mary R. Birch]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Miss Mary R. Birch, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces include "Head" (4 copies, chrome plate, 5"), "Horses Head" (7 copies, 6 bronze casts, 1 plaster cast).
Date: 1948-08/1950-08
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History