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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Hyman Shwiff, August 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Hyman Shwiff, August 2, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Hyman Shwiff soliciting a donation for the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: August 2, 1945
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Redmond Thomas to W. K. B. Middendorf, August 1, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from J. Redmond Thomas to W. K. B. Middendorf, August 1, 1964]

Letter from J. Redmond Thomas to W. K. B. Middendorf discussing Cecile B. Kempner's investment portfolio and requesting a meeting. Kempner's portfolio is enclosed.
Date: August 1, 1964
Creator: Thomas, J. Redmond
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Isaac H. Kempner, August 9, 1954] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Isaac H. Kempner, August 9, 1954]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a recent bill he was trying to get passed in Congress and some family news.
Date: August 9, 1954
Creator: Weston, David F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ensko, Inc., August 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ensko, Inc., August 11, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ensko, Inc. returning a package intended for Mrs. Kempner, who is currently in a different city.
Date: August 11, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1955]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that he contacted the steamship company in regard to changing rooms and will keep him updated with their response.
Date: August 29, 1955
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille thanking him for the offer to host guests at Fauchille's home in Lille during Kempner's upcoming visit, but declining due to the fact that he would only be in the town for a day or two, and subsequently wouldn't have time to host anyone.
Date: August 29, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957 #2]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille thanking him for the offer to host guests at Fauchille's home in Lille during Kempner's upcoming visit, but declining due to the fact that he would only be in the town for a day or two, and subsequently wouldn't have time to host anyone.
Date: August 29, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, August 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, August 28, 1944]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing how Kempner's former letter is being given to Bill Gatz for further help on seed.
Date: August 28, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig , August 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig , August 23, 1944]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig informing that he has her room on Pennsylvania.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marie Galpern to Daniel W. Kempner, August 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Marie Galpern to Daniel W. Kempner, August 4, 1952]

Letter from Marie Galpern to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that Miss Rosa Anspach is eligible for the Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews of New York but has been placed at the back of a very long waiting list.
Date: August 4, 1952
Creator: Galpern, Marie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lorraine H. Haglund to Mrs. Richard Bovio, August 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Lorraine H. Haglund to Mrs. Richard Bovio, August 18, 1953]

Letter from Lorraine H. Haglund to Mrs. Richard Bovio informing her that Mr. and Mrs. Kempner will be out of town for the next several months and therefore unable to attend their charity performance.
Date: August 18, 1953
Creator: Haglund, Lorraine H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 24, 1954]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to his uncle Daniel W. Kempner providing some business updates while he is out of the office.
Date: August 24, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to D. W. Kempner, August 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to D. W. Kempner, August 27, 1955]

Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to D. W. Kempner discussing work that was done or is to be done at Kempner's home and at other buildings.
Date: August 27, 1955
Creator: Sullivan, Maurice J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, January 13, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, January 13, 1945]

Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to Irving Weber asking that Weber serve as the co-chairman for the Texarkana division of the Hillel Building Fund. He discusses the importance of a new Hillel building for the Jewish youth.
Date: August 13, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Orville Bullington, August 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Orville Bullington, August 28, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Orville Bullington enclosing a tear sheet from a Galveston newspaper article about the medical college. He feels the article was misrepresented and suggests Mr. Bullington start reading the article on the second page. The letter talks about garnering support for the medical school by the Galveston community.
Date: August 28, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, August 13, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, August 13, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake referring to a previous conversation and correspondence about filling in the east and west flats in Galveston. He reports that the city engineer was only planning to fill the east flats from 6th Street to 2nd Street. He says he spoke with the city engineer and they are now preparing an estimate for filling the entire area from east to west and up to the city limits. The letter mentions a committee and its members, including Mrs. Zimmerman who prepared a preliminary report on the filling project.
Date: August 13, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, August 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, August 11, 1945]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner offering help with a committee on filling in the east and west end low areas for the Galveston Planning Group. He believes the project is important and that there will likely be discussion about the best way to accomplish it.
Date: August 11, 1945
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. F. A. Sayre to John F. Brooks, August 01, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. F. A. Sayre to John F. Brooks, August 01, 1939]

Letter from Mrs. F. A. Sayre to John F. Brooks discussing an enclosed check so that work can be done on Mrs. Sayre's right lens.
Date: August 1, 1939
Creator: Sayre, Mrs. F. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from PItzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from PItzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1944]

Letter from Pitzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner discussing the price of Kempner's order.
Date: August 19, 1944
Creator: Pitzonka's Pansy Farm
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nettie Lyons and Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Nettie Lyons and Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1944]

Letter from Nettie Lyons and Mike Adamo to D. W. Kempner discussing that the company needs the model, body, and style number of Kempner's car. They also warn Kempner that he will have to buy the material in bulk even if he does not use it all.
Date: August 11, 1944
Creator: Lyons, Nettie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. O. M. Stultz to Daniel W. Kempner, August 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. O. M. Stultz to Daniel W. Kempner, August 6, 1953]

Letter from Mrs. O. M. Shultz to Daniel W. Kempner offering advice on how to attract a diverse array of desirable birds to his property.
Date: August 6, 1953
Creator: Stultz, Mrs. O. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History