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[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1953] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1953] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 29, 1948] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner, August 28th, 1950] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry L. Soldati to Daniel W. Kempner, August 4, 1947] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1950] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 5, 1950] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Bertig Kempner, August 1, 1951] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Claire Jenkins to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1956] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 6, 1956] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 7, 1956] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1956] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 13, 1956] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 15, 1956] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 11, 1952] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Meuris Hotel to Harris L. Kempner, August 26, 1955] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, August 22, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. L. Truslow, August 31, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. L. Truslow, August 31, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. L. Turslow discussing travel plans for a guest.
Date: August 31, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank A. Richards to Harris Leon Kempner, August 29, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Frank A. Richards to Harris Leon Kempner, August 29, 1963]

Letter from Frank A. Richards to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the updates on arrangements for the ladies in Paris.
Date: August 29, 1963
Creator: Richards, Frank A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sally, August 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sally, August 15, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sally explaining the situation of her Paris accommodation.
Date: August 15, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alvaro Holguin to Frank A. Richards, August 16, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Alvaro Holguin to Frank A. Richards, August 16, 1963]

Letter from Alvaro Holguin to Frank A. Richards regarding the accommodation for Miss Sally and her college friend. He provides detailed information of the things and asks if she wants to continue taking this one.
Date: August 16, 1963
Creator: Holguin, Alvaro
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Frank A. Richards, August 13, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Frank A. Richards, August 13, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Frank A. Richards regarding Miss Truslow still not receiving any information on her stay in Paris. He asked to give some type of answer at the least.
Date: August 13, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner, August 11, 1956] (open access)

[Telegram from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner, August 11, 1956]

Telegram from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner discussing his travel conditions.
Date: August 11, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Kempner, August 24, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram to Kempner, August 24, 1954]

Telegram sent Kempner informing that on Tuesday morning they will leave due to storms, going directly to Lucerne. They ask to forward all mail to Lucerne as the weather conditions are terrible. They ask to be kept posted regarding president's actions.
Date: August 24, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History