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[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Donald Maclean, August 18, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Donald Maclean giving his condolences regarding the death of his sister.
Date:
August 18, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, August 21, 1963]
Letter from Henry Attias discussing the meeting held on July 15, where the Board of Directors declared a shared dividend of Common A Stock for every 25 shares of Common Stock of his company. Discusses further details regarding the shares and the arrangements that have been made, including for any shareholder who purchases additional shares. He should sign and mail the included Order Form before the close of the business.
Date:
August 21, 1963
Creator:
Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, August 22, 1963]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company informing that the August letter is returned.
Date:
August 22, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, August 8, 1956]
Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner discussing their plans to visit Hawaii with several members of his family, and discuss sightseeing and visits to the islands as well.
Date:
August 8, 1956
Creator:
Maclean, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, August 27, 1956]
Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner discussing his trip to Galveston in late October or November, due to the date being changed last minute. He also discusses his plans to visit New York and Washington, and also discusses the sugar and beet news.
Date:
August 27, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1955]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing various business matters. He mentions that money borrowed from the First National City Bank and the Chase Bank is beginning to be paid off. He encloses the net profits of the Cameron County operations for the year 1954, condensed balance sheets for the accounts of H. Kempner and M & P Press, and a schedule of investments that the New York banks had requested. He states that he hopes Kempner continues to enjoy his vacation.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1955]
Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner stating that they have not communicated in some time and requesting the address of Ms. Friedlander.
Date:
August 26, 1955
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, August 21, 1954]
Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner replying to the news clipping that Kempner sent, the expected visit of Fannie Kempner, the weather, and his possibly visiting Hennie and Ike Kempner in Galveston.
Date:
August 21, 1954
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, August 23, 1951]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner catching up and discussing Shrub's injury and a shortness of business in the cotton industry.
Date:
August 23, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Whit Philips to J. B. Richardson, August 16, 1960]
Letter from Whit Philips to J. B. Richardson acknowledging his request for a committee to review hospital expansion plans for economic efficiency. He suggests not delaying the review until final plans are ready to avoid unnecessary costs and propose a meeting after September 14. He mentions that they will coordinate a suitable meeting date following a convention in San Francisco.
Date:
August 16, 1960
Creator:
Philips, Whit
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner and Ruth Alma Kempner to David Ferdinand and Sara Elizabeth Weston, August 24, 1957]
Telegram sent by Ruth and Harris Kempner to David and Sara Weston wishing them a wonderful trip to San Francisco.
Date:
August 24, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Ruth Alma & Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. B. Tyler to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1949]
Letter from W. B. Tyler to I. H. Kempner discussing about Harry Bridges' destruction plan, Weston's vacation plan and requesting to assist them.
Date:
August 1, 1949
Creator:
Tyler, W. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Christian Science Sanatorium, August 14, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Christian Science Sanatorium asking for assistance on communicating with Mrs. J. H. W. Steele.
Date:
August 14, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to James Potter Brown, August 24, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to James Potter Brown discussing Mrs. J. H. W. Steele and where to find her current whereabouts.
Date:
August 24, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Capt. Charles W. Roland, August 22, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Capt. Charles W. Roland discussing the political and industrial effects of the war and the influence of the Truman labor policy.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank T. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1945]
Letter from Frank T. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner discussing O'Brien's trip to the Galveston and the current state of business in Texas with the war being almost over.
Date:
August 12, 1945
Creator:
O'Brien, Frank T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lt. F. T. O'Brien, August 22, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lt. F. T. O'Brien discussing how business is currently with the end of the war coming and Truman's presidency and labor policy.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reference for E. R. Ledoux - August 1945]
File copy of a second pre-printed form requesting a reference for Mr. Eugene Razier Ledoux who has applied for a position as a janitor at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In the response portion of the form, I. H. Kempner has provided his comments based on Ledoux's work as his chauffeur.
Date:
August 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wayne W. Johnson to I. H. Kempner, August 29, 1944]
Letter from Wayne W. Johnson to I. H. Kempner discussing Johnson's transfers while being in the army and asking about Kempner's family, especially Kempner's sons, Harris and Herbert, since they are serving in the war.
Date:
August 29, 1944
Creator:
Johnson, Wayne W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clark Davis, August 19, 1948]
Letter from Clark Davis confirming a meeting in the Directors Room of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce on August 24, 1948 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss California cotton.
Date:
August 19, 1948
Creator:
Davis, Clark
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to REA Express, August 22, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to REA Express mentioning to ship the typewriter back to Mrs. Harris L. Kempner's address in Galveston.
Date:
August 22, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from REA Express to Harris Leon Kempner, August 08, 1963]
Letter from REA Express to Harris Leon Kempner explaining that they're waiting for reply from Mr. Harris L. Kempner Jr. to ship the package out.
Date:
August 8, 1963
Creator:
REA Express
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rice B. Ober to F. Marion Rhodes, August 2, 1967]
Letter from Rice B. Ober to F. Marion Rhodes discussing some talking points he plans to bring up at the next meeting of the Cotton Advisory Committee.
Date:
August 2, 1967
Creator:
Ober, Rice B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Rice B. Ober, August 4, 1967]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Rice B. Ober discussing farming strategies and how to more efficiently grow tobacco and cotton.
Date:
August 4, 1967
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History