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[Letter from William P. Deiss, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, October 7, 1971]
Letter from William P. Deiss, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner discussing whether the case of Mrs. Phoebe Field's experience in seeking employment at the University of Texas Medical Branch was evidence of discrimination. Deiss explains that an irregularity was evident during Field's interview and discusses the policy on racial discrimination at the Medical Branch.
Date:
October 7, 1971
Creator:
Deiss, William P., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes prepared by the acting secretary, Sterling Patrick, and informing members that any corrections or amendments can be proposed at the next meeting on October 11, 1971. The commission also discusses new members being appointed to the Park Board of Trustees and notes that none of the individuals are Black. The commission explains that the board said the decision could no longer be lobbied due to the matter being settled.
Date:
October 1, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston, October 1, 1971]
Letter from the Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston discussing a copy of minutes that were prepared by Mr. Sterling Patrick and requesting that all corrections and amendments be brought to the commission's meeting at the mayor's office on October 11, 1971. Kempner further discusses the Park Board of Trustees appointing new members.
Date:
October 1, 1971
Creator:
Human Relations Commission of the City of Galveston
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Paul T. Stanforth, October 26, 1970]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Chief Paul T. Stanforth discussing Allen D. Grimshaw's article "Interpreting Collective Violence" and expressing his belief in the importance of the police being fair and impartial, especially when it comes to minority groups. He asks Stanforth to ensure that this is the case in the Galveston police department and make it known to the public, instead of being "convinced of [their] own virtue".
Date:
October 26, 1970
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jane Herrera, October 6, 1970]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jane Herrera explaining that Parkland Apartments is owned by no one but is in fact, funded by the Federal Housing Authority. Kempner further explains that a recent incident at Parkland that involved a group of children, some of which being Herrera's children, was not a result of discrimination at Parkland, but a simple incident of children quarreling that became something more once parents were involved. Kempner discusses Parkland having a policy against discrimination and the efforts put in place to ensure equality amongst tenants.
Date:
October 6, 1970
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner, October 29, 1968]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner informing about enclosing a book ,"Uses of the seas", for the Rosenberg Library.
Date:
October 29, 1968
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. O. Kauffman to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 24, 1968]
Letter from L. O. Kauffman to Mr. Harris L. Kempner about trust agreement between Henrietta B. Kempner and United States National Bank.
Date:
October 24, 1968
Creator:
Kauffman, L. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Judge Asks More Jailers]
Clipping from Galveston Daily News describing the request from County Judge Ray Holbrook to amend the county budget to increase the number of jailers by half in the Galveston County Jail.
Date:
October 22, 1968
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oscar Pierce to Arthur M. Alpert, October 9, 1968]
Letter from Oscar Pierce to Arthur M. Alpert expressing gratefulness for contribution towards Tornado Booster Club.
Date:
October 9, 1968
Creator:
Pierce, Oscar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Charles W. Englehard, October 30, 1967]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Charles W. Englehard informing him he will be unable to attend the Anniversary Dinner.
Date:
October 30, 1967
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles W. Engelhard to Harris Leon Kempner, October 18, 1967]
Letter from Charles W. Engelhard to Harris Leon Kempner inviting him to a dinner party celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Foreign Policy Association.
Date:
October 18, 1967
Creator:
Engelhard, Charles W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Willging to H. Kempner Firm, October 4, 1967]
Letter from John J. Willging to H. Kempner Firm discussing publications from the Chamber of Commerce of the United States.
Date:
October 4, 1967
Creator:
Willging, John J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lloyd M. George to Harris L. Kempner, October 3, 1967]
Letter from Lloyd M. George to Harris L. Kempner expressing his appreciation for the generous donation made to the Salvation Army.
Date:
October 3, 1967
Creator:
George, Lloyd M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emile E. Soubry to Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1967]
Letter from Emile E. Soubry to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for becoming a member of the 50th Anniversary Committee for the Foreign Policy Association and providing some more information on the upcoming Anniversary Dinner.
Date:
October 2, 1967
Creator:
Soubry, Emile E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel P. Hayes to Harris L Kempner, October 31, 1966]
Letter from Samuel P. Hayes to Harris L. Kempner inviting him to see Ambassador Michael Blumenthal speak in New York.
Date:
October 31, 1966
Creator:
Hayes, Samuel P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Galveston Yacht Service, Inc., October 27, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Galveston Yacht Service informing them that their bill for $11 should be paid by a Mr. W. F. (Scatter) Platzer.
Date:
October 27, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to McChesney Goodall, October 27, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to McChesney Goodall apologizing for failing to attach a copy of Jack Evans Agency letter.
Date:
October 27, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to McChesney Goodall, October 25, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to McChesney discussing the best way to expand the Artillery Club to have tennis courts.
Date:
October 25, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Evans to Harris L. Kempner, October 24, 1966]
Letter from Jack Evans to Harris L. Kempner providing some information on a few properties he was looking to purchase.
Date:
October 24, 1966
Creator:
Evans, Jack
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Williams & Meyers Oil and Gas Terms Pamphlet, 2nd Edition, Volume One]
Invoice for items ordered by H. Kempner including Williams and Meyers Oil and Gas Terms Pamphlet, 2nd edition, Volume 1 worth $7.09.
Date:
October 21, 1966
Creator:
Matthew Bender & Company, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Buzz W. Friedberg, October 20, 1966]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Buzz W. Friedberg attaching a letter from Al Collier.
Date:
October 20, 1966
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Milton Pines, October 20, 1966]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Milton Pines informing that he authorized Gregory Rekoff and his friend to the Bay and asks for permission to enter the property.
Date:
October 20, 1966
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Harvard Club of Houston, October 19, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Harvard Club of Houston enclosing a check covering his annual dues.
Date:
October 19, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Roy Jones to Harris L. Kempner, October 19, 1966]
Letter from Thomas Roy Jones to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for the generous donation made to the Committee for Economic Development.
Date:
October 19, 1966
Creator:
Jones, Thomas Roy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History