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[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Richard Rich, January 12, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Richard Rich, January 12, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Richard Rich giving his condolences regarding the passing of his wife.
Date: January 12, 1957
Creator: Rich, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, February 18, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, February 18, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange requesting to ship five pounds of Mammoth Stuart Shelled Pecans.
Date: February 18, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, February 4, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, February 4, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange requesting the address for shipment.
Date: February 4, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram and Letter from B. W. Middlebrook of Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange to National Broadcast Company, September 9, 1957] (open access)

[Telegram and Letter from B. W. Middlebrook of Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange to National Broadcast Company, September 9, 1957]

Copy of telegram sent by B. W. Middlebrook of Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange to the National Broadcasting Company discussing what in their opinion was a biased broadcast specific to North and South cultures. Middlebrook mentions statistics without a specific citation and problems based on personal observations with the Supreme Court ruling of May 17, 1954 (Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka), Middlebrook expresses opinions in favor of racial segregation in education and states their opinions regarding what they judged to be a poorly informed broadcast and how it painted a false picture of the South in an additional letter addressed to customers.
Date: September 9, 1957
Creator: Middlebrook, Benjamin Washington
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Harry Vellguth to I. H. Kempner, January 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from G. Harry Vellguth to I. H. Kempner, January 31, 1956]

Letter from G. Harry Vellguth to I. H. Kempner discussing their father's passing and thanking Kempner for his kind words of sympathy.
Date: January 31, 1956
Creator: Vellguth, Harry G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, June 16, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, June 16, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson discussing the Kempner's support of Thompson's various political campaigns being based on Thompson's political and person sincerity of purpose but explaining the federal government's faults and choice to favor self-interest over party interest and maintaining the balance of constructive legislator. Kempner ends the letter informing Thompson that Jim Kempner will soon be wedding Miss Libbie McIntire.
Date: June 16, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempners to C. B. McClelland, May 23, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempners to C. B. McClelland, May 23, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. B. McClelland asking for a memorandum, regarding the engagement of Kempner's granddaughter, to be featured in an issue of the Galveston News-Tribune.
Date: May 23, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue Lynch, June 4, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue Lynch, June 4, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue Lynch wishing Lynch a late happy birthday and informing Lynch on the current activities of several members of the Kempner family.
Date: June 4, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, November 27, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange, November 27, 1962]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange enclosing a check for $6.05 for which he requests them to ship him two-pounds of their Mammoth Dixie DeLuxe Medium Halves.
Date: November 27, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawton M. Calhoun, June 2, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawton M. Calhoun, June 2, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawton M. Calhoun acknowledging the receipt of Calhoun's letter about the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Malone McIntire to Kempner's grandson, Jim Kempner. He also mentions a recent visit by Elizabeth and Jim to Kempner's home, confirming their positive impression of her.
Date: June 2, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawton M. Calhoun, June 1, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawton M. Calhoun, June 1, 1962]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lawton M. Calhoun expressing gratitude for the communication about the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Malone McIntire to their grandson, Jim Kempner, and conveys his positive impression of the McIntire family.
Date: June 1, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange - January 26, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dixie Paper Shell Pecan Exchange - January 26, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dixie Shell Pecan Exchange discussing a shipment of an order of Medium Halves Shelled Pecans.
Date: January 25, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. E. Wilkes to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas G. E. Wilkes to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1955]

Letter from Thomas G. E. Wilkes to I. H. Kempner informing that he is sending Kempner a free autographed copy of his book, "Hell's Cauldron," which describes the conditions at the Lenwood VA Asylum in Georgia. Wilkes hopes to raise awareness about the asylum and improve treatment for the veterans there.
Date: July 21, 1955
Creator: Wilkes, Thomas G. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Rich, July 20, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Rich, July 20, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Rich discussing Rich opening a new Knoxville store and asking if he might be interested in a lease arrangement for the business. Kempner then explains if Rich is interested then he needs to contact either D. W. Kempner or R. Lee Kempner to start the arrangements.
Date: July 20, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Committee of Correspondence, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from The Committee of Correspondence, 1944]

Letter from Students' Association (University of Texas). Committee of Correspondence discussing concerns about the policies of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas, alleging that they endanger the University's development by stifling freedom of thought and expression. It references a previous statement by President Homer P. Rainey and elaborates on instances where faculty members were reprimanded for their opinions, notably three economics teachers dismissed for actions during a patriotic mass meeting. The letter warns about the repercussions of such actions, including potential censure by national academic organizations and compares the situation to political interference at the University of Georgia. The conclusion urges Texans to familiarize themselves with the situation and to advocate for the University by contacting state representatives.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Students' Association (University of Texas). Committee of Correspondence.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Rich, October 7, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Rich, October 7, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Richard Rich discussing a new development project that Kempner might want to take on.
Date: October 7, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard H. Rich to I. H. Kempner, October 11, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Richard H. Rich to I. H. Kempner, October 11, 1954]

Letter from Richard H. Rich to I. H. Kempner explaining that he is delighted that Kempner reached out, but he was misinformed, and Louis Wolfson lives in Miami, not Atlanta, so Rich is not able to provide any assistance on the topic. He hopes to catch up soon.
Date: October 11, 1954
Creator: Rich, Richard H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas Oxnard, April 8, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas Oxnard, April 8, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas Oxnard discussing a letter from Homer Bruce and advising that Mr. Oxnard shows it to his tax advisors and pass it on to his Senators.
Date: April 8, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. W. Middlebrook to I. H. Kempner, October 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from B. W. Middlebrook to I. H. Kempner, October 15, 1954]

Letter from B. W. Middlebrook to I. H. Kempner explaining why the prices of their Dixie Paper Shell Pecans are increasing and asking Kempner to send his order as soon as possible
Date: October 15, 1954
Creator: Middlebrook, B. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Stuckey's, November 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Stuckey's, November 14, 1951]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Stuckey's requesting the prices for twenty or twenty-five pounds of pecans, and that they send samples.
Date: November 14, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner, December 5, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner, December 5, 1951]

Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner discussing mistakes they made when fulfilling the latter's pecan order. The mistakes were prepaying the charges, billing the postage, and shipping five extra pounds of Stuart pecans to Mr. Blackshear which was added to his bill as a result.
Date: December 5, 1951
Creator: Stuckey's, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner and Stuckey's Pecan Catalog, November 16, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner and Stuckey's Pecan Catalog, November 16, 1951]

Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner regarding sending him samples of pecans and the prices of twenty-five pound lots. The Second page is a catalog detailing the types of candy pecans Stuckey's sells, their prices, and photos of them.
Date: November 16, 1951
Creator: Stuckey's, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Stuckey's, November 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Stuckey's, November 27, 1951]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Stuckey's ordering fifty pounds of pecans, half going to D. W. Kempner, and the other half going to A. H. Blackshear, Jr.. If they don't ship the pecans in twenty-five pound packages then he wants to add an extra five pounds to the Blackshear order.
Date: November 27, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner, November 29, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner, November 29, 1951]

Letter from Stuckey's, Inc. to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the quantities that they ship pecans in and listing the prices of each type by quantity.
Date: November 19, 1951
Creator: Stuckey's, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History