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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Clark W. Thompson, December 23, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Clark W. Thompson discussing the delivery of a letter received from Mr. John C. Lee.
Date:
December 23, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harley Hise to Mr. I. H. Kempner, December 14, 1949]
Letter from Harley Hise to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the Board of Directors' appreciation for his service while sending regards for the holidays.
Date:
December 14, 1949
Creator:
Hise, Harley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Carlton Hotel: August 1949]
Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Carlton Hotel in Washington during August 1st through 3rd, including the balances due along with their explanation. Stamped " Paid on August 13, 1949 ."
Date:
August 1949
Creator:
Carlton Hotel
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor, April 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor expressing his disappointment about missing a meeting to discuss funding for the Galveston Medical School. He mentions the School needs more funding to benefit the entire state, not just Galveston, and that cutting funds would be a mistake. He urges Senator Taylor to approve the Board of Regents' and Board of Control's request. He also mentions that a small funding increase would allow the School to significantly expand enrollment, highlighting the economic benefit and Texas' educational spending growth.
Date:
April 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 23, 1949]
Letter to Cecile from her father about Truman's inauguration, attending parties, dinners, conflict in Israel and the Middle East, and economics.
Date:
January 23, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lee Webb, December 28, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lee Webb thanking Webb for sending pears, as a gift, to the Kempners.
Date:
December 28, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 12, 1948]
Letter to Cecile from her father about celebrating Mardi Gras, espionage, and "unamericans".
Date:
December 12, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, October 9, 1948]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards handing a check for $10.35 covering the amount of order No. D6598.
Date:
October 9, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, Inc., September 29, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, Inc. informing the company that Kempner's nectarines had bruises and several were inedible and asking how the company handles these situations.
Date:
September 29, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card From Myron Foster to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, September 23, 1948]
Card with letter from Myron Foster to Isaac Herbert Kempner as per his request of September 15th to include a card enclosed to be placed in the package of Golden Delicious Apples to de shipped to Mrs. J. C. Wilson. He mentions that these apples will be delivered by October 15th.
Date:
September 23, 1948
Creator:
Foster, Myron
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, September 15, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards discussing a shipment of golden apples that are meant to be sent to Mrs. J. C. Wilson.
Date:
September 15, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, Inc., August 28, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, Inc. discussing Kempner's order for the month of August for Hesperian Summer Pears and asking for confirmation on Kempner's order for the month of September.
Date:
August 28, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, Inc., June 2, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, Inc. discussing Kempner purchasing cherries and discussing making three other purchases of fruit in August, September, and November.
Date:
June 2, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. S. Bliss to National Sugar Refining Company, May 17, 1948]
Letter from D. S. Bliss to National Sugar Refining Company discussing liability and import compensating tax relative to Puerto Rican raw sugar that has been lost during shipment into the United States. The details of taxation are discussed further.
Date:
May 17, 1948
Creator:
Bliss, D. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank Dow to National Sugar Refining Company, May 1948]
Letter from Frank Dow to National Sugar Refining Company discussing points of concern relating to import compensating tax applying to raw sugar. Taxation details are listed.
Date:
May 1948
Creator:
Dow, Frank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 25, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a storm in Galveston and Sugarland, and its affect on his crops, Harris going to Washington, and "Granny's" health.
Date:
August 25, 1947
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April/May, 1947]
Letter to Cecile from her father about him and "Mother" trying to travel to New York to visit her, other relatives/friends travelling/visiting, and weather.
Date:
1947
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ms. Blake to Mrs. McLean, January 7, 1946]
Letter from Ms. Blake to Mrs. McLean appreciating the work she has done, changes in the name of the War Finance Division, Mrs. Robinson, and educational programs for members.
Date:
January 7, 1946
Creator:
Blake, Mabelle B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, October 20, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing the Founders Club, various localities that might be a good place to solicit donations, and the need for a trained solicitor.
Date:
October 20, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. S. Dilworth, October 17, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. S. Dilworth informing Dilworth that Kempner is unaware of who is in charge of the Todd Drydock in Galveston and explaining that if Dilworth wants information, then he will have to write directly towards the company.
Date:
October 17, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 22,1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about personal matters and the war.
Date:
July 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 15, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about the war.
Date:
July 15, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurine Davidson to Isaac H. Kempner, June 28, 1945]
Letter from Maurine Davidson to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the details of latter's daughter's flights.
Date:
June 28, 1945
Creator:
Davidson, Maurine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines, June 27, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines requesting the details about his daughter's flight.
Date:
June 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History