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[Invoice for Lily of the Valley Pips]
Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Holland Bulb Growers Incorporated, including 50 Lily of the valley pips. Marked prepaid $5.50 by check.
Date:
195X
Creator:
Holland Bulb Growers, Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Elias Saad Aboujaoude, June18, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Elias Saad Aboujaoude discussing a potential meeting with the couple soon.
Date:
June 18, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert I. Peeples to Houston Alumni, December, 1964]
Letter from Robert I. Peeples to the Houston Alumni inviting to attend the Alumni Dinner Meeting and discussing about the guest speaker and meeting schedule.
Date:
December 1964
Creator:
Peeples, Robert I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward W. Cook, September 23, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward W. Cook asking him the name of a hotel in Washignton.
Date:
September 23, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward Randall Thompson, Jr. to Mrs. Francis P. Gaines, January 7, 1964]
Letter from Edward Randall Thompson, Jr. to Mrs. Francis P. Gaines sharing his deep condolences for the death of Dr. Francis P. Gaines.
Date:
January 7, 1964
Creator:
Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to members of the Committee, February 14, 1963]
Letter from Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to its members notifying them about a meeting that's going to be on February 2, 1963 at Tejas Club. He mentions about what the speaker would be adressing.
Date:
February 14, 1963
Creator:
Houston Committee on Foreign Relations
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Crown to Harris Leon Kempner, September 27, 1962]
Letter from Robert Crown to Harris Leon Kempner welcoming him as a member of the Navy League of the United States. And he includes information on who could join, what they'll do and few other things.
Date:
September 27, 1962
Creator:
Crown, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette, July 30, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Andre Carrette as Mrs. Kempner asked Harris to drop a note to show how pleased they're to have Francois. He mentions that Francois and Shrub left to tour Washington, New York, and Boston so that he can realize there's more to the Unites States than just Texas. Harris mentions that they're please to see him before he leaves as they have his plane ticket and a suitcase.
Date:
July 30, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, May 2, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub sending the reports of H. Kempner and allied companies as of December 31st. And mentions about his and Ruth's plans and requests him to write them about what's going on in his life.
Date:
May 2, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Sara Elizabeth Kempner to Robert Lee Kempner, April 29, 1962]
Telegram sent by Sara Elizabeth Kempner to Robert Lee Kempner asking him to wire her Isaac Herbert Kempner's Washington address.
Date:
April 29, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Sara Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Isaac Herbert Kempner, April 19, 1962]
Letter from Fred H. Husbands to Isaac Herbert Kempner expressing how delighted he's to know that Kempner would be with them for the Congressional reception and dinner in Washington on May 1.
Date:
April 19, 1962
Creator:
Husbands, Fed H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marian Edward Groner to I. H. Kempner, April 17, 1962]
Letter from Marian Edward Groner to I. H. Kempner expressing Marian's anticipation for a visit from Kempner, appreciates their previous correspondence, and relays personal updates. He mentions he enjoyed reading the Kempner's book, references mutual acquaintances. He looks forward to meeting again and concludes with warm regards.
Date:
April 17, 1962
Creator:
Groner, Marian Edward
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1962]
Letter from Julian L. Schley to I. H. Kempner expressing pleasure in informing Ike that he and Hennie expect to be in Washington around the first of May and suggests setting aside time to update each other on various personal and global affairs, including those of Galveston. The letter mentions that they have spent the winter visiting friends in Palm Beach and enjoying outdoor activities.
Date:
March 3, 1962
Creator:
Schley, Julian
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Walter F. Woodul, September 6, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Walter F. Woodul regarding the booklet he received from Texas Research League and agreeing that it's interesting and he'd be glad to serve with them if they appoint him to the board. He's also happy to know that Walter is going to Washington with Mr. Louviere next week.
Date:
September 6, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dudley C. Sharp to Harris Leon Kempner, August 6, 1959]
Letter from Dudley C. Sharp to Harris Leon Kempner appreciating him for the warm letter he wrote congratulating Dudly for his new appointment. And he mentions that he wouldn't be able to join Artillery Club since he already has more club memberships that he can use.
Date:
August 6, 1959
Creator:
Sharp, Dudley C. Mr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle mentioning why he's late in replying to his letter of May 7th, as he was in Orient and then had to take a quick trip to Washington. He mentions that he had dinner with Fred Gardner and that Shrub is entering his junior year at Harvard this Fall. And mentions that it's great pleasure to have some news from you and Nina and that him and Ruth are doing the same things they usually do.
Date:
June 29, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William R. Catton, Jr. to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 12, 1958]
Letter from William R. Catton, Jr. to Mr. I. H. Kempner requesting to anonymously fill a questionnaire for a research project.
Date:
March 12, 1958
Creator:
Catton, William R., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James H. Price, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 26, 1957]
Letter from James H. Price, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for his letter of February 11th and mentions that as he's leaving Washington and Lee, it would be best for him to release the room himself at the Robert E. Lee Hotel.
Date:
February 26, 1957
Creator:
Price, James H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Leonora K. Thompson, September 27, 1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Leonora K. Thompson informing about enclosing check covering dividend of Imperial Sugar Company Voting Trust Agreement and discussing about the need to pay transfer taxes.
Date:
September 27, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eloise Thornberry to I. H. Kempner, January 10, 1955]
Letter from Eloise Thornberry to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude to Mr. Kempner for the preserved figs he sent. She appreciates the generosity and concludes by wishing Mr. Kempner and his family a very happy new year, expressing her sentiments sincerely.
Date:
January 10, 1955
Creator:
Thornberry, Eloise
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Barlow to Daniel W. Kempner, December 9, 1954]
Letter from H. W. Barlow to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for being unable to attend the annual Kempner family barbecue and telling of his new career since moving to Washington State.
Date:
December 9, 1954
Creator:
Barlow, H. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, September 29, 1854]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards ordering peaches if they are available, and requesting that they inform him when apples will be available in October.
Date:
September 29, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, July 16, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards ordering either cherries or nectarines to be sent to Betty L. Norman.
Date:
July 16, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards, June 9, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Myron Foster's Hesperian Orchards ordering a Cherry Package.
Date:
June 9, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History