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[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to E. S. Holliday, April 7, 1949]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to E. S. Holliday handing the letter and enclosure from Senator Searcy Bracewell and acknowledged receipt to Senator Bracewell as per the attached copy.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. B. Wheeler to I. H. Kempner, April 4, 1949]
Letter from C. B. Wheeler to I. H. Kempner requesting more information about land transactions in Wise Co., Texas. Wheeler requests information on who specifically paid the vendor, and requests their contact information should Kempner be allowed to provide it.
Date:
April 4, 1949
Creator:
Wheeler, C. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John L. Counihan to I. H. Kempner, April 4, 1949]
Letter from John L. Counihan to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner of the remaining duration of his subscription to the Wall Street Journal. Counihan informs Kempner that prior to the subscription expiration date, Kempner will receive a letter to remind him to either renew or let the subscription end.
Date:
April 4, 1949
Creator:
Counihan, John L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Olga Wooten to I. H. Kempner, April 8, 1949]
Letter from Olga Wooten to I. H. Kempner apologizing for not replying to a letter previously sent by Kempner. Wooten explains that his letter was forwarded to the Wall Street Journal's New York office so that they can provide more information on the status of his subscription.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Wooten, Olga
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to the Supporters of James W. Bradner Jr., April 13, 1949]
Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to the supporters of James W. Bradner Jr. informing them that the campaign to elect Bradner to the Board of Trustees was successful, and as a result those who contributed received a check containing 50% of their original contribution. Winterbotham goes on to express his thanks to those who supported Bradner's campaign on his behalf.
Date:
April 13, 1949
Creator:
Winterbotham, J. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1949]
Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner confirming that he was able to book a lodge for Kempner to stay in during his upcoming vacation. Haynes informs Kempner of the weekly rate, and expresses his eagerness to host both I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner.
Date:
April 16, 1949
Creator:
Haynes, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, April 8, 1949]
Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, providing Kempner with more information on the availability on a specific lodging that was requested by Kempner in a previous letter.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Haynes, Henry W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Olin E. Teague, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Olin E. Teague discussing his approval of the congressman's position in support of pensions for disabled veterans while communicating interest in meeting on a future trip to Washington D. C.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank J. Greene to I. H. Kempner, April 1, 1949]
Letter from Frank J. Greene to I. H. Kempner discussing the rate for Kempner's upcoming room at The St. Regis.
Date:
April 1, 1949
Creator:
Greene, Frank J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Shoreham Hotel, April 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Shoreham Hotel requesting a room for him and Mr. Kempner for their upcoming trip to Washington, D. C.
Date:
April 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. Gardner Moore to I. H. Kempner, April 5, 1949]
Letter from L. Gardner Moore to I. H. Kempner regretting to inform him that the Shoreham hotel is at capacity and will not be available for his request.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
Moore, Gardner L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Santa Fe Ticket Office, April 8, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Santa Fe Ticket Office requesting reservations from Chicago to Galveston on the Texas Chief for Friday, May 6th.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Nathan's, March 31, 1949]
Postcard from Nathan's, "The Fashion Center of Galveston," providing details of the Galveston County Welfare director's meeting for their 1949 campaign.
Date:
April 1, 1949, 7:00 p.m.
Creator:
Nathan's
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oakleigh L. Thorne to D. W. Kempner (Squire), April 6, 1949]
Letter from Oakleigh L. Thorne to D. W. Kempner informing about enclosing sample of plastic and discussing about holding of cancellation of an insurance.
Date:
April 6, 1949
Creator:
Thorne, Oakleigh Lewis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Russel H. Markwell, April 8, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Russel H. Markwell expressing condolences and letting him know that he has sent the Red Cross a donation in memory of his mother.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter From Roma Lipowske to the Kempners, April 10, 1949]
Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kempners thanking them for the packages of food and clothes they received and discussing I. H. Kempner's eye operation.
Date:
April 10, 1949
Creator:
Lipowska, Roma
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ottis E. Lock to Mr. H. Kempner, April 2, 1949]
Letter from Ottis E. Lock to Mr. H. Kempner discussing is appreciation for their hospitality on their recent trip to Galveston, furthermore impressed by the work of their medical school.
Date:
April 2, 1949
Creator:
Lock, Ottis E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Sam D. W. Low, April 13, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Sam D. W. Low discussing his scheduled absence during Low's visit, referring him to visit the H. Kempner office to see Mr. D. W. Kempner and Lee Kempner.
Date:
April 13, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam D. W. Low to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 12, 1949]
Letter from Sam D. W. Low to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing his appreciation for extended congratulations on his confirmation by the Senate as Collector of Customs for the Galveston District.
Date:
April 12, 1949
Creator:
Low, Sam D. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. G. Tompkins, April 13, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. G. Tompkins confirming the travel plans for Miss Lilly Barry's upcoming trip abroad. Kempner explains that both he and his son, Harris Leon Kempner, will be travelling soon, so in the event that any changes are made to Barry's travel plans Tompkins was instructed to notify her directly by sending word to the address that was provided by Kempner.
Date:
April 13, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Estes Kefauver to I. H. Kempner, April 1, 1949]
Letter from Estes Kefauver to I. H. Kempner in response to a letter previously sent by Kempner. Kefauver thanks Kempner for sending him a clipping regarding his recent speech in front of the Texas Cotton Association and then goes on to state that he hopes him and Kempner can meet should Kempner ever visit Washington in the future.
Date:
April 1, 1949
Creator:
Kefauver, Estes
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. G. Kobs, April 1, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. G. Kobs sharing his opinions on a report that was previously sent over by Kobs.
Date:
April 1, 1949
Creator:
Isaac H. Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. A. Kaye to I. H. Kempner, April 25, 1949]
Letter from S. A. Kaye to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that his biography had been edited and submitted for the Business Executives of America publication. Kaye urges Kempner to go through the attached files carefully and make any corrections that he wishes to make.
Date:
April 25, 1949
Creator:
Kaye, S. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. R. Johnson to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949]
Letter from L. R. Johnson to I. H. Kempner in response to a letter previously sent by Kempner. Johnson expresses his pleasure with complying to Kempner's previous request, and then goes on to say that he reached out to some of his colleagues in accordance with said request.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History