[Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams, December 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams, December 11, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to Hugh Williams discussing insurance policy on duty & compensating tax. Topics of discussion include expenses, sugar, communication with other offices, memos, marine policy, rate adjustment, and drafts of proposed changes.
Date: December 11, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, March 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood, March 18, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. O. Wood discussing another letter pertaining to the survey of the MK&T Railway.
Date: March 18, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to Julian Platon Inc., August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to Julian Platon Inc., August 25, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to Julian Platon Inc. discussing the purchase or lack of purchase of various raw sugars.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1953]

Letter from W. H. Louviere to I. H. Kempne discussing letters applying to plant operations.
Date: March 19, 1953
Creator: Louviere, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, March 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, March 6, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie discussing Herbert's health condition after a surgery and his business interest in Sugar Land.
Date: March 6, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish to Thomas L. James, February 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish to Thomas L. James, February 9, 1953]

Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish to Thomas L. James discussing the Sam F. Bashara and Johnny Mitchell leases in Fort Bend County. The details surrounding the leases are described and the conditions of their expiration.
Date: February 9, 1953
Creator: Baker, Botts, Andrews & Parish
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, May 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, May 9, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie discussing Strachan Shipping Company instructions related to steamer operators, and relations with the Lykes Brothers and cargo operations.
Date: May 9, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, December 18, 1953] (open access)

[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, December 18, 1953]

Weekly report discussing the state of the raw sugar market, including details for prices and market fluctuations related to weights in tons, regions, distribution, years, and figures.
Date: December 18, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, February 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, February 20, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an Annual Meeting for the Imperial Bank & Trust Company to determine a complete list of all officers and directors of Sugar Land companies.
Date: February 20, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, October 29, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, October 29, 1953]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner discussing Lurie's concerns as to whether he can lead the Imperial Sugar Company to the same level of effectiveness as Herbert who recently passed away. Lurie is looking forward to meeting with other company members to discuss how to move forward effectively.
Date: October 29, 1953
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, February 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, February 24, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the purchase of new band uniforms and their payment with a check for $500 that has been agreed upon to contribute through the Galveston Fund. Details of the Galveston Fund and the check's processing are entailed.
Date: February 24, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, April 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, April 6, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing an enclosed check for $50 payable to the American Cancer Society drive.
Date: April 6, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, April 20, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the scheduling for a Sugar Land visit. Enclosed clippings are mentioned.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 13, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a visit from Sam Bashara concerning an oil field and an offer to participate in its development along side him. Kempner expressed a lacking interest.
Date: February 13, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, October 31, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, October 31, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie discussing Lurie's impending trip to Houston and other logistical information.
Date: October 31, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 8, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing bank balances for Sugar Land Railway and communication about the topic.
Date: June 8, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 23, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a proposed apartment and two financing suggestions including insurance company and bank tendencies in relation to a loan.
Date: February 23, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 2, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing general liability insurance and a price increase that happened since October 1, 1952. The policy is a topic of investigation.
Date: May 2, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, January 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, January 3, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Herman Lurie discussing stevedores and their conditions.
Date: January 3, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 3, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing whether they should continue sending statements to banks.
Date: March 3, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 5, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing poll tax payments and a necessity for James to communicate figures once they become available.
Date: February 5, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, May 1, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing acreage subdivisions and the adjustment of acre lots and the prices of properties.
Date: May 1, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 25, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing an enclosed check from the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund for $500 that is payable to the Sugar Land Independent School District which is authorized for any purpose.
Date: February 25, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James, April 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James, April 24, 1953]

Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James discussing a long-range weather report analysis including rainfall and temperatures.
Date: April 24, 1953
Creator: Rempel, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History