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Hardin-Simmons University Library
2,682
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143
Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
66
Texas Medical Association
5
Private Collection of Mario Marcel Salas
4
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3
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2
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2
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2,684
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143
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66
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66
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Rescuing Texas History, 2016
8
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4
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Month
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[Letter from Chamber of Commerce of the United States, December 1, 1961]
Letter from Chamber of Commerce of the United States providing information on hotel reservations for their 50th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. It stresses the importance of early booking and provides a mailing address for sending the reservation form. Hotel and Motor Hotel Rates are also enclosed
Date:
December 1, 1961
Creator:
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner, 7th September, 1961]
Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner requesting to attend the National Conference to discuss about the responsibilities to handle a new situation.
Date:
September 7, 1961
Creator:
Sharett, M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner, May 10, 1961]
Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner requesting a donation to place into a fund that would help Henry Hurwitz and his associates in The Menorah Collegium continue their work.
Date:
May 10, 1961
Creator:
Tonkon, I. Edward
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman of the United Jewish Appeal, June 15, 1961]
Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman discussing the sharp increase in immigration into Israel thus far in 1961 and the help they will need to help Jewish immigrants leave "a certain European country". he also discusses the attempts of Jewish refugees to leave several other countries to get to Israel.
Date:
June 15, 1961
Creator:
Friedman, Herbert A.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner, April 21, 1961]
Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to I. H. Kempner requesting a donation to place into a fund that would help Henry Hurwitz and his associates in The Menorah Collegium continue their work.
Date:
April 21, 1961
Creator:
Tonkon, I. Edward
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam J. Heiman to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, April 20, 1961]
Letter from Sam J. Heiman to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner expressing gratefulness for all the courtesies extended to him in the visit to Galveston.
Date:
April 20, 1961
Creator:
Heiman, Sam J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund, March 6, 1961]
Letter from The American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund requesting funds to help Jewish refugees who do not want to go to Israel.
Date:
March 6, 1961
Creator:
American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1961]
Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner informing about enclosing a copy of materials used for current appeal of funds.
Date:
March 8, 1961
Creator:
Matson, Anna W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner, March 13, 1961]
Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner discussing about success of inaugural conference and decisions taken for the year.
Date:
March 13, 1961
Creator:
Schwartz, Joseph J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, January 3, 1961]
Letter from I. H. Kempner discussing about being re-elected to the National Council of the Joint Distribution Committee.
Date:
January 3, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mrs. N. Hartung, March 23, 1961]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mrs. N. Hartung informing about enclosing form 1041 of J. F. Seinsheimer Trust and it's copies and requesting Irma K. Seinsheimer to execute it.
Date:
March 23, 1961
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart N. Scott, December 20, 1961]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart N. Scott discussing his and his wife's experience getting robbed at the St. Regis hotel.
Date:
December 20, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from First National City Bank of New York to United States National Bank, November 28, 1961]
Telegram sent by First National City Bank of New York to United States National Bank asking them to refund Ruth Alma Kempner's stolen travelers checks for $400.00.
Date:
November 28, 1961, 3:53 p.m.
Creator:
First National City Bank of New York
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sugarland Industries, February 1, 1961]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sugarland Industries requesting that 1,000 shares of his Sugarland Industries stock be transferred to his son, Harris L. Kempner, Jr., for his 21st birthday.
Date:
February 1, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Philosophical Society of Texas, October 25, 1961]
Letter from Herbert Gambrell requesting that members clear their calendars for an upcoming meeting and fill out an enclosed nomination for new members.
Date:
October 15, 1961
Creator:
The Philosophical Society of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell, November 3, 1961]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell handing a check for $10.00 dues for 1961 and inquires if he should make a reservation this time since last time they didn't.
Date:
November 3, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]
Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the delays in Salado meeting. He mentions that he'll send out a form for him to make reservations at Stage Coach Inn and suggests him to write to the manager of Stage Coach Inn, Mr. Jim Allbright for accommodations.
Date:
November 16, 1961
Creator:
Gambrell, Herbert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jim Allbright, November 17, 1961]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jim Allbright regarding his trip to Salado to attend the meeting for the Philosophical Society of Texas. So, he's requesting Jim to reserve them a bedroom, with a small sitting room and a bath.
Date:
November 17, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Philosophical Society of Texas, November 18, 1961]
Letter from the Philosophical Society of Texas discussing plans for the society's Annual Meeting. Pages 2 through 4 include the schedule, reservation form, and membership nominees.
Date:
November 18, 1961
Creator:
Philosophical Society of Texas
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell, December 5, 1961]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell regrading the unexpected things that came up which makes it difficult for him to attend the meeting in Salado, Texas. He mentioned that he also called in to Stagecoach Inn to cancel his reservations.
Date:
December 5, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner, February 7, 1961]
Letter from Herbert Gambrell to Harris Leon Kempner appreciating him for sending the data and mentions that the Fort Clark meeting was a great success.
Date:
February 7, 1961
Creator:
Gambrell, Herbert
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell, February 10, 1961]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Herbert Gambrell listing the requested data by Gambrell in his letter of February 7th. Kempner also mentioned that he enjoyed the Fort Clark meeting and looking forward to the next one.
Date:
February 10, 1961
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred R. Black to Harris Leon Kempner, December 12, 1961]
Letter from Alfred R. Black to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about a file he should have which will confirm the understanding that he got on November 30th. That letter states that Fiduciary Counsel agrees to provide him with their financial planning service for one year at a price of $7,500.
Date:
December 12, 1961
Creator:
Black, Alfred R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]
Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner conforming their reservation of a two-room suite for him and Ruth, from January 26 through January 30. He mentions that this might be for them to attend the meeting of The National Cotton Council, and hopes that they'd enjoy their stay at Roosevelt.
Date:
November 16, 1961
Creator:
Bourgeois, Al
System:
The Portal to Texas History