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[Letter from J. B. Casas to John J. Herrera - 1962-11-08]
Letter from J. B. Casas to his friend, John J. Herrera, expressing joy at the victory of John. B. Connally in Texas. Casas describes the recent California gubernatorial election, in which Pat Brown beat Richard Nixon. Casas asks after friends in Houston.
Date:
November 8, 1962
Creator:
Casas, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Arthur Perry, February 5, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Arthur Perry discussing the figs he sent the latter, the book he wrote, and the 50th anniversary of the United States Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
February 5, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, October 19, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub mentioning how delighted they're to receive his letters. Then he mentions that the attached card from Harvard library is because Shrub forgot to write them that the book is lost and he's ready to pay for it. And Kempner mentions that Shrub could bring his Belgian friend home for Christmas. He also mentions about receiving Miss Lampugnani and Mr. Colombo and includes about his visit to Sugarland yesterday, and that they had an excellent cotton crop.
Date:
October 19, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to Harris Leon Kempner, October 23, 1962]
Letter from Donald Maclean to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that he's sorry for not getting a suite at Fairmont though he could reserve a small suite for Kempner in the old building on one of the higher floors. It's because there's a National League of Insured Savings Association convention and Big game that week. He mentions that Marie and himself would be delighted to have dinner with him on the 20th and that they're looking forward to seeing himn.
Date:
October 23, 1962
Creator:
Maclean, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Glen McDaniel, November 5, 1962]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Glen McDaniel discussing Litton Industries, NASA, and how his family is doing.
Date:
November 5, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Golden Log
This volume of the Publications of the Texas Folklore Society contains popular Texas folklore, including information about unusual Texas place names, folktales about spiders, folktales about witchcraft, ghosts and superstitions, and information about early petroleum geologists. The index begins on page 167.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Texas Folklore Society
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Donald Maclean to W. H. Louviere, March 14, 1962]
Letter from Donald Maclean to W. H. Louviere discussing an agreement made between the California & Hawaiian Sugar Refining Corporation and Imperial Sugar Company.
Date:
March 14, 1962
Creator:
Maclean, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc. - June 8, 1962]
A letter addressed to the Western States Claim Adjusters, Inc., North Hollywood, California from Abilene Machine Company, by T. N. Carswell, dated June 8, 1962. Carswell requests the shipping of a telescope to Masters Bill and Tom Peacock to be prepaid and insured. He advises that two items are for himself and to fill in the enclosed check for the proper amount sending to him a covering statement.
Date:
June 8, 1962
Creator:
Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Natural Gamma Aeroradioactivity of Parts of the Los Angeles Region, California
Map with graded color shading to show levels of naturally-occurring gamma aeroradioactivity within the Los Angeles region in California. Details about the survey and map creation are printed at right. Scale 1:250,000.
Date:
1962
Creator:
Books, Kenneth G.
Object Type:
Map
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, November 5, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub informing about their arrival on November 17th in San Francisco. Kempner mentions that they're expecting to meet Shrub, and they'll go up to San Francisco some time Tuesday to have dinner with Maclean's.
Date:
November 5, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, January 29, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub enclosing a postcard. He mentions that their trip to New Orleans has been cancelled due to the weather, and weather has been magnificent yesterday and today so they went to sailing. And as Shrub has the typewriter now, Harris suggests him to use it to write letters though the phone was great, they'd like to hear more.
Date:
January 29, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, November 14, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub letting him know about the flight details. He's flying from Dallas on November 17th and would be in San Francisco by 4:45PM.
Date:
November 14, 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
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr., January 25, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. discussing an enclosed circular published by the radio station, KGBC, and informing Harris of recent birthday and anniversary celebrations. I. H. Kempner also asks if Harris had received the copy of Kempner's published book.
Date:
January 25, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Trammell Roland to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, January 18, 1962]
Letter from Trammell Roland to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing the Kempner living in their golden years and Roland discussing the Groses traveling to Galveston to meet with the Kempners. Roland also informs Kempner that Charlie's academic years is almost over.
Date:
January 18, 1962
Creator:
Roland, Trammell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue Lynch, June 4, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frances Louise Adoue Lynch wishing Lynch a late happy birthday and informing Lynch on the current activities of several members of the Kempner family.
Date:
June 4, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom and Jere McCarthy, March 10, 1962]
Letter from Tom and Jere McCarthy informing their friends of the McCarthy's children's achievements and the universities and schools that they all currently attend.
Date:
March 10, 1962
Creator:
McCarthy, Tom & McCarthy, Jere
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Allen Kimberly, February 3, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Colonel Allen Kimberly discussing Kempner's belief that loose marital ties are frequently prevailing in the current times and expressing his desire for Kimberly to visit Galveston during his travels.
Date:
February 3, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Wisdom to I. H. Kempner, October 10, 1962]
Letter from Helen Wisdom to I. H. Kempner discussing the funeral of Uncle Joe and the life of Joe in his last few months. Wisdom also informs Kempner of her job at the World Church and the church's beliefs.
Date:
October 10, 1962
Creator:
Wisdom, Helen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner, January 8, 1962]
Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner discussing St. Mary's insurance company denying any agreement with St. Mary without a reason.
Date:
January 8, 1962
Creator:
St. Mary, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1962]
Letter from Joe St. Mary to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's biography and St. Mary's recent illness. St. Mary also informs Kempner of Dr. H. Elliot Wisdom's niece working in the World Church and asks Kempner if he has any interest in the Sealy Mattress Company.
Date:
January 2, 1962
Creator:
St. Mary, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, 1962~]
Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner discussing Kimberly selling his house and moving to avoid having to pay alimony to his wife. Kimberly further discusses his divorce and describes his idea to travel with Galveston being his first stop.
Date:
1962~
Creator:
Kimberly, Allen
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History