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[Letter from Ellen Garwood to Jeane Kempner, February 16, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Ellen Garwood to Jeane Kempner, February 16, 1966]

Letter from Ellen Garwood to Jeane Kempner discussing Ellen's father's death.
Date: February 16, 1966
Creator: Garwood, Ellen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Francis D. Moore to Mrs. Daniel Webster Kempner, November 16, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Francis D. Moore to Mrs. Daniel Webster Kempner, November 16, 1965]

Letter from Dr. Francis D. Moore to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner thanking her for a nice dinner party at her home in Galveston and complimenting her on her hospitality.
Date: November 16, 1965
Creator: Moore, Francis D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Eliza Seinsheimer, August 16-21, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Eliza Seinsheimer, August 16-21, 1898]

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his mother Eliza Seinsheimer discussing his stay in Germany. He chronicles what happens each day from August 16-21, in 1898.
Date: 1898-08-16/1898-08-21
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe to Loyde, January 16, 1912] (open access)

[Letter from Abe to Loyde, January 16, 1912]

Letter from Abe to his sister, Loyde, congratulating her about her birthday and letting her know about winter weather.
Date: January 16, 1912
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Appointment of I. H. Kempner to the Galveston Board of Commissioners] (open access)

[Appointment of I. H. Kempner to the Galveston Board of Commissioners]

Document signed by Governor Joseph D. Sayers appointing I. H. Kempner to the "Board of Commissioners of the City of Galveston;" it references the original city charter which was approved on April 18, 1901.
Date: September 16, 1901
Creator: Sayers, Joseph D.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Check for Twenty-Five Hundred Dollars] (open access)

[Check for Twenty-Five Hundred Dollars]

Check from Marx and Kempner to H. Rose for twenty-five hundred dollars written on October 16, 1877 through the Texas Banking and Insurance Company.
Date: October 16, 1877
Creator: Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894 & Marx, Marx
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 16, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father thanking her for the phone call on his birthday, about the party, Jeni getting sick, and economics.
Date: January 16, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, August 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, August 16, 1945]

Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner about the officers that will come to visit.
Date: August 16, 1945
Creator: Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. McMahon, March 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. McMahon, March 16, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. McMahon to chairmen discussing the post war program being developed by the National Board of Directors, requesting certain information, and containing a report of the Post War Committee.
Date: March 16, 1944
Creator: McMahon, Audrey
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, June 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, June 16, 1945]

Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner giving his opinion on whether members of the committee have to be with patients at all times and advising her to seek Mr. Thompson's advice for organizing "Houston Holidays".
Date: June 16, 1945
Creator: Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith, April 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith, April 16, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith attempting to get a hold of her and containing a unit kit.
Date: April 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "post-war outlook" and the "restoration" of our Allies.
Date: September 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about having an exam done on him, his health, his new required diet, weight loss, his business, matters pertaining to friends and family, and an update on her mother's health.
Date: October 16, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about progress on his health, recent events in his social life, plans to go to Houston, New Orleans, informing her of what his new diet consists of, correspondence between friends and family, and president's meeting with General MacArthur.
Date: October 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 16, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson letting her know that Mrs. Stubbs will notify her when Ms. Lengfeld will be in Houston and encouraging her to continue with the activities the Houston unit is doing.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1946]

Letter to Cecile from her father about meeting at Houston, friends and family attending a high school football game, and Rice University.
Date: November 16, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, April 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, April 16, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed thanking her for the checks and about postponing a meeting.
Date: April 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mamie, December 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mamie, December 16, 1943]

Letter to Mrs. V-Dee from Mrs. Kempner about beginning a unit in San Angelo; the connections that need to be made, the type of people to recruit, and the kinds of officers that are needed.
Date: December 16, 1943
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.
Date: July 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 16, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about her arriving to Galveston, upcoming birthdays, potential travel to New Orleans, attending the Artillery Ball, and other personal matters.
Date: December 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner updating her on the office's address, the Houston unit's housing activities, and AWVS members in Fort Worth.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941]

Letter to Cecil from her father discussing an issue he had with someone he believed to be fraud. He also encourages Cecil to make up her mind about moving to New York or Dallas. He mentions that "Uncle Stuart" is going blind.
Date: November 16, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, May 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, May 16, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner about the Army play, not being able to send a delegate to the national convention, and Mrs. Kempner's upcoming birthday.
Date: May 16, 1944
Creator: Davis, Laura Frazier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Vail to Mrs. Kempner, December 16, 1943] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Vail to Mrs. Kempner, December 16, 1943]

Telegram from Mrs. Andress to Mrs. Kempner informing her that the board of directors meeting will be postponed.
Date: December 16, 1943
Creator: Andress, Mary Vail
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History