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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 29, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing meetings, campaigns and the four wealthiest Jews in the United States.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, October 29, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, October 29, 1952]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to his uncle Daniel W. Kempner enclosing some information about the decisions made in a recent meeting.
Date: October 29, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henryk Stenzel to Daniel W. Kempner, June 29, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Henryk Stenzel to Daniel W. Kempner, June 29, 1952]

Letter from Henryk Stenzel to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on recent happenings in his personal life.
Date: June 29, 1952
Creator: Stenzel, Henryk
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Cassorte Smith to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Cassorte Smith to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 29, 1957]

Letter from Henry Cassorte Smith to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing Cecile's income tax, tax returns, audits, and explanation of excess income report.
Date: July 29, 1957
Creator: Smith, Henry C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helen Telfair to Edward R. Thompson, Jr., December 29, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Helen Telfair to Edward R. Thompson, Jr., December 29, 1965]

Letter from Helen Telfair to Edward R. Thompson, Jr. enclosing shares of the Tennessee Gas Transmission Company and the Pan American Sulphur Company. She also mentions that the investments are placed in Cecile B. Kempner's account.
Date: December 29, 1965
Creator: Telfair, Helen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting Minutes: American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc., Board of Directors, February 29, 1944] (open access)

[Meeting Minutes: American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc., Board of Directors, February 29, 1944]

Minutes of the American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc. Board of Directors special meeting "called to act upon proposed amendments to the By-Laws" held on Tuesday, February 29, 1944.
Date: February 29, 1944
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
What's What! (open access)

What's What!

Newspaper edited by members of Hillel containing updates and information about the organization. In this edition, there are sections discussing Hillel policy, elections, meeting times, committees, and new Jewish studies courses offered by the foundation.
Date: September 29, 1945
Creator: Hillel Foundation U. of Texas
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, July 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, July 29, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner correcting an error Mr. Feld made in one of his letters, discussing Kempner's health and the recent meeting that he missed, and suggesting that he write to committeemen and ask them to intensify their campaign before the October meeting with the leaders of lodges in the area. He also mentions that Rabbi Friedman is leaving and that his successor Rabbi Radofsky, was elected secretary.
Date: July 29, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1955]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner updating change of plans.
Date: August 29, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1950]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing their cotton business, including the silence they have received from their partners in Italy, their continued sales to Japan, and the bales they have bought from the Commodity Credit Corporation.
Date: August 29, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Town Hall, March 29, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Galveston Town Hall, March 29, 1951]

Letter from Galveston Town Hall inviting the recipients to become members of the organization and announcing an upcoming event.
Date: March 29, 1951
Creator: Galveston Town Hall
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. Dan Oppenheimer, October 29, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. Dan Oppenheimer, October 29, 1954]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. Dan Oppenheimer informing about enclosing a schedule covering purchases from Texas Cotton Industries and preparing a file having the amount paid.
Date: October 29, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner, April 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner, April 29, 1960]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the problem over in sugar land because of Castro in Cuba. He also updates her on Henrietta L. Kempner's donation from the H. Kempner Cotton Company.
Date: April 29, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner, May 29, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner, May 29, 1962]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Cecile B. Kempner sending a copy of her statement from May 1st regarding the cash accumulated, and he also sends a a clipping from Houston regarding Jim's engagement.
Date: May 29, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1955]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that he contacted the steamship company in regard to changing rooms and will keep him updated with their response.
Date: August 29, 1955
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Health Certificate for Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas, December 29, 1953] (open access)

[Health Certificate for Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas, December 29, 1953]

Health certificate for cow Helen listing her breed, age, sex, and negative test results for brucellosis and tuberculosis to be sent to the Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas.
Date: December 29, 1953
Creator: Livestock Sanitary Commission of Texas
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille thanking him for the offer to host guests at Fauchille's home in Lille during Kempner's upcoming visit, but declining due to the fact that he would only be in the town for a day or two, and subsequently wouldn't have time to host anyone.
Date: August 29, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957 #2] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille, August 29, 1957 #2]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jean Fauchille thanking him for the offer to host guests at Fauchille's home in Lille during Kempner's upcoming visit, but declining due to the fact that he would only be in the town for a day or two, and subsequently wouldn't have time to host anyone.
Date: August 29, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from {Wilton Cohen to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from {Wilton Cohen to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1962]

Letter from Wilton Cohen to I. H. Kempner announcing the passing of Mother the day after Christmas. Mr. Wilton describes his mother as a distinguished figure who passed away at the age of 84, noting that her death, though peaceful, came after a Thanksgiving Day incident. She felt ill, sought help, and was briefly under medical care before passing.
Date: December 29, 1962
Creator: Cohen, Wilton
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner requesting to know if the copy of the National Hillel Commission meeting minutes had been mailed back to him yet.
Date: December 29, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will talk to Paul Kaplan and notify Nathan of their plans to meet on the 12th of January.
Date: December 29, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner reporting substantial progress on the matter of the donation in the form of a gift to the Hillel Building Foundation.
Date: December 29, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 29, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the idea that Rudavsky's views do not reflect the Hillel organization as a whole. He mentions his belief that children know all factors of Judaism, including the political issues.
Date: December 29, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History