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[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, December 13, 1960]
Letter from R. M. Armstrong to I. H. Kempner discussing the Imperial Sugar Company's active brokerage firms in Texas and Oklahoma.
Date:
December 13, 1960
Creator:
Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, List #3, August 3, 1953]
Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Texas Brokers, list #3 discussing the "Texas in Review" show and the featuring of Imperial Sugar Company on the show. The stations and times of Imperial Sugar Company's showings are listed.
Date:
August 3, 1953
Creator:
Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Des Moines Register and Tribune to Mr. Harris Kempner, January 21, 1957]
Letter from J. S. Russell to Harris L. Kempner discussing how good it would be for Kempner to be back with the National Farm Institute and his previous stops in San Antonio and Dallas, mentioning an upcoming talk in Houston.
Date:
January 21, 1957
Creator:
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, May 21, 1948]
Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner discussing the Kempners attending the Florence's annual party in San Antonio after the couples were unable to meet in Mineral Wells while the Kempners were visiting.
Date:
May 21, 1948
Creator:
Florence, Fred F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 15, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the donations that the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation building fundraiser had raised. He also discusses plans to solicit further donations from parents in Texas, and a need for more autographed checks from Kempner.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 27, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner summarizing the campaign's earnings, discussing the Founders Club and requesting to hold a meeting with Kempner in Houston in January.
Date:
December 27, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a miscommunication about the cancelation of the May 30th meeting. He also mentions July as the month for the next meeting to discuss the Hillel Foundation's progress on the Building Fund. He remains confident that the brochure they are sending out will stimulate giving across the state.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Jake Karrotkin, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Jake Karrotkin explaining that the owner of the potential Hillel property had raised the price to $15,000.00. The board members have seen the lots and acknowledge that the price is still worth it, but Friedman would like Karrotkin's opinion on the matter. He mentions the total of donations so far and the verbal agreement between Kempner and Feld to raise 10 subscriptions at $1,000.00 each.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Goldsmith to the Southwest Review, March 22, 1945]
Letter from Nat Goldsmith to the Southwest Review discussing Goldsmith applying for a subscription to the publication after seeing a Southwest article entitled "The Americanism of Mr. Harris Kempner" that was sent to him by I. H. Kempner.
Date:
March 22, 1945
Creator:
Goldsmith, Nat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company, Sugar Stock and Sales Report, February 25, 1954]
Imperial Sugar Company sugar stock and sales report featuring sections for warehouses and sugar in transit.
Date:
February 25, 1954
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing business updates while Isaac Herbert Kempner is on vacation.
Date:
August 23, 1960
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing business updates while Isaac Herbert Kempner is on vacation.
Date:
August 23, 1960
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry L. Kaplan, September 19, 1945]
Letter from Henry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner requesting that he honor the Texas State Conference with his presence at its annual meeting to be held in San Antonio on October 7, 1945.
Date:
September 19, 1945
Creator:
Kaplan, Henry L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to David F. Weston, November 17, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about cancelling Ike's trip to Pecos and suggesting to invite Wilson and Dan to Galveston.
Date:
November 17, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., September 6, 1951]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr. discussing a large increase in farm real estate value throughout Texas, specifically, in the Houston area. This was covered in the enclosed "Agricultural News of the Week" from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Date:
September 6, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. F. H. Rayner, May 8, 1953]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. H. Rayner discussing vacation times due to his cancelled trip to Europe and bale sales in Dallas.
Date:
May 8, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, January 8, 1954]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about paragraphs from his Dad's memorandums from the conversation with J. C. Wilson regarding Howell's cattle grazing on the alfalfa and leftover cottonseed, Warren Goode's problem with water, and issue with the income tax returns for these Warren Goode farms. Also, requests Dan's opinion on taking over this Warren Goode land and added further details on the income tax return breakdown.
Date:
January 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, November 1, 1954]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a loan that would be sanctioned which totally depends on Escandon's financial statement.
Date:
November 1, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson, April 18, 1939]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner, Jr. to J. C. Wilson confirming loan approval and where the funds will be paid to. Wilson is to negotiate a loan between the Marfa State Bank and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Letters from other banks refusing to assist in securing the loan are to be shown to gain support from the Federal Reserve Bank.
Date:
April 18, 1939
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alex J. Geisenberger, November 8, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alex J. Geisenberger discussing finding a man able to supervise Mr. Kempner's Firm holdings in Pecos, Texas. Mr. Kempner is inquiring about a man named Ted Johnson from the Connecticut Mutual Insurance Company for the job.
Date:
November 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, March 29, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake discussing appropriations for medical schools at other locations in Texas and mentions that the University of Texas Medical School should receive sufficient funding to maintain its high standards. The letter also recommends increasing admissions and expanding the Psychopathic Hospital and Crippled Children's Hospital.
Date:
March 29, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, March 1, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about closing the land deal and Finance Committee meeting.
Date:
March 1, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History