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[Two copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, January 17, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake discussing the "Princeton Plan" for faculty housing. He describes the plan as one where a group of investors acquires land and builds housing. A corporation is formed that issues bonds to finance the project. The property taxes are exempt, and any profits are used to pay off the bonds. Eventually, the property is transferred to the city. He asks Dr. Leake if he can find more details about the plan.
Date:
January 17, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, January 19, 1945]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner discussing the "Princeton Plan" for faculty housing with Mr. Kempner. Leake is familiar with the plan because it was used when he was a student at Princeton. The plan involves private investors building housing on university land. The project is financed through bonds and the property is eventually transferred to the university. Leake believes the plan would be worthwhile for the University of Texas.
Date:
January 19, 1945
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dewey D. Stone to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1950]
Letter from Dewey D. Stone to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the importance of a meeting and requesting to accept Professor Einstein's invitation
Date:
April 28, 1950
Creator:
Stone, Dewey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, October 8, 1952]
Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner discussing the Kirby Lumber Company clipping from Kempner and the busy convention season Haynes is enduring.
Date:
October 8, 1952
Creator:
Haynes, Henry W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr., February 16, 1968]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy providing some information on a house and discussing other properties he owns.
Date:
February 16, 1968
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, September 4, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub summarizing how much he misses him Shrub, and Sandy; now that Sandy also moved out of the house. Then he explains Sandy's plans. He mentions that the business is not doing great and also about a life insurance policy payment that's due in 3 days.
Date:
September 4, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Barklie McKee Henry, June 17, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Barklie McKee Henry appreciating the letter of the 13th. He mentions that he and Ruth would never miss a chance to meet them. And hopes that Margaret flies down to this part if the country to experience "whatever kind of living it is".
Date:
June 17, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barklie W. Kee Henry to Harris Leon Kempner, June 13, 1959]
Letter from Barklie W. Kee Henry to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about how much they enjoyed catching up with him and Ruth. He mentioned that he had a great time at that Reunion and hopes to see them soon again.
Date:
June 13, 1959
Creator:
Henry, Barklie W. Kee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, June 21, 1966]
Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner asking for advice on how to handle a potential merger between the Galveston Corporation and Cotton Concentration Company.
Date:
June 21, 1966
Creator:
Levy, Marion J., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner, June 21, 1966]
Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Harris Leon Kempner asking for advice about the potential upcoming merger between the Galveston Corporation and the Cotton Concentration Company.
Date:
June 21, 1966
Creator:
Levy, Marion J., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr., June 29, 1966]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr., responding to Levy's inquiry about the upcoming merger between the Galveston Corporation and the Cotton Concentration Company.
Date:
June 29, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr., December 27, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy discussing upcoming available flights to Philidelphia.
Date:
December 27, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr., July 21, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr. an article from The Nation and his discussion with Alma about finances.
Date:
July 21, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr., August 13, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr. discussing attached letter to Marion from Harris Kempner.
Date:
August 13, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Marion Levy, January 15, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Marion Levy enclosing the copies of the two letters he wrote to Japan. He introduces Tom Davis , and Jim Baird so that he could reach out to them if he ever needs any help.
Date:
January 15, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr., July 29, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr. discussing Dore's stay at the Kempners and places to stay and dine in Brussels and Amsterdam.
Date:
July 29, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dr. Marion J. Levy, Jr., April 1, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dr. Marion J. Levy discussing how best to handle a difficult business situation.
Date:
April 1, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Dr. Marion J. Levy, Jr., May 22, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy discussing stocks.
Date:
May 22, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Barklie M. Henry to Harris L. Kempner, December 18, 1959]
Letter from Barklie M. Henry to Harris L. Kempner about the letter Barklie wrote to Harvard admissions on Harris' son's behalf. Barklie discusses his family's experience with their son's time at Brown University.
Date:
December 18, 1959
Creator:
Henry, Barklie McKee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Barklie M. Henry, December 29, 1959]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Barklie M. Henry discussing Sandy's college plans. Harris also plans to see Barklie and Margaret in June.
Date:
December 29, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 8, 1957]
Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner discussing Julian Hohenberg's records and the information given by Harris.
Date:
March 8, 1957
Creator:
Levy, Marion J., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 4, 1957]
Letter from Marion J. Levy, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner asking to know more about Julian Jefferson Hohenberg and discussing his knowledge of his family's cotton business.
Date:
March 4, 1957
Creator:
Levy, Marion J., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Marion J. Levy, Jr., March 6, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr. discussing his lack of knowledge of Julian Hohenberg and his relation to his family with relations to cotton.
Date:
March 6, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Marion J. Levy, Jr., March 13, 1957]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marion J. Levy, Jr. discussing a conversation with Ruth regarding Julian Hohenberg and requesting to know more information about him.
Date:
March 13, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History