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[Receipt for Express Charges]
Receipt for items shipped to Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bachman by Railway Express Agency, Inc., including shipping costs.
Date:
December 23, 1948
Creator:
Railway Express Agency, Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, January 27, 1949]
Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice covering figs and shipping costs to four addresses.
Date:
January 27, 1949
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Sandy Kempner, November 15, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Sandy Kempner informing that he has the letter regarding the inquiry made to the employees and stockholders.
Date:
November 15, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lesing Rosenwald, September 20, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lesing Rosenwald discussing letters Kempner sent to the American Council for Judaism in New York as requested by Rabbi Reichert and Mr. Tonkon.
Date:
September 20, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1948]
Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for enclosing the letters he wrote to the American Council for Judaism and for his appreciation for the Council.
Date:
September 24, 1948
Creator:
Rosenwald, Lessing J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Peter Thompson, November 7, 1953]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Peter Thompson discussing an upcoming trip to New York and plans to meet up and spend time together.
Date:
November 7, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1949]
Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner regarding his letter of September regarding palms. They mention the options they have and adds that the size they have doesn't meet the requirements of his letter.
Date:
September 6, 1949
Creator:
Joseph Heacock Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ruth and Harris Kempner to Harris Kempner Jr., June 3rd, 1956]
Telegram sent by Ruth and Harris Kempner to Harris L. Kempner Jr. discussing their instructions to send his gear to Railway Express, to go to Pottstown on Saturday and take the train to Philadelphia.
Date:
June 3, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon & Kempner, Ruth Alma
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Burton J. Rowles to Harris Leon Kempner, January 13, 1960]
Letter from Burton J. Rowles to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a copy of the recent appeal just in case if it got lost. He also mentions that a new association has lined up, which is at third stage of orbit, and would really appreciate some support. So he requests the parents to review this and help in their capacity.
Date:
January 13, 1960
Creator:
Rowles, Burton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, April 29, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy mentioning about the dinner he went to in Houston of Mr. Dillon Anderson where he saw Mr. Peterkin and asked about John Herrick's job. He also mentioned that Dr. Wilder penfield delivered the first 1960 Daniel W. Kempner lecture yesterday and praised his knowledge. And at the end he mentions that Ruth will be back if all the plans hold.
Date:
April 29, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, December 2, 1963]
Card with letter from John L. Butler, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Leon Kempner requesting them to provide the information requested and any additional information they desire for them top have correct records and mailing addresses since the last one they sent has never been returned.
Date:
December 2, 1963
Creator:
Butler, John L., Jr.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy, May 2, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sandy regarding the stocks that Mummum has given to him and he mentions about Mr. Copperwaite phoning the University of Texas. He also tells him to Mummum and Muggins his thanks for the gift.
Date:
May 2, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward T. Hall, May 9, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward T. Hall regarding their visit to attend Sandy's graduation and then to New York. So, he requests if he could take Sandy along as his exams would be over by that time.
Date:
May 9, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pittman & Davis, November 5, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pittman & Davis requesting that grapefruit be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachman in Pennsylvania and Cecile Kempner in New York.
Date:
November 5, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman, October 4, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank H. Bachman thanking him for sending him pears, and discussing air conditioning and the latter's recent return from a trip to Lake Placid.
Date:
October 4, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Hill School, August 9, 1956]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to The Hill School handing the health report of Marion Lee Kempner filled out by Mrs. Kempner and Dr. Thompson.
Date:
August 9, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Educational Costs at the Hill School]
Invoice for educational costs billed to the Kempners by The Hill School, including charges for tuition and testing.
Date:
June 12, 1959
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Peter Thompson, April 19, 1956]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Peter Thompson hoping that he's doing well in school.
Date:
April 19, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. E. Taylor to the Hill School Development fund, June 12, 1959]
Letter from T. E. Taylor to the Hill School Development Fund on behalf of the H. Kempner Cotton Co. and the Kempner's providing a $300 check.
Date:
June 12, 1959
Creator:
Taylor, T. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Michael Williamson to Ruth and Harris Kempner, October 9, 1959]
Letter from J. Michael Williamson to Ruth and Harris Kempner discussing funding for publishing the Hill School's yearbook, the DIAL.
Date:
October 9, 1959
Creator:
Williamson, J. Michael
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry Snellenburg, Jr, September 10, 1956]
Letter from Harry Snellenburg, Jr describing a booklet on the American Council for Judaism Philanthropic Fund, requesting to read and circulate the booklet.
Date:
September 10, 1956
Creator:
The American Council for Judaism
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 14, 1958]
Letter from Joseph Ben-David to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner requesting a donation to help the Philanthropic Fund continue their work. A handwritten note that includes a list of contributions from 1948 through 1958 is attached.
Date:
October 14, 1958
Creator:
Ben-David, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner, June 3, 1953]
Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for the funds provided towards the book presented by National Advisory Board.
Date:
June 3, 1953
Creator:
Rosenwald, Lessing J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Council for Judaism - Philanthropic Fund, March 26, 1956]
Letter from the American Council for Judaism - Philanthropic Fund inviting to attend the annual meeting along with detailed agenda. Second page contains summary of receipts and disbursements and the third page contains a list of the organizations to which fund was contributed.
Date:
March 26, 1956
Creator:
The American Council for Judaism - Philanthropic Fund
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History