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[Naval Reserve Bulletin No. 14, May 28, 1946]
Memorandum from Arthur A. Ageton outlining an organizational visit to Galveston with meetings, a lunceon and a movie screening, extending an invitation to all men and citizens to attend and providing times and places.
Date:
May 28, 1946
Creator:
Ageton, Arthur A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Arthur M. Alpert to Eli Tullis, March 4, 1966]
Telegram sent by Arthur M. Alpert via Western Union to Eli Tullis expressing condolences at the death of his father.
Date:
March 4, 1966
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges for Shipment, December 1952]
Invoice for items sold to W. R. Zanes & Company and D. V. Kempner by American Express Company, including charges covering the shipment of 1 wooden case frame with prints worth $33.9.
Date:
December 16, 1952
Creator:
American Express Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner, October 8, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing the Mayfield Park land sale and sewage treatment plans.
Date:
October 8, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan, March 16, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan discussing a new contracted entered with the United Gas Company and the tax rates on gas purchases from different companies.
Date:
March 16, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan, March 16, 1954]
Letter from George Andre to R. I. Mehan discussing a new contracted entered with the United Gas Company and the tax rates on gas purchases from different companies.
Date:
March 16, 1954
Creator:
Andre, George L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B'nai B'rith - District Grand Lodge No. 7]
Letter from Louis Brag of the B'nai B'rith - District Grand Lodge No. 7 inviting all members to a convention held from June 8th to the 11th.
Date:
1963
Creator:
B'nai B'rith - District Grand Lodge No. 7
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold L. Bache to Isaac H. Kempner, January 24, 1957]
Letter from Harold L. Bache to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the bank account he opened with the latter's bank.
Date:
January 24, 1957
Creator:
Bache, Harold L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward B. Benjamin to I. H. Kempner, January 29, 1944]
Letter from Edward B. Benjamin to I. H. Kempner discussing the Kempner's falling sick and asking for Mrs. Kempner to be made aware that Benjamin's mother will visit the Kempners.
Date:
January 29, 1944
Creator:
Benjamin, Edward B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 17, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing various cattle and cotton related topics.
Date:
August 17, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 17,1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the cotton yield from the Grimes County Ranch, money situation, the increase of sales for the Hurt Grocer Company and the storage situation for cotton in New Orleans, with the mention of the passing of M. M. Smith.
Date:
September 17, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed copies of letters that are being mailed to the New York Cotton Exchange and New Orleans Cotton Exchange discussing the bonds made in the state of Texas and exchanges for the handling of certified cotton. Blackshear also discusses wanting to get away from the monthly statements for the banks while discussing upcoming arrangements with the banks.
Date:
August 2, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Robert Lee Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner. and I. H. Kempner, September 20, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner, and Robert Lee Kempner explaining the current value of Galveston, New York, New Orleans, and Liverpool Cotton Exchange companies and discussing the change in shares advised by the Liverpool Cotton Exchange.
Date:
September 20, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hale Boggs to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, July 22, 1956
Letter from Hale Boggs to Harris L. Kempner regarding his recent speech on the right to vote.
Date:
July 22, 1965
Creator:
Boggs, Hale, 1914-1972
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Kempner, January 25, 1954]
Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris L. Kempner confirming an upcoming reservation for the meeting of the American Cotton Shippers.
Date:
January 25, 1954
Creator:
Bourgeois, Al
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris L. Kempner, February 13, 1957]
Letter from Al Bourgeois, from The Roosevelt, to Harris L. Kempner confirming his April room reservation and the American Cotton Shippers Association meeting. The second page details his reservation.
Date:
February 13, 1957
Creator:
Bourgeois, Al
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris L. Kempner, March 14, 1957]
Letter from Al Bourgeois, from The Roosevelt, to Harris L. Kempner confirming reservation change he requested.
Date:
March 14, 1957
Creator:
Bourgeois, Al
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, January 16, 1962]
Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the cancellation of their reservations beginning January 26 as they can't attend the meeting. He mentions that he hopes to see Mr. and Mrs. Kempner some other time soon.
Date:
January 16, 1962
Creator:
Bourgeois, Al
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner, November 16, 1961]
Letter from Al Bourgeois to Harris Leon Kempner conforming their reservation of a two-room suite for him and Ruth, from January 26 through January 30. He mentions that this might be for them to attend the meeting of The National Cotton Council, and hopes that they'd enjoy their stay at Roosevelt.
Date:
November 16, 1961
Creator:
Bourgeois, Al
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, June 16, 1945]
Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing not being able to find Mrs. Kempner a deep freezer but informing her that one can be purchased at the Radford Appliance Company.
Date:
June 16, 1945
Creator:
Bulliard, Ed
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner, January 9, 1952]
Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner discussing a possible trip to South America while Bunker is living in Buenos Aires.
Date:
January 9, 1952
Creator:
Bunker, Ellsworth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948]
Letter from Tom M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an upcoming trip to Texas and meetings with alumni, offering an itinerary and invitation to visit.
Date:
February 14, 1948
Creator:
Carruthers, Tom M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of the Washington Monument]
Postcard of a drawing of the Washington Monument in Washington D.C. The drawing centers the monument with bright green foliage surrounding it, a tree in the foreground, and a pink and orange sunset behind the obelisk. On the reverse is text from Tsung-O Cheng to Harris L. Kempner informing him he arrived in D.C. last night and will stop in several American cities before arriving in Galveston on September 15.
Date:
September 3, 1951
Creator:
Cheng, Tsung-O, M. D.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. C. Cocke to Mr. Harris Kempner, March 8, 1955]
Letter from A. C. Cocke to Harris L. Kempner sending best wishes and hoping that Mr. Ike's recovery is quick.
Date:
March 8, 1955
Creator:
Cocke, A. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History