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[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Kenneth Studdard, October 25, 1965]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Kenneth Studdard referring to the letter from Jerry Thomas and discussing about Jerry Thomas' background along with his relation to the Kempner's.
Date:
October 25, 1965
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Isaac H. Kempner, November 29, 1954]
Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Isaac H. Kempner discussing some friends that would be in Texas early December, and inviting the latter and his wife to breakfast at the Fort Worth Club.
Date:
November 29, 1954
Creator:
Armstrong, R. Wright
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 7, 1955]
Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the The Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company which has been threatened by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen with a strike on the Joint Texas Division while asking for reactions and suggestions on the matter.
Date:
October 7, 1955
Creator:
Armstrong, R. Wright
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 Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner, June 24, 1954]
Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing Interstate Life Insurance Company and members of its executive board.
Date:
June 24, 1954
Creator:
Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to I. H. Kempner, February 28, 1945]
Letter from Howard Brooks to I. H. Kempner discussing efforts to influence the location of the Medical School mentioned in Senate Joint Resolution No. 12. He has spoken with Dr. Webb Walker and other influential figures, including Senator Martin and Mr. John B. Mills, to ensure that the University Board of Regents and the Legislature oppose any changes to the school's location.
Date:
February 28, 1945
Creator:
Brooks, Howard
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Craig, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, February 8, 1960]
Letter from J. L. Craig, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing an invitation to a Congressional Action meeting.
Date:
February 8, 1960
Creator:
Craig, J. L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cattle]
Invoice for items sold for the H. Kempner firm by the Daggett-Keen Commission Company to Pete Braum, Armour, Dallas City, W. Graves, and J. O. Gause, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold.
Date:
September 20, 1949
Creator:
Daggett-Keen Commission Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clark Davis, August 19, 1948]
Letter from Clark Davis confirming a meeting in the Directors Room of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce on August 24, 1948 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss California cotton.
Date:
August 19, 1948
Creator:
Davis, Clark
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1945]
Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner if an article entitled "The Americanism of Harris Kempner" can be used on a broadcast by Boyce House since it features his family and informing Kempner that he will be in Galveston in a few months.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Day, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, March 6, 1945]
Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that once he returns from Fort Worth then he will begin looking into Kempner's request regarding the Texas Legislature-Senate Joint Resolution No. 12 and informing Kempner of the excellent response to the editorial "What Price Persecution".
Date:
March 6, 1945
Creator:
Day, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company, October 17, 1955]
Letter from Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company discussing the details of meetings between R. Wright Armstrong and chairmen from the four operating brotherhoods (Engineers, Firemen, Conductors and Brakemen) who are concerned about plans to discontinue Sam Houston Zephyr trains Nos. 3 and 4 between Dallas and Houston and how this could effect the job security of employees of the railway.
Date:
October 17, 1955
Creator:
Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company
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, January 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner giving Kempner the option to drive to the B'nai B'rith Hillel meeting with Mose Feld instead of flying if he prefers. He also includes a list of the people who he had made flight reservations for.
Date:
January 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, 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 Sol Brachman, January 5, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman expressing his joy that the Fort Worth Federation had voted to donate $2,500.00 to the Hillel Building Fund. He also notifies Brachman that he will be holding the Co-Chairmen meeting in Austin and has reserved Braniff Air Lines tickets for him.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Billy B. Goldberg to H. Kempner, August 3, 1956]
Letter from Billy B. Goldberg to H. Kempner discussing raising funds for the building of the Texas A&M Hillel Building and Kempner's interest in the project while suggesting that Kempner make a donation before the end of the year or in January 1957.
Date:
August 3, 1956
Creator:
Goldberg, Billy B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1951]
Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner discussing the itinerary for an upcoming trip for the Railway's directors and their wives. He invites the Kempners to join them for all or part of this trip.
Date:
January 17, 1951
Creator:
Gurley, Fred G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Stove Handles]
Invoice for items sold to Sugarland Industries by Huey & Philp Hardware Company, including stove handles.
Date:
April 25, 1952
Creator:
Huey & Philp Hardware Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers, March 21, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers thanking him for his assistance with the car issue, enclosing check for $50 as requested. He also recounts a mix-up involving chauffer and a car at Cadillac Company, resulting in temporary acquisition of the wrong vehicle and subsequent damage to the correct car. he also expresses wish to resolve any claims for damages satisfactorily and discusses the need for proof of loss.
Date:
March 21, 1949
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 I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, December 18, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing Cecile's itinerary for traveling to Houston, Texas.
Date:
December 18, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History