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[Letter from Harris Kempner and Lois Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, 1956?]
Handwritten letter from Harris Kempner and Lois Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date:
1956-01~
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Harris Kempner & Oppenheimer, Lois
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, February 19, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner’s concerns regarding the railway's organizational changes and their potential impact on Galveston. He conveys regret for any associated personal or community distress, stressing the decision's inevitability due to changing times. He remains hopeful that the impact on Galveston will be minimal and temporary, expressing confidence in the city’s future growth and prosperity.
Date:
February 19, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leonard Morris and Ann Miller to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1962]
Letter from Leonard Morris and Ann Miller to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing Morris and Miller having dinner with the Kempner's friends, Mr. and Mrs. Van D. Mercer, and expressing excitement at getting to see the Kempners at the Whiteface Inn soon.
Date:
May 2, 1962
Creator:
Morris, Leonard & Miller, Ann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ann Miller, May 9, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ann Miller informing that he will return to lake Placid in August.
Date:
May 9, 1962
Creator:
Miller, Ann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Van Mercer to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1962]
Letter from Van Mercer to I. H. Kempner discussing the hostess of the Mercers knowing the Kempners from serving them at Lake Placid for thirty years and explaining the Mercer's enjoyment on their trip at the lake. Mercer ends the letter discussing the unusual characteristics of Sun City, Arizona.
Date:
May 3, 1962
Creator:
Mercer, Van
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom and Jere McCarthy, March 10, 1962]
Letter from Tom and Jere McCarthy informing their friends of the McCarthy's children's achievements and the universities and schools that they all currently attend.
Date:
March 10, 1962
Creator:
McCarthy, Tom & McCarthy, Jere
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1955]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing various business matters. He mentions that money borrowed from the First National City Bank and the Chase Bank is beginning to be paid off. He encloses the net profits of the Cameron County operations for the year 1954, condensed balance sheets for the accounts of H. Kempner and M & P Press, and a schedule of investments that the New York banks had requested. He states that he hopes Kempner continues to enjoy his vacation.
Date:
August 1, 1955
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944]
Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner providing a list of state-supported medical schools in different U.S. cities from their main universities and notes that half of these are not on the same campus as the main university. He suggests that Dr. Leake will address alumni matters upon his return to Galveston and offers further assistance if needed.
Date:
October 9, 1944
Creator:
Calvin, D. Bailey
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1954]
Letter from H. S. Block to I. H. Kempner discussing cotton bale shipments.
Date:
April 24, 1954
Creator:
Block, H. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Col. W. B. Bates, May 8, 1951]
Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Col. W. B. Bates discussing notes from a past meeting with Allan Kline of the American Farm Bureau Federation including inflation and steps other organization have taken to address the issue.
Date:
May 8, 1951
Creator:
Fleming, Lamar, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The National Foundation for Asthmatic Children at Tucson to I. H. Kempner, December 10, 1951]
Letter from The National Foundation for Asthmatic Children at Tuscon to I. H. Kempner requesting contributions to an aid program for children with asthma and rheumatic fever.
Date:
December 10, 1951
Creator:
The National Foundation for Asthmatic Children at Tucson
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Dan Oppenheimer, January 29, 1964]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about pending sale of a land and answering latter's queries on West Texas operations.
Date:
January 29, 1964
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Dan Oppenheimer, February 4, 1964]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about Balmorhea Ranch and sale of Barstow acreage.
Date:
February 4, 1964
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, January 22, 1955]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the developments regarding the Pan American Sulphur conversation at the Fund Meeting like the Major Partin talks with I. H. Kempner and his personal opinions. Harris Leon Kempner also talks about the shares that are being liquidated under the watchful eyes of R. Lee Kempner.
Date:
January 22, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, January 26, 1954]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about the memorandum that was sent which contains the recent telephonic conversation between Mr. Mehan and J. C. Wilson. Dan discusses about the carry-back tax loss that Mr. Mehan needs to take care at Pecos, and his suggestion in appointing caretakers for the Rancho Rio and Grandfalls farms, and also, on expenses incurred with land ownership and maintenance and the future prospects from it. Finally, concludes with his high opinion on Jesse and his travel plans to Tucson.
Date:
January 26, 1954
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, February 13, 1953]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about his trip to Tucson and declining Harris Kempner's offer for another one to Chile due to work accumulation. Dan also posed couple of questions regarding Pecos business like its tax refund that Mr. Mehan is tracking and the cotton sales from previous month. Additionally, he also discussed about the T. C. I.'s debt reduction and reviewing Jesse's work.
Date:
February 13, 1953
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 25, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a letter from the El Paso National Bank in response to one from the United States National Bank inquiring about clientele interested in buying irrigated lands around the El Paso area.
Date:
October 25, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, March 15, 1954]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a quote from a memorandum Ike made of conversation with J. C. Wilson.
Date:
March 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, March 16, 1945]
Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner discussing Florence traveling to Tucson and discussing Florence's feelings after receiving the Linz Award. Florence also discusses not being able to obtain a copy of the winter Southwest Review that contained an article about the Kempner family.
Date:
March 16, 1945
Creator:
Florence, Fred F.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 31, 1963]
Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner providing an update on cotton acquisitions, sales, and operations for the H. Kempner Cotton Company the month of May 1963.
Date:
May 31, 1963
Creator:
Rayner, Fred H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. Francisco Guerrero M., July 15, 1963
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. Francisco Guerrero M. informing him of Harris Leon Kempner, Jr.'s, upcoming trip to Mexicali. He provides Kempner, Jr.'s, travel information, asks the he be shown Kempner properties there, and requests that he meet Mr. Stone and Mr. Calvin and other business associates in the area.
Date:
July 15, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Stuart Godwin, February 3, 1954]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart Godwin thanking him for the booklets on various ranches and requesting some for Texas.
Date:
February 3, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to H. L. Kempner, November 7, 1953]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to H. L. Kempner discussing shipment details in an enclosed claim and errors made in freight bills.
Date:
November 7, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Burnett Carson, December 9, 2023]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Burnett Carson appreciating his sympathy regarding Herb's condition.
Date:
December 9, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History