[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 9, 1942]

Letter to Cecile from her father, wishing her a happy birthday and discussing the conflict between China and Russia. He writes about Herbert, a relative in the military, who is expected to come back from overseas and Bell Kirkland, a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy as well as Browne Baker, a civilian working for the Navy in Washington. He also says that he plans to be in New York soon.
Date: May 9, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 23, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father writing about relations between Japan and Germany.
Date: July 23, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 17, 1941]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing friends coming to visit from afar. He also writes about the Japanese attack on the US Navy and that he wishes that Russia would "seek peace" with Germany so that Germany would have "no need" for "Japan's Army or Navy or diplomacy".
Date: August 17, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 12, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on humanity's achievements, nuclear weapons, Russia's relations with Japan, the US attack on Japan, and the politics behind the decision.
Date: August 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 27, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing the war, his business, and the upcoming presidential election.
Date: August 27, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 20, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Mary and the war.
Date: February 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 5, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, going to Houston, the war, and investment advice.
Date: August 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 14, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about "Rhoda Junior" and wife coming back from the hospital from having a child whom will be named "Rhoda Anne". He also discusses the war and political issues.
Date: February 14, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 5, 1942]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing taking his grandchildren to Mass to celebrate Easter. He writes about war news and expresses his opinion that much of how the rest of the war will play out will depend on Russia and that he believes that it all may be over soon. Informs Cecile that Herbert will leave for war on the 15th.
Date: April 5, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 7, 1941]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "Uncle Pat's" trip to the West with "Charlie", war news about suffering of Russian Jews, "Eddie T's" recovery from knee surgery.
Date: September 7, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "post-war outlook" and the "restoration" of our Allies.
Date: September 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 5, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing US relations with Japan and her tax return.
Date: September 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 29, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father mentioning her mother's health, international relations, Winston Churchill, and the war.
Date: July 29, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 24, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about investing and "O'mama's" worsening condition.
Date: September 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 15, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 15, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the war.
Date: July 15, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 21, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 21, 1947]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Granny's condition, Russia and Nazism/Bolshevism, and World War Two.
Date: September 21, 1947
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1947]

Letter to Cecile from her father reflecting on the war, expressing sympathy for Great Britain, and discussing the war's impact.
Date: 1947~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 26, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, August 26, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a recent hurricane, the surrender of Japan, and local news.
Date: August 26, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 22,1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 22,1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about personal matters and the war.
Date: July 22, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 21, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 21, 1947]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Congress, government, and a Christmas card from 1938.
Date: December 21, 1947
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, June 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, June 3, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about work and remaining issues in Syria, Lebanon, Persia, Egypt, Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia.
Date: June 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a military dinner he had given by an Army Colonel and hardships his business is undergoing. Briefly mentions the war.
Date: 1942~/1943~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History