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[Bulletin from National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils - 1951]
Special Bulletin from the National LULAC President to all LULAC Councils, with handwritten date of 1951. The subject of this bulletin is "National Convention Additional Information." The bulletin focuses on delegate certification prior to the 1951 LULAC National Convention. The bulletin also covers details of reception and room reservations for the convention.
Date:
1951
Creator:
National LULAC President
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Lykes Lines, #2]
Card from Lykes Lines saying they are sending the recipient a crate of fruit, prepaid by Railway Express for the holidays. The card has a red and green border of leaves and berries with two candles in the top left and bottom right corners.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Lykes Lines
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Oakleigh Thorne to Jeane and Daniel Kempner, 1951]
Letter from Oakleigh Thorne to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner discussing the end of his and Mary Jean Kempner's visit. Mr. Thorne mentions they are staying in a Lanai Suite, and he has a new hat that according to Mary Jean makes him look like a cattle baron.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Thorne, Oakleigh Lewis
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Dinner in Honor of William P. and Oveta Culp Hobby]
Invitation to a dinner for Honorable William P. and Oveta Culp Hobby hosted by Houston Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews and featuring guest speaker Honorable John L. Sullivan. The dinner is hosted on February 28 at the Shamrock Hotel in Houston.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Houston Chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to Kaddish in Honor of Bena Seinsheimer]
Invitation to a memorial service at the Hebrew Union College where the Kaddish will be recited in memory of Bena Seinsheimer on February 27. On the reverse is a photo of the chapel at the Hebrew Union College showing an altar, ceremonial candles, ornate walls, and seats for those officiating the service.
Date:
1951~
Creator:
Hebrew Union College
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Atlantic Monthly Co., 1951]
Letter from Atlantic Monthly Co. explaining that they are unable to send any new copies until the outstanding balance is paid.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Atlantic Monthly Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. K. Wikstrum to Mr. Kempner, 1951]
Letter from B. K. Wickstrum to Isaac H. Kempner promoting their fluorescent lamps and customer service.
Date:
1951~
Creator:
Sylvania Electric Products, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boys' Ranch, 1951]
Letter from Cal Farley at Boys' Ranch discussing the life of a homeless boy living at Boys' Ranch named Butch Clevenger and the development of the Ranch and requesting donations for the Ranch.
Date:
1951~
Creator:
Boys' Ranch
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Cobler Book Stores, 1951]
Letter from Charles Cobler Book Stores announcing that Jesse H. Jones will be autographing a limited number of first editions of his book "Fifty Billion Dollars".
Date:
1951
Creator:
Charles Cobbler Book Stores
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Lawrence Groner to I. H. Kempner, 1951~]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to I. H. Kempner discussing compliments and his desire to see Mr. and Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
1951~
Creator:
Groner, D. Lawrence
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner, 1951]
Letter from D. W. Kempner discussing his thoughts of places to donate money that are "more tolerant" and "more worthy."
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to C. D. Ownby]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to C. D. Ownby requesting four football seats for his daughter and son-in-law at Thanksgiving.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doane Agricultural Digest, 1951]
Letter from Doane Agricultural Digest to its customers wishing them a happy holiday season.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Doane Agricultural Digest
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don R. Samson to John Herrera - 1951]
Letter from Don R. Samson, chief of the Los Angeles County Probation Office, to attorney John J. Herrera requesting a reference for Manuel Villasenor, age 26, who was convicted of petty theft. The letter requests that Herrera provide information about his relationship to Villasenor and opinions regarding his mental and physical condition, family situation, and other relevant information.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Samson, Don R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Hildebrand to T. N. Carswell]
A letter addressed to Mr. T. N. Carswell from Ed Hildebrand, Midland, Texas. Hildebrand advises Carswell of his current construction work and of his hope to start his own job.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Hildebrand, Ed
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Greta M. Wales to I. H. Kempner, 1951]
Letter from Greta Wales to I. H. Kempner informing him of her recent marriage and change of name and address. She also asks whether he has heard from Dr. Dobrzynski or his son and expresses concern about them potentially having been arrested by the Soviets.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Wales, Greta M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guaranty Trust Company of New York, 1951]
Letter from Guaranty Trust Company of New York discussing exchange of Standard Oil Company certificates for the newly issued ones.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Guaranty Trust Company of New York & Brooks, O. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Guaranty Trust Company of New York to Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner, 1951]
Letter from Guaranty Trust Company of New York to Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner discussing a delay in the exchange of stock certificates.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. Kempner, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. Kempner (Firm) discussing the sale, import, and export of cotton at Texas Cotton industries this season, as well as other miscellaneous business and personal matters.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing the price of cotton and personal matters such as Shrub falling out of a tree. He explains that he cannot further reduce the price of cotton because the yield had been cut due to a recent drought and hurricane.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner,1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner requesting that he ask Uncle Dan to order him a crate of chickens from Plantersville for broiling and baking.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert Lee Kempner, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert Lee Kempner discussing potential successors to replace Pete at the United States National Bank as well as other various personal and business matters.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1951]
Letter to Cecile from her father about potential war, world hunger, economics of foreign countries, and personal matters.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, December 4, 1951]
Letter to Cecile from her father about finances, taxes, and his wife's birthday.
Date:
1951~
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History