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Texas Surgeon: an Autobiography (open access)

Texas Surgeon: an Autobiography

This autobiographical account of Dr. Donald Taylor Atkinson tells "the story of the life of a world-renowned doctor who overcame tremendous financial obstacles in order to gain an education" (vii). The author chronicles his family's history, his upbringing in Canada, as well as his journey towards becoming a surgeon in Texas.
Date: 1958
Creator: Atkinson, Donald Taylor
Object Type: Book
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman, December 1, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman, December 1, 1955]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman discussing an article in the New York Herald about the latter's company that reminded him of their friendship and how infrequently they see each other.
Date: December 1, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, January 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane, January 27, 1956]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Beane asking if the stocks in three Canadian companies they investigated few years ago still have any value.
Date: January 27, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack W. Lindsey to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, November 13, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Jack W. Lindsey to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, November 13, 1950]

Letter from Jack W. Lindsey to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing importing goods from Texas to Ontario.
Date: November 13, 1950
Creator: Lindsey, Jack W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bronfman - December 26, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bronfman - December 26, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sam and Saidye Bronfman thanking them for the kind Christmas greeting, and hoping to greet personally in the near future, perhaps Winter vacation.
Date: December 26, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company Cirular #45- August 1, 1955] (open access)

[Imperial Sugar Company Cirular #45- August 1, 1955]

Notice from Ken L. Laird to all brokers (list #1) discussing updates and information passed along from New York including a quota increase and affect on the market, new legislation affecting sugar, distribution figures, and international sales.
Date: August 1, 1955
Creator: Laird, Kenneth L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 232, January 18, 1956 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 232, January 18, 1956

Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: January 18, 1956
Creator: Esenwein, August C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 321, August 28, 1957 (open access)

Convair Supervisory Newsletter, Number 321, August 28, 1957

Weekly newsletter written for supervisors working at the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing news about events and activities, workplace reminders, and other relevant information.
Date: August 28, 1957
Creator: Esenwein, August C.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Military visitors] (open access)

[News Script: Military visitors]

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a visit to Dallas by the chief of staff of the Royal Canadian Air Force to tour major air installations in the region.
Date: March 9, 1951
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Telegram from Jeane Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner, June 15, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Jeane Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner, June 15, 1953]

Telegram sent by Jeane Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner sending her thanks for a delivery lamp.
Date: June 15, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1957]

Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner informing about the correct address to which Congress Bulletin should be redirected.
Date: April 10, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Saidye and Sam Bronfman, 1956] (open access)

[Telegram from Saidye and Sam Bronfman, 1956]

Telegram sent by Saidye and Sam Bronfman to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner sending holiday greetings and best wishes for the coming year.
Date: December 20, 1956, 3:18 p.m.
Creator: Bronfman, Sam & Bronfman, Saidye
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, September 14, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, September 14, 1957]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about Dan Oppenheimer's ideas over purchase and sale agreement, and his travel plans.
Date: September 14, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 16, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 16, 1957]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner discussing about contracts and supplements, and whereabout of family members.
Date: August 16, 1957
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner, January 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner, January 27, 1951]

Letter from Harold G. Aron to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the introduction of a bill and appointment of a sub-committee in the senate, along with an offer to acquire an area of timberland in Labrador, Canada.
Date: January 27, 1951
Creator: Aron, Harold G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Sealy to D. W. Kempner, June 13, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William Sealy to D. W. Kempner, June 13, 1953]

Letter from William Sealy to D. W. Kempner discussing some ideas William had about turning some public space near Rosenburg Library into an art museum.
Date: June 13, 1953
Creator: Sealy, William W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. John R. Hecht, December 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. John R. Hecht, December 26, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. John R. Hecht discussing his appreciation for a holiday card.
Date: December 26, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History