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[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank K. Stevens, December 28, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Frank K. Stevens thanking for the greetings.
Date:
December 28, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Senator Jimmy Phillips,February 1, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Senator Jimmy Phillips enclosing a herewith form Thomas Berry regarding extending the county lines.
Date:
February 1, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner, May 16, 1957]
Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner congratulating him and the others whose hard work allowed the University of Texas Medical School to receive $200,000 from the City of Galveston, for the operation of the Medical Branch.
Date:
May 16, 1957
Creator:
Phillips, Jimmy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John M. Moore, October 21, 1957]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John M. Moore thanking for the presentation.
Date:
October 21, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, December 11, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips discussing the area that is annexed by Houston will come up to the Fort Bend county line, shares concerns that parts of Sugar Land will in turn become annexed. He requests the Senator to look into the potential of it becoming annexed, and therefore introduce legislation that can limit it.
Date:
December 11, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, December 18, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips discussing a previous letter from March 9th which inquired about the possible annexation of some state territory.
Date:
December 18, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John M. Winterbotham, June 23, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to John M. Winterbotham responding to a solicitation letter from the Boy Scouts of America. He explains that they already donated to the Boy Scouts for Galveston and Brazoria Counties and are unable to donate to another worthy cause.
Date:
June 23, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. P. Bryan, February 7, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. P. Bryan discussing progress on a campaign that they are working on. Kempner also makes note of his own personal opinions as chairman, and expresses his wishes to meet with Bryan soon.
Date:
February 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Jimmy Phillips, September 23, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips apologizing for leaving abruptly when Phillips was in town. He explains that he will continue to discuss plans for a state mental hospital. He also asks for notification of when Mr. and Mrs. Crawford Martin and Mrs. Phillips will come to town next.
Date:
September 23, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Jimmy Phillips, September 29, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips discussing plans to call a meeting with the Medical College Committee.
Date:
September 29, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Wharves to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1954]
Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner discussing the recent increase in boy scout numbers in the Bay Area Council and how they have outgrown their previous campgrounds. Mr. Sandberg informs Mr. Kempner that the council has purchased a new 200-acre site for the new campgrounds and invites him to serve as one of the 20 men on the Advisory Committe to help oversee the project.
Date:
November 2, 1954
Creator:
Galveston Wharves
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips, October 30, 1951]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Jimmy Phillips discussing getting into contact with Tom James regarding what cattle feed would fit the latter's needs.
Date:
October 30, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmy Phillips to Isaac H. Kempner, November 1, 1951]
Letter from Jimmy Phillips to Isaac H. Kempner thanking him for his help in solving the issue he was having with calf feed.
Date:
November 1, 1951
Creator:
Phillips, Jimmy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 5, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing the upcoming meetings and social conventions like the Imperial directors meeting, United States National Bank directors meeting, Finance Committee meeting, and the Texas Prudential convention and hoping to see him in either.
Date:
October 5, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, April 17, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton discussing an Imperial Sugar Company meeting and the franchise for the Dr. Pepper Company.
Date:
April 17, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Marjorie Carter
Photograph of Marjorie Carter in a Suiter fescue field.
Date:
May 25, 1950
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Marjorie Carter
Photograph of Marjorie Carter holding a Suiter fescue plant.
Date:
May 25, 1950
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of Marjorie Carter examines seed heads of tall (Suitor) fescue planted in September 1948 on poor land. Field had been in rice 12 years. TX-46-878.
Date:
May 25, 1950
Creator:
Fox, Lester
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Grass, Legume and Forb Cultivation
Photograph of how Alyce Clover branches after grazing. TX-165-2.
Date:
August 24, 1955
Creator:
Huckabee, DeWitt
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from A. J. Biron to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1953]
Letter from A. J. Biron to I. H. Kempner discussing recent transactions, monthly payments, and loans from various businesses and organizations. He also mentions the potential purchase of a property in Brazoria County.
Date:
August 13, 1953
Creator:
Biron, A. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner, February 19, 1953]
Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner discussing the possible discontinuance of tax allowances by the State Board of Education on prison-owned property in Brazoria and Fort Bend Counties.
Date:
February 19, 1953
Creator:
Phillips, Jimmy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to David F. Weston, May 17, 1956]
Letter from Robert Lee Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about transfer of donation from Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund to David F. & Sara K. Weston Fund.
Date:
May 17, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 23, 1952]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing options for selling land in Brazoria County.
Date:
August 23, 1952
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mingo Conacher to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 22, 1957]
Letter from Mingo Conacher to Harris L. Kempner describing an enclosed book.
Date:
October 22, 1957
Creator:
Conacher, Mingo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History