[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 30, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 30, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to his nephew Dan thanking him for his help is acquiring more land in the Pecos area.
Date: December 30, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Michael J. Bernstein to Forter A. Whaley, December 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Michael J. Bernstein to Forter A. Whaley, December 23, 1953]

Letter from Michael J. Bernstein to Forter A. Whaley acknowledging his letter in support of a certain bill and promising to bring it to the attention of the committee.
Date: December 24, 1953
Creator: Bernstein, Michael J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, December 21, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, December 21, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the dividend checks for her and her children from H. Kempner, M & P Press and Sugar Land Enterprises and sends her best regards for Christmas.
Date: December 21, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 10, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing Mr. Mehan's objectives of visiting Pecos and these are, surveying the money that TCI will pay in current fiscal year, ascertaining certain payments reported in Phillips' report, finding possible new payments receivable, and finally, will drop a report to Mr. Wilson made by Dan Oppenheimer on the future plans in-regards to TCI.
Date: December 10, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, November 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, November 25, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the enclosed copy of Jay A. Phillips' Report.
Date: November 25, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, November 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, November 24, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about Dan's report which Jay Philips would send to him and requesting his appointment to see him. Also, Harris talks about the offers and rates of interest that Mr. Parther offered for a property.
Date: November 24, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, November 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, November 23, 1953]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about a letter to J. C. WIlson to finance himself independent of the Kempners and a report to Mr. J. A. Philips about a proposition and detailing further on the subject. Also, very much insisted on not taking any extra compensation apart from his travel and appraisal fees for the outside help that he received for the reports.
Date: November 23, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to J. C. Wilson, November 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to J. C. Wilson, November 23, 1953]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to J. C. Wilson apologizing and sending his courtesies to their family and his busy trips to Galveston to discuss TCI problems with the Kempners. Also, on the topic of Mr. Wilson financing himself Dan suggested to inquiry about financing options from Western Cotton Oil and/or other banks.
Date: November 23, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris L. Kempner, November 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris L. Kempner, November 16, 1953]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris L. Kempner discussing about his reports on stocks at Pecos hitting a roadblock and would like to take a trip down to Galveston, to talk about the same in person with both him and his father. Also, discusses about Uncle Pat's serious operation and other details regarding his mother.
Date: November 16, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, November 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, November 2, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the letters to Mr. Wilson and his explanations on few questions regarding his account details and Balmorhea Ranches, INC., which were in contrary to the responses provided by Mehan in his letters and further details in each of them.
Date: November 2, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 24, 1953]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about Dan's letter and how happy he was for his idea on taking-up a new position in the business. Also, discusses on when he can come visit Galveston to discuss the same with I. H. Kempner and Harris Leon Kempner. Finally, R. Lee Kempner also discusses about the current roles like President, Vice President, etc., that were filled in the company.
Date: October 24, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner, October 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner, October 22, 1953]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner discussing about the tragic death of I. Herbert Kempner Jr. and proposing that he is willing to take any position as necessary since it is a bad blow on the business going forward.
Date: October 22, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner, October 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner, October 22, 1953]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner discussing about the tragic death of I. Herbert Kempner Jr. and proposing that he is willing to take any position as necessary since it is a bad blow on the business going forward.
Date: October 22, 1953
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Hennie and Ike to Hattie Kempner, October 10, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Hennie and Ike to Hattie Kempner, October 10, 1953]

Telegram sent by Hennie and Ike to Hattie Kempner wishing her a happy birthday.
Date: October 10, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Henrietta Leonora Blum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Recibo Del Telegrama (open access)

Recibo Del Telegrama

Telegram receipt providing the rate and date of purchase.
Date: October 9, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, October 8, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, October 8, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the desk set that Hattie Kempner, Sara Elizabeth Weston, and David F. Weston to him and shares other family pleasantries.
Date: October 8, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 16, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing premiums in retail sales. It is recommended that contacting an expert for help with grocery data is potentially useful for gaining contrast between different factors.
Date: September 16, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, September 14, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a Sugar Land shopping center and various elements including floor millinery salons, shoe departments, credit business, rentals, and grocery department.
Date: September 14, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. J. Sullivan to Thos. L. James, September 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from M. J. Sullivan to Thos. L. James, September 12, 1953]

Letter from M. J. Sullivan to Thos. L. James discussing the search for a replacement double evaporator unit for D. W. Kempner's G. E. refrigerator.
Date: September 12, 1953
Creator: Sullivan, Maurice J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, September 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, September 9, 1953]

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing Imperial Sugar Company's memberships in the Chamber of Commerce in San Antonio, Houston, and Sugar Land.
Date: September 9, 1953
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, September 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, September 5, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the delay for the reply due to his extended vacation and a matter involving D. W. Kempner and Gladys Kempner would be delayed as they were in Europe. Also, discusses about I. Herbert Kempner Jr's deteriorating health condition.
Date: September 5, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Common Stock & Debenture Transfers: Month of September, 1953 (open access)

Common Stock & Debenture Transfers: Month of September, 1953

Data report including common stock and debenture transfers between executives.
Date: 1953-09~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Richard Ullman, August 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Richard Ullman, August 27, 1953]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Richard Ullman discussing a visit to Sugar Land.
Date: August 27, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard Ullman to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., August 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Richard Ullman to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., August 18, 1953]

Letter from Richard Ullman to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing travel plans.
Date: August 18, 1953
Creator: Ullman, Richard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History