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[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald and Clarence L. Coleman to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, February 19, 1963]
Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald and Clarence L. Coleman to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner regarding recent activities of The American Council for Judaism and fundraising needs for the organization in the year 1963.
Date:
February 19, 1963
Creator:
Rosenwald, Lessing J. & Coleman, Clarence L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date:
January 26, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from World Who's Who in Commerce and Industry, 1963]
Letter from World Who's Who in Commerce and Industry (Marquis Who's Who, Inc.) requesting updates to the biographees' proofs and advertising their newly revised "The Catalog of Selected Principal Businesses". They also reminded their biographees of privileges they are entitled to.
Date:
1963
Creator:
Marquis Who's Who, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh, December 6, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ernest S. Marsh discussing O. H. Osborn sending Kempner Marsh's address at a joint meeting between the Air Brake Association and Car Department Officers Association.
Date:
December 6, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn, December 6, 1962]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to O. H. Osborn thanking him for sending a copy of a speech.
Date:
December 6, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, December 4, 1962]
Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing an enclosed address written by Mr. Marsh discussing major problems facing railroads and exposing fallacies in an ad about the financial condition of the railroads.
Date:
December 4, 1962
Creator:
Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bennett Archambault to Harris Leon Kempner, October 1962]
Letter from Bennett Archambault to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his invitation to work with them towards cold war victory. He mentions that they'd need Kempner's support for effective actions and requests him to fill out the membership form.
Date:
October 15, 1962
Creator:
Archambault, Bennett
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Russell P. Anderson to I. H. Kempner, August 6, 1962]
Letter from Russell P. Anderson to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner to send his pass and check for his trunks to Anderson so the Meinrath Brokerage Company can handle the re-checking of his baggage.
Date:
August 6, 1962
Creator:
Anderson, Russell P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Russell Anderson, August 4, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Russell Anderson informing Anderson that his services won't be needed for about three weeks and that the Kempners are expected at the Whiteface Inn. Kempner also asks where he can send Anderson's check.
Date:
August 4, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Russell Anderson, August 3, 1962]
Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Russell Anderson discussing Mr. and Mrs. Kempner traveling to the Whiteface Inn in Lake Placid New York and explaining the Kempners want their baggage to be moved to Lake Placid to Chicago then re-expressed from Chicago to Galveston upon the Kempner's return to Galveston.
Date:
August 3, 1962
Creator:
Armstrong, R. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Marquis - Who's Who, Inc., May 29, 1962]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Marquis - Who's Who, Inc. handing the subscription card and check and mentions that he'll be waiting for the new biographical record when it's completed.
Date:
May 29, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mrs. I. Ernest Burka, May 18, 1962]
Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mrs. I. Ernest Burka responding to all points raised in the report of minutes of Galveston Chapter meeting.
Date:
May 18, 1962
Creator:
Sussman, Leonard R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1962]
Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner explaining to Kempner that Elkins was unable to attend a reception at Robert Lee Kempner's home due to a meeting with the Pure Oil Company that was required for Elkins to attend.
Date:
May 8, 1962
Creator:
Elkins, J. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Company Circular from Benjamin and Lang, April 1, 1962]
Circular from Benjamin and Lang for a new issue of general obligation sewerage bonds worth $54,000 for the Viola Sanitary District in Illinois. It includes details about the bond's terms, financial statistics, tax collection records, and legal information regarding taxation and obligations.
Date:
April 1, 1962
Creator:
Benjamin and Lang
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Arthur M. Alpert, March 28, 1962]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert discussing Cecile B. Kempner's ownership of the 200 shares and dividends received.
Date:
March 28, 1962
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marquis Who's Who, Inc., 1962]
Letter from Marquis Who's Who, Inc. telling the recipients that they will be included in the thirteenth edition of "World Who's Who in Commerce and Industry", a supplement to "Who's Who in America". They request updates to the recipients' "Who's Who" sketches and saying that, by doing so, they are eligible for a discount to their subscriptions and deliveries of "World Who's Who in Commerce and Industry".
Date:
1962
Creator:
Marquis Who's Who, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Mark Fishof to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1960]
Letter from Mrs. Mark Fishof to Mrs. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend her and her husband to Donor Dinner, along with details of the event and charges.
Date:
November 8, 1960
Creator:
Fishof, Mrs. Mark
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James, May 20, 1960]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing upcoming visits to Sugar Land, Texas, with agenda ideas.
Date:
May 20, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner, March 17, 1960]
Letter from W. H. Sandberg to I. H. Kempner discussing Sandberg's dislike for the sugar being served at Santa Fe.
Date:
March 17, 1960
Creator:
Sandberg, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John T. Beatty to H. Kempner, December 14, 1959]
Letter from John T. Beatty to Harris Kempner discussing the work of the National Labor-Management Foundation and soliciting a donation. There is a card included.
Date:
December 14, 1959
Creator:
Beatty, John T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Melville N. Rothschild, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1959]
Letter from Melville N. Rothschild, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing about the financial requirements for conducting a study for our problems and requesting for monetary contributions to meet the budget. Third page contains snippets from newspaper.
Date:
November 23, 1959
Creator:
Rothschild, Melville N., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Who's Who in America, 1959]
Letter from Who's Who in America to a biographee enclosing the principal biographical data from Volume 30 of the Who's Who in America section of the Marquis National Biographee Reference file and requesting any revisions for the upcoming publication to be returned on the card in an enclosed envelope (Volume 31). A form offering a discounted subscription for the Volume 31 publication is also enclosed.
Date:
July 23, 1959
Creator:
Marquis Who's Who, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, July 15, 1959]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting to send a copy of the birthday letter and discussing about a book recieved from Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe.
Date:
July 15, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph P. Dynda to Harris Leon Kempner, March 12, 1959]
Letter from Joseph P. Dynda to Harris Leon Kempner regarding a letter the Herald Tribune sent him regarding the special section on Korea which's going to publish on March 29th. He mentioned that Kempner's company played a significant part and would appreciate knowing their opinion on his company's participation within in section with an advertisement.
Date:
March 12, 1959
Creator:
Dynda, Joseph P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History