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[Account Statement for Railway Express Agency, February 21, 1952] (open access)

[Account Statement for Railway Express Agency, February 21, 1952]

Account statement for Railway Express Agency listening itemized and total charges.
Date: February 21, 1952
Creator: Railway Express Agency
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives] (open access)

[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives]

Card from The American Jewish Archives acknowledging the contribution of Isaac Herbert Kempner's autobiography to their collection.
Date: February 12, 1953
Creator: The American Jewish Archives
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Archives Story (open access)

The Archives Story

Pamphlet written by the American Jewish Archives discussing the origin of the Archives and several historical stories that motivated the formation of these archives. They also discuss influential collections and the Jewish Periodical Center, which has every Jewish periodical published in America from 1823-1925. Last, they discuss history versus genealogy and include a passage explaining what the historical records do and how someone can help support the Archive of the American Jewish people.
Date: 1957
Creator: American Jewish Archives
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
The B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations- Retrospect and Prospect (open access)

The B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundations- Retrospect and Prospect

Article reprinted from The Jewish Forum discussing the importance of Hillel for Jewish students across college campuses.
Date: October 1944
Creator: Kaplan, Harry
Object Type: Article
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chase Manhattan Bank Check Stub No. 5-745] (open access)

[Chase Manhattan Bank Check Stub No. 5-745]

Check stub via Chase Manhattan Bank for a check in the amount of $512.88 paid to the order of The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, paying the premium dues for the policy NO. T 191245 for the account of Harris Leon Kempner.
Date: January 11, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Fig Delivery List, December 1959] (open access)

[Christmas Fig Delivery List, December 1959]

Christmas fig delivery list for I. H. Kempner.
Date: December 1959
Creator: Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 45 Rooms Reserved for Hotel Wedding: Similar Event 8 Years Ago] (open access)

[Clipping: 45 Rooms Reserved for Hotel Wedding: Similar Event 8 Years Ago]

Newspaper clipping describing there are 45 rooms reserved for hotel wedding of Miss Minnie Allen Bertig and Lee Pollack, which the wedding is a similar event to Paragould, Arkansas cousin, eight years ago.
Date: 1914~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: First Fortified Sugar Introduced by Local Firm] (open access)

[Clipping: First Fortified Sugar Introduced by Local Firm]

Clipping from The Cincinnati Enquirer describing fortified sugar, a new product. The clipping notes the naturalization of many industries, including food, to cut out harmful preservatives. The fortification of foods by the FDA is discussed. The daily minimum requirements of some vitamins and minerals are listed.
Date: June 27, 1973
Creator: Lambert, Judith
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: First Fortified Sugar Introduced by Local Firm] (open access)

[Clipping: First Fortified Sugar Introduced by Local Firm]

Photocopy of a clipping from The Cincinnati Enquirer describing fortified sugar, a new product. The clipping notes the naturalization of many industries, including food, to cut out harmful preservatives. The fortification of foods by the FDA is discussed. The daily minimum requirements of some vitamins and minerals are listed.
Date: June 27, 1973
Creator: Lambert, Judith
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter From Harris L. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, May 13, 1957] (open access)

[Copy of Letter From Harris L. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, May 13, 1957]

Copy of letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing about Lee and Ike's response to participation in the oil venture program.
Date: May 13, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Duplicate Copy of a Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner, May 21, 1957] (open access)

[Duplicate Copy of a Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner, May 21, 1957]

Duplicate copy of a letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner discussing about the possible plans to participate in the oil and gas wells drilling venture.
Date: May 21, 1957
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Arthur M. Alpert, October 14, 1960] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Arthur M. Alpert, October 14, 1960]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Arthur M. Alpert informing about enclosing a check of $22.50 covering the charges for a camera.
Date: October 14, 1960
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]

Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner discussing recent deal made by Mr. Kempner.
Date: June 12, 1950
Creator: Weston, David F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner, November 14, 1954] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner, November 14, 1954]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner asking about his recent vacation and wishing him a speedy recovery from his ailment.
Date: November 14, 1954
Creator: Weston, David F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner discussing about postponing paying a part of the December dividend of H. Kempner in stock of Lone Star Gas Company.
Date: 1963/1965
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner, June 30, 1957] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner, June 30, 1957]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. L. Kempner expressing sympathy for the death of Mr. Blackshear and discussing about his replacement in the organization.
Date: June 30, 1957
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, April 6, 1960] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, April 6, 1960]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner discussing about Venetian Estates and Imperial Sugar Company.
Date: April 6, 1960
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1962] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, December 7, 1962]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner requesting for information on value of Sara's dividends and gifts this year, and discussing about success of Hennie's birthday party.
Date: December 7, 1962
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1962] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1962]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner informing about Sara's intension to contribute some stocks to charity fund and requesting for help in valuation of stocks.
Date: December 18, 1962
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1959] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1959]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner requesting for transfer of shares for the enclosed certificate of shares.
Date: February 12, 1959
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1949]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner conveying wishes for his birthday and thanking for the safe deposit box.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 19, 1955] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 19, 1955]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner discussing about latter's health, sale of sugar company, buying the stocks of Travelers Ins. Company and their travel plans.
Date: July 19, 1955
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1949] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, July 21, 1949]

Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner discussing about financial condition of Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company and change in address of Harris K. Weston.
Date: July 21, 1949
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, June 30, 1956] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner, June 30, 1956]

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner sharing his emotions about the successful trade of Texas Prudential Company.
Date: June 30, 1956
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History