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[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Alamo Fruit Company, February 1, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Alamo Fruit Company ordering some grapefruit to be sent to Mrs. Henry Heming.
Date:
February 1, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to Sam Lack, November 21, 1944]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Sam Lack discussing the Hillel project at the University of Texas at Austin and offering him the position of co-chairman of the Valley Committee. He also discusses two upcoming meetings in Houston to speak about the Hillel building.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd., November 6, 1951]
Letter from Isaac Hebert Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd. asking if they'd be able to send grapefruits as thanksgiving or Christmas gifts. He also asks if they ship pink or red grapefruit.
Date:
November 6, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alamo Fruit Distributors Ltd. to I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1951]
Letter from Alamo Fruit Distribution Ltd. to I. H. Kempner explaining that they can only offer a combination of grapefruits and oranges because of a short crop that year.
Date:
November 8, 1951
Creator:
Alamo Fruit Distribution Ltd.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd., November 15, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd. requesting a basket of Texas grapefruit to be shipped to Mrs. Jerome Hanauer. He notes that he will send a check with his next orders.
Date:
November 15, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributers, December 7, 1951]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributers ordering a "Mexican basket" and requesting that it be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wyker.
Date:
December 7, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd., December 31, 1951]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd. requesting that they duplicate his order of grapefruit and send them to the enclosed addresses. He makes note that he would only like grapefruit and no oranges.
Date:
December 31, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Oppenheimer, October 31, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Oppenheimer discussing about whereabouts of family members and selling the stocks of Texas Prudential Insurance Company.
Date:
October 31, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, December 24, 1956]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner discussing his impressions on the deal after conversation with Mr. Fred Chandler, Sr.
Date:
December 24, 1956
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 26, 1956]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the price of the land and mineral rights.
Date:
December 29, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, September 14, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the Texas Prudential Insurance Company's convention honoring to agents who have sold the specified volume of life insurances and few other invited guests and requesting Dan and other San Antonio family to join.
Date:
September 14, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Borderland Citrus Groves, 1949]
Letter from E. L. Schultz of the Borderlands Citrus Groves confirming an order. Also included is a catalogue of some of the most popular products.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Borderland Citrus Groves
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alamo Fruit Distributors to I. H. Kempner, September 19, 1953]
Letter from Alamo Fruit Distributors to I. H. Kempner discussing the company's excellent crop for the upcoming year.
Date:
September 19, 1953
Creator:
Alamo Fruit Distributors, Ltd.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 1953]
Card with letter from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for the order and mentions that the fruit will be shipped as requested.
Date:
December 5, 1953
Creator:
Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, December 1, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors discussing prices and shipment for half bushel baskets of grapefruits.
Date:
December 1, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, December 1, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors requesting an adjusted price for half bushel baskets of grapefruits. A handwritten response from Alamo Fruit Distributors at the bottom of the letter discusses an adjusted price.
Date:
December 1, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors, December 4, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Alamo Fruit Distributors requesting half bushel baskets of grapefruits to be sent to three recipients per the company's offer.
Date:
December 4, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Pharr Citrus Growers, November 29, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Pharr Citrus Growers inquiring about sending grapefruit baskets to friends in the north.
Date:
November 29, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Ginsbach to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1952]
Letter from John H. Ginsbach to I. H. Kempner notifying Kempner that his recent order of grapefruits cannot be filled due to lack of inventory.
Date:
January 2, 1952
Creator:
Ginsbach, John H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, March 15, 1954]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a quote from a memorandum Ike made of conversation with J. C. Wilson.
Date:
March 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner, June 4, 1945]
Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner expressing his regret in not being able to attend the Kempner's dinner and informing Kempner of the status of a new hospital in Galveston and when it will be built.
Date:
June 4, 1945
Creator:
Strickland, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. F. Strickland, July 19, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. F. Strickland discussing Strickland visiting the Kempners in Galveston and informing Strickland that Kempner will carry out any recommendation of Strickland's to prevent objections for the removal of the Medical College.
Date:
July 19, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner, July 17, 1945]
Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that Mrs. Strickland was released from the hospital and explaining why the couple had yet to visit Galveston and the Kempners.
Date:
July 17, 1945
Creator:
Strickland, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. F. Strickland, June 7, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. F. Strickland discussing using Strickland's name to help with the reports from the Chamber of Commerce and discussing setting up a meeting between Karl Hoblitzelle and Kempner while Hoblitzelle visits Galveston.
Date:
June 7, 1945
Creator:
Strickland, D. F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History