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[Invoice for Hiring a Watchman, August 31, 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Hiring a Watchman, August 31, 1956]

Invoice from D. W. Kempner to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting their account for services provided, including hiring a watchman, Mr. Joe Rivas, for 12 days of total cost $132.
Date: August 31, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas G. Rice to Harris Leon Kempner, August 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas G. Rice to Harris Leon Kempner, August 31, 1956]

Letter from Thomas G. Rice to Harris Leon Kempner following up about the book Harris wanted him to write "for the 100th anniversary of [his] grandfather's coming to Texas". He provides the amount he will charge for the work and when he would like each payment.
Date: August 31, 1956
Creator: Rice, Thomas G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Newspaper Subscription] (open access)

[Newspaper Subscription]

Newspaper subscription form for D. W. Kempner listing two six month long newspaper subscriptions.
Date: August 31, 1956
Creator: The News Publishing Company Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Electric Supply Company: August, 1956] (open access)

[Statement from Electric Supply Company: August, 1956]

Statement for charges rendered to Miss Gladys Kempner by Electric Supply totaling $370.00.
Date: August 31, 1956
Creator: Electric Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to Daniel W. Kempner, August 29, 1956]

Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various happenings regarding Kempner properties in Galveston.
Date: August 29, 1956
Creator: Sullivan, Maurice J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, August 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner, August 27, 1956]

Letter from Donald Maclean to I. H. Kempner discussing his trip to Galveston in late October or November, due to the date being changed last minute. He also discusses his plans to visit New York and Washington, and also discusses the sugar and beet news.
Date: August 27, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Winterbotham, August 27, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Winterbotham, August 27, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Winterbotham accepting his invitation to be on the committee dedicated to the extension of the Rosenberg Library.
Date: August 27, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Don E. Weber to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, August 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Don E. Weber to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, August 25, 1956]

Letter from Don E. Weber to Harris L. Kempner discussing his recent enjoyable visit with Harris and Ruth and his upcoming trip to Galveston.
Date: August 25, 1956
Creator: Weber, Don E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcel Dobrzynski to I. H. Kempner - August 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Marcel Dobrzynski to I. H. Kempner - August 25, 1956]

Letter from Marcel Dobrzynski to I. H. Kempner discussing a request for a new transaction order following the order of May 19th.
Date: August 25, 1956
Creator: Dobrzynski, Marcel & Dobrzynski, Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lyda Quinn, August 24, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lyda Quinn, August 24, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lyda Quinn informing about enclosing duplicate deposit slip to the A. W. Distributing Company.
Date: August 24, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service Inc. to I. H. Kempner, August 24, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Ask Mr. Foster Travel Service Inc. to I. H. Kempner, August 24, 1956]

Letter from Ask Mr. Foster Travel Services Inc. to I. H. Kempner discussing a confirmation for a reservation to Houston on September 4th.
Date: August 24, 1956
Creator: Ask Mr. Foster Travel Services Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Don E. Weber, August 24, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Don E. Weber, August 24, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Don E. Weber expressing delight at the chance to meet in Galveston during his trip and offering to meet for a meal.
Date: August 24, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to Harris L. Kempner, August 24, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to Harris L. Kempner, August 24, 1956]

Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to Harris L. Kempner asking him to be on the committee for the extension of the Rosenberg Library. The committee members are listed on the following page.
Date: August 24, 1956
Creator: Winterbotham, John M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Krylon Spray] (open access)

[Invoice for Krylon Spray]

Invoice for items sold to U. S. National Co. by Black Hardware Company, including 2 sixteen-ounce cans of Krylon spray for $2.26.
Date: August 23, 1956
Creator: Black Hardware Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. A. Stirl to D. W. Kempner, August 23, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from G. A. Stirl to D. W. Kempner, August 23, 1956]

Letter from G. A. Stirl to D. W. Kempner discussing an attached weather forecast from the National Weather Institute.
Date: August 23, 1956
Creator: Stirl, Gus A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Stanley Marcus, August 23, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Stanley Marcus, August 23, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stanley Marcus enclosing a copy of an Integration Report of the Galveston Committee and discussing reactions to it, including continued segregation of schools.
Date: August 23, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Passenger Transportation, August 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Passenger Transportation, August 1956]

Invoice for I. Kempner by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company, Dr., including charge for passenger transportation furnished during the month of July 1956 worth $55.11.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Rail Travel - July 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Rail Travel - July 1956]

Invoice from the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company in the amount of $55.11 "For passenger transportation furnished during the month of July 1956 on Rail Travel Credit Cards" by I. H. Kempner. A stamp in the center marks the invoice paid on September 10.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George C. Scott to Daniel W. Kempner, August 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from George C. Scott to Daniel W. Kempner, August 22, 1956]

Letter from George C. Scott to Daniel W. Kempner appreciating the introduction of Mrs. Mary Jean Throne and mentioning the opening of her account.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Scott, George C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, August 22, 1956]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing travel plans and a legal matter involving Dillon Anderson.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Kempner Thorne, August 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Kempner Thorne, August 22, 1956]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Kempner Thorne discussing a change to D. W. Kempner's travel itinerary.
Date: August 22, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed cash position report from August 18th, and further discusses bank account loans and deposits.
Date: August 21, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1956]

Letter from Stanley Marcus to Harris L. Kempner asking if he could get a hold of a copy of a report regarding education desegregation in Galveston and asking about the reactions to the report.
Date: August 21, 1956
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Phinney to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Phinney to Mr. D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1956]

Letter from R. L. Phinney to Mr. D. W. Kempner discussing and listing the reasons why his Federal Gift Tax Return for the year 1955 is incomplete.
Date: August 21, 1956
Creator: Phinney, R. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History