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Harris and Eliza Kempner
53,740
Texas Digital Newspaper Program
15,272
Galveston County Area Newspaper Collection
15,267
Galveston Tribune
11,881
Texas Labor Newspapers
2,140
World War Two Collection
44
City Directories
37
Texas History Collection
37
Rescuing Texas History, 2014
10
Rescuing Texas History, 2019
3
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
52,110
Galveston Tribune
9,376
Evening Tribune
2,505
The Union Review
1,609
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
1,082
Business Papers (MS 80-0003)
364
Texas City Daily Times
337
Galveston Journal
264
La Stella del Texas
252
Texas City Times
243
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[Death Resolution from The First National Bank of Mexia, Texas]
Death Resolution from The First National Bank of Mexia, Texas documenting tribute of respect to its Ex-President and Vice-President, Harris Kempner.
Date:
April 20, 1894
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1894]
Letter from The Bank of New York to I. H. Kempner discussing the death of his father and hope business continues with the bank.
Date:
April 24, 1894
Creator:
The Bank of New York
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Depositary's Office]
Receipt from Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office to H. Kempner for One-Thousand Dollars about earning interest of four percent which was approved on February 17, 1864 in Registered Bonds of the Confederate States of America. This document is to show receivables for taxes due in 1864.
Date:
June 29, 1864
Creator:
Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Washington to Mrs. H. Kempner, May 9, 1894]
Letter from C. Washington to H. Kempner discussing copy of resolution of H. Kempner, who was a commander, and giving their sympathy to her.
Date:
May 9, 1894
Creator:
Washington, C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph F. Campbell to Mrs. Haris Kempner, April 23, 1894]
Letter from Jos F. Kempner to Mrs. Harris Kempner discussing resolutions, condolences, and sympathy from the Island City Savings Bank of her husband passing away, which the Island City Savings Bank her husband was president for many years.
Date:
April 23, 1894
Creator:
Campbell, Joseph F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abe to Loyde, January 16, 1912]
Letter from Abe to his sister, Loyde, congratulating her about her birthday and letting her know about winter weather.
Date:
January 16, 1912
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Man and Hornet]
Photograph of a man wearing a suit and a hornet behind him. There is text below picture stating, "These hotels at Atlantic make you say "Stung" every few minutes. Build one at Galveston and run it on the same plan and you won't have to work any longer Lee."
Date:
September 30, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Four Gentlemen Wearing Formal Wear and Hats]
Photograph of four gentlemen wearing suits and hats, one of the gentlemen holding a cigarette.
Date:
May 19, 1898
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. I. Turnley to Leon & H. Blum, April 17, 1894]
Letter from Leon to H. Blum discussing Mr. H. Kempner's death lamented by many friends throughout the state.
Date:
April 17, 1894
Creator:
Turnley, G. I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to son, March 25, 1894]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to son discussing his seventeenth birthday praying God will preserve him to a good age wishing him a useful man.
Date:
March 25, 1894
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Lasker to Mrs. Kempner, April 17, 1894]
Letter from M. Lasker to Mrs. Kempner discussing her great bereavement and having supporting friends.
Date:
April 6, 1894
Creator:
Lasker, M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew McClintock to Jeane, December 23, 1914]
Letter from Dan to Jeane discussing a Christmas greeting from Dan wishing her a jolly time on Christmas day.
Date:
December 23, 1914
Creator:
McClintock, Andrew H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Kempner, November 30, 1893]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Kempner discussing I. H. Kempner is grateful to receive a letter from Dan Kempner on Thanksgiving day and I. H Kempner remains in Galveston he is not traveling to Virginia.
Date:
November 30, 1893
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Document from Department of State about Dan Kempner]
Document from Department of State about Dan Kempner displaying physical description of hum including height, forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, chin, hair, complexion, face. It documents to provide Dan Kempner all lawful aid and protection in time of need.
Date:
March 17, 1899
Creator:
Day, William R.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. N. Towel to Mrs. Harris Kempner, April 20, 1894]
Letter from W. N. Towel to Mrs. Harris Kempner discussing resolutions of respect and esteem from the Board of Directors meeting at First National Bank of Galveston.
Date:
April 20, 1894
Creator:
Towel, W. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Phillips to Jeanne Bertig, April 27, 1906]
Letter from Tom Phillips to Jeanne Bertig discussing being at dinner where there speeches that expressed best wishes to her and Dan.
Date:
April 27, 1906
Creator:
Phillips, Tom
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Kempner, February 15, 1894]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Kempner discussing that his father bought him a spring suit and letting Dan they are well.
Date:
February 15, 1894
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Maury Spencer to Miss Jeanne Bertig, April 27, 1906]
Letter from Maury Spencer to Miss Jeanne Bertig discussing Maury Spencer traveling to St. Louis to attend Jeanne Bertig's wedding and wishing her happiness.
Date:
April 27, 1906
Creator:
Spencer, Maury
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fannie to Jeane Bertig, April 3, 1906]
Western Union telegram sent from Fannie to Miss Jeane Bertig discussing Fannie's itinerary leaving Boston.
Date:
April 3, 1906
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kempner Scrapbook 1948-1951]
Scrapbook documenting Kempner family starting with newspaper clipping of the death of Mrs. H. Kempner. It includes newspaper clippings, detail wedding lists, letterhead, and other ephemera.
Date:
1946~/1951~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Resolution Regarding the Death of Harris Kempner]
Statement drafted on letterhead for "Camp Magruder, U. C. V. , No. 105" outlining the resolutions to be adopted by the Texas division of the United Confederate Veterans to honor the service of Harris Kempner upon his death (April 13, 1894), and to convey condolences to his family.
Date:
May 9, 1894
Creator:
United Confederate Veterans. Texas Division.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Kempner Scrapbook 1935-1940]
Scrapbook documenting the Kempner family including newspaper clippings, letterhead, invitations, images, and other ephemera.
Date:
1935~/1940~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Dan to Mr I. H. Kempner, June 1898]
Telegram sent from Dan to Mr. I.H. Kempner with the text: "Made my degree must thank you & Mamma for indulgencies [sic] granted me during college career."
Date:
June 12, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. R. Abbot to Prof. Wm. M. Thornton, September 17, 1895]
Letter from W. R. Abbot to Prof. Wm. M. Thornton discussing a college recommendation letter for Daniel W. Kempner to attend University of Virginia.
Date:
September 17, 1895
Creator:
Abbot, W. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History