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[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, September 6, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, September 6, 1944]

Handwritten letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny thanking him for the letter he sent her following Theodore Kirkland's, her brother, death in the war and reminisces on memories she had with him. She encloses a copy of the chaplain's letter and mentions that her brother, Theus Kirkland, will be returning to service soon either to the Islands or pilots' training in California.
Date: September 6, 1944
Creator: Kirkland, Betrice
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie - June 16, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie - June 16, 1943]

Letter sent from Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dryer to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating their daughter, Marian Dryer Newsom, is interned with Elsie Luckman. Marian had been on her way to Manila on December 1st, 1941, and both girls were caught there by the war. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from Mrs. Mabel Dryer, Wichita, Kansas.
Date: June 16, 1943
Creator: Dryer, R. L. & Dryer, Mrs. R. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Bailey to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Bailey to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957]

Letter from Bill Bailey to I. H. Kempner discussing property in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Date: March 15, 1957
Creator: Bailey, Bill
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Lide to Mr. W. S. Kable, August 19, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Lide to Mr. W. S. Kable, August 19, 1958]

Letter from James C. Lide to W. S. Kable asking to find passenger coupons.asking if she can check Mr. and Mrs Kempner about the refunds.
Date: August 19, 1958
Creator: Lide, James C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Grahm-Eckes Schools, August 27, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Grahm-Eckes Schools, August 27, 1963]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Grahm-Eckes School thanking for informing them on the appointment.
Date: August 27, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Inez Graham to H. Kempner, September 12, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Inez Graham to H. Kempner, September 12, 1963]

Letter from Inez Graham to H. Kempner expressing gratitude to Mr. Kempner for his kind letter and discusses the challenge of finding suitable staff after the school lost its Dean of Girls due to illness. She recounts her struggles over the past few years, both with her health and in managing the school. She mentions the recent hiring of Dr. Butler, who has been a suitable addition to the school, handling responsibilities well during her illness.
Date: September 12, 1963
Creator: Graham, Inez
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Jane Friedlander, February 25, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Jane Friedlander, February 25, 1957]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Jane Friedlander informing that he received a letter from the Natural Bridge Hotel and found the letter from Hennie.
Date: February 25, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner, July 16, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner, July 16, 1956]

Letter from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the time of year Texas citrus fruit is available and how at the time of writing the letter, the only grapefruit available would be from California.
Date: July 16, 1956
Creator: Pittman & Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, January 23, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Herman Lurie, January 23, 1962]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Herman Lurie informing that he is glad to send one of his diaries.
Date: January 23, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John M. Woods to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from John M. Woods to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1955]

Letter from John M. Woods to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his Christmas greetings and acknowledges that they are both alumni of Washington and Lee University. Woods graduated from the Law School in 1892 and believes Kempner is successful based on his position at the United States National Bank.
Date: January 4, 1955
Creator: Woods, John M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from H. W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1955]

Letter from H. W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner informing him that he will be holding his suite for August 1st and the weekly plan rate will be $280. He also asks if Mrs. Kempner is going to join him.
Date: April 7, 1955
Creator: Haynes, H. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. Marion W. Ripy, March 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. Marion W. Ripy, March 9, 1955]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Marion W. Ripy explaining that his dad, I. H., is recovering well from a surgery to remove a stomach ulcer. He reassures Ripy that I. H. will be feeling better by the time he visits in April.
Date: March 9, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner, February 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner, February 23, 1955]

Letter from Marion W. Ripy to I. H. Kempner wishing Kempner wellness after discovering his recent illness and asking Kempner to meet up with Ripy during Ripy's trip to Houston to visit his sister.
Date: February 23, 1955
Creator: Ripy, Marion W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944]

Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner providing a list of state-supported medical schools in different U.S. cities from their main universities and notes that half of these are not on the same campus as the main university. He suggests that Dr. Leake will address alumni matters upon his return to Galveston and offers further assistance if needed.
Date: October 9, 1944
Creator: Calvin, D. Bailey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, March 12, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, March 12, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston discussing his plans to write to Henry W. Haynes about their trip to the Whiteface Inn in Lake Placid while mentioning the help Stanley Eugene Kempner is receiving in his poor health.
Date: March 12, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck, November 29, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck, November 29, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Herman Waldeck discussing Waldeck's contemplated retirement while inviting him to visit Galveston for his winter vacation.
Date: November 29, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Southern Historical Associates to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Southern Historical Associates to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1954]

Letter from the Southern Historical Associates to I. H. Kempner discussing where Mr. Kempner is to send his check covering the Kempner group.
Date: May 3, 1954
Creator: Southern Historical Associates
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes, March 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes, March 13, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes discussing their usual scheduled plan to visit Mr. Haynes' Inn to spend their time in August and requests to reserve the usual regular log cabin.
Date: March 13, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, March 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner, March 17, 1954]

Letter from Henry W. Haynes to I. H. Kempner discussing about the new Log Lodges that are being built with an extra bedroom and the charges that it would incur for two persons per week.
Date: March 17, 1954
Creator: Haynes, Henry W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes, March 29, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes, March 29, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes discussing about their arrival schedule during the first week of August and the booking arrangements that they need.
Date: March 29, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1961]

Letter from Anna W. Matson to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner informing about enclosing a copy of materials used for current appeal of funds.
Date: March 8, 1961
Creator: Matson, Anna W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, January 31, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, January 31, 1958]

Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman discussing about Jews of Poland & Israel, the necessity for their immigration and financial requirements for Rescue Campaign, along side inviting to attend the first national fund-raising meeting of the United Jewish Appeal.
Date: January 31, 1958
Creator: Friedman, Herbert A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Benny to Mr. I. H. Kempner, January 22, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Benny to Mr. I. H. Kempner, January 22, 1957]

Letter from Jack Benny to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing about Eddie Cantor's birthday celebrations and requesting to buy bonds.
Date: January 22, 1957
Creator: Benny, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abraham Feinberg to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Abraham Feinberg to I. H. Kempner, January 17, 1956]

Letter from Abraham Feinberg to I. H. Kempner requesting for monetary funds at the gravest crisis of Israel and inviting to attend 1956 Inaugural Conference.
Date: January 17, 1956
Creator: Feinberg, Abraham
System: The Portal to Texas History