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Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
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AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report
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Annual Brotherhood Award Dinner News Letter
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Hillel Foundation
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Imperial Sugar Company Statement of Past Due Accounts
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National Conference of Christians and Jews Newsletter
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The Imperial Crown
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[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
[H. Kempner, Fine, Horseback Speed Ticket]
Transcription and two copies of court record no. 116, The Mayor, Aldermen and Harris Kempner, in which Kempner was charged with the offense of "running through the streets of Houston on horseback at a rate quicker than 5 miles an hour." Kempner was brought into court and, after evidence was presented, ordered to pay a fine of $5.00 plus the cost of the court for this offense.
Date:
May 1888
Creator:
Ander, William
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood to Eagle & Kirby, June 17, 1908]
Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood to Eagle & Kirby discussing land titles formerly owned by Ed H. Cunningham and Company. The Company reorganized into the Cunningham Sugar Company. The land was sold. There is a claim against the Ed H. Cunningham and Company, which was never brought to court. The claims were paid but never put in record for Bexar County.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]
Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Date:
1911-03-13~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner, September 10, 1918]
Letter from Dave Cohen to D. W. Kempner providing his best recollection of where their grandparents were born and letting him know that he will ask Herman Cohen and Mr. Asher for information as well.
Date:
September 10, 1918
Creator:
Cohen, Dave
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement of Payment to Atkinson and Atkinson, June 23, 1922]
Receipt acknowledging payment made to Atkinson and Atkinson by I. H. Kempner, out of which the firm would be settling with Cooper and Merril and Elliott Cage for legal fees related to W. V. Laurain vs. A. C. Allen, et. al.
Date:
June 23, 1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Abstracts of Title, Guardian Trust Co., February 6, 1926]
Receipt for abstracts of Title Nos. 29489 and 30478 for Blocks 7 and 8 in Houston, Texas from Eliza Kempner for the purposes of a real estate trade.
Date:
February 6, 1923
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Williams, Neethe & Williams to H. Kempner, January 11, 1924]
Letter from Williams, Neethe & Williams to H. Kempner discussing an Assumed Name Law for Sugarland Industries and the corresponding liability for Trustees.
Date:
January 11, 1924
Creator:
Williams, Neethe & Williams
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Neethe to H. Kempner, July 3, 1924]
Letter from John Neethe to H. Kempner discussing when affidavits are to be returned by private bankers according to legislation.
Date:
July 3, 1924
Creator:
Neethe, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson, December 16, 1924]
Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson discussing the a piece of property.
Date:
December 16, 1924
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson, April 10, 1925]
Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson in regards to previous unanswered letters.
Date:
March 10, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson, March 23, 1925
Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson discussing the attorney's opinion on the title to Block 7.
Date:
March 23, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. N. Atkinson to J. Seinshimer, April 17, 1925]
Letter H. N. Atkinson to J. Seinshimer discussing the abstract to Blocks 53 & 54.
Date:
April 17, 1925
Creator:
Atkinson, H. N.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Property Descriptions and Correspondence Extracts]
Document summarizing the legal standing of property held in Houston. At the request of I. H. Kempner descriptions of Houston properties (Blocks 7, 8, 53, and 54) and correspondence related to their value are compiled and enclosed with the document.
Date:
October 18, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson, October 22, 1925]
Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson discussing the explanation of Blocks 7 & 8.
Date:
October 22, 1925
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. H. Taylor to N. N. Atkinson, January 15, 1926]
Letter from W. H. Taylor to N. N. Atkinson discussing informing that he has no idea on holding on to the property for Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
January 15, 1926
Creator:
Taylor, W. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson, February 25, 1926]
Letter to Judge H. N. Atkinson discussing the objections that Baker, Botts, Parker, & Garwood have in regards to a piece of property.
Date:
February 25, 1926
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Jenkins to H. Kempner, August 3, 1926]
from M. D. Jenkins to H. Kempner discussing the deed from Eliza Kempner.
Date:
August 3, 1926
Creator:
Jenkins, M. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to H. N. Atkinson, August 6, 1926]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to H. N. Atkinson informing that he will give him thirty days to trade $40,000.00 with %5 commission.
Date:
August 6, 1926
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to H. N. Atkinson, September 6, 1926]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to H. N. Atkinson informing that the option expired today and will consider the deal off.
Date:
September 6, 1926
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Frazier to I. H. Kempner, May 27, 1927]
Letter from R. D. Frazier to I. H. Kempner asking whether he or his family own Lot 7, the "Eliza Kempner tract", and offering to buy it if it is for sale.
Date:
May 27, 1927
Creator:
Frazier, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Frazier to the H. Kempner Firm, May 29, 1927]
Letter from R. D. Frazier to the H. Kempner firm, letting them know that the deadline they have given him to buy Block 7 is not possible and asking for an extension. He also asks "for the terms under which [they] will sell" and for permission to forward abstract of title to Mr. Champ Ross.
Date:
May 29, 1927
Creator:
Frazier, R. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1932]
Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing land development by the Houston Lighting & Power Company.
Date:
April 14, 1932
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bryan Williams to J. Seinsheimer, December 13, 1932]
Letter from Bryan Williams to J. Seinsheimer discussing an Assumed Name Law for Sugarland Industries and the corresponding liability for Trustees.
Date:
December 13, 1932
Creator:
Williams, Bryan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History