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[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1944]

Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing pricing and logistics involved in shipping grapefruit to Washington and New York.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Borderland Citrus Groves to Harris Leon Kempner, November 14, 1944]

Letter from Borderland Citrus Groves to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they'll give him the best quality of pinks, and that shipment will be made on November 16th. They also acknowledge his order and that they'll do the shipment for the order to be delivered in early Christmas.
Date: November 14, 1944
Creator: Borderland Citrus Groves
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Borderland Citrus Groves, November 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Borderland Citrus Groves, November 15, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Borderland Citrus Groves asking for a basket of pink grapefruit be sent to Misses Friedlander by the 21st of November.
Date: November 15, 1944
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] (open access)

[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 Borderland Citrus Groves, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Borderland Citrus Groves, 1944]

Letter from Borderland Citrus Groves providing a list of their fruit packages for sale.
Date: 1944-12?
Creator: Borderland Citrus Groves
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner giving Kempner the option to drive to the B'nai B'rith Hillel meeting with Mose Feld instead of flying if he prefers. He also includes a list of the people who he had made flight reservations for.
Date: January 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner, June 4, 1945] (open access)

[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, June 7, 1945] (open access)

[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
[Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner, July 17, 1945] (open access)

[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, July 19, 1945] (open access)

[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 R. R. Stephenson to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, March 6, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from R. R. Stephenson to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, March 6, 1948]

Letter from R. R. Stephenson to Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing Mr. Walter Neustadt's request to have a crate of oranges and grapefruits sent to Mrs. Kempner.
Date: March 6, 1948
Creator: Stephenson, R. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner, June 7, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner, June 7, 1948]

Letter from D. F. Strickland to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his immediate action in making the medical school in Galveston secure.
Date: June 7, 1948
Creator: Strickland, D. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Borderland Citrus Groves, 1949] (open access)

[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 I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, February 1, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, February 1, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing agricultural updates including weather impacts on crops and cattle, business matters with Chase National Bank and cotton sales details, with a shipment to Moscow pending credit openings.
Date: February 1, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Kenneth Bensten, February 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Kenneth Bensten, February 12, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Kenneth Bentsen informing that he arrived in Galveston and mentions if he has any questions, to contact Mr. Serio or himself.
Date: February 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Kenneth Bentsen, March 4, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Kenneth Bentsen, March 4, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Kenneth Bentsen requesting for both cards to be returned.
Date: March 4, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, September 14, 1949] (open access)

[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
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, December 6, 1949] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, December 6, 1949]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting order forms and price lists.
Date: December 6, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, December 6, 1949] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, December 6, 1949]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting the order forms and price list.
Date: December 6, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Order Blank from McMullen Fruit Ranch] (open access)

[Order Blank from McMullen Fruit Ranch]

Order blank from McMullen Fruit Ranch. It can be folded to become an envelope.
Date: 1950
Creator: McMullen Fruit Ranch
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Peter Lewis to Daniel W. Kempner, March 8, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Peter Lewis to Daniel W. Kempner, March 8, 1950]

Handwritten Letter from Peter Lewis to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a trip to pick up some Charolais bulls and planning a visit to the Kempners.
Date: March 8, 1950
Creator: Lewis, Peter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hale Schaleben to Thos. L. James, July 11, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Hale Schaleben to Thos. L. James, July 11, 1951]

Letter from Hale Schaleben to Thos. L. James discussing Schaleben's interest in leasing the Kempner's land in Kinney County, Texas, following a gas discovery in nearby Val Verde County.
Date: July 11, 1951
Creator: Schaleben, Hale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 12, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 12, 1951]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing Hale Schaleben's interest in negotiating an oil and gas lease on the Kempner's property in Kinney County.
Date: July 12, 1951
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hale Schaleben to Thos. L. James, July 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Hale Schaleben to Thos. L. James, July 18, 1951]

Letter from Hale Schaleben to Thos. L. James discussing the value of the Kempner's property in Kinney County, Texas and progress of a well at the Boedeker Ranch.
Date: July 18, 1951
Creator: Schaleben, Hale
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History