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[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Ed Roxbury, August 14, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Ed Roxbury, August 14, 1944]

Telegram sent by Isaac H. Kempner to Ed Roxbury discussing the details of a hotel reservation.
Date: August 14, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner expressing the importance of soliciting donations from B'nai B'rith members. He states that many members do not know of their fundraising efforts. If he notifies members, hey may receive an increase in donations.
Date: January 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Solow to I. H. Kempner, February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from E. M. Solow to I. H. Kempner, February 5, 1945]

Letter from E. M. Solow to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will follow Kempner's suggestion and not discuss the plans or tentative elevation with George Dahl. He also proposes a series of quota adjustments for towns across Texas.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Solow, E. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 6, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a brochure to be sent out to solicit more donations, the new quota for Corsicana, and Sol Brachman's new position of co-chairman of the Hillel Fund.
Date: February 6, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 7, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman expressing his joy that Sol Brachman has agreed to be a member of the Hillel Building Fund Board. He also discusses the breakdown of prospective allocations for building fundraising and Eugene Solow's advice to adjust the amount of allocations for various smaller towns.
Date: February 7, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]

Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Brooks, Howard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, March 9, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, March 9, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day discussing a Texas Senate bill about the University's medical school. It reports that previous controversies about the school lacked factual basis, as confirmed by thorough examinations. He urges Dr. Day to help mobilize opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate action due to the bill's potential impact and the current wartime context.
Date: March 9, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Julius Markowitz, September 8, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Julius Markowitz, September 8, 1948]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Julius Markowitz discussing the latter's letter about the financial state of his company, Cal-Mark Printing Service, and loans.
Date: September 8, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julius Markowitz to Isaac H Kempner, September 8, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Julius Markowitz to Isaac H Kempner, September 8, 1948]

Letter from Julius Markowitz to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the unfortunate financial state his printing company is in, then asking for advice and/or a loan.
Date: September 8, 1948
Creator: Markowitz, Julius
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Markowitz to Isaac H Kempner, September 25, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John Markowitz to Isaac H Kempner, September 25, 1945]

Letter from John Markowitz to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the finances of his printing company.
Date: September 25, 1948
Creator: Markowitz, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John Markowitz, September 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John Markowitz, September 27, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to John Markowitz explaining that Markowitz is being denied a loan due to Kempner believing the loan won't provide the relief that Markowitz thinks it will.
Date: September 27, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Whitney to Thomas L. James, April 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Whitney to Thomas L. James, April 24, 1950]

Letter from R. L. Whitney, broker at Peoples Bank, to Thomas L. James, vice-president at Sugarland Industries, discussing a letter from Onalaska Pickle & Canning Company apologizing for being sold out of Peerless Petit Pois Early June peas.
Date: April 24, 1950
Creator: Whitney, R. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 27, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a letter from R. L. Whitney about Peerless early June peas and requesting a response if he should follow up in June.
Date: April 27, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 27, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing ordering three cases of Peerless early June peas from Moore Grocery Company since the wait for a broker's supply is until August.
Date: June 27, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, October 31, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, October 31, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting an order for light bulbs, octagon soap, and looking into a matter concerning cases of peas from R. L. Whitney.
Date: October 31, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Peas] (open access)

[Invoice for Peas]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including Peerless Petit Pois peas and freight delivery.
Date: November 7, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Peas] (open access)

[Invoice for Peas]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including Peerless Petit Pois peas and freight delivery.
Date: November 7, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Peas] (open access)

[Invoice for Peas]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including Peerless Peas from Tyler, Texas.
Date: November 15, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Peas] (open access)

[Invoice for Peas]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including Peerless Peas from Tyler, Texas.
Date: November 15, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julius Markowitz to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 30, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Julius Markowitz to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 30, 1951]

Letter from Julius Markowitz to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the expansion of his printing business by possibly purchasing a newly available printing plant while asking for a loan of $35,000 for the project.
Date: March 30, 1951
Creator: Markowitz, Julius
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Julius Markowitz, April 2, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Julius Markowitz, April 2, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Julius Markowitz discussing his inability to advance a large payment for Markowitz's printing company while providing alternative plans for financing the project.
Date: April 2, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., August 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., August 22, 1951]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr. discussing an included quoting of Breedlove Nurseries' shrubbery and tree prices.
Date: August 22, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Arp Nursey Company, August 31, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Arp Nursey Company, August 31, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Arp Nursery Company discussing an order of pecan trees and Italian Cypress seedlings for the Fall.
Date: August 31, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Breedlove Nurseries, August 31, 1951 (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Breedlove Nurseries, August 31, 1951

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Breedlove Nurseries inquiring if they have any Italian cypress seedlings or small trees ready to be planted.
Date: August 31, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History