[Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1955]

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Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for his inquiry about the Washington and Lee commemorative plates. He tells Mr. Kempner that the plates are only sold in sets of eight, but that he can purchase single plates from a store in Lexington.

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[1] p. ; 29 x 23 cm.

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Young, H. K. February 11, 1955.

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Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for his inquiry about the Washington and Lee commemorative plates. He tells Mr. Kempner that the plates are only sold in sets of eight, but that he can purchase single plates from a store in Lexington.

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[1] p. ; 29 x 23 cm.

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Harris and Eliza Kempner

One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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  • February 11, 1955

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Young, H. K. [Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1955], letter, February 11, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1506667/: accessed June 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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