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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John Ferguson, November 6, 1945]

Description: Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Ferguson thanking him for forwarding a diplomatic list and discussing how delighted he and Ruth are that diplomatic relations will re-open and requesting that some of Peggy's people help him location agents in Shanghai.
Date: November 6, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, March 1906]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions some trouble between the Moros and some Americans in the southern Philippines. He also outlines the summer plan of the USS Ohio (BB-12) to cruise to Japan. Nimitz describes a fire aboard ship in a storeroom next to a powder magazine. He mentions being glad to be away from the Academy and expresses a desire to have shore duty in Honolulu when his time comes. He also mentions going into drydock at Kowloon and … more
Date: 1906-03~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Location: 6.013333 121.056667
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to Charles Henry Nimitz, January 1906]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz discusses preparing for target practice in Manila Bay. He mentions the ship's cat being thrown overboard by the concussion of the 12-inch guns being fired. The cat was recovered. He also mentions entertaining officers of the British fleet.
Date: 1906-01~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Location: 14.518831 120.757983
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 4, 1906]

Description: Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz discusses some items regarding an insurance policy he has. He also mentions target practice and the possibility of winning the gunnery trophy. He also mentions travel plans in China.
Date: June 4, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, January 20, 1906]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions the upcoming target practice competition. He also mentions the possibility of returning to China in case of trouble there. At the end, Nimitz asks for Kerrville's newspaper, the Mountain Sun, to be delivered to him.
Date: January 20, 1906
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Grady Hazelwood, April 19, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Grady Hazelwood discussing the importance of securing federal grants for medical education in Texas. He urges Senator Hazelwood to support legislation that would increase funding to medical schools and hospitals, highlighting the need for high-quality teaching staff and facilities. Additionally, the letter references a circular about supporting medical aid in China, emphasizing the global and local importance of robust healthcare support systems.
Date: April 19, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 18, 1959]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung regarding Herbert's letter to Ruth about his requirements of a financial guarantor and reference for his stay in the Unites States of America. He mentions that he'd be happy to do that and requests information how they want the letter to be written.
Date: June 18, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, May 19, 1959]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as reports of attacks on the Formosa Islands, an enclosed discussing debates over the size of land owned by a party in Brazil, communications with Mr. Pincus and other visits.
Date: May 19, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, July 27, 1905]

Description: Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz mentions they will be leaving China soon, headed for Manila with the William Howard Taft party. He notes the trouble some of his former classmates are getting into aboard other ships in the fleet. He also describes the behavior of sailors on liberty in Chefoo, China. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: July 27, 1905
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Excerpt of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, August 1905]

Description: Excerpt of a handwritten letter by Chester Nimitz. Nimitz describes arriving in Manila to greet the Taft Party. He describes the work he has been assigned to do as torpedo and mine officer. He mentions drills and practice aboard ship.
Date: 1905-08~
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Copy of a letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, November 12, 1956]

Description: Copy of a letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner discussing Robert L. Garner's upcoming visit to Houston and inviting Harris to have lunch with him, discussing details of the International Finance Corporation and enclosing an envelope, requesting it be returned. An attached piece of paper outlines details for a meeting at the house of Dr. Patrick Romanell with Dr. C. M. Pomerat as speaker.
Date: November 12, 1956
Creator: Fleming, Lamar, Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, March 4, 1963]

Description: Letter from Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner conveying his travel plans to Europe and arrangements to meet any friends of Mr. I. H. Kempner along the way. He mentions a forthcoming itinerary and a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, then a journey to Hong Kong and Naples via ship through the Suez Canal.
Date: March 4, 1963
Creator: Armstrong, R. Wright
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, June 2, 1948]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Herman Bornefeld's death, slow business in the cotton industry given hope by a recent purchase by military authorities in Japan, and the purchase of cotton gins and oil.
Date: June 2, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Bougainville Evacuee Letter]

Description: Letter written by Nuns aboard USS Nautilus. The officers and crew of the USS Nautilus rescued the nuns from Bougainville on 1 January 1943.
Date: January 3, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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