[Inter-Office Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949]

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Inter-office letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing looking for an aerial photographer, with one already being suggested by Herb (Isaac Herbert Jr.). James ends the letter by stating Mr. Pirtle's qualifications in surveying.

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[1] p. ; 18 x 22 cm.

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James, Thomas Leroy August 24, 1949.

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  • Main Title: [Inter-Office Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949]
  • Added Title: Aerial Photographer
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Inter-office letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing looking for an aerial photographer, with one already being suggested by Herb (Isaac Herbert Jr.). James ends the letter by stating Mr. Pirtle's qualifications in surveying.

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[1] p. ; 18 x 22 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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Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James agreeing with having the Grimes county ranch photographed and suggests looking into other photographers to get a good price comparison. Kempner ends the letter with his opinions on Pirtle doing surveying work being better than any actually licensed surveyors.

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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, August 25, 1949], ark:/67531/metapth1013600

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  • August 24, 1949

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James, Thomas Leroy. [Inter-Office Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949], letter, August 24, 1949; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1013564/: accessed July 14, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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