[Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. , March 11, 1955]

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Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. discussing Tucker's plans to travel to Germany in the summer, as well as expressing doubt about leaving Galveston due to a family illness. D. W. also clarifies that their previous correspondence was mistakenly made out to "H. Kempner" rather than his own name.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 March 11, 1955.

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Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. discussing Tucker's plans to travel to Germany in the summer, as well as expressing doubt about leaving Galveston due to a family illness. D. W. also clarifies that their previous correspondence was mistakenly made out to "H. Kempner" rather than his own name.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 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 John H. Tucker, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, March 16, 1955], ark:/67531/metapth1360608

[Letter from John H. Tucker, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, March 10, 1955] (Letter)

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Letter from John H. Tucker, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing plans to follow D. W.'s advice for traveling to Germany and sending well wishes to the Kempner family.

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[Letter from John H. Tucker, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, March 10th, 1955], ark:/67531/metapth1360610

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  • March 11, 1955

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  • Aug. 7, 2021, 6:26 p.m.

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  • April 18, 2024, 11:44 a.m.

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Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956. [Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. , March 11, 1955], letter, March 11, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1360609/: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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