[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Thomas L. James, January 16,1957]

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Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Thomas L. James confirming the order of 25 frosted light bulbs that is to be sent to Mrs. Kempner.

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[1] p. ; 26 cm.

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Blackshear, A. H., Jr. January 16, 1957.

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Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Thomas L. James confirming the order of 25 frosted light bulbs that is to be sent to Mrs. Kempner.

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[1] p. ; 26 cm.

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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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  • January 16, 1957

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Blackshear, A. H., Jr. [Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Thomas L. James, January 16,1957], letter, January 16, 1957; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1401032/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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