[Letter from Thomas L. James to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., January 10, 1957]

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Letter from Thomas L. James to A. H. Blackshear regarding the lightbulbs D. W. Kempner ordered before passing away and requesting that he ask Mrs. Kempner if she wants them.

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[1] p. ; 18 x 21 cm.

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James, Thomas Leroy January 10, 1957.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from Thomas L. James to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., January 10, 1957]
  • Added Title: Light Bulbs
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Letter from Thomas L. James to A. H. Blackshear regarding the lightbulbs D. W. Kempner ordered before passing away and requesting that he ask Mrs. Kempner if she wants them.

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[1] p. ; 18 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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James, Thomas Leroy. [Letter from Thomas L. James to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., January 10, 1957], letter, January 10, 1957; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1401035/: 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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