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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS The Library AUSTIN, TEXAS 78712 D ec. ember 18, 1964 Mr. Arthur M. Alpert, Treasurer H. Kempner Cotton Company Galveston, Texas Dear Mr. Alpert: Your letter concerning American Cotton Shippers Association Circular Letter No. 104 and the program for preserving historically valuable non-current records of the cotton industry has been re- ceived. Please accept my deep appreciation for your thoughtfulness in providing the copy of the circular letter. As you remarked, I am, indeed, very much interested in the program and its success. Sys- tematic retrieval and preservation of historically valuable cotton company records will assuredly produce a research collection of virtually incalculable importance. In addition to practical con- siderations of worthwhile research potential, it is particularly stimulating to observe and participate in a program that will serve so well both the business community and the acadenmc. With sinere appreciation. Cordially yours, Chester V. Kielma.n Archivist cc: Professor L. Tuffly Ellis Professor Joe B. Frantz