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[Letter from the Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1950]

Description: Letter from the Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery to D. W. Kempner informing him that they can ship his Camellias "at any time", requesting confirmation about what address he wants them to ship to, and requesting that he fill out an order blank.
Date: November 9, 1950
Creator: Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. H. Thornton, January 9, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. H. Thornton seeking financial support for bringing influential Texas House and Senate committee members to Galveston. The purpose is to secure appropriations for the medical school and highlight Galveston's contributions. Kempner requests a $1,000 subscription from Galveston Wharves, citing past contributions from other organizations. He emphasizes the importance of continued legislative engagement and support for local infrastructure and economic benefits
Date: January 9, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from United Jewish Appeal Cash Campaign to I. H. Kempner, September 8, 1952]

Description: Letter from Jack D. Weller to I. H. Kempner discussing the dire economic situation in Israel and expressing to Kempner the need for more donations through the United Jewish Appeal Campaigns. He explains that donations fuel a portion of the Israeli economy, and they are suffering from the lack of donations. He tells Kempner that he accepted the position of General Chairman for the United Jewish Appeal Cash Campaign for Israel. He invites Kempner and any of his friends that support the cause to j… more
Date: September 9, 1952
Creator: United Jewish Appeal Cash Campaign & Weller, Jack D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers, April 9, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers thanking Shivers for a resolution passed by the Texas Senate regarding a visit by a Senate delegation to the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston on March 25, 1949. He writes that the purpose of the visit was to show the Senators the potential of the medical school. He mentions that the school has a high national reputation and that funding should not be cut. He concludes by inviting Shivers to investigate the situation further.
Date: April 9, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., February 9, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, Jr. suggesting that the most important rule for officers and directors to enforce is the strict collection of dues and bills. The letter recommends holding dinner dances once a month, with specific conditions for inviting non-member guests. It also proposes the club close at 11:00 PM on other Saturday nights, encourage bingo parties two or three times a month, and allow private parties that do not conflict with club events.
Date: February 9, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from Randall Jacobs to Harris L. Kempner, September 9, 1944]

Description: Letter from Randall Jacobs to Harris Leon Kempner discussing orders to report to New York for temporary additional duty. First endorsement by Charles K. Mallory confirms the letter was delivered to Kempner on September 11, 1944. Kempner responds with a travel itinerary and transportation information, followed by confirmation that the letter is "a true copy of the original orders".
Date: September 9, 1944
Creator: Jacobs, Randall
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from W. C. Schubert to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1951]

Description: Letter from W. C. Schubert to I. H. Kempner confirming receipt and processing of Mr. I. H. Kempner's subscription for Convertible Second Preferred Stock of Merck & Co., Inc., for Mrs. Henrietta B. Kempner. The letter states that stock certificates will be delivered as soon as possible, but not before October 10, 1951, and includes a copy of the Prospectus for further information.
Date: October 9, 1951
Creator: Schubert, W. C.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Reverend William W. Hawthorne, July 9, 1968]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Reverend William W. Hawthorne attaching a letter to Oliver O'Connor about a lunch problem. He explains that he has decided to act now instead of waiting for a response from Hawthorne because he will be out of town for the remainder of the week and wishes to solve the problem before his return.
Date: July 9, 1968
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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