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[Postal Card from Donald C. Pray to Harris Leon Kempner, October 4,1946]

Description: Card with letter from Donald C. Pray to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that his insurance and all records have been transferred to Veterans Administration branch office. So, he lets Kempner know that all the future remittances covering premiums regarding National Service Life Insurance should be addressed to that office.
Date: October 4, 1946
Creator: Pray, Donald C.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter to Harris L. Kempner, October 23, 1946]

Description: Card sent to Harris Kempner reminding him of the Southwest Regional Meeting of the Joint Distribution Committee. A program is included with starting times for various sessions.
Date: October 23, 1946
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postal Card from Mrs. J. Hodges to Harris Leon Kempner, April 26, 1955]

Description: Card with letter from Mrs. J. Hodges to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the annual "Country Fair" on May 9th that Travis Grammar School is sponsoring. She mentioned that they saw his ad of offering plants to whoever can pick them up, sine plants are needed, she's checking if these plants are still available.
Date: April 26, 1955
Creator: Hodges, J. Mrs.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postal Card from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1956]

Description: Card with letter from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner notifying him that he has to appear for special Jury Service on May 14, 1956. And Diaggne mentions that if he's an exempt he has to claim but no person other than Judge has the authority to excuse him from this jury service. And failure to obey this will cost him between $10 to $100.
Date: May 7, 1956
Creator: Diaggne, F. H.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postal Card from Alfred Dunhill of London to Harris Leon Kempner, December 20, 1963]

Description: Card with letter from Alfred Dunhill of London to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for the recent order. They mentioned that they're forwarded Shell Briar #257 along with the tobacco and all the pipes are ready to smoke. They're hoping that this meets his approval.
Date: December 20, 1963
Creator: Alfred Dunhill of London, Inc.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 17, 1953]

Description: Card with letter from the Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning about the first meeting of the board of directors of the Galveston County Jewish Welfare that's going to happen on February 20 and says that his presence is urgently requested.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Freed, Ray, Mrs.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postal Card from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner, January 18, 1953]]

Description: Letter from Ray Freed to Isaac Herbert Kempner inviting him to a special meeting for the board of directors of the Galveston County Jewish Welfare association on January 22nd. She mentions that this is an important meeting and requests him to attend.
Date: January 18, 1953
Creator: Freed, Ray, Mrs.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postal Card from Schwartz's Portrait Studio to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 19, 1951]

Description: Postcal card with letter from Schwartz's Portrait Studio to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that the proofs sent to him for selection have not been returned and so requests him to make the selection be made and the proofs to be returned at the earliest convenience. They also asks him to call them if he needs help in choosing those having the best finishing qualities.
Date: July 19, 1951
Creator: Schwartz's Portrait Studio
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postal card from Myron Foster of Hesperian Orchards, Inc. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, June 18, 1952]

Description: Card with letter from Myron Foster of Hesperian Orchards, Inc. to Isaac Herbert Kempner replying to his letter of June 16th regarding the cherries. He mentioned that their Cherry harvest has started and that they'll ship his package as soon as possible. He also mentions that they'd be happy to fill his order for July Nectarines, but they wouldn't be ready before July 25th. And he mentions that the cherries will reach him promptly and in good condition.
Date: June 18, 1952
Creator: Foster, Myron
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Oglethorpe Monument, Savannah, Georgia, March 25, 1950]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration Oglethorpe Monument in Savannah, Georgia. The illustration shows grass, trees, and bushes of flowers of many different types and colors in the foreground. Beyond the grass and to the left, the bronze statue of James Oglethorpe, the founder of the province of Georgia, can be seen with stone statues of lions accompanying it. To the right, there are colonial style buildings. On the back of the card is a message from Charles L. Sasportas to Jeane Bertig Kempner gi… more
Date: March 25, 1950
Creator: Sasportas, Charles L.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Pleasure Pier, Port Arthur, Texas, January 17, 1945]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of Pleasure Pier in Port Arthur, Texas. The pier extends from a large field. On the pier are several white buildings with red rooves and pathways connecting them. Behind the buildings and to the left is a wooden rollercoaster extending the entire length of the pier. In the background and to the right are a Ferris Wheel and other small carnival rides. There are stamps on the front of the postcard, one saying "Gilbert Tidewater Industrial Sites" and the other sa… more
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Gilbert, Harry W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Spindle Top Oil Field, Beaumont, Texas

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of Spindle Top Oil Field in Beaumont, Texas. The oil field has three large circular pools to the left. The center and right of the card are filled by dozens of oil wells and drilling equipment. To the top of the card lies a field, showing some room for expansion. There are three stamps on the front of the card, one duplicated saying "Gilbert Tidewater Industrial Sites. Beaumont - Port Arthur. 206, Gilbert Bldg., Texas, U. S. A." and the other saying "Industria… more
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Gilbert, Harry W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of a Marsh Marigold, 1962]

Description: Postcard of a watercolor illustration of a Marsh Marigold. The marigold has six large green leaves and a dozen yellow flowers jutting from two stems. Each flower has either five or six petals. The leaves are thin and vascular and the stems are soft and green. A handwritten note on the front of the card says "Red pencil. Red ink." On the back of the card is a handwritten note regarding a bill that Mrs. Kempner feels is unreasonable. The writer believes the cause of the bill is an outside leak, s… more
Date: 1962?
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Jewel Box, Forest Park, January 26, 1955]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of Jewel Box in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. The scene shows three pagoda temple statues and dozens of flowerbeds of many different colors surrounding a small stream. Birds can be seen standing along the stream. On either side of the stream are two pathways connected by a small bridge crossing the stream. The paths are further surrounded by more flowers and large palms and trees. On the back of the card is a message from Halle Steinberg to Daniel W. and J… more
Date: January 26, 1955
Creator: Steinberg, Halle
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of the National Gallery of Art, Washington D. C., October 26, 1945]

Description: Postcard featuring an illustration of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D. C. The Gallery is in a neoclassical style with large pillars at the entrance and a dome roof. A large staircase leads to the entrance and is surrounded by bushes. There are four cars parked on the street in front of the Gallery. On the back of the card is a message from Lieutenant Commander Lyttleton F. Fox to Harris Leon Kempner informing him he has not forgotten about his photos and will reach out shortly.
Date: October 26, 1945
Creator: Fox, Lyttleton F.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, November 15, 1946]

Description: Postcard of a photo of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris in France. The basilica is in Romanesque and Byzantine architectural styles and has a large central dome with a tower jutting out of it flanked by two smaller domes and towers. There are two central walkways leading up to the basilica, which appear to then join into one at a courtyard and a staircase leads to the entrance of the basilica. The walkways and staircases are surrounded by trees. A Parisian building can be seen in the d… more
Date: November 15, 1946
Creator: Kohn, Armand
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of the Liberté, August 17, 1954]

Description: Postcard of the Liberté, a ship part of the French Line. The photo shows the Liberté sailing in slightly choppy water. She has two large funnels and two masts from which nautical flags are being flown. There are several lifeboats hung above the railing and the passenger windows. The Liberté's hull is black and her deck and platforms above are white. The sky behind her appears cloudy and gray. On the back of the postcard is a message to Harris Leon Kempner from one of his friends from war discus… more
Date: August 17, 1954
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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