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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. Oakleigh L. Thorne, December 8, 1951]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Oakleigh L. Thorne providing his opinions on the current state of United States national political matters, foreign relations, and corruption in the government. He also discusses a canceled trip to Mexico that was to investigate moving some portion of H. Kempner cotton operations there, a recent Texas-A&M football game and barbecue the family hosted, as well as his grandson, Daniel. The text of this item contains a racial slur.
Date: December 8, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 14, 1951]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner catching up on various personal matters such as Frances Louise and her pain level, Harris' experience sailing with the Thompsons, a game of bridge with Lyda and Mary Matthews, and Shrub's little league baseball team. He also mentions that life at the office has been quiet.
Date: May 14, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stuart Godwin, Jr., March 20, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stuart Godwin, Jr. inquiring about a ten-day trip to Mexico mentioned in an American Air Line pamphlet, asking about the $118 or $128 fare and whether similar arrangements are available via Eastern Air Line. He also asks about hotel rates in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and expresses a desire to travel due to health issues. He requests a phone call using H. Kempner's non-expense phone in Houston for further discussion.
Date: March 20, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harold L. Bache, January 25, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harold L. Bache acknowledging receiving Mr. Bache's letter of the 22nd and expresses hope that Mr. Bache will find time to visit Houston during his stay. He mentions that Harris and Ruth are currently in Mexico City due to their involvement with Mexican cotton and are expected to return around February 3rd or 4th.
Date: January 25, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachman, January 29, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachman expressing missing the Bachmans and inquires about Frank's eye surgery. He mention no plans to leave Galveston for the winter but consider a short trip to Mexico or Guatemala. The letter reflects on previous travel experiences and conveys a desire for updates on mutual friends and neighbors.
Date: January 29, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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