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[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 29, 1952]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing Lyda Ann's health condition, Ruth Kempner's trip to Santa Fe, and the family's plans for Labor Day weekend. Kempner also mentions the Lane crowd is asking for an investigation and are taking legal steps to contest the election.
Date: August 29, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker, February 9, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Rodgers, suggesting it would be in the railway's interest, leveraging Tucker's knowledge of Galveston. He asks Tucker to endorse and forward the letter to Rodgers for consideration in a decision-making process.
Date: February 9, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, July 28, 1955]

Description: Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner addressing the closure of the Galveston ticket office. Gurley explains that the decision was made after careful consideration due to a decline in passenger revenue and the low volume of transactions handled by the office. He assures Kempner that the service needs can be met by other nearby offices and emphasizes the ongoing commitment to serving Galveston residents.
Date: July 28, 1955
Creator: Gurley, F. G.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. J. Cassell, October 27, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. J. Cassell thanking Mr. Cassell for sending a Forbes magazine article about Mr. Gurley and expresses interest in Gurley's work on diesel electric engines. He also shares insights about the Santa Fe's revenue and retained earnings compared to other railroads.
Date: October 27, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. J. Cassell, May 4, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. J. Cassell thanking Mr. Cassell for twelve copies of something referred to as "Salute to the Santa Fe on April 28th." Mr. Kempner seems to be happy with the twelve copies but politely inquires about the possibility of receiving five more if they are readily available. He concludes by mentioning he does not want to cause any inconvenience and says not to bother if the extra copies aren't already available.
Date: May 4, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. J. Cassell, May 2, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. J. Cassell doubts that the written version will be as impactful as the original speech, and offers Cassell the option to not reproduce it. If Cassell does decide to reproduce the speech, Kempner asks for a list of recipients and six copies for himself.
Date: May 2, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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