[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 28, 1898]

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Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his brother Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his life in Germany, including his host Mr. Hollaender [sic], the people of Germany, and the hotel service. The letter is torn through the middle, and is held together by a clear piece of tape.

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[1] p. ; 22 x 28 cm., folded to 22 x 14 cm.

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Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 August 28, 1898.

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Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund

The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund started in 1946 when family members created the Galveston Fund. Today, the Fund’s board consists of nine family members along with two outside directors; they meet twice a year. The focus continues to be on Galveston Island with 95% of grant funds distributed in the area.

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Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to his brother Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his life in Germany, including his host Mr. Hollaender [sic], the people of Germany, and the hotel service. The letter is torn through the middle, and is held together by a clear piece of tape.

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[1] p. ; 22 x 28 cm., folded to 22 x 14 cm.

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Private Papers of Daniel Kempner Thorne

Family papers from the first and second generation of the influential Kempner Family of Galveston.

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Harris and Eliza Kempner

One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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  • August 28, 1898

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Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956. [Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 28, 1898], letter, August 28, 1898; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth836173/: accessed May 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund.

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