Recalled Recollections

One of 53,330 items in the series: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002) available on this site.

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Collection of personal accounts written by Isaac H. Kempner, describing his recollections about events from 1894 through 1961.

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146 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 1981.

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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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Collection of personal accounts written by Isaac H. Kempner, describing his recollections about events from 1894 through 1961.

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146 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.

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Original publication 1961, "Second Printing, 1981"

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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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  • 1981

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967. Recalled Recollections, book, 1981; Dallas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth992908/: accessed May 29, 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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