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[H. Kempner, Fine, Horseback Speed Ticket]

Description: Transcription and two copies of court record no. 116, The Mayor, Aldermen and Harris Kempner, in which Kempner was charged with the offense of "running through the streets of Houston on horseback at a rate quicker than 5 miles an hour." Kempner was brought into court and, after evidence was presented, ordered to pay a fine of $5.00 plus the cost of the court for this offense.
Date: May 1888
Creator: Ander, William
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Judge J. W. Callahan, October 31, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Judge J. W. Callahan providing his statement in defense of his chauffer, Mack J. Lewis, due to the fact that Kempner was unable to make the specified court date. Kempner explains what occurred prior to Lewis receiving the ticket, and also expresses his hopes that Callahan will take his written statement into account for the final ruling.
Date: October 31, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lee Harris, August 9, 1971]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Lee Harris discussing answers to a series of questions Mrs. Harris had recently asked about the Human Relations Commission in Amarillo. Kempner further discusses race relations in Texas and explaining that Galveston is an exception due to its disaster culture and open communications between communities.
Date: August 9, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[National Rules and Regulations: American Women's Voluntary Services Fingerprinting Requirement]

Description: Single page explaining the requirement for all members of the American Women's Voluntary Services to be fingerprinted for the protection of members and assistance of the government. Additionally, people working in any capacity for the A. W. V. S. should carry with them an A. W. V. S. identification card.
Date: [1940..1945]
Creator: American Women's Voluntary Services
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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