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[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 18, 1971]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster thanking him for the recent letter but explaining that he did not comply with the request. Kempner requests that Bormaster mail all of his superintendents and managers at his properties a formal letter to reenforce equality policies and make sure that Black Americans can rent apartments throughout Galveston.
Date: January 18, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Sidney Smith, January 25, 1971]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Sidney Smith explaining the recent conversation he had with Mr. Bormaster. He suggests that Mrs. Smith call Bormaster and see if he will rent an apartment to her if she states that she is a Black individual. He would like to confirm that Bormaster is genuine in his word that he does not discriminate against tenants based on color or race. This document contains derogatory racial terminology.
Date: January 25, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster, January 8, 1971]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Sam Bormaster discussing an incident that occurred where a manager at Bormaster's apartments refused to rent to non-White tenants. He explains that this is illegal and threatens them with a meeting of the Human Relations Commission to discuss legal actions. This document contains derogatory racial terminology
Date: January 8, 1971
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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