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[Letter from The Courier-Journal to D. W. Kempner, December 18, 1948]

Description: Letter from the Courier-Journal to D. W. Kempner requesting help to support those fighting for a fair displaced persons bill. The second page has a statement by the Citizens Committee on Displaced Persons. The statement includes a breakdown of what the discriminatory bill they're fighting against entails and why it's discriminatory.
Date: December 18, 1948
Creator: The Courier-Journal
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner, April 03, 1948]

Description: Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner discussing how Blackshear wants to buy from the company, but Gatz and Kempner do not wish to sell anything unless every stockholder large and small to agree.
Date: April 3, 1948
Creator: Gatz, W. L.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from W. Averell Harriman to Daniel W. Kempner, December 28, 1948]

Description: Letter from W. Averell Harriman to Daniel W. Kempner informing him of a new chapter of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Birthday Memorial Committee that has started in Galveston and asking for Mr. Kempner's help to raise funds.
Date: December 28, 1948
Creator: Harriman, W. Averell
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 11, 1948]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is not having any luck soliciting donations in Galveston from anyone outside of his family. He also mentions that he has not been able to get in contact with William Zinn and advises that William M. Nathan will go to see him soon and check his progress.
Date: January 11, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from H. Kempner to George Sheppard, August 24, 1948]

Description: Letter from H. Kempner to George Sheppard discussing the delivery of an examined Inheritance Tax Appraisement form for the estate of Eliza Kempner to determine the amount of inheritance tax due.
Date: August 24, 1948
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, June 2, 1948]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Herman Bornefeld's death, slow business in the cotton industry given hope by a recent purchase by military authorities in Japan, and the purchase of cotton gins and oil.
Date: June 2, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to T. S. Painter, April 26, 1948]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to T. S. Painter reporting on Mr. Joe Grasso's contributions to the medical branch, including the dredging of the basin, which benefits the hospital's sanitation and security. Leake expresses gratitude for Grasso's generosity and hopes for continued cooperation from Galveston citizens.
Date: April 26, 1948
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, March 30, 1948]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. I. H. Kempner for his support and suggestions regarding the Development Board's luncheon. It acknowledges the positive outcomes of the meeting and expresses regret that Kempner cannot attend an upcoming session with the Board of Regents. He also mentions future arrangements for bringing the Board of Regents to Galveston to take advantage of Kempner's offer.
Date: March 30, 1948
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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