[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]

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Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing high-lights of the oral report that Jake Schrum and Thomas L. James gave on their visit to Pecos, Texas. Sections include details for Armstrong Farm, Worsham Farm, Barstow - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo Farm, La Junta Farm, Presidio Farm Company, and Balmorhea Farm & Ranch Company.

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4 p. ; 28 cm.

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James, Thomas Leroy June 10, 1953.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]
  • Added Title: Pecos Trip
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing high-lights of the oral report that Jake Schrum and Thomas L. James gave on their visit to Pecos, Texas. Sections include details for Armstrong Farm, Worsham Farm, Barstow - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo Farm, La Junta Farm, Presidio Farm Company, and Balmorhea Farm & Ranch Company.

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4 p. ; 28 cm.

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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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[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953], ark:/67531/metapth1092794

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[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing high-lights of the oral report that Jake Schrum and Thomas L. James gave on their visit to Pecos, Texas. Sections include details for Armstrong Farm, Worsham Farm, Barstow - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo - M. M. & S. Farm, Alamo Farm, La Junta Farm, Presidio Farm Company, and Balmorhea Farm & Ranch Company.

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953] - ark:/67531/metapth1093116

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  • June 10, 1953

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James, Thomas Leroy. [Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1953], letter, June 10, 1953; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1092966/: accessed April 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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