[Telegram from Harris Kempner to Mrs. Kempner Thorne, September 11, 1956]

One of 48,328 letters in the series: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002) available on this site.

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Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner Thorne discussing an update from D. W. Kempner during his trip.

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[1] p. ; 16 x 21 cm.

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Kempner, Harris Leon September 11, 1956.

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Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner Thorne discussing an update from D. W. Kempner during his trip.

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[1] p. ; 16 x 21 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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  • September 11, 1956

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Kempner, Harris Leon. [Telegram from Harris Kempner to Mrs. Kempner Thorne, September 11, 1956], letter, September 11, 1956; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1030933/: accessed March 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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