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[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1956]

One of 53,987 items in the series: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002) available on this site.

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Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing possible sales and prices for farm equipment being held at Sugar Land for Plantersville.

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[1] p. ; 18 x 22 cm.

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James, Thomas Leroy January 11, 1956.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1956]
  • Added Title: Road Grader, Hog Feeder and Motor
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing possible sales and prices for farm equipment being held at Sugar Land for Plantersville.

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[1] p. ; 18 x 22 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 D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, January 10, 1956], ark:/67531/metapth1030699

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  • January 11, 1956

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  • July 30, 2018, 3:10 p.m.

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  • May 5, 2023, 4:59 p.m.

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James, Thomas Leroy. [Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1956], letter, January 11, 1956; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1031064/: accessed June 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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