[Letter from W. L. Murray to Daniel W. Kempner, February 26, 1953]

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Letter from W. L. Murray of the New York Times to Daniel W. Kempner offering an apology for the frequent solicitation letters sent to him from the Times and explaining why it is unlikely he will stop receiving such letters.

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[1] p. ; 26 x 21 cm.

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Murray, W. L. February 26, 1953.

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Letter from W. L. Murray of the New York Times to Daniel W. Kempner offering an apology for the frequent solicitation letters sent to him from the Times and explaining why it is unlikely he will stop receiving such letters.

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[1] p. ; 26 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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Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the New York Times complaining about all the solicitations he receives despite being currently subscribed to the paper and threatening to cancel his subscription should they continue.

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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to The New York Times, January 30, 1953], ark:/67531/metapth1326185

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  • February 26, 1953

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Murray, W. L. [Letter from W. L. Murray to Daniel W. Kempner, February 26, 1953], letter, February 26, 1953; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1326184/: accessed June 29, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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