[Postal Card from W. H. Keister to Isaac H. Kempner, April 7, 1953]

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Postal card from W. H. Keister to Isaac H. Kempner thanking him for his contributions and reminiscing on his career.

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Keister, W. H. April 7, 1953.

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Postal card from W. H. Keister to Isaac H. Kempner thanking him for his contributions and reminiscing on his career.

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1 card ; 8 x 13 cm.

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Item text: "Harrisonburg Va. 4-7-53

Dear "Ike", The Alumni Magazine gave me the information. Have thought about your many, many [illegible] more all our "mates" [illegible]. After 53 straight, as Supt. schools here, I resigned June 30, 1947 + am now a retired old (88 in Aug) man. Go only to Church + Rotary when I feel [illegible] has been grand to me - a chance to do a lot of good work - good home + wife - no children + have all worldly goods I need. Hardly ever see any of the boy. John Davis occasionally + Newt Boyer often until his death. Saw Ferd Hudson a year ago + Mike Woods.
You are a grand Campus man + loved by all of us. I know you have made good + have done much for your city. We had our 50th anniversary Sept 4 1950 + it was quite a big occasion. In my [illegible] of the years, I literaly[sic] have [illegible] 2 boys + girls who have made good + [illegible] who, are my dearest friends. Best wishes "Ike" to you and yours
Sincerely W. H. Keister"

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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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  • April 7, 1953

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Keister, W. H. [Postal Card from W. H. Keister to Isaac H. Kempner, April 7, 1953], postcard, April 7, 1953; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1467299/: accessed July 9, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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