[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman, December 1, 1955]

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Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman discussing an article in the New York Herald about the latter's company that reminded him of their friendship and how infrequently they see each other.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 December 1, 1955.

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Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman discussing an article in the New York Herald about the latter's company that reminded him of their friendship and how infrequently they see each other.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Samuel Bronfman's company, referenced in the letter, is Seagrams, Ltd..

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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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  • December 1, 1955

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967. [Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Samuel Bronfman, December 1, 1955], letter, December 1, 1955; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1502967/: accessed November 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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