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[Photograph of United States National Bank Building Construction, #4]

Description: Photograph of the construction phase for the United States National Bank Building. Construction workers work in the large lot with people walking along the street. Wood structures and logs are piled on the left side of the photograph and established buildings fill in the background.
Date: November 24, 1923
Creator: Westlake Construction Company
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Location: 29.305440 -94.792733
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Lucerne and Mount Pilatus]

Description: Postcard of a photo of Lucerne, Switzerland and Mount Pilatus featuring a body of water, boats, and bridges in the foreground, Mount Pilatus in the background, and buildings of Lucerne in between. The buildings are in a historical architectural style and Mount Pilatus has a mostly green base with a rocky snow-tipped peak. On the reverse is text from A. J. Biron to Harris L. Kempner discussing his travels in Italy and Switzerland.
Date: November 9, 1956
Creator: Biron, A. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of Bridges and Castle at Castel Sant'Angelo]

Description: Postcard of a photo of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy. The photo is in black and white and it is displayed in the Galleria Savelli in Saint Peter's Plaza. In the photo, there are trees in the foreground with the castle, bridges, and the body of water they are over behind the trees. Atop the castle is a statue of Michael the Archangel. Behind the bridges and castle are buildings in a historic architectural style. On the reverse is text from A. J. Biron to Isaac H. Kempner discussing his trave… more
Date: November 4, 1956
Creator: Biron, A. J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Location: 41.903063 12.466276
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, November 23, 1953]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner outlining four key areas requiring financial support: increased funding for hospital operations, maintenance of buildings, salary increases for staff to maintain quality education, and local support for caring for indigent sick patients. He expresses gratitude for Kempner's interest and support and emphasizes the importance of these funds for the institution's continued success and service to the community.
Date: November 23, 1953
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from C. M. Pomerat to Allan Shivers, November 29, 1953]

Description: Letter from C. M. Pomerat to Allan Shivers appreciating Shivers' efforts to preserve Texas monuments, particularly focusing on the historic "Old Federal Building" in Galveston, which the Federal Government recently vacated. He describes the building's architectural significance, its Greek Revival style, and its importance as a historical monument. He also mentions discussions among civic groups about converting the building into a community center, particularly for cultural gatherings.
Date: November 29, 1953
Creator: Pomerat, C. M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce, November 26, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce recommending building it near a medical center for staffing and research benefits. The letter details meetings with local representatives and city officials, who agreed to provide a free site for the hospital. The committee plans to advocate for the hospital's location in Galveston during the 1955 legislative session, emphasizing the benefits to the community and the importance of legislative support.
Date: November 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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