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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Eggers , April 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Eggers , April 10, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Eggers informing that he wants him to set up the kitchen.
Date: April 10, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Pfeiffer Electric Company, June 19, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Pfeiffer Electric Company, June 19, 1951]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Pfeiffer Electric Company discussing the instillation of a new outlet in his kitchen.
Date: June 19, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Greenwood, February 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Greenwood, February 17, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Walter Greenwood asking him if he thinks the kitchen at the Kempner plantation home in Plantersville is large enough to accommodate a new wood burning stove.
Date: February 17, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his Brother, April 29, 1859] (open access)

[Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his Brother, April 29, 1859]

Letter from John Patterson Osterhout to his brother discussing brief news about him and his wife, Junia Roberts Osterhout. He sent gifts to some friends and that he hoped they arrived safely. He had begun constructing a kitchen and dining room for his home and asked that his brother try to locate some seeds that were misplaced somewhere.
Date: April 29, 1859
Creator: Osterhout, John Patterson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 7, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - December 7, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his discharge interview and the high probability that he will be sent home. He talks about his past few days of playing baseball and his luck on missing kitchen duties.
Date: December 7, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. F. Kretzmann to F. H. Stelzer, September 26, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from M. F. Kretzmann to F. H. Stelzer, September 26, 1945]

Letter from M. F. Kretzmann to F. H. Stelzer, notifying him that the Board of Directors granted $150 for a student work fund for a kitchen girl.
Date: September 26, 1945
Creator: Kretzmann, M. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Huge to George J. Beto, September 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Huge to George J. Beto, September 27, 1945]

Letter from A. W. Huge to George J. Beto, stressing the need to avoid setting a precedent of paying rent for kitchen and dining room help.
Date: September 27, 1945
Creator: Huge, A. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. J. Hauser, September 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. J. Hauser, September 6, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. J. Hauser paying for the work Hauser did on the kitchen and other related areas of the house and complimenting him on the quality. The invoice is enclosed.
Date: September 6, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 10, 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke - November 10, 1918]

Letter from Hector Suyker to Emma Riecke discussing his busy day and the work of training new recruits he has a head of him. He is tired of idling around and wants to et to work on Kitchen duty. He lists what he had for supper and how he forgot to stamp a previous letter.
Date: November 10, 1918
Creator: Suyker, Hector
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max Weaver to Margarette Nienaber - December 1918] (open access)

[Letter from Max Weaver to Margarette Nienaber - December 1918]

Letter from Max Weaver to Margarette Nienaber discussing how he is leaving Waco, Texas and his sickness. There are prisoners that cannot left be unattended and Max enjoys being acting cook in kitchen duty.
Date: December 1918
Creator: Weaver, Max
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Huey and Philip Hotel and Supply Company, July 9, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Huey and Philip Hotel and Supply Company, July 9, 1942]

Letter from M. L. Harris of the Plosser-Prince Air Academy to Huey and Philip Hotel and Supply Company re-requesting a price list on a "large quantity of fountain and kitchen supplies" from the company. The first request for such list was sent eight days previous.
Date: July 9, 1942
Creator: Harris, M. L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. T. Knies to H. Fehr, September 15, 1930] (open access)

[Letter from A. T. Knies to H. Fehr, September 15, 1930]

Letter from A. T. Knies of Texas Public Service Company to H. Fehr, containing a bid for installation of pipes, gas burners, and a kitchen range.
Date: September 15, 1930
Creator: Knies, A. T.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, October 2, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, October 2, 1945]

Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, granting Concordia College $150 for a kitchen girl, and awarding candidate Carl Heilman $100 per month.
Date: October 2, 1945
Creator: Schulz, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, August 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, August 4, 1945]

Letter from Paul Schulz to F. H. Stelzer, discussing the replacement of Professor Martin J. Neeb, the engagement of candidate Heilmann as an assistant, the appropriation of money for kitchen help, and a request for a student activities building.
Date: August 4, 1945
Creator: Schulz, Paul
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 9, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including painting the kitchen, a potential trip to Gonzales with Sue Merle, and driving Mr. Davis' car.
Date: August 9, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 8, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including painting the kitchen, the weather, her plans to ask for a raise, and reading "Leave Her to Heaven."
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 19, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his appreciation for the work that Catherine is doing on the kitchen, his sadness at Forrest Foch's death, and being behind on his letter writing.
Date: August 19, 1944
Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from W. G. Bradstock to Mrs. J. T. Gaby - January 8, 1945]

Letter from W. G. Bradstock to J. T. Gaby expressing gratitude for the character of her son, Harry Gaby, who visited the Fletcher Enamel Company as a part of the Fire Power for Eisenhower tour. Along with this letter, Bradstock sent a package of enamel kitchen ware to further their expression of gratitude to Harry Gaby's mother. Bradstock says in the letter that they would come to Harry Gaby's aid if he needs anything.
Date: January 8, 1945
Creator: Bradstock, W. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 7, 1863] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 7, 1863]

Transcript of a letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting that she look after the orchard, plant grapes, and care for the garden. He states his interest in teaching his daughters how to garden and "kitchen education" before other branches of learning. He describes his health and says that he has not lost any of his sick soldiers.
Date: August 7, 1863
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 7, 1863] (open access)

[Letter from David Fentress to his wife Clara, August 7, 1863]

Letter written by David Fentress to his wife Clara requesting that she look after the orchard, plant grapes, and care for the garden. He states his interest in teaching his daughters how to garden and "kitchen education" before other branches of learning. He describes his health and says that he has not lost any of his sick soldiers.
Date: August 7, 1863
Creator: Fentress, David
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Matilda Dodd and Mary Ann Moore, November 30, 1883] (open access)

[Letter from Dinkie McGee to Matilda Dodd and Mary Ann Moore, November 30, 1883]

Letter From Dinkie McGee to her sister Mary Ann Moore and her mother Matilda Dodd in Texas. She talks about the sale of some chickens, work done around the farm, family news, daubing her kitchen so it was warmer, and talks about how lonely it is at night. Includes envelope letter was originally sent in.
Date: November 30, 1883
Creator: McGee, Dinkie
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser, August 3, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser, August 3, 1942]

Copy of telegram from R. E. Olin to Joe Plosser discussing the successful kitchen facilities inspection at Plosser Prince Air Academy.
Date: August 3, 1942
Creator: Olin, R. E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - August 10, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including her progress on painting the kitchen, plans to go swimming with Sue, her enjoyment of Elaine staying with her, and news that Dan will be returning from the war for four months.
Date: August 10, 1944
Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 1, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 1, 1948]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an outcome concerning a washing machine with Kahn & Levy, the delivery of dairy feed and Hay, and negotiating for dealership pricing on a gas burning incinerator and an electric kitchen garbage disposal. A large portion of the letter refers to prices for an affordable spraying machine for Kempner's cattle.
Date: April 1, 1948
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History