[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services Rendered by M. G. Rekoff, November 1954] (open access)

[Invoice for Services Rendered by M. G. Rekoff, November 1954]

Invoice for Miss. Gladys Kempner by M. G. Rekoff, including services for wok done in the kitchen, repairing the brick fence, walls, lower drawers, etc. worth $227.73. Stamped paid on November 11th, 1954.
Date: November 9, 1954
Creator: M. G. Rekoff
Object Type: Text
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 24, 1948]

Letter, subject titled: "General," from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing responses to recent list of requests made by Kempner. James writes that a case of Tomatoes and Hot Foot Insect Powder has been hand delivered, and that he is still looking up information on a cattle sprayer, a gas fired incinerator, and an electric kitchen garbage disposal. A large portion of the letter is dedicated to pricing and information on two washing machines for Kempner to chose from. At the bottom of the letter a hand written note reads: "Kahn & Levy" and "123.87 [+] 12.38 [=] $136.25".
Date: March 24, 1948
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Malcotti to Mark F. Heller, January 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from J. P. Malcotti to Mark F. Heller, January 23, 1953]

Letter from J. P. Malcotti to Mark F. Heller providing information on his boarding school in France. Malcotti offers information on the tuition fees, as well as the activities that students at the school can participate in and details when the registration information needs to be returned to him should Heller want his children to participate.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Malcotti, J. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Med Branch Revenue Tops Expenditures] (open access)

[Clipping: Med Branch Revenue Tops Expenditures]

Clipping from the Galveston Tribune describing the revenues and expenditures of the University of Texas Medical Branch for the 1957-1958 fiscal year.
Date: October 22, 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Sanitary Engineer Reports Conditions at Sealy Disgrace] (open access)

[Clipping: Sanitary Engineer Reports Conditions at Sealy Disgrace]

Clipping from the Austin American describing the unsanitary conditions in buildings compromising the John Sealy hospital, without any future repairs being prepared for by the Board of Regents of UT.
Date: 1945
Creator: Thompson, Fred D.
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Engineer's Report Shows Bad Sanitation at Sealy Hospital] (open access)

[Clipping: Engineer's Report Shows Bad Sanitation at Sealy Hospital]

Clipping describing the report prepared by Frank M. Stead on John Sealy Hospital, including various aspects that are miserable and in disrepair within the Hospital.
Date: 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 20, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Adrian F. Levy, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, October 20, 1954]

Letter from Adrian F. Levy, Jr. to I. H. Kempner providing a summary of Levy's conversation with Adolph Johnson regarding the cost of making the " 'downstairs' " of 1920 Avenue J rentable.
Date: October 20, 1954
Creator: Levy, Adrian F., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John D. Hyatt to Jake Kamin, August 31, 1968] (open access)

[Letter from John D. Hyatt to Jake Kamin, August 31, 1968]

Letter from John D. Hyatt to Jake Kamin discussing the new Moody Memorial Wing of Rosenburg Library, as well as the possibility of Jake claiming a memorial room out of the rooms they had left
Date: August 31, 1968
Creator: Hyatt, John D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Standards for Accredited Nursery-Kindergarten Schools (open access)

Standards for Accredited Nursery-Kindergarten Schools

Standards for accredited nursery-kindergarten schools provided by the State Department of Education. The document lists standards for the student, staff, salaries, safety and curriculum that must be followed.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Huey, Ruth; Griggs, Joseph; Wilson, Miss Edgar Ellen; Sands, Helen; McCorkle, Lucille Emerson & Pierce, Oneita Wilson
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Univeristy Medical Center News, Volume 1, Number 3, Mid-November 1960 (open access)

Univeristy Medical Center News, Volume 1, Number 3, Mid-November 1960

Monthly newsletter published from The University of Texas Medical Branch's University Medical Center in Galveston, Texas including news articles about events and people connected with the organization and photos and names of people in the Freshman class of 1960.
Date: November 1960
Creator: Truslow, John B.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert T. Jones, Jr., February 11, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert T. Jones, Jr., February 11, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Robert T. Jones, Jr. explaining how much he enjoyed spending time with him at the Piedmont Driving Club. Then he mentions about the Dumas' Dictionary of Cuisine which he received and enjoyed reading.
Date: February 11, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, April 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong, April 8, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to R. M. Armstrong discussing complaints about a recipe printed on the bag.
Date: April 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John H. Mack to Isaac H. Kempner, May 31, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from John H. Mack to Isaac H. Kempner, May 31, 1962]

Letter from John H. Mack to Isaac H. Kempner discussing what repairs made to Kempner's home could be classified as damage caused by hurricane Carla for insurance purposes.
Date: May 31, 1962
Creator: Mack, John H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. G. Rekoff to Emma Seinsheimer, March 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from M. G. Rekoff to Emma Seinsheimer, March 19, 1955]

Letter from M. G. Rekoff to Emma Seinsheimer discussing pricing for home renovations and repairs.
Date: March 19, 1955
Creator: Rekoff, M. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 3, 1952]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the telegram regarding the birth of his grandson and informing him that the baby and the mother are in good health.
Date: December 3, 1952
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Bailey to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Bailey to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957]

Letter from Bill Bailey to I. H. Kempner discussing property in Pompano Beach, Florida.
Date: March 15, 1957
Creator: Bailey, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Notes on Cohen Home (open access)

Notes on Cohen Home

Document by M. J. Sullivan describing the details of the Cohen house, including the layout of the home, the condition of the roof, flooring, and exterior.
Date: January 15, 1953
Creator: Sullivan, Maruice J.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial (open access)

The Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial

Pamphlet discussing the proposed Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial and requesting contributions to go towards building the memorial. This pamphlet also includes the work of Edwin and explains the reason he deserves to be memorialized.
Date: 1944
Creator: Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial Headquarters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Change In Dollar Value Of Farmland] (open access)

[Clipping: Change In Dollar Value Of Farmland]

Clipping about the change in dollar value of farm land. Rising market values within farm real estate are described.
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History