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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 24, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., requesting multiple copies of cook books be sent to Mrs. W. L. Gatz in Arkansas.
Date:
May 24, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 8, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing a lease with Humble Oil.
Date:
February 8, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner, August 28th, 1950]
Handwritten letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner letting her know that she finished her dress and thanking her for a nice visit. She goes on to reminisce about spending time with Mary Jeane and "all the old folks" as well as Gladys playing poker with Mr. Joe in Paragould. She also asks if Pierre Chardine remembers her and reminisces about spending time with him during a visit. She is sorry that the cigars she sent to France with a friend never reached him.
Date:
1950-08-28?
Creator:
Neff, Lisa
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, February 21, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing being called for Jury duty for the spring term of the Green County Circuit Court. He talks about being dismissed in the past due to cotton operations, but as cotton will be out of season, he cannot get out of this call. He informs Mr. Kempner that he will still be available after 5'oclock in the afternoon most days even if he is called in to serve on a jury.
Date:
February 21, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, October 22, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing sending over clippings from newspapers regarding the passing of Joseph R. Bertig.
Date:
October 22, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz, October 16, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Willaim L. Gatz thanking him for sending a basket of Winesap apples on behalf of his wife, Jeane Bertig Kempner who is not home.
Date:
October 16, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Gatz - December 10, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Gatz thanking him for the pecans for Christmas.
Date:
December 10, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz, November 7, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz discussing sending off seven letters between Jeane Bertig Kempner, Mary Jean Kempner and Joseph R. Bertig and instructing him to keep them confidential and make no copies.
Date:
November 7, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz, December 27, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz expressing how much he enjoyed the Behle Brothers Brie Cheese and stating that Mrs. Kempner wants him to send an order of it to their daughter Mary Jean Throne, and three boxes sent to Mr. Kempner's home.
Date:
December 27, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 28, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the issuing of 59 shares in the Bertig Cotton Company to Mr. Kempner and requesting that he sign and return the documents needed to confirm the transfer.
Date:
December 28, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner & Jeane Kempner, July 23, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for hosting him in their home and informing them that he had safely reached home after meeting up with his wife in Memphis.
Date:
June 23, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner & Jeane Bertig Kempner, November 7, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his search for a lot in a cemetery under the name of Bertig turning up nothing as the deed to the lot cannot be found. He also mentions enclosing a copy of the will.
Date:
November 7, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gatz, January 16, 1956]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Gatz thanking them for remembering his 83rd birthday.
Date:
January 16, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, January 2, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing an issue with overgrown evergreens at a cemetery and Mr. Kempner reminds Mr. Bertig that they already came up with a solution to take a few out instead of cutting or moving all of them.
Date:
January 2, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, December 7, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig discussing purchasing a pearl necklace out of the Saul Bertig Estate for $675 split between the seven heirs to the estate.
Date:
December 7, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, January 6, 1950]
Letter from Jospeh R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing The Big Picture a publication in Paragould and telling Mrs. Kempner to look at pages 8 and 9. He then updates her on the winter weather and receiving a letter from Mary Jean.
Date:
January 6, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, April 18, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Mr. Bertig's recent sickness and hospital visit. Mr. Kempner tells him not to worry about work and to focus on recovering. He then informs Mr. Bertig that Mrs. Kempner and he will in Plantersville until Monday.
Date:
April 18, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.
Date:
May 20, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip to Plantersville and telling her not to expect him as he is too sick, but that Bill would meet her in St. Louis or Memphis. Bertig then comments on tensions between Russia and the United States saying that it must be settled whether that be by World War III or otherwise. Mr. Bertig then says there has been good growing weather, but they could use a little rain. Finally, he mentions that Mary Jean Kempner sent him a letter from Canada alerting him that she was sending a shipment of Salmon.
Date:
July 5, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 30, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking Dan for sending a clipper but informs him that he had already ordered one himself. He then asks if the Kempner's plan on traveling abroad this year with the rising tensions with Russia. Mr. Bertig says the weather has been great for the cotton crop, but everyone is afraid if bugs and weevils.
Date:
June 30, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to I. H. Kempner, July 22, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to I. H. Kempner discussing calling Neil helms and making him promise to meet them in Washington. He then mentions trying to get the ear of Leslie Biffle, a man that holds influence with President Truman.
Date:
July 22, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, July 14, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing a Government Acreage report and the bug infestation of crops in Texas. Mr. Kempner says he would be happy to see Mr. Bertig in Washington if his health permits so they can oversee the proceedings on a bill together.
Date:
July 14, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., August 14, 1945]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. enclosing a list of securities handed to him by Harris when he returned from Paragould.
Date:
August 14, 1953
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, March 30, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig thanking him for the birthday well wishes and for the three ties he sent as a gift.
Date:
March 30, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History