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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Our Flag Sales Corporation, February 08, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Our Flag Sales Corporation discussing wanting to be sent three copies of Our Flag and advising the cost.
Date:
February 8, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. L. McLaren to Mr. Harris Kempner, April 20, 1951]
Letter from N. L. McLaren to Mr. Harris Kempner discussing a busy schedule including trips to San Francisco, Kansas City, Houston, and Galveston where they will meet for a luncheon.
Date:
April 20, 1951
Creator:
McLaren, N. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement to Lifting-Jacks
Patent for the improvement of the lifting jack which allows the user to "lower the lifting bar by a step-by-step movement as well as to elevate the lifting bar by such a movement (lines 12-14). Includes instructions and illustration."
Date:
January 12, 1915
Creator:
Parker, Charles W. & Wittliff, Theodore H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Infantry Replacement Band]
Postcard of the Infantry Replacement Band, a large group of soldiers holding instruments, at Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. A handwritten note in Italian on the back of the postcard is addressed to "Al caro amico E. Marino" in Kansas City, Missouri and says, "Questa è la band dove appartengo. Sí puo trovarmi? C'ha un punto. Su una spalla." In this note the author identifies himself as the band member with a mark on his shoulder. Fifth sitting man from the left.
Date:
October 24, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Ventilating-Fastener.
Patent for an improved tuft fastening device that provides ventilation through cushion tufts to make cushions cooler to the touch, including illustrations.
Date:
May 8, 1917
Creator:
Davis, Don M. & Underwood, Thomas J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell, June 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell discussing questions he has concerning the delivery of new train passes.
Date:
June 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Improvement in Collars.
Patent for a device improving the speed and efficiency of shirt collar fastening, as well as the securing of items such as scarves and ties, including illustrations.
Date:
April 6, 1876
Creator:
Mitchell, Frank G. & Saunders, William J.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner, October 3, 1948]
Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner discussing Mehan's travel plans and the different available flights.
Date:
October 3, 1948
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Music-Indicator.
Patent for a music indicator, which shows sheet music notations and the name of the note and major and minor chords on a device, which is placed over the keyboard of a piano to show where the different notes are for use in teaching music.
Date:
January 21, 1908
Creator:
Thrash, William E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Commerce Trust Company to the H. Kempner firm, September 28, 1955]
Letter from O. A. Ingram of the Commerce Trust Company to the H. Kempner firm asking them to forward some documents for Mr. Daniel W. Kempner to sign.
Date:
September 28, 1955
Creator:
Commerce Trust Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fan Spring-Motor
Patent for a portable fan spring motor.
Date:
January 28, 1913
Creator:
Von Hohenstein, Charles H.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]
Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date:
January 26, 1963
Creator:
Marsh, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George W. Dillon to D. W. Kempner, September 20, 1948]
Letter from George W. Dillon to D. W. Kempner discussing how Kempner's note of $6,100 is increasing in interest rate.
Date:
September 20, 1948
Creator:
Dillon, George W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Roller Bearing
Patent for improvement on roller bearings that include spaced rings and multiple rollers.
Date:
November 2, 1911
Creator:
Tatum, Franklin M.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Wilson to D. W. Kempner, May 8, 1953]
Letter from B. J. Wilson to D. W. Kempner discussing the new monthly rate and effective date for his social security benefits.
Date:
May 8, 1953
Creator:
Wilson, B. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. J. Wilson to Jeane B. Kempner, May 8, 1953]
Letter from B. J. Wilson to Jeane B. Kempner discussing the new monthly rate and effective date for her social security benefits.
Date:
May 8, 1953
Creator:
Wilson, B. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. A. Ingram to H. Kempner, October 06, 1948]
Letter from O. A. Ingram to H. Kempner discussing the cancelled note of D. W. Kempner and Jean Kempner of $6,100 that is enclosed.
Date:
October 6, 1948
Creator:
Ingram, O. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from O. A. Ingram to D. W. Kempner, October 02, 1948]
Letter from O. A. Ingram to D. W. Kempner discussing how Ingram has enclosed a renewal note of $6,100 for signatures. They have a check of $76.25 in payment of accrued interest, and all of this will be given once Kempner returns the renewal.
Date:
October 2, 1948
Creator:
Ingram, O. A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Piano-Hammer.
Patent for a piano hammer, which has a strip of striking material that can be moved over to a new section when one section wears out, to increase the life of the hammer.
Date:
May 24, 1910
Creator:
Young, Henry E.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Game Apparatus.
Patent for a new game apparatus that can be playing indoors or outdoors and made in both large and small sizes "in which the elements, of chance, skill, and endurance constitute important factors in the successful playing of said game." (lines 10-13) including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
June 2, 1914
Creator:
Schuler, Joseph & Overbeck, Harry A.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News-Tribune, September 14, 1962]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Galveston News-Tribune asking the organization to extract names of the correspondents and reporters on various metropolitan papers who attended the National Democratic Party convention in 1929 and had previously attended the Republican Party convention.
Date:
September 14, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Midwest Service Center, January 13, 1959]
Letter from Ray I. Mehan to Midwest Service Center discussing the delivery of Form 1096 and six Forms 1099 on behalf of Gladys Kempner.
Date:
January 13, 1959
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the H. Kempner firm to the Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1953]
Letter from the H. Kempner firm to the Commerce Trust Company enclosing a check for the interest owed on a $6,000 loan.
Date:
September 25, 1953
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History