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[Handwritten Letter From Ruby Slack to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, January 28, 1950]
Letter from Ruby Slack to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them that she has been unable to enjoy the figs they sent for Christmas due to being away dealing with a sick family member, but that Clay Slack was happy with them. Mrs. Slack also sends her well wishes for their health and happiness for the new year.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Creator:
Slack, Ruby
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, March 28, 1950]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong reacting to a circular from March 20, 1950 and requesting sets of cook books.
Date:
March 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement from Davidson & Company, November 1950]
Monthly statement indicating balance due to Davidson & Company Purina Chows by Mr. D. W. Kempner, including amount of $36. Written paid with check on December 5th, 1950.
Date:
November 28, 1950
Creator:
Davidson & Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Davidson & Company, June 28, 1950]
Monthly statement for Davidson and Company (Feed, Sees, Chicks, and Fertilizers) prepared for Daniel Webster Kempner indicating date of charges and total balance of the account. Handwritten note " Pd 7-6-50 ck 2967. "
Date:
June 28, 1950
Creator:
Davidson & Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 28, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing receiving a check from Kempner for two invoices from the Sugarland Motor Company covering tires and tubes.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 28, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice for merchandise from the Imperial Mercantile Company.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Feed]
Invoice for items sold to Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including Texas Dairy Feed.
Date:
June 28, 1950
Creator:
Sugarland Industries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 28, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing merchandise waiting for pick up with the inclusion of tamales, baked beans, and black eye peas. Kempner ends the letter by noting that two fans would be available for pick up when available.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Grocery Items]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including A & H soda, Campbell tomato soup, Tarragon vinegar, Heinz baked beans, Circus Town tamales, and Uncle William Black Eye peas.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Four Cans of Nitrogen L for Soybeans Sold to H. Kempner]
Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including four cans of "Nitragen L for soybeans."
Date:
April 28, 1950
Creator:
Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, September 28, 1950]
Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing current events while D. W. is in France.
Date:
September 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hay for Sale]
A small newspaper clipping of hay for sale in Simonton.
Date:
May 28, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Texas Prudential Insurance Company, September 28, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Texas Prudential Insurance Company accompanying accompanying payments for D. W. Kempner's insurance premiums on policies #14927 and #14643 and asking for receipts.
Date:
September 28, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to D. W. Kempner, December 28, 1950]
Letter from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company to D. W. Kempner providing more information about necessary arrangements for the continuation of life insurance for his employees in the military. It discusses Kempner's responsibilities as the policyholder and provides temporary solutions.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
[Eggard, G. V.]
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Seafood: February 1950]
Monthly statement documenting the amount invoiced by Joe Grasso & Son for shrimp and other seafood for the month of February.
Date:
February 28, 1950
Creator:
Joe Grasso & Son, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, November 28, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting an update on ordered light bulbs and information on soups.
Date:
November 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willoughbys to Daniel W. Kempner, December 28, 1950]
Letter from Willoughbys to Daniel W. Kempner referencing a prior letter about lost films.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
Willoughbys
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Don B. Strickler, November 28, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Don B. Strickler discussing Mr. Kempner's plan to purchase cattle from France for his farm in Grimes County, Texas. Mr. Kempner inquires if it would be possible to privately quarantine the cattle under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Date:
November 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Dr. Olin Shivers, December 28, 1950]
Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Dr. Olin Shivers expressing her joy at receiving a Christmas Crad from him and talking about a friend named Kate Bullington is in Houston if he feels inclined to visit her. Mrs. Kempner also invites Dr. shivers to come visit her in Galveston.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 28, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing equipment, issues with acquiring more stock and grazing in freshly cropped parts of the pastures. James agrees to Kempner's suggestion once it is practical to do so.
Date:
December 28, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Locker Rental Notice, September 28, 1950]
Two locker rental notices for numbers 156 and 157 from Galveston Ice & Cold Storage Company invoiced to D. W. Kempner billed for $15.00 each.
Date:
September 28, 1950
Creator:
Galveston Ice & Cold Storage Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Black, Starr & Gorham to D. W. Kempner, November 28, 1950]
Postcard from Black, Starr & Gorham to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his order.
Date:
November 28, 1950
Creator:
Black, Starr & Gorham
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Labor and Return of Egg Cases to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., February 28, 1950]
Invoice tp D. W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided, including labor performed by Peter Shepherd and return of egg cases during the month of February 1950.
Date:
February 28, 1950
Creator:
Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for 12 glasses]
Invoice for items sold by Good Housekeeping, Inc., including 12 glasses.
Date:
June 28, 1950
Creator:
Good Housekeeping, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History