[Invoice for Cattle] (open access)

[Invoice for Cattle]

Invoice for cattle sold to purchasers, R. & L. Rodgers and Swift, by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company including forty-four yearling calves.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cattle] (open access)

[Invoice for Cattle]

Invoice for one Brahman bull with stomach worms sold to purchaser, Roegline-Caesar, by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company on August 12, 1952.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cattle] (open access)

[Invoice for Cattle]

Invoice for cattle sold to purchaser, Siegel, by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company including forty-four yearling calves.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Bill for Galveston Artillery Club: August 1952] (open access)

[Monthly Bill for Galveston Artillery Club: August 1952]

Monthly bill for dues, taxes, and other charges made at Galveston Artillery Club. Stamp " Paid on August 4, 1952 ".
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Willoughbys: August 1952] (open access)

[Monthly Statement for Willoughbys: August 1952]

Monthly statement from Willoughbys listing charges for photographic equipment for the month of August.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Willoughbys
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing citations for the Paynes, money owed from advances to Rosita, and job applications for the Pecos job. Blackshear also provides updates on the cotton business.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Houston Lighting & Power Co. Monthly Statement: August 1952] (open access)

[Houston Lighting & Power Co. Monthly Statement: August 1952]

Monthly electric bill sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing power usage at the address and amount due for August. A stamp says "Paid Aug 14 1952."
Date: August 1952
Creator: Houston Lighting & Power Company. Galveston Division.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thos. L. James, August 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from William H. Rempel to Thos. L. James, August 25, 1952]

Letter from William H. Rempel to Thomas L. James providing a long-range weather forecast of Grimes and Fort Bend Counties from September 1952 through November 1952.
Date: August 25, 1952
Creator: Rempel, William H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing the drought, the Sugar Land cotton business, and a job application they received. Harris also mentions his plans for the week, his father's absentee ballot, and Edward Randall Thompson's recovery from an operation.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 8, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 8, 1952]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing the bureau report, the Sugar Land cotton business, and a potential counterproposal for an investment. Harris also provides an update on Lyda Anne's recovery.
Date: August 8, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1952 (open access)

[Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner, August 21, 1952

Letter from Mr. David Nathan to Harris L. Kempner inviting to attend a meeting to discuss the plans for 1953 Community Chest Campaign.
Date: August 21, 1952
Creator: Nathan, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Four Collect Calls] (open access)

[Invoice for Four Collect Calls]

Invoice for services sold to Harris Kempner by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company including four collect calls to Arkansas, New York, and Tennessee.
Date: August 15, 1952
Creator: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): August 1952 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): August 1952

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due.
Date: August 20, 1952
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to R. Lee Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to R. Lee Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from Allan Shivers to Robert Lee Kempner expressing gratitude for the support in his campaign for re-election.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952]

Letter from Allan Shivers to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for the support in his campaign for re-election.
Date: August 14, 1952
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1952]

Letter from George Parkhouse to I. H. Kempner acknowledging the previous letter and apologizing for not meeting in the Galveston trip.
Date: August 7, 1952
Creator: Parkhouse, George
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952]

Letter from Samuel F. Ward, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing wages paid to Henrietta McKinley for working in the Kempners' home.
Date: August 26, 1952
Creator: Ward, Samuel F., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner, August 26, 1952]

Telegram sent by Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. Kempner asking which flight he wants and when he will pick up the tickets.
Date: August 26, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner discussing the Knife and Fork Club and declining an offer to join due to his wife's inability to leave the house often.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Leavell, David C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner, August 15, 1952]

Letter from Hines H. Baker to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's decision to halt financial support of the Texas Research League.
Date: August 15, 1952
Creator: Baker, Hines H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hines H. Baker, August 16, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hines H. Baker, August 16, 1952]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Hines H. Baker confirming receipt of Baker's letter and informing him that I. H. Kempner will be away from the city for a month or more.
Date: August 16, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong, August 18, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong, August 18, 1952]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to R. Wright Armstrong discussing Armstrong's letter of the 12th and I. H. Kempner's absentee vote for Frank P. Culver in the Texas Supreme Court election.
Date: August 18, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner, August 12, 1952]

Letter from R. Wright Armstrong to I. H. Kempner promoting Frank P. Culver in the upcoming Texas Supreme Court.
Date: August 12, 1952
Creator: Armstrong, R. Wright
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from the Dawson Automobile Club of America to D. W. Kempner, August 1, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram from the Dawson Automobile Club of America to D. W. Kempner, August 1, 1952]

Telegram sent by the Dawson Automobile Club of America via Western Union to D. W. Kempner confirming that red plates must be used in France. They tell him that aluminum numbers are usually used and that "bright chrome numbers" would cost extra. They also state that plate frames must await the arrival of the car in France, and ask for further instructions.
Date: August 1, 1952
Creator: Dawson Automobile Club of America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History