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[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. J. Garza to John J. Herrera - 1950-10-11]
Letter from G. J. Garza, National LULAC President, to John J. Herrera, LULAC First National Vice-President, dated October 11, 1950. The original note included the charter for the new LULAC Council in Pasadena, Texas. Garza asks for information about a proposed site for the Texas Regional Convention and inquires about records concerning the Galveston LULAC Council.
Date:
October 11, 1950
Creator:
Garza, G. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]
Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that they secured cabins 236 and 238 on the Liberte's voyage on October 18 for him and his family, and that they will change his car reservations accordingly.
Date:
May 11, 1950
Creator:
French Line
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt from Saks Fifth Avenue, July 11, 1950]
Receipt for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Saks Fifth Avenue, including the itemized price of the articles.
Date:
July 11, 1950
Creator:
Saks Fifth Avenue
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Tires and Tubes]
Invoice for items sold to the H. Kempner firm by the Sugarland Motor Company, including tires and tubes.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Sugarland Motor Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Texas Dairy Feed]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including Texas Dairy feed.
Date:
October 11, 1950
Creator:
Sugarland Industries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing products to be delivered to Galveston and the status of other products.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, July 11, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing the return of a sample rug from Alexander Smith and Sons after they canceled the order for reasons not mentioned.
Date:
July 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 11, 1950]
Letter from Citizens Jewelry Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a woman's diamond watch they are sending for Mr. Kempner to inspect and potentially order.
Date:
August 11, 1950
Creator:
Citizens Jewelry Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ralph E. Webb to D. W. Kempner, April 11, 1950]
Letter from Ralph E. Webb, the Director of the Hospital Service Department at Group Hospital Service, to D. W. Kempner discussing his medical insurance coverage and the coverage of his employees. Webb highlights their Blue Shield Plan and recommends the service.
Date:
April 11, 1950
Creator:
Webb, Ralph E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to A. J. Peterson, April 11th, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to A. J. Peterson stating an interest in helping Dr. Cheng Tsung-O, M. D. complete his internship in medicine in the United States. To do this, Kempner needs an affidavit notarized.
Date:
April 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]
Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner responding to Mr. Kempner's inquiries about the chosen chauffeur for his upcoming trip to Europe.
Date:
May 11, 1950
Creator:
American Express Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to The American Stationery Company, April 11, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the American Stationery Company discussing an order of envelopes to be imprinted with Mrs. Kempner's information.
Date:
April 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): December 1950
Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2524 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Burns to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1950]
Letter from W. J. Burns to I. H. Kempner discussing about Police and Firemen's Ball and requesting for participation.
Date:
January 11, 1950
Creator:
Burns, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): December 1950
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, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing types of lamps and light bulbs, including Hygrade and G. E. lamps.
Date:
January 11, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 18, Ed. 1 Friday, August 11, 1950
Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.
Date:
August 11, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 11, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing having a truck pick up three 20 gallon crocks and on 15 gallon crock during his truck route.
Date:
December 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. O. Eilar to D. W. Kempner, April 11, 1950]
Letter from P. O. Eilar to D. W. Kempner providing estimates of tree care services offered by Eilar Tree Experts that would be completed at Kempner's home in Galveston, Texas.
Date:
April 11, 1950
Creator:
Eilar, P. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Postmaster to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]
Letter from Galveston Postmaster to Daniel W. Kempner confirming, he received Mr. Kempner's letter relating to his damaged package and has already forwarded all forms necessary for the insurance claim to the New York Postmaster. The Postmaster also informs Mr. Kempner that any delays in settlement would be due to a lack of cooperation from J. Nyburg.
Date:
May 11, 1950
Creator:
Postmaster
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1950]
Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner providing a response to Kempner's inquiry on the availability of Monstera deliciosa and including a wholesale price list of their supply.
Date:
January 11, 1950
Creator:
Taylor, T. Ralph, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, February 11, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing a spelling error in a Sugarland Motor Company stationery letterhead.
Date:
February 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to Daniel W. Kempner, July 11, 1950]
Letter from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to Daniel W. Kempner replying to Mr. Kempner's July 5th letter confirming both his new October reservation and his July reservations. Mr. Swadley also expresses his disappointment in not getting to see Mr. Kempner during his last visit and his hopes to see him on his next.
Date:
July 11, 1950
Creator:
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History