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The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls (open access)

The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and bank illustration in lithographic print by R. & T. A. Ennis Staty. Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes names R. E. Huff, Prest.; H. Specht, V. Prest.; W. A. McCutchen, Cashier.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls (open access)

The Panhandle National Bank of Wichita Falls

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and map of the panhandle in lithographic print by Geo. D. Barnard & Co. St. Louis. Letterhead includes names R. E. Huff, Prest.; H. Specht, V. Prest.; W. A. McCutchen, Cashier; W. M. McGregor, Ass't. Cashier.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coalition Correspondence - Letter from Wichitans' Watch Regarding Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls, TX (open access)

Coalition Correspondence - Letter from Wichitans' Watch Regarding Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls, TX

Coalition Correspondence - Letter from Wichitans' Watch Regarding Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls, TX - citizen feedback from the BRAC Commission hearings in San Antonio, TX
Date: August 23, 2005
Creator: unknown
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter to J. B. Stokes, November 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to J. B. Stokes, November 11, 1908]

Letter to J. B. Stokes informing him he will be placed in charge of the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company office.
Date: November 11, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner regarding the selling of his stock or interest in land in Lee County. Sayles does not want to lose control of the stock or sell it for less than what it's worth. Sayles lists the profits that could be made from the Wichita Water & Light Company. The two are waiting on a president to be elected for the company.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, May 8, 1908]

Letter from Chas. A. Malone to Henry Sayles, discussing the rescheduling of a meeting between Mr. Kell and counsel.
Date: May 8, 1908
Creator: Malone, Charles A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, November 13, 1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles thanking him for the statement of the Water & Light Plant. Kempner agrees with the letter Sayles sent to Kemp.
Date: November 13, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner, September 11, 1908]

Letter from Henry Sayles to I. H. Kempner discussing stock to possibly sell. Sayles' son Henry objects to the arrangement because of his obligation to sell land in Lee County. Sayles states he would not sell anyone else his interest in the Water & Light Company stock. Sayles mentions the demand for water is growing rapidly and discusses other plants in Abilene.
Date: September 11, 1908
Creator: Sayles, Henry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904] (open access)

[Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles, August 17, 1904]

Letter from John A. Stavely to Henry Sayles discussing plains near the Wichita Water & Light Company through which to build a railroad.
Date: August 17, 1904
Creator: Stavely, John A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 13, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, May 13, 1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing his desire to give the citizens of Wichita Falls the best water possible. Kempner does not want future dispute in providing clean water. Contract negotiations continue between the two parties.
Date: May 13, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, June 21, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, June 21, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting prices for one ton air conditioning units.
Date: June 21, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909] (open access)

[Letter from B. F. Terry, October 16, 1909]

Letter from B. F. Terry informing the recipient that Morgan Jones and his associates were at the Wichita Falls Water & Light Plant and quickly hurried through the facility. Terry asks the recipient if he knows of anything that might explain why Jones did this.
Date: October 16, 1909
Creator: Terry, B. F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert L. Hoyt, February 13, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert L. Hoyt, February 13, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Robert L. Hoyt discussing about the book "Gulf of Rockies" that was sent to him by Mr. Hoyt.
Date: February 13, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, June 17, 1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles stating that if Sayles stock in the Water & Light Company is bought, he would like his bought also. He also states that the best thing to do regarding new machinery would be to input a cheaper engine as soon as possible.
Date: June 17, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, March 28, 1908]

Letter to H. Kempner discussing property conveyed to the Wichita Falls & Southern Railway Company. The writer gives specific dimensions for the size of the land. Taxes for 1908 are paid by the grantee. The writer then describes the four tracts of land and states that the undivided one-fourth interest in and to the tracts has been paid by J. A. Kemp.
Date: March 28, 1908
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, June 25, 1952]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the cost and services in acquiring a one ton air conditioning unit for an office in Wichita Falls.
Date: June 25, 1952
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from Chas. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles, June 14, 1908]

Letter from Chas. A. Malone and Frank Hill to Henry Sayles discussing overloads in a power plant. The Wichita Falls Water & Light Company is losing business because of these overloads. Malone and Hill discuss projects under construction that need wiring as well as prices for their own machinery.
Date: June 14, 1908
Creator: Malone, Charles A. & Hill, Frank
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles, March 24, 1908]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry Sayles expressing gratitude that Sayles found a way to clear the water in Wichita Falls. Kempner is unwilling to trade with David Bomar on the water and light plant.
Date: March 24, 1908
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909] (open access)

[Letter to I. H. Kempner, June 2, 1909]

Letter to I. H. Kempner commending him on his achievement with the Wichita Falls Water & Light Company. The writer discusses the bias in Texas against large railroad corporations and believes towns should build railroads to protect themselves from such. The two agree that Texas money should be invested in Texas railroads and the writer states some towns need these for distribution of merchandise. The author believes it is the best time to pass a code of railroad laws.
Date: June 2, 1909
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer, March 31, 1959]

Letter from Albert D. Johnson to Truett Latimer inviting him, on behalf of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, to a luncheon meeting at the Commodore Perry Hotel. He briefly details some of the events taking place at the meeting and the notable figures that will be present.
Date: March 31, 1959
Creator: Johnson, Albert D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank B. Nussbaum to the County Clerk of Wichita, October 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Frank B. Nussbaum to the County Clerk of Wichita, October 17, 1956]

Letter from Frank B. Nussbaum to the County Clerk of Wichita Falls discussing an enclosed Affidavit from I. H. Kempner to estate of deceased Joseph Nussbaum, and requests a record of it in his office. He also encloses a check of the Kleinecke, Nussbaum and Piperi Trust Account to cover the recording fees.
Date: October 17, 1956
Creator: Nussbaum, Frank B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the ginning of cotton bales. A list of cotton buyers is provided, and the state of cotton productions is elaborated upon.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, August 25, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing the ginning of cotton bales. A list of cotton buyers is provided, and the state of cotton productions is elaborated upon.
Date: August 25, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
J. S. Mayfield, Lumber (open access)

J. S. Mayfield, Lumber

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs, business name, and text reading: "Yards at Wichita Falls, Texas, Henrietta, Vernon, Salisbury, Clarendon, Pan Handle, Texline"; "Direct all Correspondence and Invoices to Wichita Falls, Texas."
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History