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[Transcript of an Anonymous Travelogue, December 1806] (open access)

[Transcript of an Anonymous Travelogue, December 1806]

Copy of transcript of an anonymous travelogue, taking place between the 17th and 25th of December 1806. It describes the traveler's journey from St. Genevieve, Missouri, up the Mississippi River, and the people he met along the way.
Date: [1806-12-17..1806-12-25]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oil-Distributer. (open access)

Oil-Distributer.

Patent for simple and efficient oil-distributor that is meant to calm the water next to a ship. It also takes up little space and can easily be launched over the side of the ship and is insured so that oil is automatically distributed into the water.
Date: September 17, 1895
Creator: Ericson, John & Phinney, Adelbert
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Boston Advance. (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 5, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 17, 1900 (open access)

The Boston Advance. (Boston, Mass.), Vol. 5, No. 30, Ed. 1 Saturday, February 17, 1900

Weekly African-American newspaper from Boston, Massachusetts that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: February 17, 1900
Creator: Henderson, James H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a Fire Truck, Greenfield, Mass.]

Postcard of two fire fighters in a combination fire truck. The back of the truck has a ladder and a coiled hose visible. On the back of the postcard, the sender has left a handwritten message that says, "I was wondering if you have given up our exchange - because of our inability to send local dept. views. I am looking for new ones [...]"
Date: April 17, 1913
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer - July 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer - July 17, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer responding to an article Brewer published in the New York Times regarding the Soldier Ballot. Bradford states that other countries give their serviceman the right to vote, and references his own issues voting when he was in the service.
Date: July 17, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer with a Return Address - July 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer with a Return Address - July 17, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Basil Brewer responding to an article Brewer published in the New York Times regarding the Soldier Ballot. Bradford states that other countries give their serviceman the right to vote, and references his own issues voting when he was in the service.
Date: July 17, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Doris Appel] (open access)

[Telegram to Doris Appel]

Telegram from the secretary of one of Marie Curie's daughters to Doris Appel stating that Appel has permission for use of a quote.
Date: December 17, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. E. P. McGuire, October 17, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. E. P. McGuire, October 17, 1946]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Kate and E. Perkins McGuire discussing his planes to travel to Boston after a Harvard-Yale game.
Date: October 17, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Frisch to I. H. Kempner, April 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from David Frisch to I. H. Kempner, April 17, 1953]

Letter from David Frisch to I. H. Kempner informing him that he has tried to contact Herbert Kempner, assuring I. H. that the treatment Herbert has been undergoing is not experimental, and stating that he will try his best to "lighten the stay" of Herbert and Henrietta. He also briefly discusses some personal updates.
Date: April 17, 1953
Creator: Frisch, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, July 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, July 17, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing Herbert Kempner's health, the Kempner family's recent travels, and market fluctuations.
Date: July 17, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward H. Williams to George Andre, November 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Edward H. Williams to George Andre, November 17, 1953]

Letter from Edward H. Williams to George Andre discussing plant value increases, policy adjustment, manufacturer's output coverage, and insurance policy details.
Date: November 17, 1953
Creator: Williams, Edward H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to L. H. Hewitt, February 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to L. H. Hewitt, February 17, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to L. H. Hewitt attaching a clipping which he thinks he might be interested in, of the report from the funeral services of their mutual friend Wilson Saville.
Date: February 17, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, April 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe, April 17, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing the death of Henry E. Worcester.
Date: April 17, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, November 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, November 17, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James about the development of the Lake Alaska project.
Date: November 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, November 17, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James, November 17, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Thomas L. James about the development of the Lake Alaska project near Angleton, Texas.
Date: November 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Saul S. Elgart to I. H. Kempner - April 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Saul S. Elgart to I. H. Kempner - April 17, 1956]

Letter from Saul S. Elgart to I. H. Kempner responding to the Kempner's letter and contribution from April 11th, and extending a personal thanks for the help to the university and also for receiving him on his trip to Galveston. Elgart then invites the Kempner's to visit the university to see what they are doing firsthand.
Date: April 17, 1956
Creator: Elgart, Saul S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1113.0748]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Former Univ. of San Francisco star Bill Russell, who led the U. S. Olympic basketball team to a gold medal in Australia, arrived in Boston Sunday with his bride, the former Rose Swisher. He was greeted by Bill Sharman, left, of the Celtics, and team president Walter Brown. Russell signed a contract with Boston after turning down a $30,000 offer from the Harlem Globetrotters."
Date: December 17, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Deerfield Academy, January 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Deerfield Academy, January 17, 1957]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Deerfield Academy handing a check for tuition for Harris L. Kempner, Jr. for second half of the year and also check for $75.75 in payment of his bill according to the bill of January 1st.
Date: January 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hemenway & Barnes to Harris Kempner, April 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Hemenway & Barnes to Harris Kempner, April 17, 1957]

Letter from Charles B. Barnes to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for his contribution and discussing how appreciated it was.
Date: April 17, 1957
Creator: Hemenway & Barnes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mrs. Bartlett W. Boyden, May 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mrs. Bartlett W. Boyden, May 17, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Bartlett W. Boyden discussing his arrival plans for the commencement. Miss Harriet E. Harris is cc'd.
Date: May 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Ross Whistler, June 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Ross Whistler, June 17, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Ross Whistler discussing how much he and Shrub enjoyed the meal they had with them.
Date: June 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, June 17, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, June 17, 1957]

Letter from Stanley Marcus to Harris L. Kempner discussing an encounter with people connected to The Program for Harvard College and asking if Tommy Lamont would be the best person to approach Lamar Fleming regarding a contribution.
Date: June 17, 1957
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Chase Manhattan Bank Check Stub No. 5-224] (open access)

[Chase Manhattan Bank Check Stub No. 5-224]

Check stub via The Chase Manhattan Bank for a check in the amount of $5.00 paid to the order of The Harvard Alumni Bulletin, paying the subscription for year ending February 1, 1960 for Harris Leon Kempner.
Date: February 17, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James M. Gavin to Harris Kempner, January 17, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from James M. Gavin to Harris Kempner, January 17, 1961]

Letter from James M. Gavin to Harris Kempner discussing a reprint from the Harvard Business Review, "Planning for Profits for World Business."
Date: January 17, 1961
Creator: Gavin, James M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History