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Cotton-Cleaning Apparatus.
Patent for a cotton-cleaning apparatus made up of "a stationary foraminous case or drum having an inlet-opening in the upper side of its small end, a rotary shaft extending centrally through the case or drum and having a plurality of spirally-arranged at the large end of the foraminous case and having a discharge-pipe for conveying the cotton to the point where it is to be deposited or discharged - as, for instance, into gins or gin-feeders" (lines 9-19). The cotton goes in one end, the cotton is elevated, beater-arms move the cotton along, and fans drive the cotton to the gins.
Date:
October 8, 1895
Creator:
Murray, Stephen D.
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Texarkana Gateway to Texas and the Southwest
This text gives an overview of the places and resources in Texas with an emphasis on the locations where the railroads run through the state. Indexes start on page 220.
Date:
1896
Creator:
Texas & Pacific Railway
Object Type:
Book
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Commonwealth National Bank to I. H. Kempner, April 4, 1910]
Telegram sent by Commonwealth National Bank to I. H. Kempner discussing a potential sale with saner at Goldthwaite.
Date:
April 4, 1910
Creator:
Commonwealth National Bank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Commonwealth National Bank to I. H. Kempner, April 4, 1910]
Telegram sent by Commonwealth National Bank to I. H. Kempner discussing the attendance of Saner for the sale out expenses.
Date:
April 4, 1910
Creator:
Commonwealth National Bank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Texas Bank & Trust Company to Saner & Saner, April 4, 1910]
Telegram sent by Texas Bank & Trust Company to Saner & Saner discussing the purchase of a Mills County property.
Date:
April 4, 1910
Creator:
Texas Bank & Trust Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]
Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Date:
1911-03-13~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 22, July 1918 - April, 1919
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 367.
Date:
1919
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Fielding Elliot to Alex Bradford - April 6, 1940]
Letter from George F. Eliot to Alex Bradford discussing the idea of disrupting German and Russian oil supplies. While supported by Mr. Eliot, it is understood that London is currently preoccupied with the crackdown on the exporting of Swedish iron ore.
Date:
April 6, 1940
Creator:
Eliot, George Fielding
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 44, July 1940 - April, 1941
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 533.
Date:
1941
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Tanner to Mrs. Kempner, November 7, 1941]
Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Mrs. Tanner from the AWVS. Included in the letter is a copy of a letter from Mrs. Alison. The letter also informs that the chairman of the Dallas unit of the AWVS has resigned.
Date:
November 7, 1941
Creator:
Tanner, Mrs. Frederick C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 9, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "Harris" and "Ruth" wanting to travel to New York and their participation as "Daughters of Artillery Club" members in a ball in Dallas. Also writes about Sealy Hutchings Jr.'s participation in the club and his wife, "lady Hutchings" arguing with Gus Arnold, chairman of the House Commitee.
Date:
November 9, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941]
Letter to Cecil from her father discussing an issue he had with someone he believed to be fraud. He also encourages Cecil to make up her mind about moving to New York or Dallas. He mentions that "Uncle Stuart" is going blind.
Date:
November 16, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 45, July 1941 - April, 1942
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 401.
Date:
1942
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, December 8, 1943]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis asking for shipments of fruit to be sent.
Date:
December 8, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1944]
Letter to Cecile from her father about the war, the upcoming election, a business trip he will go on, and Harris.
Date:
1944~
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, January 8, 1944]
Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's acceptance to be a member of the Texas State Committee for the Celebration of the President's Birthday.
Date:
January 8, 1944
Creator:
Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner, January 20, 1944]
Letter from Ray I. Mehan to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's declining health, business at the U. S. National Bank, the resignation of Thompson at Marfa, and the progress in submission of loans to the Marfa Production Credit Association.
Date:
January 20, 1944
Creator:
Mehan, Ray I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, January 31, 1944]
Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing the vast coverage for the Celebration of the President's Birthday and a telegraph message from President Roosevelt regarding the celebration.
Date:
January 31, 1944
Creator:
Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 07, 1944]
Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing how a shipment of the stove Kempner ordered should arrive either the day of this letter or the day after.
Date:
February 7, 1944
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1944]
Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing an invoice for Majestic coal and wood range.
Date:
February 16, 1944
Creator:
Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Waverley Briggs, March 2, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Waverley Briggs discussing the whereabouts of the financial reports for the President's Birthday Ball as Kempner wants to know how much money would be given to Galveston.
Date:
March 2, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverly Briggs to I. H. Kempner, March 3, 1944]
Letter from George Waverly Briggs to I. H. Kempner providing information about "the amount raised, the expenses incurred, and the use of the funds" for Galveston County's recent fundraising campaign "for the Celebration of the President's Birthday".
Date:
March 3, 1944
Creator:
Briggs, George Waverly
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1944]
Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing the President's Birthday Fundraiser not having financial reports, yet that Kempner wants but Briggs informs Kempner that he is trying to find the report through Colonel D. Walker Wear.
Date:
March 8, 1944
Creator:
Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, May 4, 1944]
Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed report containing information for the campaign for the Celebration of the President's Birthday.
Date:
May 4, 1944
Creator:
Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History