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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Postmaster, November 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Postmaster, November 10, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Postmaster of Galveston discussing a previous letter sent to the Postmaster requesting that his mail no longer be delivered to Box 119 but instead be delivered as addressed.
Date: November 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, November 10, 1950 (open access)

The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 32, Ed. 1 Friday, November 10, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.
Date: November 10, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Kodak Film] (open access)

[Invoice for Kodak Film]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company including three rolls of Kodak film.
Date: October 10, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 10, 1950]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing a meeting with J. Phillips and a clipping from the Wall Street Journal, the death of Harry Thompson, Minnie Ulrich's husband who left her without explanation, the cost and installation of toilets in one of their buildings on Avenue G., the laying of a sewer line, the dry weather, and Fannie Kempner who has bought a new Cadillac.
Date: August 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Braniff International Airways Newsletter, July 10, 1950] (open access)

[Braniff International Airways Newsletter, July 10, 1950]

Letter from Duke files District Traffic Manager of the Braniff International Airways regarding new flight schedules, a flight design specifically for businessmen who need to sleep on flights, new hours for their Ticket and Reservation Office and available flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Braniff International Airways
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Rax Powder] (open access)

[Invoice for Rax Powder]

Invoice for a quarter can of Rax powder sold to D. W. Kempner by Motomco Inc. for $1.75, stamped paid on the 10th of July, 1950.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Motomco, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, July 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, July 10, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel discussing trunks that Mr. Kempner sent to be checked into the Ritz-Carlton and placed in Mrs. Kempner's room for their October reservation. Mr. Kempner also advises the hotel that if trunks are not delivered directly to check Pennsylvania station.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner regarding updates about the cotton market and government acreage report.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lord & Burnham to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Lord & Burnham to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]

Letter from Lord & Burnham to D. W. Kempner discussing a sample of aluminum bar caps.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Lord & Burnham
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]

Card from Semmes Nurseries to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have marked his order for shipment for the date noted on his previous letter.
Date: July 10, 1950
Creator: Semmes Nurseries
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Transport of Half a Bale of Moss, June 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Transport of Half a Bale of Moss, June 1950]

Invoice for items transported for Daniel W. Kempner by J. H. Robinson Truck Lines, including one-half bale of moss.
Date: June 10, 1950
Creator: J. H. Robinson Truck Lines
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. W. Marchak, June 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. W. Marchak, June 10, 1950]

Letter from A. W. Marchak discussing the Galveston Junior Chamber of Commerce Annual Joint Installation of Officers.
Date: June 10, 1950
Creator: Marchak, A. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. L. Lambert to Daniel W. Kempner, June 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. L. Lambert to Daniel W. Kempner, June 10, 1950]

Letter from R. L. Lambert to Daniel W. Kempner confirming the adjustments made to Kempner's previous reservation due to the fact that Mary Jean Kempner and Oakleigh Lewis Thorne would be unable to attend the trip with him. Lambert then goes on to express his well wishes to both Kempner and his wife, Jeane Kempner.
Date: June 10, 1950
Creator: Lambert, R. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Rogowicz to Daniel W. Kempner, May 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from C. Rogowicz to Daniel W. Kempner, May 10, 1950]

Letter from C. rogowicz to Daniel W. Kempner Thanking for the order number date but mentions cancelling the order.
Date: May 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Postmaster, May 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Postmaster, May 10, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Postmaster sending letters for the breakage claim.
Date: May 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred Atkins Moore to Daniel W. Kempner, May 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Fred Atkins Moore to Daniel W. Kempner, May 10, 1950]

Letter from Fred A. Moore of the Save the Children Federation to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him redirecting him to the Daughters of Penelope and says he will inquire about shipping the clothes from Galveston under the Marshall Plan.
Date: May 10, 1950
Creator: Moore, Fred Atkins
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 10, 1950]

Letter from I. H. Kempner Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing enclosed pamphlets covering Oklahoma state parks with artificial lakes. This information was given by Ken Laird and was to be applied to property in Bosque County, Texas.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. C. Wright to Daniel W. Kempner, April 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from M. C. Wright to Daniel W. Kempner, April 10, 1950]

Letter from M. C. Wright to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that the American Florist Supply Co. does not carry the exact product he is looking for and offers an enclosed catalog to find a suitable replacement.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: Wright, M. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from  Ralph E. Webb to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Ralph E. Webb to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1950]

Letter from Director ralph E. Webb of Group Hospital Services to D. W. Kempner thanking him for notifying them of a hospital visit and describing benefits unavailable with his current plan, the Blue Cross Service.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: Webb, Ralph E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Lelia H Woods to Daniel W. Kempner and A. H. Blackshear, March 10, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Lelia H Woods to Daniel W. Kempner and A. H. Blackshear, March 10, 1950]

Letter from Lelia H. Woods to Daniel W. Kempner and A. H. Blackshear thanking the gentlemen for their support and kind words after the passing of her beloved husband.
Date: March 10, 1950
Creator: Woods, Lelia H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to Daniel W. Kempner, March 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to Daniel W. Kempner, March 10, 1950]

Letter from J. M. Winterbotham to Daniel W. Kempner asking to be informed what the asking price is for an interesting story Kempner shared.
Date: March 10, 1950
Creator: Winterbotham, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel Rothberg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel Rothberg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 10, 1950]

Letter from Samuel Rothberg to Mr. I. H. Kempner sharing about need for raise in gifts discussed at National Big Gifts meeting, along with a copy of clipping in New York Time showing the need for increase in donations.
Date: March 10, 1950
Creator: Rothberg, Samuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel Rothberg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel Rothberg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, March 10, 1950]

Letter from Samuel Rothberg to Mr. I. H. Kempner sharing about the need for raise in gifts discussed at National Big Gifts Meeting.
Date: March 10, 1950
Creator: Rothberg, Samuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Virginia Smelting Company to D. W. Kempner, March 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the Virginia Smelting Company to D. W. Kempner, March 10, 1950]

Letter from the Virginia Smelting Company to D. W. Kempner discussing their "various greenhouse aerosols available for control of greenhouse insects".
Date: March 10, 1950
Creator: Virginia Smelting Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History