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[Letter to J. C. Lewis, October 31, 1923] (open access)

[Letter to J. C. Lewis, October 31, 1923]

Letter to J. C. Lewis informing that the Kempff land has been consummated and thanks him.
Date: October 31, 1923
Creator: Lewis, J. C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Skinner Irrigation Company, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Skinner Irrigation Company, October 31, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Skinner Irrigation Company discussing a broken sprinkler that has been sent in to be repaired, Kempner also asks if other sprinklers are available for purchase.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1944]

Letter from G. D. Ulrich to I. H. Kempner discussing pricing and logistics involved in shipping grapefruit to Washington and New York.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard C. Decker to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Richard C. Decker to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, October 31, 1944]

Letter from Richard C. Decker to Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing the price of cleaning and repairing two of her wristwatches and informing that the work could take up to four months to complete.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Decker, Richard C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. J. Kalmus to Daniel W. Kempner, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from S. J. Kalmus to Daniel W. Kempner, October 31, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. J. Kalmus returning a cancelled check regarding the Chicago shop.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Kalmus, S. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 31, 1944]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting for a large Pansy plant even if it takes three weeks.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 31, 1944]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner informing that his Roto Shaver has been damaged regarding the broken guard, the blades do not cut fast enough, and the electric cord is damaged. He request to have the shaver looked at and returned as soon as possible.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anderson, Clayton & Co. to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 31, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Anderson, Clayton & Co. to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 31, 1945]

Letter from W. Leland Anderson to Harris L. Kempner requesting the stop in Houston while going to Galveston so he can thank Kempner in person for his civilian award.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: Anderson, Clayton & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Betty Rogers to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 31, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Betty Rogers to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 31, 1945]

Letter from Betty Rogers to Harris L. Kempner discussing all of Harris' packages being sent, Betty's attempts to fix Harris' pipe, his address book and Commander Miller leaving the navy.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: Rogers, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. H. Struve Hensel, October 31, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. H. Struve Hensel, October 31, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to H. Struve Hensel discussing how much he enjoyed working with Hensel and their friendship. A post script note expressing disappointment that Hensel couldn't go from new Orleans to Galveston.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Sullivan to Harris L. Kempner, October 31, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Sullivan to Harris L. Kempner, October 31, 1945]

Letter from J. M. Sullivan to Harris L. Kempner discussing what to do about Kempner's barometer, conditions in Washington and the possibility of an upcoming vacation.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: Sullivan, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1945]

Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner discussing his frustration with the Hillel Building Fund and its lack of organization. He believes that donations should come from Hillel members before soliciting donations and subscriptions. From this, he believes the money could be gathered with little effort from the Hillel Fund.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Debit by Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., October 1946] (open access)

[Invoice for Debit by Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., October 1946]

Invoice for debit from Mrs. H. Kempner's account by Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., including labor furnished worth $32.5.
Date: October 31, 1946
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Navy Department to Mr. W. H. Moore, October 31, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Navy Department to Mr. W. H. Moore, October 31, 1946]

Letter from E. J. Laddey to W. H. Moore enclosing lists of firms and companies, a letter from Chief Counsel and a memorandum and discussing the details of the contents of the lists.
Date: October 31, 1946
Creator: Navy Department
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Clark & Martin, October 31, 1948 (open access)

[Account Statement for Clark & Martin, October 31, 1948

Account statement prepared for Daniel Webster Kempner by Clark & Martin, General Auto Repairing, including itemized charges and balance. Included are four repair orders invoicing the charges from the monthly statement.
Date: October 31, 1948
Creator: Clark & Martin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Star Auto Trimmers, October 31, 1948] (open access)

[Account Statement for Star Auto Trimmers, October 31, 1948]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Star Auto Trimmers, including the charges. Handwritten note " Paid Star Auto Trimmers 11/5/48 ."
Date: October 31, 1948
Creator: Star Auto Trimmers
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Texas Filling Station: October 1948] (open access)

[Account Statement for Texas Filling Station: October 1948]

List of charges at the Texas Filling Station in Galveston for the month of October 1948, printed on stationery that has an illustration of the building. Handwritten note "Paid #2713."
Date: October 31, 1948
Creator: Texas Filling Station
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, October 31, 1948] (open access)

[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, October 31, 1948]

Invoice to Daniel W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided, including labor furnished by Pete Sheperd and egg cases.
Date: October 31, 1948
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Information Sheet Regarding Travel to Vienna by Overland Route] (open access)

[Information Sheet Regarding Travel to Vienna by Overland Route]

Notice from the Allied High Commission's Permit Office for Germany. It informs where certain groups should enter Vienna "by the overland route": "U. S. and French nationals" via one bridge and "British and Commonwealth citizens" via another. The notice warns that non-compliance will cause inconvenience and delay to those involved.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: Allied High Commission. Permit Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Chaise Lounge Repair] (open access)

[Invoice for Chaise Lounge Repair]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Framer Mattress Co., including a repair for a chaise lounge.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: Framer Mattress Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George J. Delaney to Mr. H. Kempner, October 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from George J. Delaney to Mr. H. Kempner, October 31, 1949]

Letter from George J. Delaney to Harris L. Kempner notifying him of the discontinuation of his subscription and requesting to know when he will resume his subscription.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: Wall Street Journal (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice for rice.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, October 31, 1949] (open access)

[Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Debit Statement, October 31, 1949]

Invoice to Daniel W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Clark & Martin: October, 1949] (open access)

[Statement from Clark & Martin: October, 1949]

Statement for auto repair services sold to Dan W. Kempner by Clark & Martin during the month of December, 1949.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: Clark & Martin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History