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[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from C. O. Little to T. N. Carswell - September 5, 1950]

A letter written to "Norwood" [Mr. T. N. Carswell], Abilene, Texas from Clarence O. Little, Vice President, The Atlantic National Bank of Jacksonville, Jacksonville 1, Florida, dated September 5, 1950. Little expresses his disappointment that he missed him when Carswell was in Jacksonville.
Date: September 5, 1950
Creator: Little, Clarence O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 30, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 30, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries discussing the credit memorandum enclosed and asking if they have any small Japanese maple trees available, which could be paid for with the extra credit.
Date: May 30, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to  Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries placing a supplemental order for more plants using the credit left over from his last uncompleted order, and asking they send a check with the remaining credit.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. S. Correll of the United States Department of Agriculture to D. W. Kempner, July 18, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Correll of the United States Department of Agriculture to D. W. Kempner, July 18, 1950]

Letter from the botanist D. S. Correll to D. W. Kempner providing advice about locating Farleyense fern, also known as Adiantum tenerum farleyense, which is supplied at Royal Palm Nurseries in Oneco, Florida.
Date: July 18, 1950
Creator: Correll, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 2, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 2, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries placing an order for Erythenia and Senecio confusus. Kempner also requests a catalogue and price list.
Date: May 2, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Dr. Olin Shivers, December 28, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Dr. Olin Shivers, December 28, 1950]

Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Dr. Olin Shivers expressing her joy at receiving a Christmas Crad from him and talking about a friend named Kate Bullington is in Houston if he feels inclined to visit her. Mrs. Kempner also invites Dr. shivers to come visit her in Galveston.
Date: December 28, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Denihan, Inc.] (open access)

[Letter from B. H. Denihan, Inc.]

Advertising letter from B. H. Denihan, Inc. listing pricing for dry cleaning of clothing and household items.
Date: 1950~
Creator: B. H. Denihan, Incorporated
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 Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka, November 10, 1950~] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka, November 10, 1950~]

Letter from Phil and Cornelia Yerkes Kafka discussing trying to sell a boat.
Date: 1950-11-10?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes & Kafka, Phillip Eric
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka, 1950~] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka, 1950~]

Letter from Phil and Cornelia Yerkes Kafka discussing a sailing trip around Florida.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes & Kafka, Phillip Eric
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, March 19, 1950]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing a sailing and fishing trip in Florida waters.
Date: March 19, 1950
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950] (open access)

[Fiftieth wedding anniversary invitation of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith - December 28, 1950]

An invitation to the Fiftieth Anniversary of their Marriage for Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Smith of Jacksonville, Florida to be held on December 28, 1950. Engraved with raised, gold lettering. An enclosure included a wired correspondence to Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith, Jax. Fla. from Norwood, Virginia and Peggy [T. N. Carswell, Byrdie Carswell and Peggy Carswell] dated December 27, 1950. Expresses their love, congratulations and good wishes.
Date: December 28, 1950
Creator: Smith, George Washington & Smith, Mrs. George Washington
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Florida (open access)

The Synthetic Liquid Fuel Potential of Florida

Report documenting the suitability of Florida for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials; however, it was concluded that there were no reserves of natural gas, and one producing oil field.
Date: November 10, 1950
Creator: Ford, Bacon, and Davis
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Company to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Company to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1950]

Letter from Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Company to D. W. Kempner discussing their inability to supply the items listed in the order sent by Kempner and referring him to Semmes Nursery for the supply.
Date: June 23, 1950
Creator: Glen Saint Mary Nurseries Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1950]

Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner about the unavailability of Erythenia or Russelia stock in response to an earlier inquiry.
Date: May 3, 1950
Creator: Taylor, T. Ralph, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Julium Rohers, November 2, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Julium Rohers, November 2, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Julium Rohers inquiring about the availability and cost of Adiantum tenerum 'Farleyense' Fern. Kempner notes that he is following up on advice from the Royal Palm Nurseries of Oneco, Florida
Date: November 2, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Soule's Nurseries, May 2, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Soule's Nurseries, May 2, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Soule's Nurseries requesting a catalogue and wholesale price list upon being referred by Glen Saint Mary Nurseries.
Date: May 2, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, January 11, 1950]

Letter from T. Ralph Taylor, Jr. of Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner providing a response to Kempner's inquiry on the availability of Monstera deliciosa and including a wholesale price list of their supply.
Date: January 11, 1950
Creator: Taylor, T. Ralph, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries confirming his receipt of their credit memorandum for an uncompleted order and correcting the necessary amount, which was less than required. Kempner asks that they send the rest of the credit.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Monsteras] (open access)

[Invoice for Monsteras]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Royal Palm Nurseries, including two units of Monstera acuminata and two units of Monstera deliciosa for $4. The invoice was stamped paid.
Date: January 24, 1950
Creator: Royal Palm Nurseries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, May 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, May 4, 1950]

Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent inquiry and providing the price lists he asked for. They emphasize their azaleas and invite him to visit their nurseries and greenhouses if he is ever in Florida. A handwritten note about the company is attached.
Date: May 4, 1950
Creator: W. T. Champneys & Son
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Shaffer Nurseries, May 19, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Items from Shaffer Nurseries, May 19, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries by Shaffer Nurseries for $32.55.
Date: May 19, 1950
Creator: Shaffer Nurseries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son, April 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son, April 25, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son requesting a catalogue and wholesale price list "of all greenhouse plants". An undated note about W. T. Champneys & Son is attached; it states that they have "all varieties of Nephthytes and Philodendrums (sic.)" but that they don't list the prices in the Review and prefer that someone ask for their "1950 list price of all Greenhouse plants".
Date: April 25, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History