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[Invoice for Alteration of a Coat, June 6, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Alteration of a Coat, June 6, 1950]

Invoice for service provided to D. W. Kempner by Ace Tailors, including alteration of a coat, costing $2.
Date: June 6, 1950
Creator: Ace Tailors
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner, November 6, 1950} (open access)

[Letter from The American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner, November 6, 1950}

Letter from the American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner certifying that Mr. Kempner had held a checking account with them for over 25 years.
Date: November 6, 1950
Creator: American Consul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, November 6, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of palm tubs.
Date: November 6, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, January 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, January 6, 1950]

Letter from Jospeh R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing The Big Picture a publication in Paragould and telling Mrs. Kempner to look at pages 8 and 9. He then updates her on the winter weather and receiving a letter from Mary Jean.
Date: January 6, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 6, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner enclosing letters from Dr. Bruce Webster to Mrs. Kempner and a letter from the Barclay Hotel and providing information about an invoice received from Farmington County Club and Hammacher Schlemmer.
Date: September 6, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing an envelope to himi regarding an invoice from the Farmington Country Schlemmer.
Date: September 6, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Earl D. Phillips, September 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Earl D. Phillips, September 6, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Earl D. Phillips informing about enclosing Lending Agency agreements for approvals.
Date: September 6, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from  A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, April 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, April 6, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service accompanying a check covering the premium due April 15th for D W. Kempner's insurance policy #10857.
Date: April 6, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, October 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, October 6, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service accompanying a check covering the premium due October 15th for D W. Kempner's insurance policy #10857.
Date: October 6, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Clayton to Daniel W. Kempner, July 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Clayton to Daniel W. Kempner, July 6, 1950]

Letter from William L .Clayton to Daniel W. Kempner discussing thanking for the letter and wishes him well.
Date: July 6, 1950
Creator: Clayton, W. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, June 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, June 6, 1950]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing the inclusion of Kempner's International Driving License and a French Driving License, which is valid perpetually. He also requests Kempner to sign and return three applications for a Carnet de Passages, European Insurance, and a Customs Bond. The letter also details efforts to ascertain the cost of hiring a chauffeur in France, mentioning correspondence with French organizations and providing insights into chauffeur rates and qualifications.
Date: June 6, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leslie Dufton to Daniel W. Kempner, June 2, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Leslie Dufton to Daniel W. Kempner, June 2, 1950]

Letter from Leslie Dufton to Daniel W. Kempner discussing what European countries require Visas to travel to.
Date: February 6, 1950
Creator: Dufton, Leslie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Percy J. Ebbott to D. W. Kempner, December 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Percy J. Ebbott to D. W. Kempner, December 6, 1950]

Letter from Percy J. Ebbott to D. W. Kempner thanking him for the fruit basket he sent, expressing pleasantries, and discussing an article about Galveston that had appeared in the Saturday Evening Post.
Date: December 6, 1950
Creator: Ebbott, Percy J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, April 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, April 6, 1950]

Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner confirming reservations for Mrs. Womack and Mrs. Carroll on the Ile de France on August 3, and for Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Womack, Mr. and Mrs. Kempner, and Mr. and Mrs. Thorne on the Ile de France on October 6 until they have the schedule for the Liberte. The French Line also confirms reservations for Mr. Kempner's car both ways.
Date: April 6, 1950
Creator: French Line
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, February 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, February 6, 1950]

Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner asking for the names of the people he is adding to his party and for confirmation that this makes a total of six people.
Date: February 6, 1950
Creator: French Line
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce, January 6, 1950] (open access)

[Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce, January 6, 1950]

Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing an upcoming Transportation Conference in Washington that will host one of the Galveston Traffic Managers. Past year activities were discussed and the next meeting scheduled.
Date: January 6, 1950
Creator: Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce, October 6, 1950] (open access)

[Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce, October 6, 1950]

Meeting Minutes from Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing memberships within the Chamber and upcoming events in the city. D. Bailey Calvin presided in place of President David Leavell.
Date: October 6, 1950
Creator: Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, May 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, May 6, 1950]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Joseph Bertig's diagnosis and Gatz's intention to visit him the next day. Gatz also informs Mr. Kempner that it is not necessary to come to the office in Paragould.
Date: May 6, 1950
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Feed] (open access)

[Invoice for Feed]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including feed.
Date: July 6, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from T. L. James to G. A. Stirl, June 6, 1950 (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from T. L. James to G. A. Stirl, June 6, 1950

Letter from Thos. L. James to G. A. Stirl discussing an enclosed invoice from C. B. Johnson's Live Stock Commission Company.
Date: June 6, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, February 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, February 6, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing prices of Tappan Gas stoves and Detroit-Jewel stoves. Tappan Gas prices were attached to this letter.
Date: February 6, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, February 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, February 6, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the possibility of selling a Chevrolet car to John M. Hogan.
Date: February 6, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, January 6, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing prices for bagging and ties. James discusses communication with W.L. Gatz over the topic.
Date: January 6, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 6, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing and enclosed invoice from Imperial Mercantile Company for feed.
Date: July 6, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History