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[Burpee Co. Bulb Catalog: 1954, Wholesale] (open access)

[Burpee Co. Bulb Catalog: 1954, Wholesale]

Pamphlet listing wholesale prices for imported Dutch bulbs to grow several varieties of flowers, including tulips, daffodils, and lilies.
Date: May 15, 1954
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Trousers and Coats] (open access)

[Invoice for Trousers and Coats]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Brooks Uniform Company, including pr. trop. trousers, pr. serge trousers and Beige Butler coats worth $105.30. Written paid on November 22nd, 1954.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Brooks Uniform Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 15, 1954]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing an outline of the business plan developed with David Rothman for creating the sewer treatment system and the development of houses for the Mayfield Park Subdivision.
Date: July 15, 1954
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 15, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing an annual employee celebration. The benefits and downsides of the celebration will be talked about later.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Bill Louviere, & Hugh Williams, February 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Bill Louviere, & Hugh Williams, February 15, 1954]

Letter from Herman Lurie to I. H. Kempner, Bill Louviere, and Hugh Williams discussing the state of the sugar market in relation to future purchases. Details include pricing, timing, sellers, obstacles, and deals.
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige, January 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige, January 15, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. M. Baldrige discussing a birthday telegram that was appreciated.
Date: January 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ken L. Laird to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers - List #4, November 15, 1954 (open access)

[Letter from Ken L. Laird to Texas and Oklahoma Brokers - List #4, November 15, 1954

Letter from Ken L. Laird to the Texas And Oklahoma Brokers - List #4 discussing changes to the shipping schedule to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Laird, Kenneth L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 15, 1954]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing an outline for the construction of the Mayfield Park Subdivision with David Rothman and his company.
Date: July 15, 1954
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James, February 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James, February 15, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere & Thomas L. James discussing the scheduling and logistics for impending meetings that will happen at Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: February 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, November 15, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing profit-sharing and retirement benefits. Various are mentioned about investment plans, stocks, and earnings.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, November 15, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing a necessary directors meeting to discuss the topic of Imperial Sugar Company dividends.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre, March 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre, March 15, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre discussing income taxes and permit costs.
Date: March 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Homer L. Bruce, July 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to Homer L. Bruce, July 15, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to Homer L. Bruce discussing the check they received from the income tax case and the preparations for claims on U. S. Cane items up until 1948.
Date: July 15, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, June 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, June 15, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing the daily cash balances and a request from Kempner, asking Andre to write a letter to the banks explaining how the borrowings from the bank on their end have stayed the same for several years.
Date: June 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Andre, September 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Andre, September 15, 1954]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Andre discussing an enclosed copy of the minutes from the stockholders and directors meetings where they declared a 20% dividend on capital stock.
Date: September 15, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, April 15, 1954] (open access)

[Herman Lurie's Weekly Report, April 15, 1954]

Herman Lurie's weekly report for the sugar market. Details include prices, distribution, sugar tons, and refiners.
Date: April 15, 1954
Creator: Lurie, Herman
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, December 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, December 15, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong discussing hotels and other institutions and sugar purchases.
Date: December 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd, March 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd, March 15, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to Baker, Botts, Andrews & Shepherd discussing a Supreme Court ruling that will allow a large tax refund from the United Gas Company.
Date: March 15, 1954
Creator: Andre, George L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1954]

Letter from George Andre to I. H. Kempner discussing the February statement touching on profits, sales, and inventories.
Date: March 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, May 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, May 15, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing a list of calculations for overpaid taxes that will be refunded for the years 1947 and 1948.
Date: May 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, December 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, December 15, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund checks that are intended for five churches.
Date: December 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner, November 15, 1954]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing sugar pricing and deliveries.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company Estimated Daily Cash Balance: October 15, 1954] (open access)

[Imperial Sugar Company Estimated Daily Cash Balance: October 15, 1954]

Daily cash report for Imperial Sugar Company including a list of large withdrawals for the months surrounding the date showing the daily expenses and estimated balance for each entry. It also lists scheduled payments for bank loans.
Date: October 15, 1954
Creator: Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, May 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere, May 15, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Louviere discussing potential communication with Mr. McKnight at Louisiana State University.
Date: May 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History