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[Invoice for Betsy Ross Bulbs] (open access)

[Invoice for Betsy Ross Bulbs]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by American Bulb Company, including fifty Betsy Ross bulbs for $2.75, the invoice was stamped "Paid Order". The invoice also mentions that the Betsy Ross bulbs were a substitute for Snow Whites.
Date: May 27, 1950
Creator: American Bulb Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Mum R. C. White Chief and Postage] (open access)

[Invoice for Mum R. C. White Chief and Postage]

Invoice for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries by American Bulb Company, including Mum R. C. White Chief and Postage.
Date: May 2, 1950
Creator: American Bulb Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 8, 1944]

Letter from American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner discussing his request about a quote for the price of Croft lilies.
Date: May 8, 1944
Creator: American Bulb Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 12, 1950]

Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his recent order. They inform him that they are checking with their grower and "will advise [him] as soon as [they] hear from him".
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: American Bulb Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1950]

Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner providing an update about his order.
Date: May 19, 1950
Creator: American Bulb Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cane Stakes] (open access)

[Invoice for Cane Stakes]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by American Horist Supply Co., including 1000 five-foot green medium heavy cane stakes and 1000 three-foot green pencil thickness cane stakes for $25.
Date: May 14, 1954
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from American Florist Supply Co., May 5, 1949] (open access)

[Invoice for Items from American Florist Supply Co., May 5, 1949]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner, on behalf of Plantersville Nurs., by American Florist Supply Co., including a quart of Nicofume liquid, a pint of Volck, 5 ounces of Blackleaf 40, an Everspray sprinkler system, and a Double spike sprinkler for a total of $35.55. The invoice was marked paid by check on the 17th of May, 1949.
Date: May 5, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Palm Tubs, May 21, 1952] (open access)

[Invoice for Palm Tubs, May 21, 1952]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by American Florist Supply Company, including two green fourteen-inch palm tubs. A paid note was written on May 26, 1952.
Date: May 21, 1952
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Palm Tubs, May 27, 1952] (open access)

[Invoice for Palm Tubs, May 27, 1952]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by American Florist Supply Company, including two green sixteen-inch palm tubs, totalling $7. A paid note was written on June 2, 1952.
Date: May 27, 1952
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of florist supplies via express mail.
Date: May 3, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 17, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have acquired "a gallon size" of Jones Ant Killer. They tell him that the price is $8.00 per gallon if he still wishes to buy some.
Date: May 17, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of Jones Ant Killer has been shipped via express mail. It also states that one gallon of Jones Ant Killer is not included on the shipment because it is on back order.
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for zinc sulphate.
Date: May 29, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner, May 25, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner, May 25, 1955]

Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner inviting to attend his wedding and requesting for remittance for future expenses.
Date: May 25, 1955
Creator: Cheng, Tsung O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Carl Clay, May 7, 2002 transcript

Oral History Interview with Carl Clay, May 7, 2002

Interview with Carl Clay, a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Persian Gulf War, who also served in the civil wars in Lebanon, Kosovo, and Somalia. Clay describes his time working in aviation on the flight deck of ships and the many countries he visited while in the service, such as Brazil, Spain, and Cuba.
Date: May 7, 2002
Creator: DeVore, Danielle & Clay, Carl
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gerald E. Duffy to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Gerald E. Duffy to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1951]

Letter from Gerald E. Duffy to I. H. Kempner thanking him for attending the luncheon and giving a speech.
Date: May 8, 1951
Creator: Duffy, Gerald E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1962]

Letter from J. A. Elkins to I. H. Kempner explaining to Kempner that Elkins was unable to attend a reception at Robert Lee Kempner's home due to a meeting with the Pure Oil Company that was required for Elkins to attend.
Date: May 8, 1962
Creator: Elkins, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stuart Godwin to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Stuart Godwin to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1952]

Letter from Stuart Godwin to I. H. Kempner discussing flight options for Kempner's upcoming trip to New York. Godwin also mentions that the Harvey Travel Bureau would lose full commission if the flight if the ticket is secured through Braniff.
Date: May 2, 1952
Creator: Godwin, Stuart
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez - 1963-05-30] (open access)

[Letter from John J. Herrera to Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez - 1963-05-30]

Letter to Mr. and Mrs. Roberto Vasquez, typed and dated May 30, 1963. The letter discusses the convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Date: May 30, 1963
Creator: Herrera, John J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lord & Burnham to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Lord & Burnham to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1953]

Letter from C. Walter Impey, of Lord & Burnham, to D. W. Kempner discussing the return of three gallons of No. 101 compound.
Date: May 26, 1953
Creator: Impey, C. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth Iten to Daniel W. Kempner, May 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Ruth Iten to Daniel W. Kempner, May 23, 1944]

Letter from Ruth Iten to Daniel W. Kempner discussing many trips, including a fishing trip, and asking to come into work on a later date.
Date: May 23, 1944
Creator: Iten, Ruth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, May 20, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, May 20, 1954]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing the Sugar Land Shopping Center's account balances.
Date: May 20, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 9, 1944]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes written on American Airlines stationary discussing her visit to Newark and a trip to Dallas via Buffalo and Chicago.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History