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[Clipping: C. G. Pillot has Watched Growth From Town of 4845] (open access)

[Clipping: C. G. Pillot has Watched Growth From Town of 4845]

Clipping describing C.G. Pillot's life and business in Houston, Texas.
Date: February 15, 1951
Creator: Weeks, Jack
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse to Senator Tom Connally, February 9, 1951] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse to Senator Tom Connally, February 9, 1951]

Copy of letter from Mrs. Chase Going Woods to Senator Tom Connally discussing the question of price ceilings on raw cotton.
Date: February 9, 1951
Creator: Going Woodhouse, Chase
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Draft Order for Flower Seeds, February 6, 1951] (open access)

[Draft Order for Flower Seeds, February 6, 1951]

Draft of order for vegetable seeds from Geo. J. Bail, Inc., written by Daniel W. Kempner. Handwritten note with invoice number 17191.
Date: February 6, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Farming for Profit, February 1951 (open access)

Farming for Profit, February 1951

Monthly newsletter published by Doane Agricultural Service providing information on maximizing agricultural profits in a variety of areas for the year 1951.
Date: February 1951
Creator: Doane Agricultural Service, Incorporated
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from J. Charles Sasportas to Daniel W. Kempner, February 11, 1951] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from J. Charles Sasportas to Daniel W. Kempner, February 11, 1951]

Handwritten letter from J. Charles Sasportas to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for all the help with the paperwork and requesting a copy of his income tax return to complete the process.
Date: February 11, 1951
Creator: Sasportas, J. Charles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 6, 1951] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 6, 1951]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing the effects of the recent terrible weather and weevils on his cotton, the work and salary of someone named Elsa, and Mr. Bertig's health.
Date: February 6, 1951
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 10, 1951] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 10, 1951]

Handwritten letter from Jospeh R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's recent fall and Mr. Bertig hiring a new cook.
Date: February 10, 1951
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 22, 1951] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 22, 1951]

Handwritten letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing being down with the flu, pictures of dogs, Mary Jean's pregnancy, and his trouble hiring servants.
Date: February 22, 1951
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Geo. J. Ball, Inc., February 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Geo. J. Ball, Inc., February 1951]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Geo. J. Ball, Inc., including agapanthus umbellathus blue, alyssum carpet of snow, etc. worth $19.25, written paid.
Date: February 12, 1951
Creator: Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Howard V. Smith, February 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Howard V. Smith, February 1951]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Howard V. Smith, including red radiance, Tom brenemen, sleigh bells, butterscotch, etc. worth $43.5.
Date: February 22, 1951
Creator: Howard V. Smith
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Zacharias Frankel Lodge, February 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Zacharias Frankel Lodge, February 1951]

Invoice for balance due to Zacharias Frankel Lodge No. 242, B'nai B'rith by D. W. Kempner. Stamped and writted paid by check on February 15th, 1951.
Date: February 12, 1951
Creator: Zacharias Frankel Lodge
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cattle Sold by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company] (open access)

[Invoice for Cattle Sold by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company]

Invoice for items sold to several purchasers by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company including one bull, six cows, one steer, and twenty-two calves.
Date: February 27, 1951
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Forty-Two Light Bulbs Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Forty-Two Light Bulbs Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including 42 light bulbs.
Date: February 7, 1951
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Geo. J. Ball Inc., February 12, 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Items from Geo. J. Ball Inc., February 12, 1951]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Geo. J. Ball Inc. for $19.25.
Date: February 12, 1951
Creator: George J. Ball, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Worth $14.25 Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Items Worth $14.25 Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including forty-two of an item worth $14.25 total.
Date: February 7, 1951
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Land, February 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Land, February 1951]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by E. S. Binnings, including land for $25.38. Stamped paid on February 7th, 1951.
Date: February 6, 1951
Creator: E. S. Binnings
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for One Case of Hemblein Green Turtle Soup Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for One Case of Hemblein Green Turtle Soup Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including one case of Hemblein green turtle soup.
Date: February 8, 1951
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for One Case of Hemblein Green Turtle Soup Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for One Case of Hemblein Green Turtle Soup Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including one case of Hemblein green turtle soup.
Date: February 8, 1951
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Group Hospital Service, Inc., February 1951] (open access)

[Invoice from Group Hospital Service, Inc., February 1951]

Invoice from Group Hospital Service, Inc. addressed to D. W. Kempner. The following names were covered under the service: Gabriel Mary T., Shepherd Pete, and Sutton Mary D. The total amount due was $5.55; the invoice was stamped paid on the 7th of February, 1951.
Date: 1951-02~
Creator: Group Hospital Service Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, February 7, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, February 7, 1951]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Group Hospital Service enclosing a check on behalf of Mr. Daniel W. Kempner.
Date: February 7, 1951
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to L. E. Dowd, February 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to L. E. Dowd, February 27, 1951]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to L. E. Dowd appreciating his letter of February 6th, and mentions about the need for members to be open about their opinion so they would have a better club. So he requests for his and the members help.
Date: February 27, 1951
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. T. Whayne to W. L. Vogler, February 21, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from A. T. Whayne to W. L. Vogler, February 21, 1951]

Letter from A. T. Whayne to W. L. Vogler informing him of an upcoming visit by State Senators to Galveston on March 3rd. The visit, hosted by the Medical Committee of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, includes a tour of the Medical School and a cocktail party and dinner at the Studio Lounge. He suggests Vogler attend due to his frequent interactions with Senate members. A handwritten note indicates that Mr. Vogler and his wife accepted the invitation and will attend.
Date: February 21, 1951
Creator: Whayne, A. T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Albert Goldman to D. W. Kempner, February 19, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Albert Goldman to D. W. Kempner, February 19, 1951]

Letter from Albert Goldman to D. W. Kempner informing him that their investigation regarding some undeveloped film that had gone missing in the mail had, indeed, not reached their destination.
Date: February 19, 1951
Creator: Goldman, Albert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anna M. D. to Directors of Imperial Sugar Company, February 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Anna M. D. to Directors of Imperial Sugar Company, February 14, 1951]

Letter from Anna M. D., secretary for I. H. Kempner, Jr., to the board of directors of Imperial Sugar Company the upcoming meeting date.
Date: February 14, 1951
Creator: D., Anna M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History