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[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to F. G. Robinson, May 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to F. G. Robinson, May 26, 1950]

Letter Daniel Webster Kempner to F. G. Robinson to F. G. Robinson discussing an enclosed questionnaire.
Date: May 26, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Coldwell Lawn Mower Company to Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Coldwell Lawn Mower Company to Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Coldwell Law Mower Company discussing an order for parts to replace the ones Mr. Kempner broke on his Coldwell Trimmers.
Date: May 4, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from M. G. Rekoff to D. W. Kempner, May 30, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice from M. G. Rekoff to D. W. Kempner, May 30, 1950]

Invoice from M. G. Rekoff to D. W. Kempner regarding the costs of work done at Kempner's residence from January 31 to May 30.
Date: May 30, 1950
Creator: Rekoff, M. G.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]

Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that they secured cabins 236 and 238 on the Liberte's voyage on October 18 for him and his family, and that they will change his car reservations accordingly.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: French Line
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner, May 4, 1950]

Letter from French Line to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that the Liberte will be sailing from Europe on September 27 and October 18 and requesting he advise them soon if he would like to transfer his reservations to one of these voyages.
Date: May 4, 1950
Creator: French Line
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 8, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 8, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco requesting his reservations be transferred to the Liberte's trip on October 18 and that his cabins be on the south side of the ship.
Date: May 8, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to L. A. L. Herbert, May 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to L. A. L. Herbert, May 12, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Commander L. A. L. Herbert telling him that his thoughts have been with him and wishing him well. He then tells Mr. Herbert that him and Mrs. Kempner plan on traveling abroad that Summer but would not be leaving until July to return in October.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joesph R. Bertig, May 23, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joesph R. Bertig, May 23, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Mr. Bertig's steady recovery and tendency towards self-pity. Mr. Kempner then reminds him of his sister, Jeane's, bad health and how she always takes it in stride. He also tells him to travel home by train.
Date: May 23, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.
Date: May 20, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 12, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco expressing his confusion with the cabins secured for him and his family, as they are on the A Deck, not the Main Deck as he had requested. Mr. Kempner asks to see a cabin plan of the ship in order to give a definite answer as to whether these cabins will be suitable.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Straus-Frank Company, May 1950] (open access)

[Account Statement for Straus-Frank Company, May 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Straus-Frank Company, including the charges.
Date: May 1950
Creator: Straus-Frank Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George J. Ball, May 20, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George J. Ball, May 20, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George J. Ball requesting for the 1950 crop seeds.
Date: May 20, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Fertilizer From Sugarland Industries] (open access)

[Invoice for Fertilizer From Sugarland Industries]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including $48.65 worth of fertilizers.
Date: May 4, 1950
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for One Case of Hunt's Tomato Sauce Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for One Case of Hunt's Tomato Sauce Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including one case of Hunt's Tomato Sauce.
Date: May 7, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 25, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing prices on rugs for given sizes.
Date: May 25, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Alcorn Cattle Account] (open access)

[Invoice for Alcorn Cattle Account]

Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the Live Stock Commission Company to Swift #20, Rageline (on J Caesar behalf), and Dixon, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold under the Alcorn Cattle account.
Date: May 22, 1950
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Six Sacks of Texas Dairy Feed Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Six Sacks of Texas Dairy Feed Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including six sacks of Texas dairy feed.
Date: May 8, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 5, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the decision to not change cattle brands.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, May 18, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, May 18, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing asphalt and its benefits in comparison to laying concrete.
Date: May 18, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to G. A. Stirl, May 23, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to G. A. Stirl, May 23, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to G. A. Stirl discussing information regarding the recent sale of cattle.
Date: May 23, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Carpet Sizes] (open access)

[List of Carpet Sizes]

A list made by D. W. Kempner listing the type and size of carpets he would like in specific rooms. Handwritten notes can be read on the bottom of the page.
Date: 1950-05~
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note on Carpet Prices] (open access)

[Note on Carpet Prices]

A note written by D. W. Kempner with two prices on carpets by the yard.
Date: 1950-05~
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an attached letter from Milikien about the crops in Alcorn and Blakely.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an attached letter covering crop conditions at Alcorn and Blakely farms.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History