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[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., December 1947] (open access)

[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., December 1947]

Account statement for a $32.50 charge made to Mr. D. W. Kempner by Henry A. Dreer, Inc.
Date: December 31, 1947
Creator: Henry A. Dreer (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., February 28, 1948] (open access)

[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer, Inc., February 28, 1948]

Account statement prepared for Daniel Webster Kempner by Henry A. Dreer, Inc. including itemized charges and balance. Handwritten note " Paid- stamp 3/13/48. "
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Henry A. Dreer (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer Inc., July 1949] (open access)

[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer Inc., July 1949]

Monthly Statement for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Henry A. Dreer Inc., "Seeds, Bulbs, and Garden Supplies," including itemized charges and balance.
Date: July 28, 1949
Creator: Henry A. Dreer (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air-Consumption Parameters for Automatic Mixture Control of Aircraft Engines (open access)

Air-Consumption Parameters for Automatic Mixture Control of Aircraft Engines

From Introduction: "The purpose of this analysis was to investigate the use of a function of intake-manifold pressure, exhaust back pressure, intake manifold temperature, and engine speed in place of a venturi as a means of measuring engine air consumption and to determine if this function is suitable for automatic mixture control."
Date: September 1, 1944
Creator: Shames, Sidney J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Circular from the Saturday Evening Post, February 1948] (open access)

[Circular from the Saturday Evening Post, February 1948]

Circular from the Saturday Evening Post informing the recipient that their "subscription is up for renewal". A blank order form for Pittman & Davis is attached.
Date: February 1948
Creator: Saturday Evening Post
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Joseph H. Bass (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Joseph H. Bass

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Joseph H. Bass, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Tablet" (18" x 28"), "Tablet" (18.25" x 28.75"), "Circular Plate" (22" diameter), "Circular Plate" (2 copies; 22" diameter), "Plaque" (2 copies; 28.25" x 18.25"), "Thomas Tablet" (16" x 22"), "Few Tablet" (22" x 22"), "Tablet" (2 copies; 22" x 24"), "Few Tablet" (brass cast; 22" x 22"), "Round Plaque" (brass cast), and "Tablet" (Burk Memorial Floor Tablet; brass cast; 21.5" x 51.75").
Date: 1940-01-26/1942-03-31
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. R. S. Barbaby] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. R. S. Barbaby]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Comm R. S. Barnaby, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This particular order contains a bronze cast of "Forrestal," a bronze cast of a "Portrait Bust," bronze cast of a "Bust of David W. Taylor," and a bronze cast of "Wright Bros. Relief."
Date: May 1940
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945] (open access)

[Correspondence between Joseph Newton Pew, Jr. and Tex Bradford - January 1945]

Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.
Date: 1945-01-16/1945-01-22
Creator: Pew, Joseph Newton, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]

Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date: December 5, 1944
Creator: Rossiter, A. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Asbestos Magazine - December 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Asbestos Magazine - December 2, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Asbestos Magazine hoping to receive a list of possible western or mid-western manufacturers of asbestos fire-fighting suits and helmets.
Date: December 2, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger - October 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger - October 25, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Max Anfenger recommending the hiring of Robert Steve McKendrick for the position of fire protection engineer on an Alaskan project. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that they must have just missed each other as they were in the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia at the same time.
Date: October 25, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Aviation Supply Office to Lieut. Comdr. H. L. Kempner, May 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Aviation Supply Office to Lieut. Comdr. H. L. Kempner, May 7, 1945]

Letter from E. D. Foster to Harris L. Kempner discussing the passing of a note to Shannon Crandall and expressing happiness at the idea of Kempner coming to visit and promising to visit when he's in Washington.
Date: May 7, 1945
Creator: Aviation Supply Office
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Wood to  Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, March 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from C. W. Wood to Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, March 16, 1945]

Letter from C. W. Wood to Harris L. Kempner extending congratulations regarding Harris' recent promotion.
Date: March 16, 1945
Creator: Naval Aviation Supply Depot
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole. McKie states that she has been listening to shortwave radio messages for four months and sending letters to families of P.O.W.s. McKie estimates she has already sent over 500 letters and has filled four scrapbooks. McKie also mentions family news and talks about life in California.
Date: June 5, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Schwarz to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Schwarz to T. N. Carswell - December 11, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Charles Schwarz, Director of Public Relations, Treasury Department, Washington, dated December 11, 1941. Schwarz expresses for Secretary Morgenthau his appreciation for the letter asking for an expression on Americanism and advises that he is sending a copy of an address given in 1938 by the Secretary. Enclosure includes: THE ROAD AHEAD. An address by Henry Morgenthau, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury dated June 16, 1938. "―to be delivered at the Commencement Exercises of Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa., June 16, 1938―"
Date: December 11, 1941
Creator: Schwarz, Charles
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1943?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 15, 1943?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering an aircraft to Washington D.C., traveling to Wilmington and Philadelphia, and mentions that she will be returning to Dallas.
Date: 1943-12-15?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, December 24, 1943]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying over New York City and Philadelphia, a phone call, seeing a performance of Othello, and returning to Dallas. Written on Hotel Peabody (Memphis) stationary.
Date: December 24, 1943
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, May 3, 1945?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes (probably to her parents) written on Burlington Hotel (Washington, D. C.) stationary, discussing travelling, a visit to Chicago, war bonds, and letters.
Date: 1945-05-03?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. L. Kauffman (Reggie), January 28, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. L. Kauffman (Reggie), January 28, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. L. Kauffman (Reggie) discussing how Kempner was happy to receive a letter from Reggie, and Kempner discusses what is going on in his life at the moment.
Date: January 28, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 20, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay discussing about about the loss of a gold cigarette case with inscription "To Margaux from Mary Jean" and next steps for recovery.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay, October 30, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to S. S. Kay informing that gold cigarette case was not found and requesting for necessary papers for making a claim.
Date: October 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner, October 12, 1944]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner informing that he does not need the Christmas cards anymore.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., January 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., January 3, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc. requesting a catalogue, to find the name of the plant Kempner sent with the letter, and if the business has any in stock.
Date: January 3, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, April 14, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated, April 14, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Incorporated informing that he did not have a trimmer until a couple of weeks before and noticed it needed repairs.
Date: April 14, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History