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Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): October 1950 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): October 1950

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date: October 16, 1950
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): October 1950 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): October 1950

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2524 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date: October 16, 1950
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Calcium Arsenate, Sulphur mixture, and Toxaphene] (open access)

[Invoice for Calcium Arsenate, Sulphur mixture, and Toxaphene]

Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner Firm by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including Calcium Arsenate, Sulphur mixture, and Toxaphene.
Date: June 16, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Freight Charges of Glazing Compound and Alum Moldings, August 16, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Freight Charges of Glazing Compound and Alum Moldings, August 16, 1950]

Invoice for delivery from Lord & Burnham to Sherman by Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company, including shipping of glazing compound and alum moldings of total cost $8.99.
Date: August 16, 1950
Creator: Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Roy F. Wilcox and Co., May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Items from Roy F. Wilcox and Co., May 16, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Roy F. Wilcox and Co., including Philodendron Erubescens, Asplenium Nidus-Avis, Philodendron Cordatums, and Dieffenbachia Rudolph Roehrs for $21.93.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Roy F. Wilcox and Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Package Sent to Daniel W. Kempner, June 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Package Sent to Daniel W. Kempner, June 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Raymond C. Yard Inc., including package received containing a watch via registered mail worth $100.
Date: June 16, 1950
Creator: Raymond C. Yard, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Prints, August 16, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Prints, August 16, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Willoughby Camera Stores Inc., including 22 prints for $8.04, stamped paid on the 23rd of August, 1950.
Date: August 16, 1950
Creator: Willoughby Camera Stores, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services by Sutherland International Despatch, Inc., June 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Services by Sutherland International Despatch, Inc., June 1950]

Invoice for services rendered to Daniel W. Kempner by Sutherland International Despatch, Inc., including international car registration, international number plates, international driving permit, etc.
Date: June 16, 1950
Creator: Sutherland International Despatch, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Various Feeds Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Various Feeds Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including eight sacks of Texas dairy feed.
Date: January 16, 1950
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., August 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., August 16, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. informing about enclosing a check of $7 covering invoice to Williams & Thornton.
Date: August 16, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 16, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing deer hunting licensing conversation that Blackshear had with J. C. Wilson.
Date: August 16, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discusses their cotton compress deal, rolling stock, sewage line construction, compress operations, Government loan cotton, debts to banks, and Bill Keyser's cotton gin production.
Date: September 16, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arne Knutson to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Arne Knutson to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950]

Letter from Arne Knutsson to D. W. Kempner informing Kempner that due to differing climatic conditions necessary for seed growth, it would be best for Kempner to review his order again and see if he would need his seeds at a different time.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Knutsson, Arne
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to  Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries placing a supplemental order for more plants using the credit left over from his last uncompleted order, and asking they send a check with the remaining credit.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries, May 16, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Shaffer Nurseries confirming his receipt of their credit memorandum for an uncompleted order and correcting the necessary amount, which was less than required. Kempner asks that they send the rest of the credit.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, November 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, November 16, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing that he will accept the Campbell pea and tomato soup if it is too expensive or unavailable to acquire the Franc-American brand.
Date: November 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company, January 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company, January 16, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Textile Rectifying & Weaving Company sending them a blue coat that was snagged. He asks for it to be reweaved and returned as soon as possible.
Date: January 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. J. Burns, January 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. J. Burns, January 16, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. J. Burns informing about enclosing a check of $25 covering donation donation towards Police and Firemen's benefit fund.
Date: January 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bellows & Company Incorporated, January 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bellows & Company Incorporated, January 16, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bellows & Company informing that he found his old Kummel with the label showing.
Date: January 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to C. D. Ownby, November 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to C. D. Ownby, November 16, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to C. D. Ownby informing Mr. Ownby that Mr. Kempner has found a friends to secure him additional tickets..
Date: November 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, January 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, January 16, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners sending a dress to be cleaned.
Date: January 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, May 16, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson asking when he is going to get his driver's license and other data.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Hammacher Schlemmer, May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Hammacher Schlemmer, May 16, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Hammacher Schlemmer informing that he received a bottle of Dri-all. He also ordered two Blue Magic knobs and request two glass containers.
Date: May 16, 1950
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., February 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer Inc., February 16, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, Inc. requesting the Hand Weeders.
Date: February 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History