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[Account Statement for Black Hardware Co., May 27, 1950] (open access)

[Account Statement for Black Hardware Co., May 27, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Black Hardware Co., including the charges and the balance. Handwritten note " Pd 341.50 6-23-50. "
Date: May 27, 1950
Creator: Black Hardware Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Dave's Drug & Liquor Store, May 31, 1950] (open access)

[Account Statement for Dave's Drug & Liquor Store, May 31, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Dave's Drug & Liquor Store, including the charges.
Date: May 31, 1950
Creator: Dave's Drug & Liquor Store
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Dr. E. Y. Stott, May 1950] (open access)

[Account Statement for Dr. E. Y. Stott, May 1950]

Account statement for dental services sent to Daniel Webster Kempner by Dr. E. Y. Stott, including cost for the repair of upper part. The statement is printed on a business reply envelope.
Date: May 1950
Creator: Stott, E. Y.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Fishburn's, May 1950] (open access)

[Account Statement for Fishburn's, May 1950]

Account statement listing charges, associated invoice numbers, and total costs.
Date: May 31, 1950
Creator: Fishburn's
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Geo. A. Reyder Co., May 1, 1950] (open access)

[Account Statement for Geo. A. Reyder Co., May 1, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Geo. A. Reyder Co., including the costs of individual items and the total cost. Stamped " Paid. "
Date: May 1, 1950
Creator: Geo. A. Reyder Co.
Object Type: Text
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
[Account Statement from Good Housekeeping, Inc. of Texas: May 1950] (open access)

[Account Statement from Good Housekeeping, Inc. of Texas: May 1950]

Account statement for items sold by Good Housekeeping, Inc., of Texas including itemized charges, credits and balance of the account.
Date: May 1950
Creator: Good Housekeeping, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Advertisement from Weiser's Distributors, May 1950]

Postcard advertisement from Weiser's Distributors for their hair nets. There is a handwritten note about the items at the top of the card. The postcard is addressed to Jeane Bertig Kempner.
Date: May 1950
Creator: Weiser's Distributors
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement from Green, Hennings, Henry and Evans, May 1, 1950] (open access)

[Announcement from Green, Hennings, Henry and Evans, May 1, 1950]

Card from the law firm Green, Hennings, Henry and Evans announcing that Donald J. Meyer and Richard D. Duncan have joined their practice.
Date: May 1, 1950
Creator: Green, Hennings, Henry and Evans
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill for Veterinary Services Totaling $9.00] (open access)

[Bill for Veterinary Services Totaling $9.00]

Invoice for services to Dan Kempner by Dr. Edmond A. Henderson totaling $9.00.
Date: May 1, 1950
Creator: Henderson, Edmond A.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Hay for Sale] (open access)

[Clipping: Hay for Sale]

A small newspaper clipping of hay for sale in Simonton.
Date: May 28, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, May 12, 1950] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, May 12, 1950]

Copy of letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery placing an order for twenty Camellias and providing specifics on what he would like sent.
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Chamber of Commerce Financial and Operating Statement, April 1950 (open access)

Galveston Chamber of Commerce Financial and Operating Statement, April 1950

Report from Galveston Chamber of Commerce documenting income, disbursements and receipts, and other relevant financial information broken down by funds and expense types.
Date: 1950-05~
Creator: Galveston Chamber of Commerce
Object Type: Report
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): May 1950 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): May 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: May 15, 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): May 1950 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): May 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: May 15, 1950
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Betty H. Shirley to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner, May 28, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Betty H. Shirley to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner, May 28, 1950]

Handwritten letter from Betty H. Shirley to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner thanking them for their help with the Charity Ball and their recent donation.
Date: May 28, 1950
Creator: Shirley, Betty H.
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
[Invoice Duplicate for Iron Sulphate Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice Duplicate for Iron Sulphate Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice duplicate for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including $11.60 worth of iron sulphate and truck charges for shipping from Houston to Sugar Land, Texas.
Date: May 7, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
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 B. J. Denihan, Inc.] (open access)

[Invoice for B. J. Denihan, Inc.]

Statement for purchases made by Mrs. D. W. Kempner from B. J. Denihan, Inc.
Date: May 1, 1950
Creator: B. J. Denihan, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for bags, bracelet and pearls] (open access)

[Invoice for bags, bracelet and pearls]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Nathan's, including bags, bracelet and pearls.
Date: May 24, 1950
Creator: Nathan's
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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 Betsy Ross Sub for Snow White, May 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Betsy Ross Sub for Snow White, May 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries by American Bulb Company, including Betsy Ross Sub for Snow White for $2.75.
Date: May 27, 1950
Creator: American Bulb Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Blakely Cattle Account] (open access)

[Invoice for Blakely Cattle Account]

Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the Live Stock Commission Company to Dixon Packing Company and Siegal #200, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold under the Blakely Cattle account.
Date: May 22, 1950
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History