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[Display Window at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store]

Photograph of the display window at T.A. Kilgore Grocery Store in Dickinson, Texas. Cans of Bee Brand products set in pyramid formations line the bottom of the window. Above the cans are five posted signs advertising various produce for sale. The reflection of a building across the street is visible in the glass. A handwritten note on the back of the photo reads, "This is a picture of the window by the produce stand. On one of the signs you will notice my mistake I told you about. The window has a display of Bee Brand products on it."
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, 1940s]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a military dinner he had given by an Army Colonel and hardships his business is undergoing. Briefly mentions the war.
Date: 1942~/1943~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 45, July 1941 - April, 1942 (open access)

The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 45, July 1941 - April, 1942

The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 401.
Date: 1942
Creator: Texas State Historical Association
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl A. Barleben to D. W. Kempner, January 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Karl A. Barleben to D. W. Kempner, January 5, 1942]

Letter from Karl A. Barleben to D. W. Kempner stating they do not have any more available Rolleiflex models. Barleben goes on to state that as soon as a good model is available, Rabsons Inc will be pleased to drop a line and let him know.
Date: January 5, 1942
Creator: Barleben, Karl A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 16, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 16, 1942]

Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner making him aware of a new camera they had just recieved.
Date: January 16, 1942
Creator: Rabsons, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Mrs. Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, January 20, 1942] (open access)

[Memo from Mrs. Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, January 20, 1942]

Memo from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner letting her know she is authorized to sign certificates on behalf of Mrs. McLean and requesting lists of certificate recipients.
Date: January 20, 1942
Creator: Treherne-Thomas, Gretchen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, January 24, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, January 24, 1942]

Telegram from Mrs. Thomas to Mrs. Kempner giving her instructions involving the sale of stamps.
Date: January 24, 1942
Creator: Treherne-Thomas, Gretchen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-4348 (open access)

Texas Attorney General Opinion: O-4348

Document issued by the Office of the Attorney General of Texas in Austin, Texas, providing an interpretation of Texas law. It provides the opinion of the Texas Attorney General, Gerald Mann, regarding a legal question submitted for clarification: Under the facts submitted are certain residents of Galveston County, Texas entitled to poll tax exemption certificates?
Date: January 30, 1942
Creator: Texas. Attorney-General's Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 13, 1942]

Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner suggesting an alternate model from the one he had asked for initially and letting him know the exchange price for an old camera he owns.
Date: January 31, 1942
Creator: Rabsons, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan, February 11, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from R. I. Mehan, February 11, 1942]

Letter from R. I. Mehan discussing remitting tax form 1096, showing income payable to multiple individuals.
Date: February 11, 1942
Creator: Mehan, R. I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from E. A. Turnbull to E. A. Mantzel, March 16, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from E. A. Turnbull to E. A. Mantzel, March 16, 1942]

Telegram sent by E. A. Turnbull to E. A. Mantzel discussing their best offer of $1000 with specifications.
Date: March 18, 1942
Creator: Turnbull, E. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner, March 30, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner, March 30, 1942]

Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner informing that there is no 35mm slide projectors in stock. He also mentions the Delineascope is in stock.
Date: March 30, 1942
Creator: Sturz, S. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, March 31, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, March 31, 1942]

Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing the available projector models.
Date: March 31, 1942
Creator: Rabsons, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 2, 1942]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich asking for quotes on various photographic supplies.
Date: April 2, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Rabsons, Inc., April 02, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Rabsons, Inc., April 02, 1942]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Rabsons, Inc. discussing what Rabsons Inc. would recommend between Goldi Projector and Spencer. Kempner also discusses selling some cameras to the company.
Date: April 2, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, April 3, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, April 3, 1942]

Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing trying to get dealer's prices on photographic supplies.
Date: April 3, 1942
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, April 4, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, April 4, 1942]

Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing projector recommendations and price quotes for some items Kempner wanted to sell.
Date: April 4, 1942
Creator: Rabsons, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 5, 1942]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing taking his grandchildren to Mass to celebrate Easter. He writes about war news and expresses his opinion that much of how the rest of the war will play out will depend on Russia and that he believes that it all may be over soon. Informs Cecile that Herbert will leave for war on the 15th.
Date: April 5, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, April 9, 1942] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, April 9, 1942]

Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing prices of different photographic equipment.
Date: April 9, 1942
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, April 13, 1942]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing a list of orders Kempner desires for photography.
Date: April 13, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Treherne-Thomas, April 18, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Treherne-Thomas, April 18, 1942]

Telegram from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Treherne-Thomas inviting her to a luncheon in her home.
Date: April 18, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, April 18, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, April 18, 1942]

Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner about plans to visit the Beaumont institute in Houston and Galveston and containing a written message on the back.
Date: April 18, 1942
Creator: Treherne-Thomas, Gretchen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, April 18, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, April 18, 1942]

Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner accepting the invitation to her home for lunch.
Date: April 18, 1942
Creator: Treherne-Thomas, Gretchen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, April 23, 1942] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner, April 23, 1942]

Inter-Office Letter from G. D. Ulrich to D. W. Kempner discussing how the photographic supplies have not yet shipped.
Date: April 23, 1942
Creator: Ulrich, Gus D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History