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[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, January 19, 1950]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order except for an item that has not yet arrived from the factory.
Date:
January 19, 1950
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of Jones Ant Killer has been shipped via express mail. It also states that one gallon of Jones Ant Killer is not included on the shipment because it is on back order.
Date:
May 19, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Crab Orchard Lake, Marion, Illinois]
Postcard of a group of people standing on a dock and swimming nearby in Crab Orchard Lake at Marion, Illinois. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says, "Hello all. Will probably arrive Thursday- trip has been fine so far. Am stopping off to see Lt. Crews. He is still alive. Woodrow."
Date:
June 19, 1944
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Breck's of Boston to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1955]
Postal card to Daniel W. Kempner signed by Barry from Breck's of Boston informing Kempner that Breck's no longer carries the type of shears he requested.
Date:
January 19, 1955
Creator:
Breck's of Boston
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Spring Lake Park Swimming Pool]
Postcard of Spring Lake Park Swimming Pool in Waco Texas. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "Dear Mother, We are having nice weather. I am feeling all right. Have been in Hamilton since arriving in Texas. Will be traveling around some next week. Sam."
Date:
October 19, 1918
Creator:
Brown, Sam
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Chas B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, February 19, 1962]
Card with letter from Chas B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that they'll pay $29.50 per share for General Crude Oil company common stock.
Date:
February 19, 1962
Creator:
Chas. B. White & Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1949]
Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of irises via parcel post.
Date:
August 19, 1949
Creator:
Cooley's Gardens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[CARE Postage Receipt, November 19, 1952]
Receipt of postage from Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe to H. Kempner regarding the shipment of meat to R. L. Steele in London, England.
Date:
November 19, 1952
Creator:
Cooperative for American Remittances to Europe, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Curtis Publishing Company to D. W. Kempner, February 19, 1952]
Postcard from the Curtis Publishing Company to D. W. Kempner regarding the date his Saturday Evening Post subscription would begin.
Date:
February 19, 1952
Creator:
Curtis Publishing Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner, March 19, 1948]
Postcal card from Fishburn Cleaners to D. W. Kempner informing him that his garments have been received for cleaning and will be returned as soon as possible.
Date:
March 19, 1948
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, July 19, 1950]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her suit was received for cleaning. They assure her that they will return it as soon as possible.
Date:
July 19, 1950
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard to Mayme Collins from Geo Greaves, September 19, 1907]
Postcard from Geo. Greaves to Mayme Collins in Waco, Texas with an illustration of a woman with red hair, a large white hat, and a low-cut dress. There is a note on the front as well that reads: "I swear I'm going out and drown myself in [] if you don't write."
Date:
September 19, 1907
Creator:
Greaves, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1957]
Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date:
May 19, 1957
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary B. Hale to D. W. Kempner, April 19, 1950]
Letter from Mary B. Hale to D. W. Kempner apologizing for the delay and informing him that she has heard from his daughter. She states that she has sent him a yellow robe and expresses hope that it will be satisfactory.
Date:
April 19, 1950
Creator:
Hale, Mary B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. Neylaud Hister to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1961]
Postcard from Mrs. Neylaud Hister to Truett Latimer discussing House Joint Resolutions 4 and 53.
Date:
March 19, 1961
Creator:
Hister, Mrs. Neylaud
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Electric bill for John J. Herrera from the Houston Lighting & Power Company]
Electric bill from Houston Lighting & Power Company to John J. Herrera for service through July 8, 1960. The name "Mr. Ray Svoboda" has been written on one side.
Date:
July 19, 1960
Creator:
Houston Lighting & Power Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) 310
A photograph postcard showing Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) 310, 2-8-0, Wichita Falls, TX. (Subsidiary of the Burlington)
Date:
March 19, 1946
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) 405
A photograph postcard showing Fort Worth & Denver (FW&D) 405, 2-8-2, Wichita Falls, TX. (Subsidiary of the Burlington)
Date:
March 19, 1946
Creator:
Kindig, Richard H.
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Postcard of The American Red Cross Clubmobile "Somewhere" In Great Britain, August 19, 1944]
Postcard of an "American Red Cross Clubmobile 'Somewhere' in Great Britain". It features a Red Cross worker holding a tray labelled "From the Folks Back Home Through the Red Cross" with some service men standing around her. They are in front of a plane named "Phyllis". The letter on the back is from John Lehman, to the H. Kempner firm. In it, he says that a letter would probably follow, that he was not able to meet with Ernest, and that the Red Cross had been very kind to him and his fellow service men.
Date:
August 19, 1944
Creator:
Lehman, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Mrs. John Robbins to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1957]
Postcard from Mrs. John Robbins to Truett Latimer asking him to help vote House Bill 487 out of committee.
Date:
March 19, 1957
Creator:
Robbins, Mrs. John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Schwartz's Portrait Studio to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 19, 1951]
Postcal card with letter from Schwartz's Portrait Studio to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that the proofs sent to him for selection have not been returned and so requests him to make the selection be made and the proofs to be returned at the earliest convenience. They also asks him to call them if he needs help in choosing those having the best finishing qualities.
Date:
July 19, 1951
Creator:
Schwartz's Portrait Studio
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Fred and Marie Thorp to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1957]
Postcard from Fred and Marie Thorp to Truett Latimer asking him to vote out of the committee House Bill 487.
Date:
March 19, 1957
Creator:
Thorp, Fred & Thorp, Marie
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Sandra and John Weimer to Truett Latimer, March 19, 1957]
Postcard from Sandra and John Weimer to Truett Latimer asking him to vote House Bill 487 out of committee.
Date:
March 19, 1957
Creator:
Weimer, Sandra & Weimer, John
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from N. M. Wood to George Pendexter, March 19, 1912]
Postcard from N. M. Wood to George Pendexter concerning the fire department photo collection that he has; Wood mentions that he has over 30,000 photos from all over the world. He notes that the photograph on the reverse side is of the Ottawa Fire Department in Ottawa, Canada. The photograph shows three firemen of Engine Co. 4 standing with their steamer engine in the snow in front of the fire station; the engine has wheels cut in half to act as skis in the snow.
Date:
March 19, 1912
Creator:
Wood, N. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History