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[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 10, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that they have received her red satin evening slip. They ask whether she wants it dyed and what caused the spots on it.
Date:
January 10, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Josephine Hershey to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1949]
Letter from Josephine Hershey to D. W. Kempner thanking him for donating a goldfish to the Galveston Orphans Home.
Date:
June 23, 1949
Creator:
Hershey, Josephine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, September 13, 1949]
Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his fern order and letting him know it should arrive the same day the card will.
Date:
September 13, 1949
Creator:
Southern Fern Growers, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, August 25, 1949]
Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they will ship his order on September 9th. They estimate that the order will arrive on September 12th.
Date:
August 25, 1949
Creator:
Southern Fern Growers, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, October 12, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dresses have arrived. They also state the cost of cleaning(?) different garments.
Date:
October 12, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, September 1, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner providing updates about a few garments and informing her that her "evening dresses" should have arrived. They offer to re-do any garments that are not satisfactory.
Date:
September 1, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shannon West Texas Memorial Nurses Home]
Postcard of Shannon West Texas Memorial Nurses Home in San Angelo, Texas. The image depicts a building in Puebla Revival style architecture with a lush garden in front of the building. The correspondence on the back reads "Having a good time, Jo[..] Bluker" and is addressed to "Mr. Roy Deu[t]."
Date:
August 6, 1949
Creator:
Bluker, J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[C. O. D. Package Notice from Geo. J. Ball, Inc.]
Postcard to Daniel W. Kempner from Geo. J. Ball, Inc. explaining that a cash on delivery package has been mailed and indicating amount of the charge.
Date:
April 11, 1949
Creator:
Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner, October 18, 1949]
Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have received his recording barometer and letter. They assure him that they will follow up as soon as they have an estimate on the repair cost.
Date:
October 18, 1949
Creator:
E. B. Meyrowitz
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Group Medical and Surgical Service to A. J. Hamon, October 10, 1949]
Letter from Group Medical and Surgical Service to A. J. Hamon informing them of the payment they sent to their doctor.
Date:
October 10, 1949
Creator:
Group Medical and Surgical Service
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner, September 26, 1949]
Letter from Lewis & Conger to D. W. Kempner informing him that they do not carry gold fish bowls.
Date:
September 26, 1949
Creator:
Lewis & Conger
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner, August 26, 1949]
Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner requesting that he fill out a customer satisfaction survey.
Date:
August 26, 1949
Creator:
D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner, December 7, 1949]
Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging that he "has not been in for service" on his Cadillac "during the past 90 days". They express hope that their services have been satisfactory.
Date:
December 7, 1949
Creator:
D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margot Street to D. W. Kempner, May 9, 1949]
Letter from Margot Street to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his kind note and asking him to pass along any letters he may find.
Date:
May 9, 1949
Creator:
Street, Margot
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Railway Express Agency Incorporated to Daniel Webster Kempner, August 1, 1949]
Card with letter from Railway Express Agency Incorporated to Daniel Webster Kempner acknowledging the claim number 99/241483-3.
Date:
August 1, 1949
Creator:
Railway Express Agency Incorporated
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from W. B. Fishburn Cleaners Inc. To Harris Leon Kempner, May 27, 1949]
Card with letter from W. B. Fishburn Cleaners Inc. to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they'd be glad to dye this coat and will write him possibly ties before work.
Date:
May 27, 1949
Creator:
W. B. Fishburn Cleaners Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Tri-State Produce Company to D. W. Kempner, June 22, 1949]
Postcard from the Tri-State Produce Company to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have sent him two flat crates of cantaloupes "per order of J. C. Wilson".
Date:
June 21, 1949
Creator:
Tri-State Produce Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Galveston Artillery Club, 1949]
Card with blank form from the Galveston Artillery Club to be filled and returned to indicate attendance at their "Beach Combers" party on September 3, 1949.
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Galveston Artillery Club, 1949]
Card with blank form from the Galveston Artillery Club to be filled and returned to indicate attendance at their cocktail party on April 30, 1949.
Date:
1949~
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Palo Verde Groves]
Postcard of a photo of Tex-Grove Fruit Co.'s Palo Verde Groves in Brownsville, Texas. The photo is taken from an aerial view and shows hundreds of trees near a river and a road. There is also a small white building at the center of the image. On the reverse is a form from Tex-Grove Fruit Co. to Isaac H. Kempner stating his order has been received and will be shipped on November 15.
Date:
November 15, 1949
Creator:
Tex-Grove Fruit Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Railway Express Agency to Daniel W. Kempner, January 25, 1949]
Postal card sent by Railway Express Agency to Daniel W. Kempner of a request for disposition.
Date:
January 25, 1949
Creator:
Railway Express Agency
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Walter Bros. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 22, 1949]
Postcard from Walter Bros. to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for his order.
Date:
August 22, 1949
Creator:
Walter Bros.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Palo Verde Groves]
Postcard of a photo of Tex-Grove Fruit Co.'s Palo Verde Groves in Brownsville, Texas. The photo is taken from an aerial view and shows hundreds of trees near a river and a road. There is also a small white building at the center of the image. On the reverse is a form from Tex-Grove Fruit Co. to Daniel W. Kempner stating his order has been received and will be shipped on December 13.
Date:
December 7, 1949
Creator:
Tex-Grove Fruit Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from the Galveston Country Club to Isaac H. Kempner, April 12, 1949]
Postal card from the Galveston Country Club to Isaac H. Kempner informing him that lockers are available to reserve for $12.00 a year in the new locker rooms.
Date:
April 12, 1949
Creator:
Galveston Country Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History