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[Letter from Hamilton Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Hamilton Holt, President, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, dated December 10, 1941. Hamilton Holt defines Americanism.
Date:
December 10, 1941
Creator:
Holt, Hamilton
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son, January 16, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son discussing a plant order.
Date:
January 16, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers, January 14, 1956]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers responding to an ad and requesting to know what ferns are available.
Date:
January 14, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwood Ustler to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1956]
Letter from Elwood Ustler to Daniel W. Kempner discussing plant availability.
Date:
January 19, 1956
Creator:
Ustler, Elwood
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers, April 2, 1956]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers inquiring about flower availability and requesting prices.
Date:
April 2, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwood Ustler to Plantersville Nursery, April 11, 1956]
Letter from Elwood Ustler to Plantersville Nursery informing that they do not grow certain types of ferns and suggesting another type with prices and sizes.
Date:
April 11, 1956
Creator:
Ustler, Elwood
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, May 4, 1950]
Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent inquiry and providing the price lists he asked for. They emphasize their azaleas and invite him to visit their nurseries and greenhouses if he is ever in Florida. A handwritten note about the company is attached.
Date:
May 4, 1950
Creator:
W. T. Champneys & Son
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son, April 25, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son requesting a catalogue and wholesale price list "of all greenhouse plants". An undated note about W. T. Champneys & Son is attached; it states that they have "all varieties of Nephthytes and Philodendrums (sic.)" but that they don't list the prices in the Review and prefer that someone ask for their "1950 list price of all Greenhouse plants".
Date:
April 25, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to John's, April 18, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to John's discussing about a package of plants that were delivered during Mr. Kempner's absence. If the shipment was made by mistake and charged to Mr. D. W. Kempner account, then requesting to cancel the charge.
Date:
April 18, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 13, 1955]
Letter from Vern Buck of John's Plants Seeds Bulbs to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for the mix up with the previous order and hoping to be able to serve him in the future.
Date:
May 13, 1955
Creator:
John's Plants Seed bulbs
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John's, May 9, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to John's informing them that he did not place an order with them and asking their help to figure out who placed it on his behalf.
Date:
May 9, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, August 26, 1949]
Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting a catalog of tropical plants.
Date:
August 26, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Orlando Plant and Cut Flower Co. to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1949]
Letter from Orlando Plant and Cut Flower Co. to D. W. Kempner discussing his inquiry about plants and large Palms.
Date:
August 29, 1949
Creator:
Orlando Plant and Cut Flower Co.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Southern Fern Growers, Inc., August 22, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Southern Fern Growers, Inc. requesting a delivery of 50 ferns and plants (but no Sprengeri plants).
Date:
August 22, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers, October 11, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a check for $4.00 for pot sized ferns, and asks if they have any Farleynse Ferns.
Date:
October 11, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between D. W. Kempner and Southern Fern Growers Inc. - October 19, 1948]
Correspondence between D. W. Kempner and Southern Fern Growers, Inc. discussing how Kempner found their advertisement and was wondering if they had any Maidenhair or large leaf Farleynse Ferns, and if they did wanted to know the prices of them. Southern Fern Growing, Inc. responded that they did not have those varieties of ferns.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence Between D. W. Kempner and John - October 19, 1948]
Correspondence between D. W. Kempner and John discussing how Kempner noticed in an advertisement for John's and asking to see if the company has Maidenhair and large leaf Farleynse Ferns, and if so the prices of them. John replied that they did not have any Maidenhair ferns, but enclosed a circular with what they do currently have.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Pearson to D. W. Kempner]
Letter from Peter Pearson to D. W. Kempner letting him know that the plants Kempner had requested are sold out and suggesting an alternative plant.
Date:
194X
Creator:
Pearson, Peter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter Pearson, August 16, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter Pearson responding to an advertisement in the Florists Review about crotons before asking Pearson if he carries rubber trees and what varieties are available.
Date:
August 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Ustler Brothers, August 16, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Ustler Brothers asking for the availability of Crotons and rubber trees for sale, as well as the sizes and varieties.
Date:
August 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ustler Brothers to Daniel W. Kempner, August 24, 1944]
Letter from Ustler Brothers to Daniel W. Kempner informing Kempner they do not have Crotons but can ship Ficus or other rubber plants.
Date:
August 24, 1944
Creator:
Ustler Brothers
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, September 10, 1952]
Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner advertising the plants available for purchase during the fall season.
Date:
September 10, 1952
Creator:
Wallace T. Champneys & Son
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, December 23, 1952]
Letter from W. T. Champneys to [name] discussing... [Brief details summarizing the whole letter and highlighting important parts.]
Date:
December 23, 1952
Creator:
Wallace T. Champneys & Son
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son, December 18, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. T. Champneys & Son discussing requesting information about their ferns.
Date:
December 18, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History