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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 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 Cornelia Yerkes, April 12, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing her schedule, practicing landings, preparing to become the first woman in her group to fly a P-51, her Uncle Este's health, groceries, WASPs being sent to Army OCS, and airframes she wants to fly. Typed on Hotel Frances (Monroe, LA) stationary.
Date:
April 12, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 30, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing an old man annoyed by women pilots, the Piper Cub, visiting New Orleans and spending time with ex-combat pilots, food, planning to visit home, correspondence, and a cheap hotel.
Date:
January 30, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 6, 1944]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing waiting on modifications to her plane during a ferrying trip, a future visit to Orlando, clothes and mailing personal items, and orders. Written on the back of Hotel Continental (Kansas City) stationary.
Date:
July 6, 1944
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 18, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing a phone call with a friend, flying a P-40, meeting with a Rev. Johnson, papers, and traveling. Written on San Juan Hotel (Orlando) stationary.
Date:
1944-07-18?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, July 23, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing available time for her family to visit her in Orlando, flight classes, time spent with her friends, transportation for her parents, and clothes. Typed on Hotel Cleveland (Spartanburg, SC) stationary.
Date:
1944-07-23?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
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
[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
[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 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 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 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
[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
[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 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 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 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
[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
[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 Earl P. Legett to K.B. Legett - 1952]
Letter written to K.B. Legett from Earl P. Legett, asking for help compiling records about the Legett family history.
Date:
1952~
Creator:
Legett, Earl P.
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 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