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[Letter from Robert L. Branyan to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Robert L. Branyan to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957]

Letter from Robert L. Branyan to I. H. Kempner discussing his thesis on "American Jews and Zionism", and requests further information regarding Mr. Kempner's ethnic background and business positions to help his research.
Date: March 17, 1957
Creator: Branyan, Robert L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Company Circular from Benjamin and Lang, April 1, 1962] (open access)

[Company Circular from Benjamin and Lang, April 1, 1962]

Circular from Benjamin and Lang for a new issue of general obligation sewerage bonds worth $54,000 for the Viola Sanitary District in Illinois. It includes details about the bond's terms, financial statistics, tax collection records, and legal information regarding taxation and obligations.
Date: April 1, 1962
Creator: Benjamin and Lang
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 6, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 6, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm requesting the price of his oven-ready pheasants.
Date: December 6, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 17, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 17, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm explaining that he could not wait to order Christmas gifts, so he will not be ordering anything this year, but he will keep the catalogue in mind for future orders.
Date: December 17, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Billie D. Douglass to I. H. Kempner, December 13, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Billie D. Douglass to I. H. Kempner, December 13, 1951]

Letter from Billie D. Douglass to I. H. Kempner explaining that she forgot to put the catalogue in the letter she sent out.
Date: December 13, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Billie D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Postal Reply Card from Hough's] (open access)

[Blank Postal Reply Card from Hough's]

Blank reply card from Hough's for taking an order of Maytag blue cheese.
Date: 1949
Creator: Hough's
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Steve, March 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Steve, March 24, 1954]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Julian Brody discussing Herb's death and their upcoming travel plans.
Date: March 24, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from LOOK Magazine] (open access)

[Letter from LOOK Magazine]

Letter from LOOK Magazine advertising a subscription discount. A notice about the reduced subscription cost, a discount certificate, and a page of saving stamps are attached.
Date: 1955
Creator: Look Magazine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to W. Atlee Burpee Company, August 18, 1947] (open access)

[Letter to W. Atlee Burpee Company, August 18, 1947]

Unsigned letter to W. Atlee Burpee Company placing an order for a list of seeds from their Blue List.
Date: August 18, 1947
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 10, 1948] - includes page of August 18, 1947 (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 10, 1948] - includes page of August 18, 1947

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company placing an order for seeds from the Blue List to be charged to his account. Page two also includes mention of an enclosed check, possibly from another letter.
Date: September 10, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 15, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company placing an additional order for seeds from the Blue List.
Date: September 15, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Governor Geo. A. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - December 18, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Governor Geo. A. Wilson to T. N. Carswell - December 18, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. A. Wilson, Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines, dated December 18, 1941. Wilson defines Americanism.
Date: December 18, 1941
Creator: Wilson, George A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Benjamin Magee to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from John Benjamin Magee to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Benjamin Magee, President, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, dated December 10, 1941. John Benjamin Magee defines Americanism.
Date: December 10, 1941
Creator: Magee, John Benjamin
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941] (open access)

[Form letter from T. N. Carswell to W. Earl Hall - November 24, 1941]

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.
Date: November 24, 1941
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951]

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a double payment made on one of his orders and informing him that they added the amount to his account but would be willing to send a check in the amount of $5.47 if he would prefer.
Date: February 14, 1951
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, November 13, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, November 13, 1951]

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the check Mr. Kempner had sent to cover the cost of his order and informing him that they were sending it back for a signature.
Date: November 13, 1951
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 16, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 16, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing an order of Zinnia and Dahlia seeds.
Date: May 16, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 30, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 30, 1951]

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company mentioning that he mailed a check for $9.00 covering their bill of May 22nd. He mentions that he didn't receive everything everything he ordered, so he would like a refund or a replacement.
Date: May 30, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, August 4, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, August 4, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing an order of 100 Calla Lilies and 100 Gladiolus Bulbs.
Date: August 4, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 1, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 1, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing when Mr. Kempner could expect to receive his order of 100 Calla Lilies.
Date: September 1, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doane Agricultural Service, Incorporated to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Doane Agricultural Service, Incorporated to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951]

Letter from the Doane Agricultural Service, Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing sending out copies of their agricultural letter, Farming for Profit.
Date: February 14, 1951
Creator: Doane Agricultural Service, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, July 12, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, July 12, 1956]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company enclosing an order for fresh seeds.
Date: July 12, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox, December 30, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox, December 30, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox asking if they can send one of their booklets regarding Foliage Plants.
Date: December 30, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox, January 23, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox, January 23, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox requesting for a booklet after not receiving a reply.
Date: January 23, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History