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Home Land and Cattle Company (open access)

Home Land and Cattle Company

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustration, business name, and the names W. F. Niedringhaus, President; F. G. Niedringhaus, Vice President; Alex. Niedringhaus, Secretary, in lithographic print by Stephens Litho. & Eng. Co. St. Louis.
Date: 189X
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Hansford Land & Cattle Company Limited (open access)

The Hansford Land & Cattle Company Limited

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes cattle illustration, decorative designs, and text reading: "Ranche in Hutchinson and Carson Counties, Texas"; "Ranche in Chaves County, N. M." in lithographic print by Hudson-Kimberly Pub. Co. K. C., M. O. Letterhead contains the name J. M. Coburn, Gen'l Manager.
Date: 1898
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cass Land and Cattle Company (open access)

Cass Land and Cattle Company

Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative images, cattle illustrations, cattle brand descriptions, business name, and text reading: "Postoffice, Fort Sumner, San Miguel County, N. M."; "Range, At Cedar Canyon, on the Pecos River." Letterhead contains the name W. G. Urton, Manager.
Date: 1891
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. John W. Harris, December 21, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. John W. Harris, December 21, 1966]

Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. John W. Harris, requesting to attest and send completed copies of 3120-13 form and affidavit to Bureau of Land Management. Attachment contains 3120-13 form signed by Harris L. Kempner and affidavit signed by John W. Harris and Notary Public.
Date: December 21, 1966
Creator: Levy, Adrian F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, December 21, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, December 21, 1966]

Letter from Adrian F. Levy to Mr. Harris L. Kempner discussing about necessary documents for acceptance of lease.
Date: December 21, 1966
Creator: Levy, Adrian F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker, February 9, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker, February 9, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. R. Tucker enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Rodgers, suggesting it would be in the railway's interest, leveraging Tucker's knowledge of Galveston. He asks Tucker to endorse and forward the letter to Rodgers for consideration in a decision-making process.
Date: February 9, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr., December 8, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr., December 8, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. W. Overton, Jr., discussing their recent trip to Santa Fe, where they stopped in a couple cities before then. He expresses his thankfulness to him and Evelyn for making their trip memorable.
Date: December 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Orville Bullington to I. H. Kempner, September 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Orville Bullington to I. H. Kempner, September 4, 1945]

Letter from Orville Bullington to I. H. Kempner expressing his appreciation for Kempner's interest and initiative regarding the construction of buildings for the medical branch of the university. He details the financial constraints faced by the university, noting that funds for new buildings must come from current funds or leases, as the state's constitution prohibits using the general fund for this purpose. Bullington expresses optimism that the citizens of Galveston will support Kempner's proposals for enhancing the medical branch facilities.
Date: September 4, 1945
Creator: Bullington, Orville
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, September 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, September 11, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin mentioning that they are not prepared to oversee a campaign based on the suggestions Mrs. Werlin made regarding the medical college.
Date: September 11, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner, October 9, 1944]

Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to I. H. Kempner providing a list of state-supported medical schools in different U.S. cities from their main universities and notes that half of these are not on the same campus as the main university. He suggests that Dr. Leake will address alumni matters upon his return to Galveston and offers further assistance if needed.
Date: October 9, 1944
Creator: Calvin, D. Bailey
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. G. H. Minchin, April 25, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. G. H. Minchin, April 25, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. G. H. Minchin discussing plans to meet before an upcoming luncheon during which Kempner wants to make a favorable impression to the attendees.
Date: April 25, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Webb Young, October 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Webb Young, October 15, 1949]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Webb Young handing an order and check for $5.00 covering the cost for four ties which he requests them to ship at their early convenience.
Date: October 15, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Leo Ranney - January 24, 1945]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Dr. Leo Ranney discussing new developments that have happened since they last wrote. Alex Bradford mentions that at one point he was stationed near Lake Chad and Fort Lamy in July 1941. Mr. Bradford also touches upon his life choices of serving throughout the world in two foreign armies and as a civilian serviceman.
Date: January 24, 1945
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz - May 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz - May 2, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to G. Mort Kintz discussing various firefighting equipment developments, techniques, and experience faced by Alex Bradford throughout Europe and the Middle East. Chief Otis Muenster of the Regional Fire Chief of the Office of Civilian Defense (OCD) alongside the IAFC and Board of Fire Underwriters testing grounds at Elmira, New York. This testing ground was home to the testing of newly developed fire pressure fog nozzles and other fire fighting equipment. Bradford briefly touches on the chemical and material composition of the equipment before touching on his experiences fighting fires on ships and on land.
Date: May 2, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company, March 19, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company, March 19, 1964]

Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company requesting for a copy of Chester's Map of Texas and Eastern New Mexico if available, and information on prices of the map.
Date: March 19, 1964
Creator: Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester H. Milliken to H. Kempner, March 20, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Chester H. Milliken to H. Kempner, March 20, 1964]

Letter from Chester H. Milliken to H. Kempner informing about the last revision of the Texas and Southeast New Mexico map and mentioning it's price.
Date: March 20, 1964
Creator: Milliken, Chester H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company, March 26, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company, March 26, 1964]

Letter from Edward R. Thompson, Jr. to Southwest Mapping Company informing about enclosing a check for revised version of Chester's Map of Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
Date: March 26, 1964
Creator: Thompson, Edward Randall, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 27, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer sharing details of a phone conversion with J. C. Wilson about cotton sales, concern regarding Buffalo Oil Company and proposed travel schedule to Pecos.
Date: October 27, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Dan Oppenheimer, October 18, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Dan Oppenheimer, October 18, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Dan Oppenheimer informing about receiving a letter form Wilson about his meeting dates and discussing about the setting a start date. Note contains formers choice of meeting Wilson.
Date: October 18, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, October 25, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about a letter from the El Paso National Bank in response to one from the United States National Bank inquiring about clientele interested in buying irrigated lands around the El Paso area.
Date: October 25, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. L. Gatz, June 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. L. Gatz, June 2, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing an investment in gasoline filling stations and asking Gatz his opinion on if the business opportunity will be profitable.
Date: June 2, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, September 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, September 3, 1952]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing business updates, his Labor Day weekend, and Ray I. Mehans hesitancy on a potential business deal. Kempner also mentions he met Reed Robinson who informed him of Mrs. Calvert's passing.
Date: September 3, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 29, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner, August 29, 1952]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing Lyda Ann's health condition, Ruth Kempner's trip to Santa Fe, and the family's plans for Labor Day weekend. Kempner also mentions the Lane crowd is asking for an investigation and are taking legal steps to contest the election.
Date: August 29, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Kempner, August 21, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Kempner, August 21, 1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Kempner discussing a letter from Joe Moss regarding the National City Bank and the status of cotton held in foreign ports, particularly in China. I. H. Kempner discusses another letter from Spunt to Harris Kempner asking about interest rates that would be allowed on fixed deposits placed with the Kempners.
Date: August 21, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History