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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, December 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, December 27, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich requesting cases of Christmas Figs be delivered to three addresses with charges prepaid.
Date: December 27, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Harmon to Mrs. Kempner, August 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Harmon to Mrs. Kempner, August 9, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Harmon to Mrs. Kempner about the convention in Texas, the units in Texas, and meeting with Mrs. Reed for assistance with organization.
Date: August 9, 1944
Creator: Harmon, Rosemary Walling
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jessie R. Grooms] (open access)

[Letter from Jessie R. Grooms]

A letter from Jessie R. Grooms to Carl B. Compton regarding his Exhibition #1.
Date: October 6, 1944
Creator: Grooms, Jessie R.
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sgt. Harris K. Weston, February 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sgt. Harris K. Weston, February 3, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sgt. Harris K. Weston discussing changes to Kempner's Trust Agreement regarding selling stock in association with the Trust Agreement of H. Kempner.
Date: February 3, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Hatton W. Sumners, January 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Hatton W. Sumners, January 24, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hon. Hatton W. Sumners discussing Kempner finding contacts in New York, Cincinnati, and Texas for Sumners who agree with his opinions on Government and Kempner discussing the state of Congress.
Date: January 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis - April 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis - April 23, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to James O. Lewis discussing recent news that has impacted him since he last saw Mr. Lewis. These events include meeting with several Cincinnati natives, pictures that Alex Bradford has taken throughout his service, and the closing of the Ahrens-Fox fire engine plant. He additionally comments that he has been working on cleaning data for an upcoming meeting and demonstration of fire-equipment at Elmira, New York by the International Association of Fire Chiefs and Underwriter Engineers. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that he has his lightweight fire equipment with him and has managed to go through hundreds of tons of gelatin or jelly.
Date: April 23, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustavo E. Bonadio - September 14, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustavo E. Bonadio - September 14, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustavo E. Bonadio discussing the benefits attributed to various fire extinguishers and their manufacturers. Additionally Mr. Bradford asks about the "loaded steam" type of extinguishers and the possibility of laboratory testing.
Date: September 14, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. and Henrietta Kempner to David F. Weston, August 8, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from I. H. and Henrietta Kempner to David F. Weston, August 8, 1944]

Telegram sent by I. H. and Henrietta Kempner to David F. Weston saying they hope for the best despite what had occurred.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Henrietta Leonora
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Dan Kempner to David F. Westheimer, August 7, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Dan Kempner to David F. Westheimer, August 7, 1944]

Telegram sent by Dan Kempner to David F. Westheimer sharing that he is on their mind and they wish to see him soon.
Date: August 7, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 20, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying and the coming end of the WASP program. Written on Neil House (Columbus, OH) stationary.
Date: November 20, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 10, 1944?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 10, 1944?]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing visiting her friend Billy and her recent travels ferrying aircraft. Written on American Airlines Sky Harbor Airport stationary.
Date: 1944-09-10?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, January 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, January 24, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing waiting for weather clearance, not being considered military personnel by a bus driver, riding the bus with a friendly bombardier, recent letters, and new uniform and clothing items. Typed on Friendly Hotels stationary.
Date: January 24, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, September 2, 1944]

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering aircraft to Newark, airliners, phone calls, and visiting Columbus, OH. Written on Neil House (Columbus) stationary.
Date: September 2, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Sara K. Weston, January 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Sara K. Weston, January 4, 1944]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Sara K. Weston informing about enclosing statement for latter's account along with verification letter for reference and requesting for signatures.
Date: January 4, 1944
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegraph from Robert Lee Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, January 15, 1944] (open access)

[Telegraph from Robert Lee Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, January 15, 1944]

Telegraph from Robert Lee Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston enquiring about holding a train booking.
Date: January 15, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Daniel and Jeane Kempner to Sara Elizabeth Weston, June 6, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Daniel and Jeane Kempner to Sara Elizabeth Weston, June 6, 1944]

Telegram sent by Daniel and Jeane Kempner to Sara Elizabeth Weston informing her that they have failed to wire her as they should have done on the 3rd.
Date: June 6, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, September 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, September 8, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about situation of Sugarland Industries and Imperial Sugar Company, along with possible trading options.
Date: September 8, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio - October 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio - October 2, 1944]

Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio discussing various topics related to the firefighting profession and closely related tangents. Mr. Bradford asks for a copy of Dr. Theobold’s book on Hydraulics be sent to his permanent PO box in Burbank, California. He additionally mentions that he was asked to write a book on firefighting techniques for “PITMAN” but ultimately chose not due to his specialization in Class B fires and his unconventional take on extinguishing fires. Mr. Bradford confirms the existence of an article on “Loaded Streams” at the New York Public Library published in Oil and Gas Journal between 1929-1931 by Dr. Charlie Thomas of Thomas & Hochwalt Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. Discussing the various United States Military branches and how they have been approaching firefighting within their respective branches. Focused primarily on the Navy, Army, and Coast Guard. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that there are new chemical developments used for firefighting, however they are not the ideal concoction for putting out blazes.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Bradford, Alex
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Skinner Irrigation Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Skinner Irrigation Company to Daniel W. Kempner, August 8, 1944]

Letter from the Skinner Irrigation Company to Daniel W. Kempner informing Kempner that they do not have the nozzles previously discussed in another letter. The letter has an image on the bottom left of a house with sprinklers turned on.
Date: August 8, 1944
Creator: Skinner Irrigation Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Skinner Irrigation Company, October 31, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Skinner Irrigation Company, October 31, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Skinner Irrigation Company discussing a broken sprinkler that has been sent in to be repaired, Kempner also asks if other sprinklers are available for purchase.
Date: October 31, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, March 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, March 7, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for a memorandum of present and past activities which are reader appealing to appear in Texas Bankers Journal.
Date: March 7, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, March 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, March 10, 1944]

Letter (Air Mail) from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston informing about enclosing Harris's letter of introduction and suggestions to gain more influence.
Date: March 10, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, April 10, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston, April 10, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston thanking for the birthday gift and discussing about mother Bertig's health condition, Harris's Army selection.
Date: April 10, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, April 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston, April 1, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about meeting a newly appointed Captain, Eddie Marcus.
Date: April 1, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History