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[Letter from Elwood Ustler to Daniel W. Kempner, January 19, 1956] (open access)

[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 Elwood Ustler to Plantersville Nursery, April 11, 1956] (open access)

[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 Daniel W. Kempner to the Ustler Brothers, August 16, 1944] (open access)

[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 Earl P. Legett to K.B. Legett - 1952] (open access)

[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 Cornelia Yerkes, July 18, 1944?] (open access)

[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 Hamilton Holt to T. N. Carswell - December 10, 1941] (open access)

[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 Ustler Brothers to Daniel W. Kempner, August 24, 1944] (open access)

[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 Daniel W. Kempner to Peter Pearson, August 16, 1944] (open access)

[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 Peter Pearson to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[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
[Correspondence Between D. W. Kempner and Southern Fern Growers Inc. - October 19, 1948] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, September 10, 1952] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 W. T. Champneys & Son to D. W. Kempner, May 4, 1950] (open access)

[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 Daniel W. Kempner to Ustler Brothers, October 11, 1948] (open access)

[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 Orlando Plant and Cut Flower Co. to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1949] (open access)

[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 John's to Daniel W. Kempner, May 13, 1955] (open access)

[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