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[Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to Daniel W. Kempner, March 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to Daniel W. Kempner, March 3, 1952]

Letter from Fred Schellhouse of the D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to Daniel W. Kempner providing a list of the costs of the repairs he wants done to his car.
Date: March 3, 1952
Creator: D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. & Schellhouse, Fred
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the Bland-Williams Cadillac Co., September 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the Bland-Williams Cadillac Co., September 3, 1953]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to the Bland-Williams Cadillac Co. informing them that in their previous letter they mistakenly addressed the H. Kempner firm rather than Mr. Daniel W. Kempner.
Date: September 3, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - October 3, 1922] (open access)

[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - October 3, 1922]

Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing how much he misses her, what he is doing in his classes, and where he lives. Also included is his class schedule.
Date: October 3, 1922
Creator: Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, October 3, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his experiences while returning to the Academy for his second year. He mentions marching in the Grand Army of the Republic parade in Washington in the near future. Nimitz relates a story about arriving at the Academy wearing a giant sombrero he purchased in San Antonio while returning. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: October 3, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cuspidor. (open access)

Cuspidor.

Patent for a cover of a cuspidor for sanitation.
Date: September 3, 1918
Creator: Kessler, John A.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dillon R. Anderson, March 3, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dillon R. Anderson, March 3, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dillon R. Anderson congratulating him on his recent appointment as Presidential Advisor.
Date: March 3, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Remington Rand, Inc., July 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Remington Rand, Inc., July 3, 1952]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Remington Rand, Inc. enclosing a check to cover the repairs for the electric razor he previously sent in, and asking they return it quickly as he is due to leave for Europe soon.
Date: July 3, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cattle-Guard for Railroads. (open access)

Cattle-Guard for Railroads.

Patent for an improved and inexpensive railroad cattle-guard that "can be readily secured to the road-bed of a railroad, as well as easily removed therefrom, as in case of needed repair, or for other purposes" (lines 19-22). The invention provides an uneven surface for the cattle to walk on.
Date: December 3, 1895
Creator: Lee, Jacob M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Lain to Mr. I. H. Kempner, III, May 3, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from J. W. Lain to Mr. I. H. Kempner, III, May 3, 1956]

Letter from J. W. Lain to I. H. Kempner, III extending an invitation for junior membership in the Galveston Artillery Club and discussing fees and dues that come with membership. Harris Kempner and I. H. Kempner are bcc'd.
Date: May 3, 1956
Creator: Lain, J. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cotton or Hay Press. (open access)

Cotton or Hay Press.

Patent for a new and improved baling press. This design consists in "the combination, with the follower-screw, the worm and worm-shaft, the combined worm-gear and nut, and the base-plate having a peripheral ledge . . . of the plate having bearings for said worm shaft and an annular portion which encircles said base-plate, and the bolts which pass through both such annular portion and base-plate for securing them together and to the base-timbers of the press" (lines 73-82).
Date: May 3, 1887
Creator: McGowen, Allexander
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. L. Wall, October 3, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. L. Wall, October 3, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. L. Wall including a letter from Blanton and an editorial from the Tyler Morning Telegraph, with Blanton's interest in seeing the Galveston News' response. A folder prepared for distribution is also enclosed, with a request for its return at his convenience.
Date: October 3, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 3, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. M. Nathan discussing the idea of contacting the estate of Max Krost to claim the donation listed in his will for the Hillel Building Fund. Both men accept the idea and Kempner agrees to send a letter to one of the executors of his estate, John H. Freeman.
Date: November 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, December 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, December 3, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. M. Nathan discussing a check sent from Mr. Fagadau of Wichita Falls and one of Mr. Max Katz of Amarillo advising that Amarillo Lodge No. 802 "shall undertake to raise its part from its welfare fund after January 1, 1946".
Date: December 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 3, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan expressing his hope that Nathan receives good news from Doctor Sachar. He also suggests that an upcoming meeting be held in Houston instead of Austin to be closer to Nathan.
Date: November 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, February 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, February 3, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld explaining that he would rather discuss the topics mentioned in his last letter in person if Feld will be in Galveston next week.
Date: February 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, February 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, February 3, 1945]

Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will most likely be in Galveston on Thursday, February 8, 1945.
Date: February 3, 1945
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 3, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is available to come to Austin but would need Friedman to reserve tickets to and from Austin for him if the plans change. He also states his agreeance with the Rabbi's desire to ask for a donation from Mr. Lasker in honor of his mother and father.
Date: January 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 3, 1970 (open access)

The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 21, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 3, 1970

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: September 3, 1970
Creator: White, D. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 3, 1970 (open access)

The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 65, No. 34, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 3, 1970

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 3, 1970
Creator: White, D. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 3, 1971 (open access)

The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 66, No. 9, Ed. 1 Thursday, June 3, 1971

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: June 3, 1971
Creator: White, D. H.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 3, 1972 (open access)

The Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 44, Ed. 1 Thursday, February 3, 1972

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: February 3, 1972
Creator: White, Ida S.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History