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Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): January 1950
Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
January 12, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): January 1950
Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2524 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
January 12, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Luigi Calegari to Daniel W. Kempner, January 12, 1950]
Letter from Luigi Calegari to Daniel W. Kempner wishing him a Merry Christmas and well wishes for the New Year.
Date:
January 12, 1950
Creator:
Calegari, Luigi
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, January 12, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig thanking for the copy of big picture.
Date:
January 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday to Allen C. Ater, January 12, 1950]
Letter from E. S. Holliday to Allen C. Ater and others discussing their election as Regular Directors of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. The letter also discusses an upcoming meeting of the board of directors.
Date:
January 12, 1950
Creator:
Holliday, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Review of U.S. Business]
Clipping from The Galveston News providing an update on business activities in the United States. Other articles are written, describing a proposal to move the Texas Heroes Monument, Lenin and Stalin, and updates on the Cold War. A comic strip is also printed in the top center of the page.
Date:
February 12, 1950
Creator:
The Galveston News
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 12, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about his stay in Havana, future influence from Truman there, and the architecture.
Date:
February 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boris Skerl to Daniel W. Kempner, March 12, 1950]
Letter from Boris Skerl to Daniel W. Kempner confirming Kempner's upcoming reservation for two bedrooms in September. Skerl encourages Kempner to reach out should he have any adjustments to make to the reservation.
Date:
March 12, 1950
Creator:
Skerl, Boris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Freund to Daniel W. Kempner, March 12, 1950]
Letter from Erich Freund to Daniel W. Kempner asking him for the name of the best optician in Galveston to send glasses case samples to. The letter also discusses Else Freund's, Erich's wife, recent heart attack and subsequent hospital visit and informs Mr. Kempner of her current condition.
Date:
March 12, 1950
Creator:
Freund, Erich
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 12, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about international relations, President Truman, Russia, Europe, and Asia.
Date:
March 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Garden Supplies, April 12, 1950]
Document concerning garden supplies. Supplies include peat moss, fertilizer, sprayings, and mulch.
Date:
April 12, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 12, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the availability and cost of fertilizer options.
Date:
April 12, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, May 12, 1950]
Copy of letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery placing an order for twenty Camellias and providing specifics on what he would like sent.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to O. P. Jackson Seed Co., Inc., May 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to O. P Jackson Seed Co., Inc. asking for a special bulletin on Pecan spraying from Destruxol Co. as well as additional garden care supplies.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, May 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery placing an order for twenty Camellias and providing specifics on what he would like sent.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, May 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting wholesale prices from two camera brands.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, May 12, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco expressing his confusion with the cabins secured for him and his family, as they are on the A Deck, not the Main Deck as he had requested. Mr. Kempner asks to see a cabin plan of the ship in order to give a definite answer as to whether these cabins will be suitable.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to L. A. L. Herbert, May 12, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Commander L. A. L. Herbert telling him that his thoughts have been with him and wishing him well. He then tells Mr. Herbert that him and Mrs. Kempner plan on traveling abroad that Summer but would not be leaving until July to return in October.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, May 12, 1950]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her gloves and fur trim spread have been received for cleaning. They assure her that they will begin cleaning the spread but say that they do not handle gloves and, therefore, will return them with the "very next shipment".
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 12, 1950]
Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his recent order. They inform him that they are checking with their grower and "will advise [him] as soon as [they] hear from him".
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
American Bulb Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Time, May 12, 1950]
Letter from Time discussing a renewal of subscription and offering deals on longer subscriptions.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Time
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from David F. Weston to Daniel W. Kempner discussing recent deal made by Mr. Kempner.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Weston, David F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from Sara Weston to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for the well wishes on her and Mr. Weston's anniversary as well as updating them on a trip Mrs. Weston's children recently took to Paris for the first International Conference of Christians.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Weston, Sara Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Hamburger to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from A. M. Hamburger to Daniel W. Kempner confirming that he has adjusted Kempner's upcoming reservation to account for the fact that Mary Jean Kempner and Oakleigh Thorne will not be travelling with him.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Hamburger, A. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History