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[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Time Subscription Service, March 24, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Time Subscription Service, March 24, 1958]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to to Time Subscription Service appreciating them for their advise as to expiration date of the Subscription of Daniel Webster Kempner.
Date: March 24, 1958
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. G. Gurley, October 24, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. G. Gurley, October 24, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. G. Gurley explaining that he intends to attend the directors' meeting for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company in the coming months. Kempner also expresses his hopes that he can attend another meeting, but explains that he may not be able to in spite of his wishes.
Date: October 24, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Geo. J. Ball Order Form Circular, June 24, 1955] (open access)

[Geo. J. Ball Order Form Circular, June 24, 1955]

Circular from Geo. J. Ball to Daniel W. Kempner including a form for ordering Fall chrysanthemums. A business reply envelope is included as part of the circular.
Date: June 24, 1955
Creator: George J. Ball, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Mammoth Red Rock Cabbages] (open access)

[Invoice for Mammoth Red Rock Cabbages]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Geo. J. Ball Inc., including a half-ounce of Mammoth Red Rock Cabbages for $0.25.
Date: November 24, 1954
Creator: Geo. J. Ball Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 24, 1953]

Letter from American Florist Supply Company to D. W. Kempner responding to his question about hose guns for gardening.
Date: June 24, 1953
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham, April 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham, April 24, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham discussing a recent order that went slightly awry.
Date: April 24, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gurley, December 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gurley, December 24, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Gurley thanking them for the gift of flowers for the Kempners' 50th anniversary.
Date: December 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Everett L. Goar, October 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Everett L. Goar, October 24, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. L. Goar discussing Goar's addresses that he read. Kempner also inquires about potential damage to eyesight from watching television.
Date: October 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Company, July 24,1952] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Company, July 24,1952]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Company requesting two pounds of cones at the Sea Island Green.
Date: July 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co., June 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co., June 24, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co. asking if they carry ground limestone.
Date: June 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co., June 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co., June 24, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Company placing an order for gardening supplies.
Date: June 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company, June 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company, June 24, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company confirming a payment and asking about ground limestone.
Date: June 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to George J. Ball, Inc., April 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to George J. Ball, Inc., April 24, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to George J. Ball, Inc. requesting a shipment of zinnias.
Date: April 24, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 24, 1952]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing difficulties in obtaining celery feet and asparagus. A handwritten note at the bottom reads: "P.S. Please return letter - Returned ltr 4/28/52" with an initial signature.
Date: April 24, 1952
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner, January 24, 1952]

Postcard from the Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his refund application. They assure him that his claim is receiving attention.
Date: January 24, 1952
Creator: Pullman Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. R. Walgreen, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from C. R. Walgreen, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 24, 1951]

Letter from C. R. Walgreen to Daniel W. Kempner informing him he plans to send a representative of the company down to the struggling Galveston store to hopefully make it profitable in the coming year.
Date: December 24, 1951
Creator: Walgreen, Charles R., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allan Shivers to Isaac H. Kempner, November 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Allan Shivers to Isaac H. Kempner, November 24, 1951]

Letter from Allan Shivers to Isaac H. Kempner thanking him for the complements the latter gave about the recent addresses he gave.
Date: November 24, 1951
Creator: Shivers, Allan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company to I. H. Kempner, July 24,1951] (open access)

[Letter from The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company to I. H. Kempner, July 24,1951]

Letter from Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company to I. H. Kempner agreeing to Kempner's request for travel to Lake Placid.
Date: July 24, 1951
Creator: The Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Rigg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from E. Rigg to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 24, 1951]

Letter from E. Rigg to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing a summary of the tasks of a General Freight Traffic Manager and the railroad progress and relationship with Galveston as one of the largest ports in the country.
Date: April 24, 1951
Creator: Rigg, E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham, March 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham, March 24, 1951]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lord & Burnham requesting an order of slat shades.
Date: March 24, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency, Inc., January 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency, Inc., January 24, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Railway Express Agency asking that they find the whereabouts of a package that was sent but never received.
Date: January 24, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner, January 24, 1951]

Letter from Fred G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner explaining his excitement that the Kempner's will be able to join the Gurley's for part of their trip in Summerville.
Date: January 24, 1951
Creator: Gurley, Fred G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Charge from Geo. J. Ball Inc., July 24, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for a Charge from Geo. J. Ball Inc., July 24, 1950]

Invoice for a $1.50 charge made to Daniel W. Kempner by Geo. J. Ball Inc.
Date: July 24, 1950
Creator: George J. Ball, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company, July 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company, July 24, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vaughan's Seed Company requesting a replacement washer for the Dobbin's big head sprayer purchased from the company previously, and asking that it be sent to Mr. Louis Patthey in his stead. He also inquires about opening a charge account with them.
Date: July 24, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History