[Letter from Hugo Becker to Daniel W. Kempner, February 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Hugo Becker to Daniel W. Kempner, February 24, 1948]

Letter from Hugo Becker to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that the magnolia trees and the wisteria bushes he inquired about are available, but the dogwood trees are sold out.
Date: February 24, 1948
Creator: Becker, Hugo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 15, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 15, 1948]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Bill Gatz trip to New York, his potential plans to visiting New York himself. He updates on candy quality and concerns about busy times on farm due to modernization efforts. He also mentions about floods and worries about the terrible weather for the last three months due to the rain which affects his farm.
Date: February 15, 1948
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, February 13, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, February 13, 1948]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner discussing all the troubles coming up with Bertig's house that he is having to fix. Bertig also discusses the passing of both a dog and a family friend's son.
Date: February 13, 1948
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Bakery Purchases: February 1948] (open access)

[Monthly Statement for Bakery Purchases: February 1948]

Statement with a handwritten list of bakery purchases from the last month with charges by day and a total bill from Boening's.
Date: February 27, 1948
Creator: Boening's
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement from Bradshaw's: February 28, 1948] (open access)

[Statement from Bradshaw's: February 28, 1948]

Bill for purchases from Bradshaw's Florists and Nurserymen in Galveston including. The order consists of items from Bradshaw's.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Bradshaw's Florist, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter From E. W. Bradshaw to D. W. Kempner, February 28, 1948] (open access)

[Copy of Letter From E. W. Bradshaw to D. W. Kempner, February 28, 1948]

Copy of letter from E. W. Bradshaw to D. W. Kempner discussing the estimate of the replacement shrubbery and how it should reach the height of the original shrubbery in about three to five years.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Bradshaw, E. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. W. Bradshaw to D. W. Kempner, February 28, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from E. W. Bradshaw to D. W. Kempner, February 28, 1948]

Letter from E. W. Bradshaw to D. W. Kempner discussing the estimate of the replacement shrubbery and how it should reach the height of the original shrubbery in about three to five years. The letter has an color illustration of a white flower at the bottom.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Bradshaw, E. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Brentano's, February 1948] (open access)

[Invoice from Brentano's, February 1948]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Bretano's, including United Nations by Evatt.
Date: February 19, 1948
Creator: Brentano’s (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Carmichael to D. W. Kempner, February 10, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Bill Carmichael to D. W. Kempner, February 10, 1948]

Letter from Bill Carmichael to D. W. Kempner discussing A&M's plans to enlarge their stadium and answering a question about tickets for that year's Thanksgiving game.
Date: February 10, 1948
Creator: Carmichael, Bill
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner, February 23, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner, February 23, 1948]

Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner informing that He found his nice on the desk and mentions his plans to go to Houston and San Antonio.
Date: February 23, 1948
Creator: Carruthers, T. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948]

Letter from Tom M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an upcoming trip to Texas and meetings with alumni, offering an itinerary and invitation to visit.
Date: February 14, 1948
Creator: Carruthers, Tom M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Cartier, February 1948] (open access)

[Account Statement for Cartier, February 1948]

Account statement for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Cartier including details of the previous balance, itemized list of purchases, payments made, and balance due.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Cartier
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, February 05, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, February 05, 1948]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing the prices and time frame of apartments for rent in Plaza Athénée.
Date: February 5, 1948
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, February 16, 1948]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing future rentals including apartments and chauffeur while Kempner goes out of the states.
Date: February 16, 1948
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, February 18, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, February 18, 1948]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how they have received the package from the Kempners, and the Chardine's are excited to see Kempner.
Date: February 18, 1948
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Clark & Martin, February 28, 1948] (open access)

[Account Statement for Clark & Martin, February 28, 1948]

Account statement prepared for Daniel Webster Kempner by Clark & Martin, General Auto Repairing, including itemized charges and balance. Included are three repair orders invoicing the charges from the monthly statement.
Date: February 28, 1948
Creator: Clark & Martin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, February 8, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner, February 8, 1948]

Letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner discussing an attorney general filing a report on a charter, and how he didn't consult a lawyer afterwards.
Date: February 8, 1948
Creator: Cohen, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. B. Comata to I. H. Kempner, February 9, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from N. B. Comata to I. H. Kempner, February 9, 1948]

Letter from N. B. Comata to I. H. Kempner discussing the return of Cecile Kempner's shares of stock in Fearn Laboratories, Inc. registered in her name and asking Kempner to sign and return the receipts for the shares.
Date: February 9, 1948
Creator: Comata, N. B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Electric Supply Company, February 29, 1948] (open access)

[Invoice for Electric Supply Company, February 29, 1948]

Invoice prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by Electric Supply Company for labor charges and night-lights totalling $10.14.
Date: February 29, 1948
Creator: Electric Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Vacuum Repair from Electric Supply Company] (open access)

[Invoice for Vacuum Repair from Electric Supply Company]

Invoice for items and services sold to D. Kempner by Electric Company, including the labor and materials to repair a vacuum and two night lights.
Date: February 12, 1948
Creator: Electric Supply Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stewart H. Evans to Cunard White Star Limited, February 23, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Stewart H. Evans to Cunard White Star Limited, February 23, 1948]

Letter from Stewart H. Evans to Cunard White Star Limited requesting information about the best way to travel from Southampton to France and necessary information about bringing a dog with them.
Date: February 23, 1948
Creator: Evans, Stewart H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Stewart H. Evans to D. W. Kempner, February 02, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Stewart H. Evans to D. W. Kempner, February 02, 1948]

Letter from Stewart H. Evans to D. W. Kempner giving the requested information about a hotel.
Date: February 2, 1948
Creator: Evans, Stewart H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, February 9, 1948]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that they have received the dress and robe she sent them. They assure her that they will handle them carefully and return them as soon as possible.
Date: February 9, 1948
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): February 1948 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): February 1948

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: February 12, 1948
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History