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[Letter from Fanny K. Adoue, Gladys Kempner and R. Lee Kempner to A. F. Levy, Jr., January 13, 1955]
Letter from Fanny K. Adoue, Gladys Kempner and R. Lee Kempner to A. F. Levy enclosing a donation for the memory fund of Mrs. L. M. Kraus.
Date:
January 13, 1955
Creator:
Adoue, Fanny Kempner; Kempner, Gladys & Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood to Eagle & Kirby, June 17, 1908]
Letter from Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood to Eagle & Kirby discussing land titles formerly owned by Ed H. Cunningham and Company. The Company reorganized into the Cunningham Sugar Company. The land was sold. There is a claim against the Ed H. Cunningham and Company, which was never brought to court. The claims were paid but never put in record for Bexar County.
Date:
June 17, 1908
Creator:
Baker, Botts, Andrews & Garwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner, January 15, 1948]
Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner discussing how the cheque has been forwarded to Cunard White Star along side the requested rooms.
Date:
January 15, 1948
Creator:
Ball, M. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner, January 28th, 1948]
Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner discussing the letter they received from Cunard White Star Ltd. about the cancellation and room exchange.
Date:
January 28, 1948
Creator:
Ball, M. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Bertig Company to Daniel. W. Kempner, September 12, 1950]
Letter from the Bertig Company to Daniel W. Kempner updating Mr. Kempner on a leaf worm infestation amongst their cotton, the completion of cotton gin repairs and the start of work on bean elevators. The letter also updates Mr. Kempner on the Muskogee building for Jonesway.
Date:
September 12, 1950
Creator:
Bertig Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.
Date:
May 20, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb, October 18, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb discussing how he wants Mr. Webb to get a porter to escort his sister from one destination to another safely.
Date:
October 18, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 14, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them about one of his Dalmatian dogs getting injured after being hit by an automobile, describes the dog's condition and treatment and mentions the dog's lonesome brother. He also discusses the heavy rains affecting the crops and mentions a conversation with Mr. Stewart of Stewart Crop Service, who speculated about cotton yield for the year.
Date:
July 14, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 01, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing how Bertig is throwing a going away party and is inviting both Mr. Kempner and President Truman. Bertig ends the letter with discussing his cotton business.
Date:
December 1, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 13, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing thanks for the earlier gift and letter of congratulations. Bertig clarifies what he meant in his last letter about his business.
Date:
December 13, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip to Plantersville and telling her not to expect him as he is too sick, but that Bill would meet her in St. Louis or Memphis. Bertig then comments on tensions between Russia and the United States saying that it must be settled whether that be by World War III or otherwise. Mr. Bertig then says there has been good growing weather, but they could use a little rain. Finally, he mentions that Mary Jean Kempner sent him a letter from Canada alerting him that she was sending a shipment of Salmon.
Date:
July 5, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 10, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing how Bertig is sending his sister two checks for her birthday and how he may visit her in St. Louis.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, March 12, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner discussing how Bertig is hoping his roof can hold out through the weather until it gets nicer to finally replace it, and that he is going to St. Louis soon to visit a doctor.
Date:
March 12, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mary Jeane Thorne, March 19, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Oakleigh L. Thorne discussing personal matters including recent doctor's visit and about an antique samovar. He mentions that they hired a marvelous cook and mentions about Elsa's new Cadillac. He also discusses about planning to install new carpets and drapes at home, and mentions other family affairs.
Date:
March 19, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, April 2, 1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company enclosing a check covering interest due by Mr. D. W. Kempner.
Date:
April 2, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, July 9, 1956]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company requesting that a renewal note be forwarded to be executed later and informing them of Mr. D. W. Kempner's trip to Europe in the coming Fall.
Date:
July 9, 1956
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, March 21, 1953]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Commerce Trust Company enclosing New York Exchange for $91.50 covering interest due by Daniel Webster Kempner on his note No. 67190 as of April 2, 1953.
Date:
March 21, 1953
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, October 4, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. informing that he has the letter for Daniel W. Kempner and enclosing a note for $6,100.00.
Date:
October 4, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, September 26, 1955]
Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to Commerce Trust Company enclosing a check regarding the renewal note.
Date:
September 26, 1955
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1953]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing advise from Harris about placing Plantersville cotton in government loan. Mentions about the conversation with Bill Keyser related to cotton production, costs and loans. Calling attention to Moody Interests. Adds more about the conversation with Bill Gatz about the Paragould operations.
Date:
September 16, 1953
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1955]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing about a check covering interest rates and asking to sign a note, mail it using a self-addressed envelope.
Date:
September 29, 1955
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 23, 1952]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner forwarding some paperwork from the Commerce Trust Corporation that arrived while he was out of the office.
Date:
September 23, 1952
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to George W. Dillion, September 22, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to George W. Dillion enclosing a check for $76.25 to cover interest rates.
Date:
September 22, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History