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[Letter from D. Stuart Godwin to Miss Jeanne Bertig, April 27, 1901]
Letter from D. Stuart Godwin to Miss Jeanne Bertig discussing his travels to see her in June.
Date:
April 27, 1901
Creator:
Godwin, Stuart D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Whole Gang to Miss Jeane Bertig, April 27, 1901]
Letter from The Whole Gang to Miss Jeane Bertig discussing that she has their best wishes.
Date:
April 27, 1901
Creator:
The Whole Gang
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet Describing Kempner Addresses Economics Society]
Pamphlet describing Kempner addresses Economics Society about commission form of government. Also, it documents an article on "Commission Government: Would It Suit New Orleans by Edward H. Burns?"
Date:
1911-03-13~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Fairchild to Holders of the Bonds of the City of Galveston, Texas, June 1902]
Letter from Charles S. Fairchild to Holders of the Bonds of the City of Galveston discussing the City's willingness and ability to interest on its bonded debt, argument and statements from representatives of the Galveston Commission was requested by the Bondholders' Committee to be writing, which is included.
Date:
June 1902
Creator:
Fairchild, Charles S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner in Yiddish, May 23, 1880]
Letter written from H. Kempner in Yiddish.
Date:
May 23, 1880
Creator:
Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Death Resolution of Harris Kempner]
A death resolution from David Schwarz at Congregation Bnai Israel discussing the resolution of Harris Kempner and a copy of it transmitted to his family.
Date:
May 1894
Creator:
Congregation Bnai Israel
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegraph from Dan to I. H. Kempner, April 1894]
Telegram sent from Dan Kempner to his older brother, I. H. Kempner with the text: "Telegram stating come home pap ill have you likewise wire. DWK"
Date:
April 1894
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim A. Brannan to Mr. I. H. Kempner, May 8th, 1894]
Letter from Jim A. Brannan to Mr. I H Kempner discussing resolutions of Harris Kempner by Bluefield Banana Co board of directors.
Date:
May 8, 1894
Creator:
Brannan, Jim A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commisioners to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue, May 12, 1902]
Letter from City of Galveston Board of Commissioner to I. H. Kempner and B. Adoue discussing authorization from the commissioners for Kempner to travel to New York in regards representing the bond-holders of Galveston City Bonds payment of interest on bonds.
Date:
May 12, 1902
Creator:
Austin, William T.; Lange, H. C.; Norman, A. P. & Austin, V. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pamphlet Describing Candidates for Galveston City Government]
Pamphlet describing candidates for Galveston city government and discussing fourth commissioner's place open.
Date:
April 24, 1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Citizens' Bulletin (Galveston, Texas), Vol. 1, No. 1, Ed. 1 Saturday, May 8, 1907
Political newspaper published in Galveston, Texas discussing "City Club Ticket" listing names of re-election candidates for the Board of City Commissioners. Several sections also discuss other election topics and city news.
Date:
May 8, 1907
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Journal. (Galveston, Texas), Vol. 3, No. 14, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 22, 1900
Newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.
Date:
September 22, 1900
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: 45 Rooms Reserved for Hotel Wedding: Similar Event 8 Years Ago]
Newspaper clipping describing there are 45 rooms reserved for hotel wedding of Miss Minnie Allen Bertig and Lee Pollack, which the wedding is a similar event to Paragould, Arkansas cousin, eight years ago.
Date:
1914~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Appointment of I. H. Kempner to the Galveston Board of Commissioners]
Document signed by Governor Joseph D. Sayers appointing I. H. Kempner to the "Board of Commissioners of the City of Galveston;" it references the original city charter which was approved on April 18, 1901.
Date:
September 16, 1901
Creator:
Sayers, Joseph D.
Object Type:
Legal Document
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Picture of Board of Directors from Agricultural and Mechical College of Texas]
Photograph of the board of directors from Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas between 1911-1913.
Date:
1911/1913
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Kempner to Miss Jeane Bertig, April 27, 1906]
Letter from Dan Kempner to Miss Jeanne Bertig discussing about Dan attending a dinner alone and him drinking.
Date:
April 27, 1906
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Kempner to Miss Jeanne Bertig, April 27, 1906]
Letter from Lee Kempner to Miss Jeanne Bertig discussing Dan attending a dinner and they are drinking to her.
Date:
April 27, 1906
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Dan Kempner to Miss Jean Bertig]
Telegram sent by Dan Kempner to Miss Jean Bertig with the text: "Don't believe anything these fellows say am all right and trying to keep them straight don't worry." Text on the back provides information about the Western Union Telegraph Company
Date:
April 27, 1901
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mart H. Royster to Miss Jane Bertig]
Telegram from Mart H. Royster to Miss Jane Bertig c/o Ben Eiseman with the text: I have proposed responded to and drank many toasts to you but the best is only I met you and do the same on June sixth." Text on the back provides information about the Western Union Telegraph Company.
Date:
April 27, 1901
Creator:
Royster, Mart H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan to Mamma and Ike, February 21, 1899]
Letter from Dan Kempner to Mamma and Ike discussing how he arrived in Alexandria and describe details of his trip.
Date:
February 21, 1899
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner to Ike, February 21, 1894]
Letter from H. Kempner to Ike discussing Ike traveling in Europe.
Date:
February 21, 1894
Creator:
Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner to Ike, January 31, 1894]
Letter from H. Kempner to Ike discussing when Ike finishes at Lexington H. Kempner desires that Ike will travel to Germany, until he has learned to speak German, then travel to France, to learn French and Spanish.
Date:
January 31, 1894
Creator:
Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner to Ike, March 15, 1894]
Letter from H. Kempner to Ike discussing that Ike will graduate with honors and glad that Ike is well.
Date:
March 15, 1894
Creator:
Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Liverpool Cotton Association, November 14, 1906]
Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Liverpool Cotton Association discussing I. H. Kempner declining their invitation but stating that he greatly appreciates the invitation.
Date:
November 14, 1906
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History