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[Letter from Ursula McCarthy to H. W. Haynes, April 22, 1955]
Letter from Ursula McCarthy to H. W. Haynes responding to an earlier correspondence from April 18th, confirming Mr. Kempner's interest in booking Room 230 based on its recommendation. She also discusses travel plans from Chicago to New York, noting the pullman schedule, and requests a potential change in departure date to accommodate the schedule.
Date:
April 22, 1955
Creator:
McCarthy, Ursula & Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. M. Olson to I. H. Kempner, June 22. 1955]
Letter from L. M. Olson to I. H. Kempner discussing his excitement for Mr. Cowley's retirement dinner, where he will meet other Galvestonians.
Date:
June 22, 1955
Creator:
Olson, L. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Rodgers to H. Kempner, August 10, 1955]
Letter from W. J. Rodgers to H. Kempner discussing a refund for unused Lake Placid to Chicago first class train tickets and Pullman tickets.
Date:
August 10, 1955
Creator:
Rodgers, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, July 26, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company discussing the refund of an enclosed coach ticket from Chicago to Lake Placid for $32.32.
Date:
July 26, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines, September 1, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eastern Air Lines requesting a refund of $20.19 charged for excess baggage on his trip from New York to Houston, detailing his experience weighing his bags with reason for the refund.
Date:
September 1, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and Others, June 21, 1955]
Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and others discussing the creation of a new role by the request of the Board of Directors. Gurley explains that Kelley Fogg will be appointed to the new Executive Representative role and goes into detail on Fogg's previous accomplishments as well as his work within the Santa Fe Railway System.
Date:
June 21, 1955
Creator:
Gurley, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. G. Gurley, June 25, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. G. Gurley informing Gurley of a potential typographical error in a previous letter.
Date:
June 25, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. G. Gurley, July 12, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to F. G. Gurley discussing issues he saw with how the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe passenger department were handling ticket sales.
Date:
July 12, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and Others, October 17, 1955]
Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and others inviting them all to commemorate a new train line into Dallas, Texas. Gurley explains the proposed schedule, including train numbers and times of arrival, and expresses his hopes that those he mentioned will be able to attend.
Date:
October 17, 1955
Creator:
Gurley, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and Others, November 2, 1955]
Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and others discussing a petition made in order to protest the Union Shop Amendment. Gurley provides background information on the legal proceedings, as well as updates that had taken place prior to the petition being made.
Date:
November 2, 1955
Creator:
Gurley, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and Others, November 30, 1955]
Letter from F. G. Gurley to I. H. Kempner and others discussing the itinerary for an upcoming trip to Texas.
Date:
November 30, 1955
Creator:
Gurley, F. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner, May 25, 1955]
Letter from Tsung O. Cheng to Harris Leon Kempner inviting to attend his wedding and requesting for remittance for future expenses.
Date:
May 25, 1955
Creator:
Cheng, Tsung O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Tsung O. Cheng, May 26, 1955]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Tsung O. Cheng conveying good wishes for his marriage and enclosing remittance of $3000 for immediate needs.
Date:
May 26, 1955
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Hubbard and Roy Beach]
Letter from Jim Hubbard and Roy Beach discussing about showing a picture on television about tax advantages and requesting for monetary contribution.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Hubbard, Jim & Beach, Roy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Bought of American Florist Supply Co., December 1955]
Invoice for items bought of American Florist Supply Co., including balance of $9.07 due to them. Written mailed on January 20th, 1956.
Date:
December 16, 1955
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to The Florists' Review, December 27, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to The Florists' Review requesting the discontinuation of his help-wanted ad.
Date:
December 27, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Junior Simplex Soil Testing Outfit]
Invoice for a Junior Simplex Soil Testing Outfit sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by American Florist Supply Co. for $33.50.
Date:
January 20, 1955
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges from American Florist Supply Co., January 1, 1954]
Invoice for charges made to D. W. Kempner by American Florist Supply Co.; the final balance due was $2.61.
Date:
January 1, 1955
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the American Florist Supply Company, January 3, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the American Florist Supply Company asking them to send him a soil testing kit and some high-quality hedge trimmers.
Date:
January 3, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Florists' Publishing Company, March 30, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Florists' Publishing Company making a payment for Florists' Review subscription.
Date:
March 30, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Florists' Review to D. W. Kempner, April 1, 1955]
Letter from the Florists' Review to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for a subscription and requesting some further information in order to confirm that he is involved in commercial horticulture.
Date:
April 1, 1955
Creator:
Florists' Review
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward George Harris to Florists' Publishing Co., April 5, 1955]
Letter from Edward George Harris to Florists' Publishing Co. starting a subscription for The Florists' Review and introducing Mr. Edward as a nurseryman and grower.
Date:
April 5, 1955
Creator:
Harris, Edward George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Geo. J. Ball Inc., July 20, 1955]
Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Geo. J. Ball Inc., including Chattanooga, Imp Ind Yellow, and PK Mistletoe for $31.36, marked paid by check on the 29th of July, 1955.
Date:
July 20, 1955
Creator:
Geo. J. Ball Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History