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[Invoice for Lining Sleeves and Attaching Nips on Pants and Vest] (open access)

[Invoice for Lining Sleeves and Attaching Nips on Pants and Vest]

Invoice for service provided to D. W. Kempner by Ace Tailors, including lining sleeves and attaching nips on pants and vest, costing $10.
Date: June 5, 1950
Creator: Ace Tailors
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Aickien to Jules Lauve, Jr., June 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Aickien to Jules Lauve, Jr., June 5, 1950]

Letter from W. J. Aickien to Jules Lauve, Jr. discussing a sign proposed to be installed on the pier and the likely decision to deny the request.
Date: June 5, 1950
Creator: Aicklen, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for wire.
Date: June 5, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop to Daniel W. Kempner, April 5, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop to Daniel W. Kempner, April 5, 1950]

Letter from Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop to Daniel W. Kempner informing Mr. Kempner that while they do not have a booklet for him to look at but if any if their shoes are to his liking, they will mail them as soon as possible.
Date: April 5, 1950
Creator: Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950] (open access)

[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
[Invoice for an electric ice cream freezer] (open access)

[Invoice for an electric ice cream freezer]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Black Hardware Company, including a four quart electric ice cream freezer.
Date: January 5, 1950
Creator: Black Hardware Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for round mild steel bars] (open access)

[Invoice for round mild steel bars]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Black Hardware Company, including 200 round mild steel bars.
Date: June 5, 1950
Creator: Black Hardware Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 5, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the need to build toilet facilities. He informs Mr. Kempner that they have the materials and are looking into how much the building of the facilities would take and are now just waiting on his okay to fully undertake the project.
Date: August 5, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to T. J. Smith, September 5, 1950]] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to T. J. Smith, September 5, 1950]]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to T. J. Smith enclosing a 3-dollar check covering a statement from September 1st.
Date: September 5, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Customs Duty on a Clock] (open access)

[Invoice for Customs Duty on a Clock]

Invoice for the customs duty on a clock for Dr. Daniel W. Kempner by Bureau of Customs, the item was imported from Switzerland to the port of Dallas, Texas. The cost was $9.50.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Bureau of Customs
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. S. Correll of the United States Department of Agriculture to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. S. Correll of the United States Department of Agriculture to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1950]

Letter from botanist D. S. Correll to D. W. Kempner discussing the letter Kempner sent to the American Fern Society about the search for Farleyense ferns that was forwarded to him. Correll asks that Kempner specify the genus of fern or send a fragment for identification.
Date: July 5, 1950
Creator: Correll, D. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. A. Corts, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, January 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from C. A. Corts, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, January 5, 1950]

Letter from C. A. Corts, Jr. to D. W. Kempner stating that they do not supply Monstera of different varieties. Corts offers an alternative dealer by the name of Rex D. Pearce in New Jersey.
Date: January 5, 1950
Creator: Corts, C. A., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, May 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Galveston Artillery Club, May 5, 1950]

Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club and President M. L. Cook regarding enforcement of a club rule disallowing members of the club to sign for refreshments for other club members.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Galveston Artillery Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Club Organizational Committee, July 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Galveston Club Organizational Committee, July 5, 1950]

Letter from Galveston Club Organizational Committee discussing about return of subscription application for membership due to cancellation of plan to add a men's club to the town.
Date: July 5, 1950
Creator: Galveston Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Country Club, June 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Galveston Country Club, June 5, 1950]

Letter from Galveston Country Club and Chairman of the Membership Committee John A. Parker regarding a newly established membership cap of 300 members and suggesting current members nominate their friends before this cap is met. Enclosed is a form to nominate someone for membership.
Date: June 5, 1950
Creator: Galveston Country Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Bulbs and Feed Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Bulbs and Feed Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including bulbs and feed.
Date: January 5, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Peas and Gasoline] (open access)

[Invoice for Peas and Gasoline]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including peas and gasoline.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Monthly Statement for Seafood: December 1950] (open access)

[Monthly Statement for Seafood: December 1950]

Monthly statement documenting the amount invoiced by Joe Grasso & Son for shrimp and other seafood for the month of November. Handwritten note " Paid on December 12, 1950 ".
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Joe Grasso & Son, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 5, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing a need for cases of soups, due to being unable to secure Franco-American labelled goods, and a request for dairy feed.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 5, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing having a truck stopping by the United States National Bank in Galveston to pick up crocks and a cash register.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Climatic Engineering Company, Incorporated, January 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Climatic Engineering Company, Incorporated, January 5, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Climatic Engineering Company Incorporated thanking for the ruler
Date: January 5, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Michael's, May 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Michael's, May 5, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Michael's enclosing a check that he is returning.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the B. F. Goodrich Company, December 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the B. F. Goodrich Company, December 5, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the B. F. Goodrich company discussing a billing error for a tire and requesting the company fix the error.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 5, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about international relations, politics, a future visit to friends in Mexico, possibly Havana, and Judy getting married again.
Date: March 5, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History