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Improvement in Portable Houses.
Patent for improvements in the construction of portable wooden houses, including instructions and illustrations.
Date:
January 8, 1878
Creator:
Boyd, John
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner, December 8, 1952]
Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing the necessary paperwork to file an insurance claim for damages done to his car while in transit from New York to Paris. Mr. Dawson suggests Mr. Kempner take his business to a different shipping company in the future and lists some suggestions.
Date:
December 8, 1952
Creator:
Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. R. Tripler & Co. to D. W. Kempner, March 8, 1954]
Letter from F. R. Tripler & Co. to D. W. Kempner informing that two raincoats were dispatched.
Date:
March 8, 1954
Creator:
F. R. Tripler & Co.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Paula Kaeslin to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, December 8, 1952]
Handwritten letter from Paula Kaeslin to Jeane Kempner discussing some custom handkerchiefs Mrs. Kempner wanted made.
Date:
December 8, 1952
Creator:
Kaeslin, Paula
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill of Lading for Acme Fast Freight, Inc., November 8, 1954]
Bill of Lading prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by Acme Fast Freight, Inc., for a shipment of jams and vegetables from Maison Glass, Inc.
Date:
November 8, 1954
Creator:
Acme Fast Freight, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - December 8, 1922]
Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing the content of Elizabeth's previous letter, what he did on Saturday, and how much he misses her.
Date:
December 8, 1922
Creator:
Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - January 8, 1923]
Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing how much he misses her and a show he saw.
Date:
January 8, 1923
Creator:
Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - May 8, 1923]
Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing exams, going to the beach, and his peers.
Date:
May 8, 1923
Creator:
Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner enclosing a copy of News and Views and promising to send him a brochure when they arrive from the East. He also mentions a potential plan to have influential figures of smaller Texas communities assemble to solicit donations.
Date:
May 8, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. H. Sandberg, November 8, 1954]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. H. Sandberg responding to his letter of 2n mentioning that he'd be glad to discuss the subject of that letter, but as of now he doesn't know he doesn't how how he could be of help.
Date:
November 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to William A. Eicher, November 8, 1954]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to William A. Eicher regarding their conversation they had few months ago about establishing a produce terminal or a farmers' market. So, he enclosed a clipping which he thinks he'd be interested in.
Date:
November 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell , April 8, 1949]
Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell referring to a meeting about the financing of the Students Union Building at the Texas Medical School in Galveston. The recommendation from the meeting was to issue a bond to finance the project. However, legal counsel advised that this may not be legal. The letter suggests that a bill be passed by the Texas Legislature to allow for this type of financing.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Tompkins,J. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly, April 8, 1949]
Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly requesting Senator Kelly's support for increased funding for the Medical School of the University of Texas at Galveston. Dr. Johnson argues that the school has a very good reputation but needs more money to retain talented faculty and attract more students. He argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students, specifically mentioning a need for more doctors in rural areas of Texas.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers, April 8, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers thanking Shivers for a resolution passed by the Texas Senate regarding a visit by a Senate delegation to the Medical Branch on March 25, 1949. The letter states that the purpose of the visit was to show the Senators the potential of the Medical Branch. It mentions that the Medical Branch has a high national reputation and that funding should not be cut. The letter concludes by inviting Shivers to visit the Medical Branch again.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Texas Prudential Insurance Co. to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, May 8, 1957]
Letter from M. J. Solari to Mr. Harris L. Kempner confirming that his contract has been fulfilled and discussing changes to settlement options and offering to have an insurance counselor contact him.
Date:
May 8, 1957
Creator:
Texas Prudential Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to David H. Nathan, December 8, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to David H. Nathan thanking Mr. Nathan for his $100 contribution to the Student Union Building program at Medical Branch. Leake writes that Nathan’s confidence in Medical Branch's activities is “very heartening.” He also mentions Mr. Nathan’s interest in a student union building, which he says is “characteristic of your understanding of what a modern medical training institution should be.”
Date:
December 8, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Moreland, Brandenberger, Johnston & Currie to Mr. Harris Kempner, July 8, 1957]
Letter from Jack T. Currie to Harris L. Kempner confirming a New York Stock Exchange order from Harris's father on his behalf, thanking him for his business.
Date:
July 8, 1957
Creator:
Moreland, Brandenberger, Johnston & Currie
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History