[1099 Tax Form for United States National Company, 1959] (open access)

[1099 Tax Form for United States National Company, 1959]

Tax form submitted by the United States National Company reporting rent and/or royalties paid to the company by the Union Oil Company of California.
Date: 1959
Creator: United States. Internal Revenue Service.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for an Item from Star Nurseries Inc., August 30, 1949] (open access)

[Invoice for an Item from Star Nurseries Inc., August 30, 1949]

Invoice for an item sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Star Nurseries Inc. for $1.50.
Date: August 30, 1949
Creator: Star Nurseries, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Roy F. Wilcox and Co., February 2, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Items from Roy F. Wilcox and Co., February 2, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Roy F. Wilcox and Co., Including Philodendron Cordatum, Ficus Doescherri, Maranta Kerchoveana, Adiantum Asst., Pteris Ferns, and Fittonia Argyroneura for $13.44.
Date: February 2, 1950
Creator: Roy F. Wilcox and Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Roy F. Wilcox and Co., May 16, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Items from Roy F. Wilcox and Co., May 16, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Roy F. Wilcox and Co., including Philodendron Erubescens, Asplenium Nidus-Avis, Philodendron Cordatums, and Dieffenbachia Rudolph Roehrs for $21.93.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: Roy F. Wilcox and Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, January 3, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, January 3, 1955]

Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner expressing sympathy for the passing away of Stanley Kempner and giving an update on Kimberly's life.
Date: January 3, 1955
Creator: Kimberly, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, March 18] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, March 18]

Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner discussing a news clipping that Kempner sent him, Kimberly's real estate office, updates in his renovation project, and the weather.
Date: 1955-03-18?
Creator: Kimberly, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, September 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, September 21, 1954]

Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner thanking him for sending the news clippings and giving an update on his life.
Date: September 21, 1954
Creator: Kimberly, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, August 21, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, August 21, 1963]

Letter from Henry Attias discussing the meeting held on July 15, where the Board of Directors declared a shared dividend of Common A Stock for every 25 shares of Common Stock of his company. Discusses further details regarding the shares and the arrangements that have been made, including for any shareholder who purchases additional shares. He should sign and mail the included Order Form before the close of the business.
Date: August 21, 1963
Creator: Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner, May 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner, May 12, 1945]

Letter from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing the news station paper in Hitchcock and discussing Roland's experience hearing about the end of the war. Roland adds an end note suggesting Kempner read the article "Transports" from the Coronet magazine.
Date: May 12, 1945
Creator: Roland, Charles W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Comdr. Harris Kempner, December 29, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Comdr. Harris Kempner, December 29, 1945]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner wishing Harris and his family success for the New Year and expressing hope that they can get together soon.
Date: December 29, 1945
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner, October 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner, October 16, 1945]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing his and Kempner's business after the war and their friendship in Washington and expressing hope that the two will visit at some point.
Date: October 16, 1945
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chr. Christiansen to Harris Leon Kempner, December 22, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Chr. Christiansen to Harris Leon Kempner, December 22, 1952]

Letter from Chr. Christiansen to Harris Leon Kempner conveying Christmas and New Year wishes.
Date: December 22, 1952
Creator: Christiansen, Chr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, 1962~] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, 1962~]

Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner discussing Kimberly selling his house and moving to avoid having to pay alimony to his wife. Kimberly further discusses his divorce and describes his idea to travel with Galveston being his first stop.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Kimberly, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, October 24, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner, October 24, 1957]

Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner discussing details and updates about his life and his family's life.
Date: October 24, 1957
Creator: Kimberly, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, August 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner, August 21, 1954]

Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner replying to the news clipping that Kempner sent, the expected visit of Fannie Kempner, the weather, and his possibly visiting Hennie and Ike Kempner in Galveston.
Date: August 21, 1954
Creator: Kimberly, Allen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Destruxol Company, April 23, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Destruxol Company, April 23, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Destruxol Company inquiring if a small drum of Super-Destruxol can be shipped and the cost of the same.
Date: April 23, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Howard & Smith, March 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Howard & Smith, March 24, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Messrs. Howard & Smith requesting an order of various flowers.
Date: March 24, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Miss. Pamela Lynch, March 29, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Miss. Pamela Lynch, March 29, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Miss. Pamela Lynch thanking Miss Pamela, Debbie and Robert for the birthday card.
Date: March 29, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to D. W. Kempner, March 22, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Donald Day to D. W. Kempner, March 22, 1948]

Letter from Donald Day from The Reader's Digest to D. W. Kempner regarding how they do not know what has happened to Kempner's Scrapbook and that they will be continuing to look for it.
Date: March 22, 1948
Creator: The Reader's Digest
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Chuancey D. Leake, March 10, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Chuancey D. Leake, March 10, 1942]

Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to several friends discussing his recent travels to Chicago and California and his encounters there. Attached is a list of the names and addresses for various medical practitioners.
Date: March 10, 1943
Creator: Leake, Chauncey Depew, 1896-1978
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]

Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date: January 26, 1963
Creator: Marsh, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward L. Juline to Arthur M. Alpert, March 16, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Edward L. Juline to Arthur M. Alpert, March 16, 1965]

Letter from Edward L. Juline to Arthur M. Alpert requesting for a list of stocks of family companies of Frances A. Lynch and children.
Date: March 16, 1965
Creator: Juline, Edward L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Whitefield to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from F. W. Whitefield to Harris Leon Kempner, October 13, 1952]

Letter from F. W. Whitefield to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about delivery of 1000 bales of Mexicali cotton and reply from Los Angeles regarding an inquiry.
Date: October 13, 1952
Creator: Whitefield, F. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd., July 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd., July 26, 1951]

Letter from Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd. advertising using their orchids as a way to promote the correspondents' stores.
Date: July 26, 1951
Creator: Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History