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Harris and Eliza Kempner
220
Moses and Stephen F. Austin Papers
3
Southwestern Historical Quarterly
3
The Civil War and its Aftermath: Diverse Perspectives
2
Texas Folklore Society Publications
2
John Briggs Scrapbook Collection (The Dallas Way)
1
Dr. Chauncey Depew Leake
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Broadening Access to Books on Texas and Oklahoma
1
Rescuing Texas History, 2018
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Backwoods to Border
Book about folklore in Texas, including folk songs, ghost stories, Mexican animal tales, anecdotes about lawyers, folklore about Texas plants, riddles and miscellaneous legends. The index begins on page 225.
Date:
1943
Creator:
Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from D. S. Kennard to his Father, March 4, 1862]
A letter from D.S. Kennard to his father, stating that not much is happening, but his regiment may soon be sent to Arkansas, He also discusses the high price of commodities and dry goods.
Date:
March 4, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, D. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David S. Kennard to his sister, March 24, 1862]
Letter from David S. Kennard from Eagle Grove, Galveston County, to his sister discussing a fire in Houston and his regiment's plans to march to Arkansas. He is not sure if he will get to go home on the way. He received a letter from John Hawthorp saying their relations were well. Also mentioned in the letter is that three or four of the boys have measles.
Date:
March 24, 1862
Creator:
Kennard, David S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., May 24, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., requesting multiple copies of cook books be sent to Mrs. W. L. Gatz in Arkansas.
Date:
May 24, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 101, July 1997 - April, 1998
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 557.
Date:
1998
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Southwestern Historical Quarterly, Volume 38, July 1934 - April, 1935
The Texas State Historical Association Quarterly Report includes "Papers read at the meetings of the Association, and such other contributions as may be accepted by the Committee" (volume 1, number 1). These include historical sketches, biographical material, personal accounts, and other research. Index is located at the end of the volume starting on page 307.
Date:
1935
Creator:
Texas State Historical Association
Object Type:
Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, in which Perry provides a short biography of Bryan's grandfather, as well as, advice regarding business and legal matters.
Date:
May 8, 1844
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin, May 14, 1825]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Stephen F. Austin concerning recovering property in Arkansas for James Bryan's heirs. Perry also reports other news from Missouri and of the election of John Quincy Adams and the United States' recognition of Mexico's independence.
Date:
May 14, 1825
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan, May 8, 1844]
Copy of transcript for a letter from James F. Perry to Guy M. Bryan giving information about the history of Moses Austin and his various land holdings.
Date:
May 8, 1844
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Duplicate Copy of a Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner, May 21, 1957]
Duplicate copy of a letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner and R. Lee Kempner discussing about the possible plans to participate in the oil and gas wells drilling venture.
Date:
May 21, 1957
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, February 21, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing being called for Jury duty for the spring term of the Green County Circuit Court. He talks about being dismissed in the past due to cotton operations, but as cotton will be out of season, he cannot get out of this call. He informs Mr. Kempner that he will still be available after 5'oclock in the afternoon most days even if he is called in to serve on a jury.
Date:
February 21, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Gatz - December 10, 1956]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. W. L. Gatz thanking him for the pecans for Christmas.
Date:
December 10, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 28, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the issuing of 59 shares in the Bertig Cotton Company to Mr. Kempner and requesting that he sign and return the documents needed to confirm the transfer.
Date:
December 28, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner & Jeane Kempner, July 23, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for hosting him in their home and informing them that he had safely reached home after meeting up with his wife in Memphis.
Date:
June 23, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, July 19, 1952]
Letter from W. L. Gatz, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing copies of meetings between various companies, including the Bertig Company.
Date:
July 19, 1952
Creator:
Gatz, W. L., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to Daniel W. Kempner, December 13, 1952]
Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for not responding to his letter sooner and explaining that he is recovering from a mild stroke.
Date:
December 13, 1952
Creator:
Steinberg, Sol S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to Daniel W. Kempner, May 15, 1952]
Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing some redwood seeds for him to experiment with.
Date:
May 15, 1952
Creator:
Steinberg, Sol S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing current events happening at Sugarland Industries while Kempner is in France.
Date:
September 29, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, December 7, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig discussing purchasing a pearl necklace out of the Saul Bertig Estate for $675 split between the seven heirs to the estate.
Date:
December 7, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, January 6, 1950]
Letter from Jospeh R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing The Big Picture a publication in Paragould and telling Mrs. Kempner to look at pages 8 and 9. He then updates her on the winter weather and receiving a letter from Mary Jean.
Date:
January 6, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 30, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking Dan for sending a clipper but informs him that he had already ordered one himself. He then asks if the Kempner's plan on traveling abroad this year with the rising tensions with Russia. Mr. Bertig says the weather has been great for the cotton crop, but everyone is afraid if bugs and weevils.
Date:
June 30, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, July 20, 1951]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending melons and informing him of the weather and its effects on his farm. Mr. Bertig also updates Mr. Kempner on his declining health.
Date:
July 20, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to I. H. Kempner, September 9, 1954]
Letter from William L. Gatz to I. H. Kempner discussing how well his family is doing and how thankful he is despite the deteriorated state of his crops.
Date:
September 9, 1954
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History