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[Letter from Fanny K. Adoue, Gladys Kempner and R. Lee Kempner to A. F. Levy, Jr., January 13, 1955]
Letter from Fanny K. Adoue, Gladys Kempner and R. Lee Kempner to A. F. Levy enclosing a donation for the memory fund of Mrs. L. M. Kraus.
Date:
January 13, 1955
Creator:
Adoue, Fanny Kempner; Kempner, Gladys & Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner, January 15, 1948]
Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner discussing how the cheque has been forwarded to Cunard White Star along side the requested rooms.
Date:
January 15, 1948
Creator:
Ball, M. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner, January 28th, 1948]
Letter from M. B. Ball to D. W. Kempner discussing the letter they received from Cunard White Star Ltd. about the cancellation and room exchange.
Date:
January 28, 1948
Creator:
Ball, M. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb, October 18, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb discussing how he wants Mr. Webb to get a porter to escort his sister from one destination to another safely.
Date:
October 18, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 01, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing how Bertig is throwing a going away party and is inviting both Mr. Kempner and President Truman. Bertig ends the letter with discussing his cotton business.
Date:
December 1, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 13, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing thanks for the earlier gift and letter of congratulations. Bertig clarifies what he meant in his last letter about his business.
Date:
December 13, 1948
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 Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 10, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing how Bertig is sending his sister two checks for her birthday and how he may visit her in St. Louis.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, February 13, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner discussing all the troubles coming up with Bertig's house that he is having to fix. Bertig also discusses the passing of both a dog and a family friend's son.
Date:
February 13, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, March 12, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner discussing how Bertig is hoping his roof can hold out through the weather until it gets nicer to finally replace it, and that he is going to St. Louis soon to visit a doctor.
Date:
March 12, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mary Jeane Thorne, March 19, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Oakleigh L. Thorne discussing personal matters including recent doctor's visit and about an antique samovar. He mentions that they hired a marvelous cook and mentions about Elsa's new Cadillac. He also discusses about planning to install new carpets and drapes at home, and mentions other family affairs.
Date:
March 19, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, December 6, 1996
Interview with Ruth Simons (Kerr) Ray, the great-great granddaughter of James Kerr, from Canyon Lake, Texas. Mrs. Ray discusses her ancestor's life and his history in the Hill Country, as well as the Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony at the Kerr County Courthouse.
Date:
October 6, 2000
Creator:
Bethel, Ann; Snodgrass, Clarabelle & Ray, Ruth Simons
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The New World, 1992]
Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. and his friends, including photographs, menus, business cards, clippings, and tickets. The scrapbook also contains photographs of his travels, social gatherings and "The Experience."John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.
Date:
1992
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Scrapbook for The Experience, 1984-1987]
Scrapbook containing color photographs, name tags, stickers, invitations, menus, articles, and tickets in relation to "The Experience", John Briggs life, and his trip to California between 1984 and 1987. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community. The scrapbook also documents social gatherings Briggs held at his household.
Date:
[1984..1987]
Creator:
Briggs, John Logan, Jr.
Object Type:
Book
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Ms. Bruce to Mrs. Kempner, March 15, 1945]
Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Elizabeth Bruce and Marvin Teeter from the American Red Cross informing her that she is being considered for a position in the Red Cross and requesting references.
Date:
March 15, 1945
Creator:
Bruce, Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Buecker to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1948]
Letter from E. M. Buecker to D. W. Kempner discussing how a replacement will be delivered for the cracked flask in the Firex installation.
Date:
April 10, 1948
Creator:
Buecker, E. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. M. Carruthers to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1948]
Letter from Tom M. Carruthers to Daniel W. Kempner discussing an upcoming trip to Texas and meetings with alumni, offering an itinerary and invitation to visit.
Date:
February 14, 1948
Creator:
Carruthers, Tom M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Commerce Trust Company to A. H. Blackshear Jr., October 14, 1950]
Letter from Commerce Trust Company to A. H. Blackshear Jr. discussing a renewal not payment by D. W. Kempner.
Date:
October 14, 1950
Creator:
Commerce Trust Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Commerce Trust Company to the H. Kempner firm, September 28, 1955]
Letter from O. A. Ingram of the Commerce Trust Company to the H. Kempner firm asking them to forward some documents for Mr. Daniel W. Kempner to sign.
Date:
September 28, 1955
Creator:
Commerce Trust Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Promissory Note for Commerce Trust Company, October 2, 1954]
Promissory note towards Commerce Trust Company signed by Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner for an amount of six thousand one hundred dollars paid semi annually and will bear a rate of 6% per annum after maturity.
Date:
October 2, 1954
Creator:
Commerce Trust Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gary Anderson, April 29, 2002
Interview with Gary Anderson, a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard from Wausau, Wisconsin. The transcript includes a list of questions about Anderson's time as a medic in the late 1970s in Baltimore and Houston, where he was part of the 389th Transportation Battalion, as well as his opinions on Desert Storm and September 11th.
Date:
February 22, 2003
Creator:
Contreras, Francisco & Anderson, Gary
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Gary Anderson, April 29, 2002
Interview with Gary Anderson, a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard from Wausau, Wisconsin. It includes a list of questions about Anderson's time as a medic in the late 1970s in Baltimore and Houston, where he was part of the 389th Transportation Battalion, as well as his opinions on Desert Storm and September 11th.
Date:
April 29, 2002
Creator:
Contreras, Francisco & Anderson, Gary
Object Type:
Sound
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. V. Cooley to E. M. Weinberger, May 19, 1944]
Letter from J. V. Cooley to E. M. Weinberger discussing holding roomette for Mary Jean Kempner in the train car.
Date:
May 19, 1944
Creator:
Cooley, J. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. V. Cooley to H. Block, May 17, 1944]
Letter from J. V. Cooley to H. Block discussing how there is no nothing available currently for Mary Jean for a train ride, but they will give her the spot of the first cancellation.
Date:
May 17, 1944
Creator:
Cooley, J. V.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History