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[Letter from L. Beard to Mrs. Daniel M. Kempner, February 1, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from L. Beard to Mrs. Daniel M. Kempner, February 1, 1956]

Letter from L. Beard to Mrs. Daniel M. Kempner discussing about repairing a damaged coat pocket.
Date: February 1, 1956
Creator: Beard, L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dredging Apparatus. (open access)

Dredging Apparatus.

Patent for an improved dredging apparatus "and it consists in combining with the well known bucket chain form of excavator a suction pipe provided with a hopper and a crushing or breaking device so that the material being deposited in the hopper by the continuously moving buckets will be carried under the action of gravity to the breaking or crushing device and thence through a suction pipe and pump and delivery pipe to the place of deposit" (lines 9-18).
Date: February 14, 1893
Creator: Douglas, William M.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, February 22, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, February 22, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting information on dog food and swiss cheese.
Date: February 22, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Note for Dog Food and Swiss Cheese] (open access)

[Note for Dog Food and Swiss Cheese]

Note by D. W. Kempner listing two items and corresponding companies.
Date: 1955-02~
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beverly Harris of The Houston Post - February 29, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beverly Harris of The Houston Post - February 29, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Miss Beverly Harris discussing an inquiry by The Houston Post about the life of his mother and her family in the 1870's. He describes how his mother and father met and the economic and historical context in Galveston and Cincinnati at the time. Additionally he discusses his grandmother and details of what her life was like.
Date: February 29, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Bissinger's, February 25, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Bissinger's, February 25, 1952]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Bissinger's requesting a two-pound box of chocolate candy.
Date: February 25, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Bissinger's, February 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Bissinger's, February 25, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Bissinger's ordering a two-pound box of candy be sent to his wife. He specifies that he wants the usual Laur selection except he wishes to substitute the candy containing nuts for chocolate covered marshmallows and caramel chocolates.
Date: February 25, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David Weston, February 22, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David Weston, February 22, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David Weston discussing plans to make reservations at the Whiteface Inn for the summer while mentioning Stanley Eugene Kempner's health condition.
Date: February 22, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Weston, February 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Weston, February 26, 1963]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Weston thanking them for the kind telegram on his birthday.
Date: February 26, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin F. Westheimer, February 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin F. Westheimer, February 26, 1963]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Irvin F. Westheimer thanking him for the thoughtful well wishes and congratulations for his birthday.
Date: February 26, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gidding's, February 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gidding's, February 6, 1956]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gidding's requesting a response to his previous letter.
Date: February 6, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Railway Express Agency, February 14, 1952] (open access)

[Account Statement for Railway Express Agency, February 14, 1952]

Account statement for Railway Express Agency listening itemized and total charges.
Date: February 14, 1952
Creator: Railway Express Agency
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Railway Express Agency, February 21, 1952] (open access)

[Account Statement for Railway Express Agency, February 21, 1952]

Account statement for Railway Express Agency listening itemized and total charges.
Date: February 21, 1952
Creator: Railway Express Agency
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives] (open access)

[Acknowledgement Card from The American Jewish Archives]

Card from The American Jewish Archives acknowledging the contribution of Isaac Herbert Kempner's autobiography to their collection.
Date: February 12, 1953
Creator: The American Jewish Archives
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for 50 Bags of White Garland Shading Compound] (open access)

[Invoice for 50 Bags of White Garland Shading Compound]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by The Garland Company, including 50 bags of white garland shading compound of worth $8.
Date: February 5, 1952
Creator: The Garland Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Weston to D. W. Kempner, February 9, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from David F. Weston to D. W. Kempner, February 9, 1956]

Letter from David F. Weston to D. W. Kempner discussing about the bulbs that Mr. Kempner wants. Mr. David informs that The Sperti Co. requires the number of lamp in order to know the kind of bulb that is needed and thus asks Mr. Kempner to look for the number somewhere near the switch of the lamp and share it.
Date: February 9, 1956
Creator: Weston, Dave Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Weston to D. W. Kempner, February 17, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from David F. Weston to D. W. Kempner, February 17, 1956]

Letter from David F. Weston to D. W. Kempner discussing about his order of two bulbs for Mr. Kempner. The order was placed at Mr. Lommel's and he suggests that since the bulbs are out of stock, he has placed an order and will ship them as soon as they arrive.
Date: February 17, 1956
Creator: Weston, Dave Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David F. Weston to Robert Lee Kempner, February 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from David F. Weston to Robert Lee Kempner, February 16, 1953]

Letter from David F. Weston to Robert Lee Kempner enquiring about share value of Sugarland Industries and Sara's travel plan.
Date: February 16, 1953
Creator: Weston, David Ferdinand
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, February 8, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, February 8, 1960]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing a letter from Mary Jean and suggesting her to sell her shares.
Date: February 8, 1960
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris Leon Kempner, February 25, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris Leon Kempner, February 25, 1954]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris Leon Kempner informing about passing on latter's queries to David F. Weston.
Date: February 25, 1954
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1953]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner enquiring for a report on D. W. Kempner & Company partnership and any card for Blue Cross membership covering insurance for Alice.
Date: February 11, 1953
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 15, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 15, 1965]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner discussing about unfortunate difficulties to the Imperial Sugar Company and parents health conditions.
Date: February 15, 1965
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner, February 17, 1953]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner discussing about group hospital insurance and loss to be indicated in the income tax report.
Date: February 17, 1953
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Mary Jean Kempner, February 8, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Mary Jean Kempner, February 8, 1960]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Mary Jean Kempner discussing about selling stocks of H. Kempner Cotton Company and valuation of the stocks, along with his suggestions with the next steps.
Date: February 8, 1960
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History