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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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Galveston County Area Newspaper Collection
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Texas Digital Newspaper Program
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Texas Labor Newspapers
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Texas History Collection
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Texas Cultures Online
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USGS Topographic Map Collection
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Texas Historian
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Dr. Chauncey Depew Leake
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Rescuing Texas History, 2018
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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
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The Union Review
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Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement
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Texas Public Service Company Monthly Statement
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Houston Lighting & Power Company Monthly Statement
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[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner, December 7, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner discussing his gratitude for birthday wishes and the condition about his neck which doesn't get any better. He also mentions that he is returning the Osceola property advertisement as he has no knowledge on whose property that is.
Date:
December 7, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, December 2, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing cotton harvesting and asking if he would like a new dining room set for their home in Plantersville.
Date:
December 2, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, February 19, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner informing that he has the copy of the letter to Leslie Biffle.
Date:
February 19, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, July 21, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner informing that he is returning the letter from the Delta & Pine Land Company.
Date:
July 21, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, March 26, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date:
March 26, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, November 14, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner informing that he found a book that belongs to Daniel and plans to send them by mail.
Date:
November 14, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, September 29, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner informing that he received a letter regarding the Tax Return Examination.
Date:
September 29, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, May 6, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing the health of their daughter Mary Jean and some other personal news and discussions.
Date:
May 6, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and Daniel Kempner, November 25, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and Daniel Bertig storing informing that he will get rid of Elsa's dining room set if they don't want it and mentions that the gins break during the end of the season.
Date:
November 25, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner, June 17, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner enclosing a letter to Mr. Hubbard and a thankyou note from Phoebe.
Date:
June 17, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner, March 4, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner sending a prepaid express pictures.
Date:
March 4, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner, November 14, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner enclosing a Warrant deed owned on the east side.
Date:
November 14, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, September 21, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing his surprisal for discharging Louise and mentions good weather conditions. He notes the death of Mrs. Hasty at the age of 88 and updates on his Dalmatian's hospital stay and recovery efforts.
Date:
September 21, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Kempner, Daniel W. Kempner, August 08, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner informing that he has been able to get the wardrobe and the hall mirror crated.
Date:
August 8, 1949
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
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Sam Hubbard, June 17, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Sam Hubbard discussing Bertig's sister's recommendation that he work with Hubbard's firm for some of his hedging business.
Date:
June 17, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Hardward Company Invoices, April 1949]
Seven invoices for items sold to U. S. National Co. by Black Hardware Company in April 1949. Five of the invoices are stamped "Paid H. Kempner, May 10th, 1956, Galveston." Also included is a receipt for items totaling $7.90 on which is written "D. W. K. Paid" in red pencil.
Date:
April 1949
Creator:
Black Hardware Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Ladder from Black Hardware Company]
Invoice for items sold to US National Co. by Black Hardware Company, including a forty foot ladder.
Date:
August 18, 1949
Creator:
Black Hardware Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Black Hardware Company: March, 1949]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Black Hardware Company, including several sheets of sandpaper and pliers.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Black Hardware Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 21, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear to D. W. Kempner discussing business dealings involving the Galveston Cotton Corporation and Community Credit Corporation, relating to orders of cotton bales and advises no further shipments until further notice. The letter also includes handwritten note hoping advice has been helpful
Date:
October 21, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Dave's Drug & Liquor, March 10, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Dave's Drug & Liquor handing a check for $95.57 covering the statement of March 1st for the account of Mr. I. H. Kempner.
Date:
March 10, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Dr. E. R. Thompson, November 28, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Dr. E. R. Thompson informing about enclosing tax receipts and for latter and his wife.
Date:
November 28, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Hillel Foundation Building Fund, January 12, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Hillel Foundation Building Fund enclosing a check of the Galveston Fund for $250.00 covering balance of their pledge to the Hillel Foundation Building fund.
Date:
January 12, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, February 3, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner of the number of outstanding shares under the name Aaron Blum, as well as informing Kempner of the number of shares they hold under that same name.
Date:
February 3, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History