[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 6, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an enclosed Imperial Mercantile Company statement covering feed.
Date: March 6, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Trip to Plantersville] (open access)

[Invoice for Trip to Plantersville]

Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner Firm by Sugarland Industries, including trip expenses for R. K. Phillips to Plantersville.
Date: June 30, 1950
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Nitrogen for Soybeans Sold to H. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Nitrogen for Soybeans Sold to H. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including four cans of nitrogen for soybeans.
Date: April 27, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 5, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing having a truck stopping by the United States National Bank in Galveston to pick up crocks and a cash register.
Date: December 5, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Four Cans of Nitrogen L for Soybeans Sold to H. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Four Cans of Nitrogen L for Soybeans Sold to H. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including four cans of "Nitragen L for soybeans."
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Nitrogen for Soybeans Sold to H. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for Nitrogen for Soybeans Sold to H. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Co., including nitrogen for soybeans.
Date: April 27, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., August 31, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., August 31, 1950]

Invoice to D. W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting their account for services provided, including labor for delivery of parcel by Peter Shepherd and watchman at residence of A. Baril during the month of August 1950.
Date: August 31, 1950
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Debit to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., December 31, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Debit to Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., December 31, 1950]

Invoice to D. W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided, including labor for delivery of eggs performed by Peter Shepherd during the month of December 1950.
Date: December 31, 1950
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Labor, Egg and Coop Returns from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., January 31, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Labor, Egg and Coop Returns from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., January 31, 1950]

Invoice to D. W. Kempner from Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company debiting his account for services provided, including labor performed by Peter Shepherd and return of egg case and coop during the month of January 1950.
Date: January 31, 1950
Creator: Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Southern Social Register, April 13, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the Southern Social Register, April 13, 1950]

Letter from the Southern Social Register providing the information they have about D. W. Kempner, Jeane Bertig Kempner, and Mary Jean Thorne. It is likely a copy of the Southern Social Register entry.
Date: April 13, 1950
Creator: Southern Social Register
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from D. W. Kempner to John Hogan, June 19, 1950] (open access)

[Message from D. W. Kempner to John Hogan, June 19, 1950]

Internal correspondence from D. W. Kempner to John Hogan for crediting Grimes County Ranch for items including 18 kg, 12 kg, and 14 kg chickens bought by D. W. Kempner, Kempner House Acct. and I. H. Kempner respectively.
Date: June 19, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, October 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, October 9, 1950]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing the pink bollworm infestation of cotton at Fort Bend County, seed needs, compress stock, his letter to the Galveston Cotton Company, local news from Galveston, his health problems, and the estate and inheritance taxes that may be placed on H. Kempner and Sugarland Industries.
Date: October 9, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing matters related to leasing the Blake property in Plantersville to Miss Sallie Blake. He is seeking guidance on lease terms and rates. Also included is a report on seed transactions and prices, a payment received for Mrs. Kempner, and a personal schedule indicating a departure on Friday for Paragould.
Date: August 22, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to D. W. Kempner asking his opinions on a property owned by Sallie Blake that she wants to lease to H. Kempner while discussing bales of cotton received from Plantersville, attempts to get the best possible price for seed sales, and bills Mrs. Jeane B. Kempner received from Saks-Fifth Avenue and Henri Bendel while they are away in Europe.
Date: August 22, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a mix-up regarding instructions given to Ed Hamilton about his pay and vacation, mentioning their attempts to obtain a lease a property in Plantersville with 440 acres of land that has been divided between four heirs, and providing information on 7,000 bales of cotton that will be shipped to China.
Date: August 11, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a mix-up regarding instructions given to Ed Hamilton about his pay and vacation, mentioning their attempts to obtain a lease a property in Plantersville with 440 acres of land that has been divided between four heirs, and providing information on 7,000 bales of cotton that will be shipped to China.
Date: August 11, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the purchase and sale of cotton bales since August 4th, Mr. Goff's plans to use the old office for his operation beginning September 15th, unpaid invoices, and information from William B. Keyser on plans to begin picking cotton next week in Plantersville.
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the purchase and sale of cotton bales since August 4th, Mr. Goff's plans to use the old office for his operation beginning September 15th, unpaid invoices, and information from William B. Keyser on plans to begin picking cotton next week in Plantersville.
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing an agreement to compress 5,000 bales of cotton for Cook and Company, the hiring of Frank Mendel, a previous letter from William B. Keyser about motor numbers on two trucks purchased, and the amount of cotton purchased and sold since Kempner has left.
Date: August 4, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing an agreement to compress 5,000 bales of cotton for Cook and Company, the hiring of Frank Mendel, a previous letter from William B. Keyser about motor numbers on two trucks purchased, and the amount of cotton purchased and sold since Kempner has left.
Date: August 4, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jeane and Mary Jean Kempner, July 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jeane and Mary Jean Kempner, July 25, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jeane and Mary Jean Kempner discussing his plans to leave for New York tomorrow while mentioning his recent experiences in Galveston, including house errands, air conditioning repairs, a visit from Harris Oppenheimer and his family, a poor meal he had with R. Lee and I. H Kempner, a heavy rain, and oil business ventures by Sam Maceo and friends with the First National Bank of Houston.
Date: July 25, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, April 21, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, April 21, 1950]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing facts rumored and stated at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, including that Galveston Wharves were planning to building a warehouse for Campdera, Cook & Company would lease ten acres of their property and erect a warehouse, and that Volkart is planning to add 125,000 square feet to their property. Furthermore, the materialization of these prospects would increase the importance of Galveston as a cotton port and possible opportunities to sell parts of their own plant.
Date: April 21, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History