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UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Lamar University
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5
Moody Medical Library, UT
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Private Collection of T. B. Willis
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Texas Digital Newspaper Program
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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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Texas History Collection
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Rescuing Texas History, 2006
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The Union Review
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28
7.5 Minute Series (Topographic)
10
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
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[Letter from A. H. Bass to D. W. Kempner, September 20, 1939]
Letter from A. H. Bass to D. W. Kempner discussing different supplies Kempner desired and the prices of them.
Date:
September 20, 1939
Creator:
Bass, A. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges to D. W. Kempner, August 1939]
Invoice for charges to D. W. Kempner for Bell & Howard Company, including returning property of customers, etc.
Date:
August 25, 1939
Creator:
Bell & Howell Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to R. Lee Kempner, July 24, 1933]
Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to R. Lee Kempner remitting a declaration of trust of Sugarland Industries from 1919.
Date:
July 24, 1933
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to T. E. Flick, May 3, 1933]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear to T. E. Flick returning a $977.21 check from April 1933.
Date:
May 3, 1933
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Texas Prudential Insurance Co., April 26, 1935]
Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to Texas Prudential Insurance Co. enclosing a $682.38 check to Lakeview Poultry Farm.
Date:
April 26, 1935
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to S. E. Kempner, March 1, 1932]
Letter to S. E. Kempner discussing that there is a copy of a letter from Levy & Levy sent to Mr. Sherrill.
Date:
March 1, 1932
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., April 25, 1931]
Memorandum from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. asking if they received a reply from Mr. Francis.
Date:
April 25, 1931
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Norman E. Borden Jr. to H. Kempner, July 25, 1939]
Letter from Norman E. Borden Jr. to H. Kempner discussing how they are sending a list of prices for color print and suggesting 35 mm film over 16 mm.
Date:
July 25, 1939
Creator:
Borden, Norman E., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan, April 26, 1939]
Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan discussing the Marfa National Bank's participation in a loan with the Federal Reserve Bank made to Kempner. Bownds requests any information submitted to the Federal Reserve Bank be submitted to his bank.
Date:
April 26, 1939
Creator:
Bownds, Marvin D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan, May 1, 1939]
Letter from M. D. Bownds to R. I. Mehan discussing an upcoming meeting between the two in San Antonio.
Date:
May 1, 1939
Creator:
Bownds, Marvin D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner, October 08, 1938]
Letter from John F. Brooks to D. W. Kempner discussing how they received Kempner's former letter and they advise getting corrective lenses due to the difficulty in operating the camera mentioned in a previous letter.
Date:
October 8, 1938
Creator:
Brooks, John F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Brooks to Mrs. F. A. Sayre, July 21, 1939]
Letter from John F. Brooks to Mrs. F. A. Sayre discussing how they are excited Mrs. Sayre wants to buy a model G Leica, but they think she does not need correction lenses based off of her prescription.
Date:
July 21, 1939
Creator:
Brooks, John F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Brooks to Mrs. F. A. Sayre, July 29, 1939]
Letter from John F. Brooks to Mrs. F. A. Sayre discussing how the company needs to know which lens requires the grinding process to account for Mrs. Sayre's astigmatism as well as how much she owes for that process.
Date:
July 29, 1939
Creator:
Brooks, John F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Rock Island Train Engine #2313 and Car]
Photograph of a Rock Island train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. The number "2313" is visible on the car. A water tower rises behind it in the background. Handwritten text below the image says, "Galveston, Texas Apr 28th 1938 (ex T&P #554)."
Date:
April 28, 1938
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Train Engine #2314 and Car]
Photograph of a train engine and attached car on railroad tracks, viewed from a front side angle. Text and the number "2314" is visible on the side. Two men in hats stand beside the engine. Handwritten text below the image says, "Galveston, Texas Apr 25th 1937 (ex T&P #555)."
Date:
April 25, 1937
Creator:
Carlson, R. H.
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0317.0280]
Caption: "Arthur W. Dunham, From Galveston Texas, Santa Fe station agent in Okla. City from 2-20-1888 until 1900." Picture of man.
Date:
April 20, 1939
Creator:
Cauthen, George
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from C. I. Francis to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1932]
Letter from Francis Chapman, secretary to Mr. Charles I. Francis, to I. H. Kempner discussing that Mr. Francis has not returned to the city.
Date:
April 28, 1932
Creator:
Chapman, Francis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dave Cohen to I. H. Kempner, April 2, 1939]
Letter from Dave Cohen to I. H. Kempner discussing Cohen being busy for the Easter holiday and informing Kempner that Mr. Goldberger, a distant relative of the men, wants an affidavit as he is in financial need and trying to immigrate to the United States.
Date:
April 2, 1939
Creator:
Cohen, Dave
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Souvenir Journal: Dedication Ceremonies, Beth Jacob Congregation, 24th at K
Program booklet for the dedication ceremonies of Congregation Beth Jacob's new building on April 10, 1932. The booklet includes messages from the synagogue president and rabbi, advertisements from local businesses and an overview of the synagogue's history.
Date:
April 10, 1932
Creator:
Congregation Beth Jacob
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. W. Dickey to D. W. Kempner, July 19, 1938]
Letter from J. W. Dickey to D. W. Kempner explaining an order to Eastman Kodak Company. J. W. Dickey tells Kempner that buying a U-9 mount will allow Kempner to use any lenses such as f1.9 or Telephoto. He goes on to recommend a Model F in the size 45" x 60" as it is the best all-around size for shooting in 16mm. A postscript explains that old Kodacolor filters are entirely useless at this time.
Date:
July 19, 1938
Creator:
Dickey, J. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Leitz, Inc. to Mrs. F. A. Sayre, August 30, 1939]
Letter from E. Leitz, Inc. to Mrs. F. A. Sayre discussing how the company is returning the prescription eyeglasses.
Date:
August 30, 1939
Creator:
E. Leitz, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. C. Fiester to D. W. Kempner, August 18, 1939]
Letter from H. C. Fiester to D. W. Kempner discussing how the company does not believe they can create then end product Kempner desires due to their process of engraving.
Date:
August 18, 1939
Creator:
Fiester, H. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Branding Irons]
Photograph of branding irons placed in a row on pieces of wood, taken at Gallier Ranch in High Island, Texas.
Date:
1935~
Creator:
Fisher, Larry Jene
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Cars and Trailers at Gallier Ranch]
Photograph of cars, stock trailers, and people in a field at Gallier Ranch near High Island, Texas.
Date:
1935~
Creator:
Fisher, Larry Jene
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History