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R. H. McAlpine
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes decorative designs and business name, with text reading: "Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Hardware, Stoves, Crockery, Machinery, Implements, Wagons, Etc. A Complete Stock of Wood Work, Iron and Steel a Specialty"; "Charter Oak Stoves & Ranges Lead all others in Uniform Excellence, Superior Workmanship, and Perfect Operation."
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Post Office
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative illustrations and stylized business name in lithographic print by Morrill Bros. Prs. Fulton, N. Y. Letterhead includes names Mrs. M. H. Ingerton, P. M.; W. H. Ingerton, Asst. P. M.
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Glidden & Sanborn, Horse and Cattle Growers
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains cattle illustration and stylized text of business name in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston, Tex.
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Cone & Duran
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business and business name, with text reading: "Cash Wholesale and Retail Dealers in General Merchandise"; "Ranch and Trail Supplies a Specialty."
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The City Hotel
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains decorative designs, business name, and text reading: "Rates One Dollar Per Day. Reduced Rates by the Week"; "This Hotel is First-Class in all appointments, and is located within Eighty Yards of the Passenger Depot. The Tables are supplied with everything the market affords, and the Beds are equal to any in Texas," in lithographic print by Champion Print. Letterhead includes the names of M. L. Williams & Co., Proprietors; C. A. Morphis, Manager.
Date:
1892
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Burns, Walker & Co.
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains illustration of business and stylized text of business name, with text reading: "Wholesale & Retail Dealers in General Merchandise"; "Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Hats, Blankets, Trunks & Valises, Tents & Tarpaulins, Groceries, Wagons, Sulphur, Coopers Sheep Dip, California, Canned Goods, New Home, Sewing Machines." Letterhead includes the names F. M. Burns; J. A. Walker; J. L. Smith.
Date:
1890
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Amarillo
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business with business name, and the name of J. M. Kindred, Proprietor.
Date:
1897
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The First National Bank of Amarillo
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead contains stylized text of business name and depicts bank building in lithographic print by Clarke & Courts Lith. Galveston. Letterhead includes names W. H. Fuqua, President; B. T. Ware, Vice. Prest.; H. R. Morrow, Cashier; C. J. E. Lowndes, Asst. Cashier.
Date:
1897
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Amarillo
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Reverse of letter includes detailed illustration of hotel and paragraph describing the town of Amarillo, established two years prior. Letterhead includes hotel rates and the names of proprietors Hardwick and Hardwick, of The Hardwick in Kiowa, Kansas.
Date:
1891
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Amarillo
Business correspondence written on letterhead from the late 19th century. Letterhead includes illustration of business and business name, with text reading: "The Amarillo Hotel Co. Proprietors"; "W. F. McGowan, Manager"; "Rates $2 and $2.50."
Date:
1895
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Gift Acknowledgement Card from Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library]
Card from Alice Green, City Librarian at the Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library, acknowledging a gift from the Kempner family.
Date:
August 5, 1963
Creator:
Mary E. Bivins Memorial Library
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, May 26, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing concerns regarding a proposal to establish another medical college in San Antonio without protective restrictions for the existing school in Galveston. He argues that supporting this measure might alienate friends and supporters from various Texan cities who favor Galveston's current medical establishment.
Date:
May 26, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willliam M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 9, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing a letter sent to Kempner from Dr. A. L. Sachar explaining that he will not be able to make a stop in Texas. Nathan also discusses enacting a quota for Amarillo in order to arouse interest for the Hillel Building fund.
Date:
November 9, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. H. Fagadau to I. H. Kempner, November 12, 1945]
Letter from S. H. Fagadau to I. H. Kempner explaining that he contacted Ben A. Lipshy, the president of the Amarillo B'nai B'rith, who stated that a visit would be useless but promising to donate money from their welfare fund to the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
November 12, 1945
Creator:
Fagadau, S. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 18, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. M. Nathan enclosing a copy of a reply from Mr. Fagadau to a letter he sent previously.
Date:
November 18, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. H. Fagadau to I. H. Kempner, November 30, 1945]
Letter from S. H. Fagadau to I. H. Kempner enclosing a letter from Amarillo and a check for $250.00 as a contribution to the Hillel Building Fund from Mr. Morris B. Zale of Wichita Falls.
Date:
November 30, 1945
Creator:
Fagadau, S. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, December 3, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. M. Nathan discussing a check sent from Mr. Fagadau of Wichita Falls and one of Mr. Max Katz of Amarillo advising that Amarillo Lodge No. 802 "shall undertake to raise its part from its welfare fund after January 1, 1946".
Date:
December 3, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. H. Fagadau, December 3, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. H. Fagadau acknowledging receipt of Fagadau's letter and expressing his hope that the lodges do their part to assist in the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
December 3, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Gibson, September 25, 1952]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hugh Gibson discussing the potential establishment of an air force base in Galveston.
Date:
September 25, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Southern Pacific Ticket Office, May 10, 1944]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Southern Pacific Ticket Office requesting redemption for a ticket his daughter did not use.
Date:
May 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles H. Moore, April 14, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles H. Moore explaining that Kempner will most likely miss the upcoming meeting for the Galveston Country Club and Kempner expressing his support of buying stock of the Galveston Country Club.
Date:
April 14, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank T. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner, May 12, 1948]
Letter from Frank T. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that Mrs. O'Brien is feeling better and explaining that the Kempners are welcome to visit the O'Brien's anytime.
Date:
May 12, 1948
Creator:
O'Brien, Frank T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank O'Brien, June 4, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank O'Brien discussing the Kempner's joy from their visit with the O'Briens and expressing Kempner's belief that the world is suffering from the selfish ambitions of individuals, groups, and nations.
Date:
June 4, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank T. O'Brien, December 15, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Frank T. O'Brien discussing Kempner's son's college experiences and Kempner expressing his opinion on the importance of personal direction in education.
Date:
December 15, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History