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[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, August 9, 1948]
Copy of letter from A. H, Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner discussing things happening in Galveston while Mr. Kempner is in Europe. He encloses a financial report and discusses business with Bill Keyser and T. F. Williams, baling hay, rain in Paragould, and the Kempner's house. There are handwritten notes on the letter from Mr. Kempner giving responses to the letter and providing information about the Hamon's sailing aboard the SS Louise Lykes.
Date:
August 9, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger, February 15, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Hyman J. Ettlinger requesting that he form a meeting of a committee in El Paso to raise funds for the Hillel building while he is in town. He apologizes for the delayed response and blames his past travels to Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Date:
February 15, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joe Bertig to I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1949]
Handwritten letter from Joe Bertig to I. H. Kempner regarding a joke that Joe told Ike over the phone recently.
Date:
January 14, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 2, 1948, First Letter]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the tariff that becomes effective on August 01, 1948. Then Blackshear goes on to discuss about the agricultural business.
Date:
August 2, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 9, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing how Blackshear has not been able to get much out of Keyser since August 7th. Blackshear also discusses the possibility of selling hay, but not seeing much profit in it.
Date:
August 9, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, August 10, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing what Keyser currently had in stock for his cotton and the prices of everything he has sold thus far. Blackshear also relayed what is going on with Mr. Williams cattle.
Date:
August 10, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to D. W. Kempner, October 19, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing how everyone is running into a scarcity recently of workers and it is affecting their businesses.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, July 20, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing the Hurt Grocer Company's operations and net profit and explaining that they shouldn't expect the excellent net profit to continue. Blackshear continues by discussing the statements of the Chase National Bank of New York.
Date:
July 20, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Jeane Kempner, August 31, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Jeane Kempner discussing advances and stocks and other similar items.
Date:
August 31, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz, April 1, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz requesting to continue the monthly remittances
Date:
April 1, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz, December 15, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz informing he should declare a 15% dividends.
Date:
December 15, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz, December 20, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz enclosing a certificate for the Bertig Company stock by Daniel W. Kempner.
Date:
December 20, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz, March 18, 1949]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to William L. Gatz informing him to make no remittances to Jeane B. Kempner or Mary J. Kempner until further notice from Daniel W. Kempner.
Date:
April 18, 1949
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. Emmett Karston to Isaac H. Kempner, April 7, 1948]
Letter from C. Emmett Karston to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the Majestic Hotel's amenities and the latter's room reservation request.
Date:
April 7, 1948
Creator:
Karston, C. Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lindsey - May 10, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Lindsey, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lindsey (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Elbert Ross Lindsey, recorded in the letter as 'Albert Ross Lindsay'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to parents from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 10, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Thelma White - May 11, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Thelma White, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Selma White' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Dorothy Ludlow, recorded in the letter as 'Dorothy . . . Lee Ludlow, aged 26, U.S. Army, Second Lieutenant'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Thelma, recorded in the letter as 'Selma', from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 11, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, January 4, 1944?]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing buying ink for her pen, being "weathered-in" at Jackson Army Air Field (en route from Dallas to Memphis), trouble getting a hotel room in Jackson, changes to the base, possible routes to her destination, a possible officer's commission, and other WASPs marrying. Written on Robert E. Lee Hotel (Jackson) stationary.
Date:
1944-01-04?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, November 13, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying from Camden AK to Dallas, waiting for clearance to continue on from Dallas but being delayed, and flying open-cockpit aircraft.
Date:
November 13, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 11, 1943]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing delivering a plane and flying back to Dallas, chores, seeing For Whom the Bell Tolls, seeing Tito Guízar in concert, and flying to Camden, AK. Typed and written on Hutson Hotels stationary.
Date:
October 11, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, October 14, 1943]
Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing being grounded in Camden, AK, repairing her boots, letters, a man from Palm Springs, and her friend Marion. Typed on Hotel Lassen (Wichita) stationary.
Date:
October 14, 1943
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 17, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer requesting to secure an accommodation in the best hotel possible with nice amenities in San Antonio for Mrs. S. Graber, a friend of J. R. Bertig, for some time after Christmas or New Year as soon as possible.
Date:
December 17, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 29, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing the addresses Kempner wants each Preserved fig case to go to.
Date:
November 29, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, April 1, 1946]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the turkeys and conveying the matters related to the family and their plans.
Date:
April 1, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, April 17, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner discussing paving roads, local news, and a plane crash in Arkansas.
Date:
April 17, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History