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[Transcript of Letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Bryan Perry, March 12, 1839]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary W. W. Ashley to Emily Bryan Perry, on March 12, 1839, discussing their mutual friends in Alabama. Ashley asks Perry to write her, and laments those of their friends who have died.
Date:
March 12, 1839
Creator:
Ashley, Mary W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, March 01, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing how Bertig needs to visit with a doctor and that as soon as the weather clears up he is going to need to get a new roof.
Date:
March 1, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, March 22, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing various things going on in Bertig's life like hoping to visit New York soon, rain effecting farming conditions, and a recommendation to not travel abroad.
Date:
March 22, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, November 19, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing the weather, and how Bertig is excited that the Kempners will visit soon.
Date:
November 19, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Oral History Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, August 25, 1999
Interview with Clarabelle Barton Snodgrass, vice-chair of the Kerr County Historical Commission from Kerrville, Texas. Mrs. Snodgrass talks about growing up on a primitive ranch, struggling to survive during the Depression, meeting and marrying her husband, their family, their involvement with music, and her efforts to preserve the history of Kerr County. She also briefly discusses the honors and awards her volunteer work has earned her. Pages 2-13 include a written statement by Miles Abernathy Lowrence, Clarabelle's maternal great-uncle.
Date:
September 25, 1999
Creator:
Bethel, Ann & Snodgrass, Clarabelle
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, October 20, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner explaining the current state of their business at Plantersville and enclosing position reports. Blackshear discusses the high basis on Mexican cotton, bales of cotton produced by gin, the Bertig Company, and their business associates. The document includes a reply afterward by D. W. Kempner about their associate Mackey, and Kempner's return home.
Date:
October 20, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, August 14, 1952]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing citations for the Paynes, money owed from advances to Rosita, and job applications for the Pecos job. Blackshear also provides updates on the cotton business.
Date:
August 14, 1952
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mary Jean Kempner, February 18, 1957]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mary Jean Kempner informing about depositing 3 checks, enquiring whether a request was raised for lost airplane ticket and discussing about former and latter's mother's trip to Paragould.
Date:
February 18, 1957
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Roundheaded Apple-Tree Borer
This report discusses the roundheaded apple-tree borer, an insect in the eastern and midwestern United States that, in its larval stage, destroys the bark and wood of apple trees. Several methods of control are discussed, including worming, paints and washes, and sprays.Apple-tree borers.
Date:
1915
Creator:
Brooks, Fred E.
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, July 30, 1956]
Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing communications with Homer L. Bruce regarding two other corporations, Mr. and Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip abroad and updates on the high temperatures and the crops.
Date:
July 30, 1956
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, July 30, 1956]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing upcoming meetings for August 28 and two later meetings for February 10.
Date:
July 30, 1956
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, October 22, 1951]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner discussing sending over clippings from newspapers regarding the passing of Joseph R. Bertig.
Date:
October 22, 1951
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Robert A. Vineyard, October 16, 1956]
Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Robert A. Vineyard discussing his reaction to the death of D. W. Kempner including offering assistance by expediting clearance of customs or providing hotel reservations or additional funds when his family arrives in New York from France next week while expressing memories and sentiments he has of Kempner.
Date:
October 16, 1956
Creator:
Irvine, Roland C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Moore, March 14, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Robert Moore discussing the change in leadership for the Bertig Company after the previous president, Mr. Joseph R. Bertig, passed away.
Date:
March 14, 1952
Creator:
Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dr. Bruce Webster, January 12, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dr. Bruce Webster discussing about the next examination in New York. Explains that there is a plan to travel to Arkansas and inquires the availability of Dr. Bruce, Dr. Temple on the dates - February 12, 13. Also, describes current physical condition.
Date:
January 12, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, March 16, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Kempner too has been having difficulty with farming due to the weather. Kempner also relays that he has sold his gins and oil mills located in West Texas, as well as that he and Jeane are thinking of going abroad soon but are unsure due to the current political climate.
Date:
March 16, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, February 13, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing dividend checks, travel conditions, and Danny's health.
Date:
February 13, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, July 11, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing payments to H. Kempner Firm, a sugar trade, family stock shares at Imperial Sugar, death and sickness in the community, and farming operations.
Date:
July 11, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner, December 13, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner discussing recent medical tests and preparations for Mary Jean and her son to travel from New York to visit Galveston, Texas.
Date:
December 13, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean Thorne, August 3, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mary Jean (Kempner) Thorne discussing a property dispute in Paragould, Arkansas and complications surrounding the settlement of Eliza Kempner's estate.
Date:
August 3, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer, April 10, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Henry Oppenheimer discussing about mother Bertig's health condition and Harris's Army selection
Date:
April 10, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Mary Jean Thorne, May 13, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Mary Jean Thorne informing about enclosing list of all the stocks owned by latter and suggesting to maintain a record book containing expenses and income. Second page contains expenses in the last decade and third page contains the list of expenses and income.
Date:
May 13, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History