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[Transcript of letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin, December 20, 1823]
Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to Stephen F. Austin in which Emily relates news of the family and acquaintances.
Date:
December 20, 1823
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Julia A. Barr to the Moore family, December 3, 1888]
This item is from the Charles B. Moore Collection. It is written by Julia A. Barr, Henry and Charles Moore's cousin. In the letter, Julia updates the Moore family on the happenings in Jerseyville, Illinois and the news includes: a dialogue about meeting cousin George Wilson in Eureka Springs, Arkansas while on a trip there, a discussion about the people that accompanied here on the trip and how long she stayed, details concerning the people she meet in Eureka Springs, a conversation about Seella, her two children, and Polly, a dialogue about their helper who was discharged over a year ago and how they are getting along without him, an update on the bountiful crops and how good rain has made it possible for people to get out of debt, a discussion about "Aunt" Sally Smith and Uncle Abner's family, a dialogue about Sottie Knaff's daughter, details about the Goodrich family, an aside about the town of Jerseyville, a dialogue about Mrs. O. P. Powell's children, a discussion about Wilson Cross and Ida Barr Cross, details about Fannie and her love for entertaining, updates on family, a dialogue about Barr's California trip and the places they stopped at along the …
Date:
December 3, 1888
Creator:
Barr, Julia A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from J. B. Watson to T. N. Carswell - December 8, 1941]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from J. B. Watson, President, Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, dated December 8, 1941. J. B. Watson defines Americanism.
Date:
December 8, 1941
Creator:
Watson, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Sebastian County Courthouse and City Hall]
Postcard of the Sebastian County Courthouse and City Hall in Fort Smith, Arkansas. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Barkeley says "Hello All- Trip is going swell- 520 miles first day. Stayed all nite on west side of Springfield, Ohio. Should make about same distance today. Weather is swell & quite warm- no heater. Snacks are good. Above is new address."
Date:
December 2, 1943
Creator:
Aten, Woodrow W.
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, December 8, 1943]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis asking for shipments of fruit to be sent.
Date:
December 8, 1943
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 8, 1944]
Letter from Joseph Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking her for the birthday gift she gave him.
Date:
December 8, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, December 15, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Mary Jean and all of their business that relates to her at the end of the year.
Date:
December 15, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, December 23, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing his thanks for the gift of preserved figs.
Date:
December 23, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, December 26, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing a past gift of figs and how Mother Bertig will be arriving soon. Meanwhile, Kempner discusses about leaving for St. Louis and their plans to share a room on the way back to Galveston.
Date:
December 26, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 01, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing how Bertig is throwing a going away party and is inviting both Mr. Kempner and President Truman. Bertig ends the letter with discussing his cotton business.
Date:
December 1, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz, December 07, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing how Gatz and others might be coming down soon for a ball. Kempner also discusses various topics surrounding cotton, the gins, and a delivery of pecans.
Date:
December 7, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 13, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing thanks for the earlier gift and letter of congratulations. Bertig clarifies what he meant in his last letter about his business.
Date:
December 13, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner, December 20, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Kempner wishing both Kempner's a merry Christmas and giving the gift of a check. Bertig also discusses the plans for his cotton gin business.
Date:
December 20, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, December 23, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing the business side of the cotton gin and how he hopes to visit Joseph soon.
Date:
December 23, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, December 27, 1948]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner thanking the Kempners for sending Christmas greetings and wishing the Kempner's a good holiday season.
Date:
December 27, 1948
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, December 30, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing some personal updates and some business updates about their cotton machinery.
Date:
December 30, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, December 2, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing cotton harvesting and asking if he would like a new dining room set for their home in Plantersville.
Date:
December 2, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for The Bertig Company, Inc., 1950]
Account statement prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by the Bertig Company listing charges, dates, descriptions, and balance.
Date:
December 4, 1950
Creator:
The Bertig Company, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, December 7, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig discussing purchasing a pearl necklace out of the Saul Bertig Estate for $675 split between the seven heirs to the estate.
Date:
December 7, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, December 9, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing war, Mr. Bertig's birthday, Mary Jean getting an article published in Vogue and other life updates.
Date:
December 9, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W, Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 26, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking the Kempner's for the robe they gifted him.
Date:
December 26, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. and Jeane Kempner, December 30, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. and Jeane Kempner thanking them for the grapefruit and discussing holiday plans.
Date:
December 30, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Sol S. Steinberg, December 3, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Sol S. Steinberg thanking him for his note and informing him that he and Mrs. Kempner have been out of town and thus unable to reply.
Date:
December 3, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History