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[Invoice for Poison Grains]
Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner by American Florist Supply Co., including a pound of Poison grains for $0.70, shipped to J. Bertig.
Date:
November 28, 1944
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
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.
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 Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb, October 18, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Chas. M. Webb discussing how he wants Mr. Webb to get a porter to escort his sister from one destination to another safely.
Date:
October 18, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. and Jeane Kempner, May 30, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner discussing a bill for flowers and recent rain levels and asking after Mary Jean Kempner.
Date:
May 30, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 14, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them about one of his Dalmatian dogs getting injured after being hit by an automobile, describes the dog's condition and treatment and mentions the dog's lonesome brother. He also discusses the heavy rains affecting the crops and mentions a conversation with Mr. Stewart of Stewart Crop Service, who speculated about cotton yield for the year.
Date:
July 14, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner, December 22, 1948}
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner discussing the sale of Jones Land, the amount sold for and the interest applied.
Date:
December 22, 1948
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner, July 19, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing plastic surgery operations.
Date:
July 19, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, April 19, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the commissions regarding Bill Minkus getting half. He also mentions not telling mother about Daniel's house being robbed.
Date:
April 19, 1944
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
[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 Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, February 16, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing checks from the items bought from the Clark & Court. He also asked Clark & Court to credit to Cecile B. Kempner's account. Joseph also encloses checks for the Ye Odde Shop.
Date:
February 16, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, March 16, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a ticket for St. Louis to Paragould.
Date:
April 16, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, March 26, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date:
March 26, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to I. H. Kempner, January 10, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to I. H. Kempner wishing Kempner happy birthday.
Date:
January 10, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
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 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 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 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, May 6, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing the health of their daughter Mary Jean and some other personal news and discussions.
Date:
May 6, 1949
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 12, 1948]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane and D. W. Kempner discussing how cotton business is not doing well due to the price point at which it is being sold, and Bertig is considering buying a mechanical gin.
Date:
November 12, 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
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 10, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing how Bertig is sending his sister two checks for her birthday and how he may visit her in St. Louis.
Date:
October 10, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History