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[Letter from the Albert Pike Hotel to Daniel W. Kempner, July 25, 1950]
Letter from the Albert Pike Hotel to Daniel W. Kempner apologizing for not being able to accommodate Mrs. Kempner's request for an air-conditioned room. A University of Arkansas Football Schedule for 1950 is taped to the letter.
Date:
July 25, 1950
Creator:
Albert Pike Hotel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Flower Arrangements at a Hospital]
Invoice for items delivered to J. E. McDaniel by Ballard's Flower, Inc., including flower arrangements at a hospital, costing $5.10.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Ballard's Flower, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, May 22, 1951]
Handwritten letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner discussing a foot injury, the lack of rain, Little Cindy the dog, and still needing help around his home.
Date:
May 22, 1951
Creator:
Beritg, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Bertig Company to Daniel. W. Kempner, September 12, 1950]
Letter from the Bertig Company to Daniel W. Kempner updating Mr. Kempner on a leaf worm infestation amongst their cotton, the completion of cotton gin repairs and the start of work on bean elevators. The letter also updates Mr. Kempner on the Muskogee building for Jonesway.
Date:
September 12, 1950
Creator:
Bertig Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Elsa K. Bertig to Mr. Dan]
Monogrammed card sent by Else K. Bertig to Dan Kempner thanking him for his sympathetic telegram, discussing the weather in Paragould and Saint Louis and wishing him a Happy New Year.
Date:
1955
Creator:
Bertig, Elsa K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Elsa K. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, March 15, 1955]
Handwritten letter from Elsa K. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing business and the recent illness of his brother, Mr. Isaac H. Kempner.
Date:
March 15, 1955
Creator:
Bertig, Elsa K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elsa K. Bertig to R. Lee Kempner, October 1956]
Letter from Elsa K. Bertig to R. Lee Kempner sending her condolences after the death of D. W. Kempner.
Date:
October 1956
Creator:
Bertig, Elsa K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.
Date:
May 20, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, July 6, 1951]
Handwritten letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane B. Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner discussing the lack of rain effecting farmers and the growth of cotton and a letter he received from Oakleigh L. Throne.
Date:
July 6, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 6, 1951]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing the effects of the recent terrible weather and weevils on his cotton, the work and salary of someone named Elsa, and Mr. Bertig's health.
Date:
February 6, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 10, 1951]
Handwritten letter from Jospeh R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's recent fall and Mr. Bertig hiring a new cook.
Date:
February 10, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, February 22, 1951]
Handwritten letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing being down with the flu, pictures of dogs, Mary Jean's pregnancy, and his trouble hiring servants.
Date:
February 22, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, January 16, 1951]
Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing cotton, his bout of sickness at the market, confirming Mary Jean's birthday and complimenting the article she wrote about Germany.
Date:
January 16, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
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 Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. and Jeane Kempner, April 25, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. and Jeane Kempner thanking them for the flowers and updating them about his health and where he will be going to recover. Two postscripts from Elizabeth provide extra details and context that Bertig was unable to provide.
Date:
April 25, 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 Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner, July 10, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner regarding updates about the cotton market and government acreage report.
Date:
July 10, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
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 Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 30, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking Dan for sending a clipper but informs him that he had already ordered one himself. He then asks if the Kempner's plan on traveling abroad this year with the rising tensions with Russia. Mr. Bertig says the weather has been great for the cotton crop, but everyone is afraid if bugs and weevils.
Date:
June 30, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, July 20, 1951]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending melons and informing him of the weather and its effects on his farm. Mr. Bertig also updates Mr. Kempner on his declining health.
Date:
July 20, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to I. H. Kempner, July 22, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to I. H. Kempner discussing calling Neil helms and making him promise to meet them in Washington. He then mentions trying to get the ear of Leslie Biffle, a man that holds influence with President Truman.
Date:
July 22, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, January 6, 1950]
Letter from Jospeh R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing The Big Picture a publication in Paragould and telling Mrs. Kempner to look at pages 8 and 9. He then updates her on the winter weather and receiving a letter from Mary Jean.
Date:
January 6, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip to Plantersville and telling her not to expect him as he is too sick, but that Bill would meet her in St. Louis or Memphis. Bertig then comments on tensions between Russia and the United States saying that it must be settled whether that be by World War III or otherwise. Mr. Bertig then says there has been good growing weather, but they could use a little rain. Finally, he mentions that Mary Jean Kempner sent him a letter from Canada alerting him that she was sending a shipment of Salmon.
Date:
July 5, 1950
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jospeh Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, February 1, 1951]
Letter from Joseph Bertig to D. W. Kempner discussing passing along the information Mr. Kempner gave him to Sam Graber and expressing surprise at J. Fellman Seinsheimer's death.
Date:
February 1, 1951
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History