[Letter from the Albert Pike Hotel to Daniel W. Kempner, July 25, 1950] (open access)

[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 Poison Grains] (open access)

[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
[Invoice for Flower Arrangements at a Hospital] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Letter from A. Bertig to Dan, January 14, 1915] (open access)

[Letter from A. Bertig to Dan, January 14, 1915]

Letter from A. Bertig to Dan discussing Dan's letter, sending a check to old lady, and advertising of Bertig Brothers.
Date: January 14, 1915
Creator: Bertig, A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Elsa K. Bertig to Mr. Dan] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Handwritten Letter from Joe Bertig to I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1949] (open access)

[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
[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 8, 1944] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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, April 25, 1950] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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. and Jeane Kempner, May 30, 1949] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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} (open access)

[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 10, 1950] (open access)

[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