Resource Type

[Postcard of a United States National Bank Billboard]

Postcard of a billboard advertisement for the United States National Bank.
Date: March 5, 1940
Creator: Galveston Ad Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Louise & Eddie to Harris Leon Kempner, February 5, 1962]

Postal card with letter from Louise & Eddie to Harris Leon Kempner requesting him to send a basket of fruit for Ira and Virginia, and he also mentions that he failed to get the name of the vessel as they called at an inconvenient time. They asks Kempner to send the bill so once they return they can pay him.
Date: February 5, 1962
Creator: Thompson, Edward Randall & Thompson, Louise
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for wire.
Date: June 5, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard to Mayme Collins from Galveston, Texas]

Postcard addressed to Mayme Collins in Central City, Nebraska from Harry Bahl in Galveston, Texas; the picture on the card is entitled "Down she goes" and is a "Souvenir of Galveston Beach" and shows a girl diving into a body of water while wearing a dress. The note on the back reads, in part: "Be good and careful."
Date: August 5, 1907
Creator: Bahl, John Philip Herlin
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1949]

Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been received and booked for shipment in August.
Date: July 5, 1949
Creator: Cooley's Gardens
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner, May 5, 1950]

Postcard from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his repair job.
Date: May 5, 1950
Creator: Willoughby's
System: The Portal to Texas History

[John Sealy Hospital Group and State Medical College]

Postcard of a partial view of John Sealy Hospital Group and State Medical College in Galveston, Texas. The image is an illustration, showing white or tan buildings with red roofs on either side of a road with three blue cars in it. "Partial View of John Sealy Hospital Group and State Medical College, Galveston, Texas" is printed across the top of the image. "[...]ed. June 5-1940" is written in pencil on the back of the postcard.
Date: June 5, 1940
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 5, 1951]

Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dress has been received for cleaning and assuring her that they will return it as soon as possible.
Date: January 5, 1951
Creator: Fishburn Cleaners
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palo Verde Groves]

Postcard of a photo of Tex-Grove Fruit Co.'s Palo Verde Groves in Brownsville, Texas. The photo is taken from an aerial view and shows hundreds of trees near a river and a road. There is also a small white building at the center of the image. On the reverse is a form from Tex-Grove Fruit Co. to Isaac H. Kempner stating his order has been received and will be shipped on November 25.
Date: November 5, 1948
Creator: Tex-Grove Fruit Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Franklin & Co. to Harris L. Kempner, October 5, 1962]

Card from Franlin & Co. to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the sale of Imperial Sugar Co. shares.
Date: October 5, 1962
Creator: Franklin & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bishop’s Palace]

Postcard of a photo of Bishop’s Palace in Galveston, Texas. The photo shows Bishop’s Palace, a large Victorian style home, with a view from across the street. The palace is adorned by bushes, small trees, and hundreds of Victorian ornaments. At the center of the photo is the palace's main tower. In front of the home is a stop light and a four door car. On the reverse is text from Ron Hall to Isaac H. Kempner asking him for an interview on Friday, December 7th.
Date: December 5, 1962
Creator: Hall, Ron
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the Somerset Rose Nursery, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, June 5, 1953]

Postcard from the Somerset Rose Nursery, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of Hygro.
Date: June 5, 1953
Creator: Somerset Rose Nursery, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 5, 1951]

Card with letter from Chas. B. White & Co. to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning the following: General Crude Oil Company, Common Stock, Currently Quoted 45 Bid - 47 Asked.
Date: December 5, 1951
Creator: Chas. B. White & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner, December 5, 1957]

Postal card from Pittman & Davis to Isaac H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of his order of December 4.
Date: December 5, 1957
Creator: Pittman & Davis
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 1953]

Card with letter from Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd. to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for the order and mentions that the fruit will be shipped as requested.
Date: December 5, 1953
Creator: Alamo Fruit Distributions, Ltd.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from REA Express to Harris Leon Kempner, August 5, 1963]

Postal card from REA Express to Harris Leon Kempner informing him they could not deliver his shipment because they could not find his address and request he furnish a street number.
Date: August 5, 1963
Creator: REA Express
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Temple B'nai Israel to Isaac H. Kempner, April 5, 1949]

Card sent by Temple B'nai Israel to Isaac H. Kempner inviting him to a buffet dinner and attaching a return postcard to make his reservations.
Date: April 5, 1949
Creator: Temple B'nai Israel
System: The Portal to Texas History