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[Handwritten Letter from Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop to Daniel W. Kempner, April 5, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop to Daniel W. Kempner, April 5, 1950]

Letter from Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop to Daniel W. Kempner informing Mr. Kempner that while they do not have a booklet for him to look at but if any if their shoes are to his liking, they will mail them as soon as possible.
Date: April 5, 1950
Creator: Arch Preserver Men's Shoe Shop
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter From Patti Swann to Daniel W. Kempner, April 4, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter From Patti Swann to Daniel W. Kempner, April 4, 1950]

Letter from Patti Swann to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a copy of wire Mr. Kempner sent and having sent a check in support of the issue. She also informs him she is returning the copy of the wire in case he planned on keeping it.
Date: April 4, 1950
Creator: Swann, Patti
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1950] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1950]

Inter-office letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner confirming an order of 100 bales of imported German peat moss. The bales will be delivered to M. & P. Press at Galveston. The letter is CC'd to Mr. P. E. Schumann.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 14, 1950] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 14, 1950]

Inter-office letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner enclosing an invoice from Imperial Mercantile Company covering 100 Bales of peat moss. The total is $330.25.
Date: April 14, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitations to Special Sessions at the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal, April 15-16, 1950] (open access)

[Invitations to Special Sessions at the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal, April 15-16, 1950]

Invitations to presentation of a special report by Dr. Dov Joseph, Minister of Supply and Rationing in the Government of Israel, at the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal on April 15-16, 1950, at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D. C.
Date: 1950-04~
Creator: United Jewish Appeal
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Brents Broyles, April 7, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Brents Broyles, April 7, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Brents Broyles asking for a response to Kempner's earlier letter about whether or not his visit to John Sealy Hospital is covered by his medical insurance policy #256193.
Date: April 7, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from  A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, April 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service, April 6, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Group Hospital Service accompanying a check covering the premium due April 15th for D W. Kempner's insurance policy #10857.
Date: April 6, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex. S. Kottwitz to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Alex. S. Kottwitz to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1950]

Letter from Alex. S. Kottwitz to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the need for completion of payments before inception date and enclosed a copy of record of payments.
Date: April 14, 1950
Creator: Kottwitz, Alex S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 4, 1950]

Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing acquiring a chauffeur for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe and requesting more information about the trip.
Date: April 4, 1950
Creator: American Express Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 25, 1950]

Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the chauffeur they have secured for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe.
Date: April 25, 1950
Creator: American Express Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrea Badrutt to Daniel W. Kempner, April 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Andrea Badrutt to Daniel W. Kempner, April 29, 1950]

Letter from Andrea Badrutt to Daniel W. Kempner confirming that he changed his reservation, keeping the connecting double bedroom suite and cancelling the double bed suite for his friends.
Date: April 29, 1950
Creator: Badrutt, Andrea
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B'nai B'rith National Youth Service Appeal to the United Welfare Association and Zacharias Frankel Lodge No. 424, April 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from B'nai B'rith National Youth Service Appeal to the United Welfare Association and Zacharias Frankel Lodge No. 424, April 26, 1950]

Letter from B'nai B'rith National Youth Service Appeal to the United Welfare Association and Zacharias Frankel Lodge No. 424 discussing their most recent financial report and including descriptive data about the work and notable accomplishments of the agencies financed by the B'nai B'rith National Youth Service Appeal which include B'nai B'rith Youth Organizations, B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation, and B'nai B'rith Vocational Service Bureau.
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: B'nai B'rith National Youth Service Appeal
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 19, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 19, 1950]

Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing the shipment of Mrs. Kempner's diamond and onyx wristwatch.
Date: April 19, 1950
Creator: Cartier, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeanne Bertig Kempner, April 7, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeanne Bertig Kempner, April 7, 1950]

Letter from Cartier, incorporated to Jeane Bertig Kempner confirming the receival of Mrs. Kempner's wristwatch and informing her of the repairs needed and the cost of them.
Date: April 7, 1950
Creator: Cartier, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chilton to Daniel W. Kempner, April 15, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Chilton to Daniel W. Kempner, April 15, 1950]

Letter from Chilton to Daniel W. Kempner trying to get Kempner's support for a credit bureau. Chilton encloses a trade magazine and highlights the accomplishments that can be made in a few short months.
Date: April 15, 1950
Creator: Singleton & Chilton
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka to Frances Yerkes, April 11, 1950?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka to Frances Yerkes, April 11, 1950?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka to Cornelia's mother discussing various outings they had had with different friends in New York. Envelope is included.
Date: 1950-04-11?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes & Kafka, Phillip Eric
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 12, 1950]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent travels. Envelope is included.
Date: April 12, 1950
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Bulb Company, April 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Bulb Company, April 11, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Bulb Company ordering various floral items, totaling $28.25.
Date: April 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Compnay, April 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Compnay, April 10, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Company inquiring after several of their goods.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Blume System Tree Experts, April 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Blume System Tree Experts, April 25, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Blume System Tree Experts stating they did not send someone to price on spraying and trimming services for Kempner's shrubbery. He goes on to ask if it would be possible for Blume to send someone up to Mr. W. B. Keyser and price cavity refilling's.
Date: April 25, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd., April 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd., April 26, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Flowers of Hawaii, Ltd. requesting a list of their offerings with prices.
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, April 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, April 26, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson acknowledging a previous letter from Dawson, thanks him for the information provided about the use of an American Driver's License, and notes upcoming advice on hiring an experienced chauffeur for a Cadillac. The letter mentions enclosing passport-size photographs for a new International Driver's License and completed questionnaires and advises keeping certain numbers from a previous French car license and suggests that any missing data can be obtained from the Cadillac Motor Car Division in New York.
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Geo. J. Ball, Inc., April 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Geo. J. Ball, Inc., April 27, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Geo. J. Ball, Inc. asking to kindly rush and send certain garden flowers.
Date: April 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., April 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr., April 11, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner Jr. discussing the Whitney Dam area and the possibility of state park development with artificial lakes.
Date: April 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History