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[Memorial Day at Fairview Cemetery]

Postcard of the 1911 Memorial Day celebration at Fairview Cemetery. A massive group of people are gathered underneath a tree; everyone is wearing festive clothing for that era. Surrounding the group are numerous covered wagons and horses.
Date: May 30, 1911
Creator: Maurer
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of a United States National Bank Billboard]

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

[Postcard From Ernest L. Fulton to W. K. McAlpine, May 29, 1901]

Postcard from Ernest L. Fulton, State and County Tax Collector, to W. K. McAlpine stating the state and county taxes due for the year 1900. There is a note written at the bottom of the postcard stating "The Department of State & County taxes for 1900 was extended to Jany. 1902."
Date: May 29, 1901
Creator: Fulton, Ernest L.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal card from Greta M. Wales to Isaac Herbert Kempner, May 14, 1953]

Card with letter from Greta M. Wales to Isaac Herbert Kempner thanking him for his letter of May 5th which was early and a full reply to her letter.
Date: May 14, 1953
Creator: Wales, Greta M.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1956]

Card with letter from F. L. Diaggne to Harris Leon Kempner notifying him that he has to appear for special Jury Service on May 14, 1956. And Diaggne mentions that if he's an exempt he has to claim but no person other than Judge has the authority to excuse him from this jury service. And failure to obey this will cost him between $10 to $100.
Date: May 7, 1956
Creator: Diaggne, F. H.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner, May 23, 1946]

Card with letter from Cousens & Pratt Inc to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that they feel sorry for not being able to give an update on Egyptian duck, as it hasn't arrived there for it to be shipped. And they also mention how bad the situation is and hope he understand this.
Date: May 23, 1946
Creator: Consens & Pratt Inc
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postal Card from B. A. Judd to Isaac Herbert Kempner, May 3, 1944]

Card with letter from B. A. Judd to Isaac Herbert Kempner mentioning that he's again Lee Class's agent this year and he'd like to make his report to the University, So he's requesting Kempner to let him hear from him by a return mail.
Date: May 3, 1944
Creator: Judd, B. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Return Receipt Card for Harris Leon Kempner, May 21, 1952]

Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to Harris Leon Kempner for registered article No. 21418 delivered on May 21, 1952.
Date: May 21, 1952
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for zinc sulphate.
Date: May 29, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of florist supplies via express mail.
Date: May 3, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1950]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date: May 16, 1950
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 17, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have acquired "a gallon size" of Jones Ant Killer. They tell him that the price is $8.00 per gallon if he still wishes to buy some.
Date: May 17, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1949]

Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of Jones Ant Killer has been shipped via express mail. It also states that one gallon of Jones Ant Killer is not included on the shipment because it is on back order.
Date: May 19, 1949
Creator: American Florist Supply Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Card from Donald Schrade, May 23, 1966]

Card from Matthew Bender & Company customer service department to H. Kempner saying they have received communication and is being referred to the Customer Service department.
Date: May 23, 1966
Creator: Matthew Bender & Company
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner, May 9, 1950]

Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent order.
Date: May 9, 1950
Creator: Hammacher Schlemmer
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

[Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]

Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date: May 29, 1950
Creator: George J. Ball, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, May 29, 1950]

Postcard from George J. Ball, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date: May 29, 1950
Creator: George J. Ball, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Roy F. Wilcox & Co. to Plantersville Nurseries, May 25, 1950]

Postcard from Roy F. Wilcox & Co. to Plantersville Nurseries informing them that they do not grow Farlyenses ferns and that they only have Adiantium Calif. ferns.
Date: May 25, 1950
Creator: Roy F. Wilcox & Co.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Mosser Lee to D. W. Kempner, May 15, 1950]

Postcard from Mosser Lee to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order for sphagnum and milled moss and stating that they will ship it on around May 15th.
Date: May 15, 1950
Creator: Mosser Lee
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Advertisement from Weiser's Distributors, May 1950]

Postcard advertisement from Weiser's Distributors for their hair nets. There is a handwritten note about the items at the top of the card. The postcard is addressed to Jeane Bertig Kempner.
Date: May 1950
Creator: Weiser's Distributors
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner, May 11, 1944]

Postcard from F. W. Cooke to Jeane Kempner thanking her for the "pile of April clippings" sent to them by Miss Raphael.
Date: May 11, 1944
Creator: Cooke, F. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from Brentano's, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, May 21, 1953]

Letter from Brentano's, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order. They inform him that they could not fulfill the order from their current stock and that they will have to special order it.
Date: May 21, 1953
Creator: Brentano's, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 12, 1950]

Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his recent order. They inform him that they are checking with their grower and "will advise [him] as soon as [they] hear from him".
Date: May 12, 1950
Creator: American Bulb Company
System: The Portal to Texas History