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[Transcript of an Invoice of Clothing Bought by Moses Austin, June 22, 1810] (open access)

[Transcript of an Invoice of Clothing Bought by Moses Austin, June 22, 1810]

Copy of transcript of an invoice for clothing bought by Moses Austin at Smiths, Taylor, and Co., on June 22, 1810 from New York.
Date: June 22, 1810
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 22, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes leaving the Chesapeake Bay and going into the Atlantic Ocean. He also mentions he had liberty in New York City and attempted to find an aunt, but could not. He provides details about the ship's coal consumption rates.
Date: June 22, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - June 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Edward Clinch - June 22, 1906]

Letter written to Edward Clinch from K.K. Legett, giving updates on recent events at Simmons College.
Date: June 22, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert Simmons - June 22, 1906] (open access)

[Letter from K.K. Legett to Robert Simmons - June 22, 1906]

Letter written to Robert S. Simmons from K.K. Legett, updating him about recent events at Simmons College.
Date: June 22, 1906
Creator: Legett, Kirvin Kade, 1857-1926
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Bookbinding (open access)

Bookbinding

This is a letter patent for the bookbinding invention as a means for holding books, pamphlets, catalogs, and other similar paper materials together. The purpose of this invention is to make it possible to place additional material inside the same covers, and with the original contents of a book without breaking or tearing the binding.
Date: June 22, 1911
Creator: Robinson, Edward K.
Object Type: Patent
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0119A.0306]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Photo shows Commander Richard E. Byrd trying the wheel of the "Samson", the supply ship which Byrd will use on the South Pole expedition, while the ship is being prepared for trip in dock at Brooklyn, N. Y."
Date: June 22, 1928
Creator: Associated Press
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938] (open access)

[Letter from T. N. Carswell to R. H. Johnson - June 22, 1938]

A letter written to Rupert H. Johnson, New York City, New York, from T. N. Carswell, Sec.-Mgr. [Abilene Chamber of Commerce], dated June 22, 1938. Carswell restates to Johnson, as per their telephone conversation, that he is enclosing a condensed financial statement of Abilene and, also, a newspaper account of a meeting the night before. Carswell advises of the approximate bond valuations, the option of a utilities rate increase and his assurance that if Johnson decides not to try for the refunding proposition that he will be glad to pay for his counsel and advice.
Date: June 22, 1938
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0238.0168]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: June 22, 1938
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - June 22, 1944]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from R. H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York, N. Y., dated June 22, 1944. Johnson expresses his appreciation for the nice letter but with a reminder that he is not infallible in regard to buying and selling securities then discusses the market and advises regarding purchases. "$1200.00 6-29-44-Air Mail" is handwritten by Carswell at the top of the page.
Date: June 22, 1944
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Cornelia Yerkes to Fred G. and Frances Yerkes, June 22, 1944]

Postcard from WASP Cornelia Yerkes to her parents discussing flying from Los Angeles to New York and preparing to return to Dallas. The postcard features a photo of a Royal Air Force P-51.
Date: June 22, 1944
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John Sanderson, June 22, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. John Sanderson, June 22, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Sanderson thanking him for a statement for his records.
Date: June 22, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Borchard to Mrs. Kempner, June 22, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Borchard to Mrs. Kempner, June 22, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Borchard to Mrs. Kempner requesting the information of members who have shown outstanding initiative and informing her that those members may be featured on a radio show.
Date: June 22, 1945
Creator: Borchard, Lillian P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to William M. Nathan, June 22, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to William M. Nathan, June 22, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to William M. Nathan discussing his appointment to the pulpit of Congregation B'nai B'rith of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He explains that his position as the Hillel Director in Austin will be filled by someone appointed by Abe Sachar. He suggests raising the individual pledges price because he believes they are too low. Last, he mentions a need to hold another board meeting to discuss these topics.
Date: June 22, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David Leavell, June 22,1948] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David Leavell, June 22,1948]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David Leavell discussing the Tribune not being delivered to Kempner's temporary address despite Kempner's request and asking for the matter to be looked into.
Date: June 22, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bloomingdale's, June 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bloomingdale's, June 22, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bloomingdale's requesting for three bamboo blinds and a quote on them.
Date: June 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bloomingdale's, June 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bloomingdale's, June 22, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bloomingdale's enclosing a check for bamboo blinds.
Date: June 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Inge Honig, June 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Inge Honig, June 22, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Inge Honig expressing his disappointment at Mrs. Fanny's worsening condition informing her of Dr. Webster's prognosis that Mrs. Fanny only has two weeks left to live and should stay in her current nursing home. Mr. Kempner also sends along a check of $300 to help with Mrs. Fanny's expenses.
Date: June 22, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dr. Bruce Webster to Daniel W. Kempner, June 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Dr. Bruce Webster to Daniel W. Kempner, June 22, 1951]

Letter from Dr. Bruce Webster to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the condition of Mrs. Fanny at the Sanger Nursing Home and giving his prognosis that she only has two weeks left to live and to leave her where she is to live out her last days.
Date: June 22, 1951
Creator: Webster, Bruce
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Daniel W. Kempner, June 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Daniel W. Kempner, June 22, 1951]

Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the efforts being made to get Miss Rosa Anspach admitted to the Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews of New York.
Date: June 22, 1951
Creator: Irvine, Roland C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter Henderson, Stumpp & Walter Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Peter Henderson, Stumpp & Walter Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 22, 1953]

Letter from T. W. Dolan to discussing a miscommunication during the cancelling of an order of garlic sets.
Date: June 22, 1953
Creator: Dolan, T. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., June 22, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., June 22, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr. discussing the timing of their vacation.
Date: June 22, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to B. Altman and Company, June 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to B. Altman and Company, June 22, 1956]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to B. Altman and Company ordering one gross of mesh hair nets.
Date: June 22, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank J. Greene to Harris Leon Kempner, June 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Frank J. Greene to Harris Leon Kempner, June 22, 1956]

Letter from Frank J. Greene to Harris Leon Kempner discussing hotel reservations for their stay at The St. Regis.
Date: June 22, 1956
Creator: Greene, Frank J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History