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[Letter from Tiffany & Co. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 30, 1944]
Letter from Tiffany & Co. to Daniel W. Kempner providing a receipt for Kempner's watch.
Date:
August 30, 1944
Creator:
Tiffany & Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. Walter Henslee to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1948]
Letter from L. Walter Henslee to I. H. Kempner discussing an apartment for Kempner's chauffer, Mack Lewis.
Date:
August 30, 1948
Creator:
Henslee, L. Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John P. Meyer to Forrest C. Donnell, August 30, 1950]
Letter from John P. Meyer to Senator Forrest C. Donnell regarding bill S.1072, entitled "For The Relief Of The Trust Association of H. Kempner." Meyer understands that this bill is meant to compensate H. Kempner for losses sustained in the sale of cotton to Germany during World War II, explains the history of the firm of H. Kempner, and states his own belief in the integrity and importance of the firm.
Date:
August 30, 1950
Creator:
Meyer, John P.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 237, Ed. 1 Wednesday, August 30, 1922
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 30, 1922
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. St. John Garwood to Harris L. Kempner, August 30, 1966]
Letter from John Garwood to Harris L. Kempner updating him on personal happenings and discussing the state of the economy.
Date:
August 30, 1966
Creator:
Garwood, John
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Payment Made for Items Shipped, August 1949]
Receipt for items shipped for Plantersville Nursery by Star Nursery, including express charges and tax for $140.
Date:
August 30, 1949
Creator:
Railway Express Agency, Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 238, Ed. 1 Saturday, August 30, 1919
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 30, 1919
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 43, No. 237, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 30, 1923
Daily newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date:
August 30, 1923
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Newspaper
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for an Item from Star Nurseries Inc., August 30, 1949]
Invoice for an item sold to Daniel W. Kempner of Plantersville Nurseries by Star Nurseries Inc. for $1.50.
Date:
August 30, 1949
Creator:
Star Nurseries, Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Carver Rice, Inc. to Mr. I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1949]
Letter from G. Carver Rice, Inc. to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the details and price of a chair to be delivered to Kempner.
Date:
August 30, 1949
Creator:
G. Carver Rice, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Country Club to Morris Plantowsky, August 30, 1953]
Letter from Morris Plantowsky to Harris L. Kempner offering an invitation to an annual Golf Tournament and cocktail party, enclosing pool tickets and an envelope for a drawing.
Date:
August 30, 1953
Creator:
Galveston Country Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Mrs. Peter K. Thompson to H. Kempner firm, August 30, 1965]
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Peter K. Thompson to H. Kempner firm requesting to deposit enclosed checks to Kimberly Carol Thompson's account and requesting for an itemized statement of deposits.
Date:
August 30, 1965
Creator:
Philen, Nancy Matilda
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Mrs. Peter K. Thompson to H. Kempner firm, August 30, 1965]
Handwritten letter from Mrs. Peter K. Thompson to H. Kempner firm requesting to deposit enclosed checks to Todd's account and requesting for an itemized statement of deposits.
Date:
August 30, 1965
Creator:
Philen, Nancy Matilda
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jesse A. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1945]
Letter from Jesse A. Ziegler to I. H. Kempner discussing the Galveston Junior Chamber of Commerce assembling a library of Texas books that will be presented to the U.S.S. Galveston and asking Kempner to assist with this project through a donation.
Date:
August 30, 1945
Creator:
Ziegler, Jesse A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Star Nurseries, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, August 30, 1949]
Letter from Star Nurseries, Inc. to D. W. Kempner confirming his order and stating that they will be shipped that afternoon.
Date:
August 30, 1949
Creator:
Star Nurseries, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Kempler to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1945]
Letter from J. L. Kempler to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempler locating a carton of Parliament cigarettes for Kempner and informing Kempner that they will be mailed out to him.
Date:
August 30, 1945
Creator:
Kempler, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. I. Phillips to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1949]
Letter from W. I. Phillips to I. H. Kempner explaining that he is resigning at the RFC to accept a job at Gibraltar Savings and Building Association as Executive Vice President.
Date:
August 30, 1949
Creator:
Phillips, W. I.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Lock.
Patent for a new and improved lock that which "provide a lock for doors, safes, drawers, and the like, the bolt of which is adapted to be unlocked from he outsides by means of a combination, and while being release will instantly ring the door-bell by means of connecting wires, and which, when operated from the inside, can be opened without giving the signal on the bell, and in either operation the parts of the lock will automatically return to their position and lock the bot in the striker-plate unless otherwise adjusted" (lines 14-25)
Date:
August 30, 1887
Creator:
Rau, Louis Carl
Object Type:
Patent
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Edmund J. Cordray, August 30, 1946]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Edmund J. Cordray discussing a previous document left by Mr. Cordray.
Date:
August 30, 1946
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruth G. Mims to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1955]
Letter from Ruth G. Mims to Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing a renewed insurance policy and any balances she has on her account.
Date:
August 30, 1955
Creator:
Mims, Ruth G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Eleanor Walker to I. H. Kempner, August 30, 1954]
Letter from Mrs. Eleanor Walker to I. H. Kempner requesting a re-examination of family income for a tenant at Palm Terrace who is employed by Kempner. Kempner must fill in the blanks and return the letter to Palm Terrace as soon as possible.
Date:
August 30, 1954
Creator:
Walker, Eleanor
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company, August 30, 1962]
Letter from Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway Company discussing President Marsh calling a special meeting for the Board of Directors that will be held in the Santa Fe Building on September 6th, 1962.
Date:
August 30, 1962
Creator:
Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railroad
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Cotton Exchange to Harris L. Kempner, August 30, 1945]
Letter from G. H. Brown to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a check and expressing appreciation at being represented and gladness at Kempner heading home soon.
Date:
August 30, 1945
Creator:
Galveston Cotton Exchange
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lighthouse for the Blind to Mrs. Henrietta Kempner, August 30, 1957]
Letter from Lighthouse for the Blind to Mrs. Henrietta Kempner discussing her order of chairs that are now ready to be picked up, and will be charged $45.60.
Date:
August 30, 1957
Creator:
Kindle, Mozelle
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History