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[Clipping: "Record Drouth Imperils Gigantic King Ranch"] (open access)

[Clipping: "Record Drouth Imperils Gigantic King Ranch"]

Clipping from The Houston Chronicle reprinting an article from the New York Times discussing a record drought at King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas.
Date: 1942-04-07?
Creator: New York Times
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from  Harris L. Kempner to the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection board, April 2, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection board, April 2, 1942]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board discussing his availability.
Date: April 2, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Director of Naval Officer Procurement to Harris L. Kempner, June 22, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from the Director of Naval Officer Procurement to Harris L. Kempner, June 22, 1942]

Letter from the Director of Naval Officer Procurement to Harris L. Kempner discussing his appointment in the Navy Reserves.
Date: June 22, 1942
Creator: Huntoon, F. C. & Alexander, D. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from David F. Weston to Harris Kempner, June 12, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from David F. Weston to Harris Kempner, June 12, 1942]

Telegram sent by David F. Weston to Harris Kempner discussing the weight of a station wagon.
Date: June 12, 1942
Creator: Weston, David F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Announcement of Harris L. Kempners resignation] (open access)

[Announcement of Harris L. Kempners resignation]

Announcement of the resignation of Harris L. Kempner from multiple positions because of his entry into the U.S. Navy.
Date: June 17, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Harris L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mary Jean Kempner, December 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter to Mary Jean Kempner, December 21, 1942]

Letter to Mary Jean Kempner enclosing a check.
Date: December 21, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Cecile Kempner, December 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Cecile Kempner, December 21, 1942]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing the delivery of a check with deep affection and season's greetings.
Date: December 21, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Quinn, December 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Quinn, December 21, 1942]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Quinn discussing the delivery of a check with deep affection and season's greetings.
Date: December 21, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Purchase from Pavelle Laboratories Inc., October 01, 1942] (open access)

[Invoice for a Purchase from Pavelle Laboratories Inc., October 01, 1942]

Invoice for a $19.94 purchase from Pavelle Laboratories Inc.
Date: October 1, 1942
Creator: Pavelle Laboratories Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, August 18, 1942] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, August 18, 1942]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner asking for one hundred Fancy Leaved Caladiums.
Date: August 18, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bulb Company, September 17, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bulb Company, September 17, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cape Bulb Company sending checks to the American Hybrids Amaryllis.
Date: September 17, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. B. Bulb Farms, December 26, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from H. B. Bulb Farms, December 26, 1942]

Letter from H. B. Bulb Farms advertising their Fancy-Leaved Caladiums.
Date: December 26, 1942
Creator: H. B. Bulb Farms
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 8, 1942] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 8, 1942]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner sending a check for $3.00 for the Caladiums. He also mentions about his Amaryllis order.
Date: October 8, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roman J. Irwin to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Roman J. Irwin to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1942]

Letter from Roman J. Irwin to D. W. Kempner regarding Kempner's recent inquiry and enclosing a listing of Lilium Harrissii bulbs.
Date: August 21, 1942
Creator: Roman J. Irwin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roman J. Irwin, August 18, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roman J. Irwin, August 18, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roman J. Irwin requesting a quote for the Lily Bulbs.
Date: August 18, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1942]

Letter from Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner regarding how much they would be able to fulfill of his recent order, as well as replacement plants for a shipment gone wrong.
Date: October 5, 1942
Creator: Royal Palm Nurseries
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 29, 1942]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner informing that the Grevillea Robusta came in bad condition regarding the bark rotting.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston September 29, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clarkston Wash asking if he can ship 25 chives plants, 1 quart Shallots, 1 quart Garlic sets, and 1 quart white onions.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston, September 15, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston, September 15, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clarkston Wash requesting for 25 chives plants, 1 quart shallots, 1 quart garlic sets.
Date: September 15, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier, August 18, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier, August 18, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to F. H. Riegelmeier requesting a quote for 8-inch tubs of Kentia Forsteriana Palms.
Date: August 18, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1942]

Letter from F. H. Riegelmeier to D. W. Kempner providing a price quote in response to Kempner's inquiry about the price of "8" Kentia Forsteriana Palms".
Date: August 24, 1942
Creator: F. H. Riegelmeier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Skidelsky & Company, October 8, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Skidelsky & Company, October 8, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to S. S. Skidelsky asking for a specific size of Calla Aethiopica, the temperature the bulbs were stored at, and the coldest temperature the bulbs can be stored in.
Date: October 8, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, November 16, 1942] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, November 16, 1942]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner asking if the Callas are ready for shipment.
Date: November 16, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 8, 1942] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 8, 1942]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner asking if the Yellow and Rainbow Mixed bulbs have been in cold storage. He also request for 50 Calla Elliottiana and 100 Freesias.
Date: October 8, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History