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[Postcard from Nathan's, March 31, 1949]
Postcard from Nathan's, "The Fashion Center of Galveston," providing details of the Galveston County Welfare director's meeting for their 1949 campaign.
Date:
April 1, 1949, 7:00 p.m.
Creator:
Nathan's
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Company to D. W. Kempner]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Company to D. W. Kempner. It is advertising a special offer for bales of solid Rattan Bamboo cane stakes.
Date:
1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Willoughby's to D. W. Kempner, March 12, 1949]
Letter from Willoughbys to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been shipped.
Date:
April 12, 1949
Creator:
Willoughby's
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 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
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 3, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have shipped his order by parcel post.
Date:
June 3, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards, June 28, 1949]
Card from W. G. Farrier Orchards to Daniel Kempner regarding a shipment of Elberta Peaches. An invoice is said to be mailed at the time of shipment. A one-cent stamp of Thomas Jefferson is at the top right corner.
Date:
June 28, 1949
Creator:
W. G. Farrier Orchards
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the Southwest Review to D. W. Kempner, January 2, 1949]
Postcard from the Southwest Review to D. W. Kempner acknowledging and thanking him for his "renewal subscription".
Date:
January 2, 1949
Creator:
Southwest Review
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner, November 9, 1949]
Postcard from Hammacher Schlemmer to D. W. Kempner informing him that they were unable to fulfill his order because they are out of the item he requested.
Date:
November 9, 1949
Creator:
Hammacher Schlemmer
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner, February 17, 1949]
Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner acknowledging "receipt of [his] application for refund" and assuring him that they are working on his case.
Date:
February 17, 1949
Creator:
Pullman Company
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1949]
Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of irises via parcel post.
Date:
August 19, 1949
Creator:
Cooley's Gardens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner, July 5, 1949]
Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been received and booked for shipment in August.
Date:
July 5, 1949
Creator:
Cooley's Gardens
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner, July 20, 1949]
Postcard from W. G. Farrier Orchards to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped the peaches he ordered.
Date:
July 20, 1949
Creator:
W. G. Farrier Orchards
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Reservation Card from the Galveston Artillery Club, 1949]
Blank reservation card from the Galveston Artillery Club requesting information on whether or not the recipient will be able to attend the 1949 Annual "Beach Combers" party.
Date:
1949
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 24, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that they have done everything they can to clean an evening slip but are unable to do anything for the mildew. They offer to re-dye it red or black, but warn her that it may not work to cover the spots.
Date:
January 24, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, January 10, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that they have received her red satin evening slip. They ask whether she wants it dyed and what caused the spots on it.
Date:
January 10, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Josephine Hershey to D. W. Kempner, June 23, 1949]
Letter from Josephine Hershey to D. W. Kempner thanking him for donating a goldfish to the Galveston Orphans Home.
Date:
June 23, 1949
Creator:
Hershey, Josephine
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, September 13, 1949]
Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his fern order and letting him know it should arrive the same day the card will.
Date:
September 13, 1949
Creator:
Southern Fern Growers, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, August 25, 1949]
Letter from Southern Fern Growers, Inc. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they will ship his order on September 9th. They estimate that the order will arrive on September 12th.
Date:
August 25, 1949
Creator:
Southern Fern Growers, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, October 12, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her dresses have arrived. They also state the cost of cleaning(?) different garments.
Date:
October 12, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, September 1, 1949]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner providing updates about a few garments and informing her that her "evening dresses" should have arrived. They offer to re-do any garments that are not satisfactory.
Date:
September 1, 1949
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[C. O. D. Package Notice from Geo. J. Ball, Inc.]
Postcard to Daniel W. Kempner from Geo. J. Ball, Inc. explaining that a cash on delivery package has been mailed and indicating amount of the charge.
Date:
April 11, 1949
Creator:
Geo. J. Ball, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History