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Hellcat News, (Wilkinsburg, Pa.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1, December 1949 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Wilkinsburg, Pa.), Vol. 4, No. 2, Ed. 1, December 1949

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: December 1949
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Parran to Daniel W. Kempner, November 25] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Parran to Daniel W. Kempner, November 25]

Letter from Thomas Parran to Daniel W. Kempner discussing how penicillin alone would not end venereal disease and urging Mr. Kempner to spread the world about venereal disease prevention and financially support the American Social Hygiene Association.
Date: November 25, 1949
Creator: Parran, Thomas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company, Inc., November 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company, Inc., November 14, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Tex-Grove Fruit Company, Inc. requesting the speedy shipment of packages of grapefruit to Mr. & Mrs. Frank Bachman and Miss Cecile Kempner.
Date: November 14, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel, November 7, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel, November 7, 1949]

Letter from Congregation B'nai Israel inviting the recipient to a reception where Rabbi Roubey will be considered as a potential successor to Rabbi Cohen.
Date: November 7, 1949
Creator: Congregation B'nai Israel (Galveston, Tex.)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachman, November 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachman, November 14, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachman explaining that him and Mrs. Kempner will have to abandon their trip to visit the Bachmans. Kempner also sends a half bushel of grapefruits to be shipped to Mr. Bachman.
Date: October 14, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0244.0665]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: October 13, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton j. Friedman explaining that, after receiving prior correspondence from Rabbi Friedman, Kempner forwarded the letter to a Mr. Schapiro seeing as he was able to investigate applicants. Kempner also adds an afternote about hearing of Rabbi Cohen taking a fall and severely injuring himself, sharing the details of the circumstances surrounding the injury as well as what hospital Rabbi Cohen was admitted to.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 11, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 11, 1949]

Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman responding to Rabbi Friedman's question about whether or not a successor has been selected for Rabbi Cohen. Schapiro goes on to state that due to Rabbi Friedman's prior correspondence with Dr. Nelson Glueck, Glueck would potentially forward the letter through the appropriate channels for proper consideration.
Date: October 11, 1949
Creator: Schapiro, Sylvan B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0244.0664]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper.
Date: October 7, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0416B.0009]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dr. Ethel, S. Maney, Staff member of the belts reading clinic of Temple Univ. Philadelphia"
Date: September 28, 1949
Creator: East, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0416B.0010]

Photograph used for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Dr. Ethel, S. Maney, Staff member of the belts reading clinic of Temple Univ. Philadelphia"
Date: September 28, 1949
Creator: East, Bob
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1949]

Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner regarding his letter of September regarding palms. They mention the options they have and adds that the size they have doesn't meet the requirements of his letter.
Date: September 6, 1949
Creator: Joseph Heacock Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

["The Lackawanna Limited" pulls into Slateford Junction, Pennsylvania]

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad's predecessor to the Phoebe Snow, the Lackawanna Limited, second section of train No. 6 arriving at Slateford Junction, Pennsylvania, on the Delaware Water Gap, in September 1949. The train is headed by a Pacific type locomotive.
Date: September 5, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph Heacock, September 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph Heacock, September 2, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph Heacock requesting the price of Kentia Forsteriana and Belmoreana.
Date: September 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hellcat News, (Wilkinsburg, Pa.), Vol. 4, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1949 (open access)

Hellcat News, (Wilkinsburg, Pa.), Vol. 4, No. 1, Ed. 1, September 1949

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored Division Association, discussing news related to the activities of the U.S. Army unit and updates on previous members of the division.
Date: September 1949
Creator: Twelfth Armored Division Association (U.S.)
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, August 22, 1949] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, August 22, 1949]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting 50 mixed Fuchsias.
Date: August 22, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer Inc., July 1949] (open access)

[Account Statement for Henry A. Dreer Inc., July 1949]

Monthly Statement for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Henry A. Dreer Inc., "Seeds, Bulbs, and Garden Supplies," including itemized charges and balance.
Date: July 28, 1949
Creator: Henry A. Dreer (Firm)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. Hollingsworth Wood to D. W. Kempner, June 21, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from L. Hollingsworth Wood to D. W. Kempner, June 21, 1949]

Letter from L. Hollingsworth Wood to D. W. Kempner discussing the value of non-sectarianism in the resettlement of Displaced Persons(DPs) after WWII. The letter also highlights that IRC is effective and a low-cost program and appeals for funds, noting endorsements from public figures like Eleanor Roosevelt. The letter also shares success stories of resettled individuals and encourage support for their humanitarian efforts. The letter also includes facts about international rescue committee and includes a business reply envelope with a form where an individual can fill in the amount they wish to contribute for rescue work in Europe.
Date: June 21, 1949
Creator: Wood, L. Hollingsworth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, June 15, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer, June 15, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henry A. Dreer informing that the Weeder and Suet Rack have been delivered.
Date: June 15, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, June 2, 1949] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, June 2, 1949]

Kempner, Daniel Webster from Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a check for $1 for rabbit scat.
Date: June 2, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1949] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1949]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting a Speedy Hand Weeder and a Rustic Suet Rack.
Date: May 18, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Canadian Goose Nesting

Photograph of a Canadian Goose nesting on the bank of a farm pond. Wild ducks have stayed on this pond all year.
Date: May 2, 1949
Creator: Smith, Gordon S.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0250.0323]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper.
Date: April 7, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from Andrew H. Phelps to Mr. H. Kempner, March 22, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew H. Phelps to Mr. H. Kempner, March 22, 1949]

Letter from Andrew H. Phelps to Mr. H. Kempner discussing plans to build a united church of America and asking for donor contributions.
Date: March 22, 1949
Creator: Phelps, Andrew H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History