Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): April 1949 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): April 1949

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1949]

Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to I. H. Kempner discussing a proposed additional increase in appropriations for the Galveston Medical School. Peterson expresses hope that some of the requested increase will come from Galveston since it appears to be the most economically suited location for this. He mentions having discussed the appropriation in the House and that there is support for an increase.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Peterson, Dudley W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, April 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, April 14, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing having trusses and columns from a recently demolished structural steel building available to Kempner for any use he might need.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, April 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, April 14, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing picking up a items the next time a truck is in Galveston.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Board of Directors, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, April 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Board of Directors, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, April 14, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Board of Directors, Galveston Chamber of Commerce reporting on the consideration given to a request by Dr. Calvin regarding a proposed fundraising campaign for the construction of a Memorial at the medical school campus in Galveston. After meetings with two committees to analyze various factors, both committees viewed the project as definitely needed, given the school's premier status and potential for garnering widespread support.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter W. Hoguet to Isaac H. Kempner, April 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Peter W. Hoguet to Isaac H. Kempner, April 14, 1949]

Letter from Peter W. Hoguet to Isaac H. Kempner asking Mr. Kempner's help in organizing and funding a Loyalty Day Parade, part of a larger event happening across the country with the goal of reaffirming loyalty to the United States and combating rampant Communist propaganda.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Hoguet, Peter W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ulrich Brothers to W. A. Whitburn, April 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Ulrich Brothers to W. A. Whitburn, April 14, 1949]

Letter from Ulrich Brothers to W. A. Whitburn discussing the shipping of Mr. Whitburn's order for a spindle, a top bearing, spring and lower bushing as well as additional parts for a Seperator. Mr. Ulrich tells him the old grease will have to be replaced for the parts to help and request that the broken parts and any unused ones be sent back.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: Ulrich Brothers
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Warren McDonald to E. C. Roxbury, April 14, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Warren McDonald to E. C. Roxbury, April 14, 1949]

Letter from Warren McDonald to E. C. Roxbury expressing support for increased funding for the Galveston Medical School. Senator Warren, is impressed with the school's capacity to train more doctors, a necessity due to the high demand in Texas. The Senator pledges to do everything possible to secure funding for medical education facilities.
Date: April 14, 1949
Creator: McDonald, Warren
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History