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[Photograph 2012.201.B1116.0168]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Adding a bright note to a summery day Jane Russell, fitted out in a tight brown wool sweater, alights from a plane at Nor York's Idlewild airport Monday."
Date: October 11, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1013.0187]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "James Cash Penney, founder of the J. C. Penney Company, was born on a Farm near Hamilton, Mo., son of a Baptist minister who preached without pay and farmed for a living."
Date: October 13, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1243.0352]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Burt Shotton, left, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, and Casey Stengel, New York Yankee manager, dine together in Brooklyn Friday Night, following the third game of the World series."
Date: October 8, 1949
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 16, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about having an exam done on him, his health, his new required diet, weight loss, his business, matters pertaining to friends and family, and an update on her mother's health.
Date: October 16, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 23, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, October 23, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father updating her on the how the diet his doctor ordered is going, attending a convention with his wife, attending a wake, and personal matters. Also featured are a series of photographs of friends and family.
Date: October 23, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill from Ritz-Carlton Hotel, October 1949] (open access)

[Bill from Ritz-Carlton Hotel, October 1949]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Ritz-Carlton Hotel, including restaurant, phone, room and valet services.
Date: October 15, 1949
Creator: Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement for Glass Items] (open access)

[Statement for Glass Items]

Statement for glass items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Maison E. H. Glass Inc..
Date: October 1949
Creator: Maison E. H. Glass, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George J. Delaney to Mr. H. Kempner, October 31, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from George J. Delaney to Mr. H. Kempner, October 31, 1949]

Letter from George J. Delaney to Harris L. Kempner notifying him of the discontinuation of his subscription and requesting to know when he will resume his subscription.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: Wall Street Journal (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the New York Central System, October 20, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the New York Central System, October 20, 1949]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the New York Central System discussing the tickets he lost and refunds.
Date: October 20, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Otto Marx, October 30, 1949] (open access)

[Telegram from Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Otto Marx, October 30, 1949]

Telegram sent by Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Otto Marx discussing their congratulations on their achievements and wishing him wisdom, courage, health, and luck.
Date: October 30, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Henrietta
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Stanley Eugene Kempner to I. H. Kempner, October 8, 1949] (open access)

[Telegram from Stanley Eugene Kempner to I. H. Kempner, October 8, 1949]

Telegram sent by Pat Kempner via Western Union to I. H. Kempner informing him when he and others will be leaving for Galveston, as well as some logistics about Pat's trip.
Date: October 8, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Stanley Eugene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer and David F. Weston & Sara Elizabeth Weston, October 26, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer and David F. Weston & Sara Elizabeth Weston, October 26, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer and David F. Weston & Sara Elizabeth Weston discussing on the profits of the Oak Grove Ranch deal and the oil and gas venture they would likely to embark on with other Houston business men and requesting their partnerships in the deal.
Date: October 26, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Information Sheet Regarding Travel to Vienna by Overland Route] (open access)

[Information Sheet Regarding Travel to Vienna by Overland Route]

Notice from the Allied High Commission's Permit Office for Germany. It informs where certain groups should enter Vienna "by the overland route": "U. S. and French nationals" via one bridge and "British and Commonwealth citizens" via another. The notice warns that non-compliance will cause inconvenience and delay to those involved.
Date: October 31, 1949
Creator: Allied High Commission. Permit Office.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mr. Amon Carter] (open access)

[Client Card: Mr. Amon Carter]

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. Amon Carter, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces included: "Bust of Mr. A. Carter", "Will Rogers Head" (6 copies; mounted on marble bases with name plates), "Will Rogers Head" (Mounted to verde antique marble base), "Remington" (repaired), "Small Head of Sid Richardson" (30 copies), "Head of Will Rogers" (Verde antique marble base), "Coming Trough the Rye" (2 copies, clean, repair), "Standing Figure with Flute" (2 copies, 8" base)
Date: 1949-10-21/1963-04-01
Creator: Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Polish American Agency, October 4, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Polish American Agency, October 4, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Polish American Agency providing payment to ship some pure silk parachute cloth to Roma Lipowske.
Date: October 4, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner, October 18, 1949]

Letter from E. B. Meyrowitz to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have received his recording barometer and letter. They assure him that they will follow up as soon as they have an estimate on the repair cost.
Date: October 18, 1949
Creator: E. B. Meyrowitz
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
Scouting, Volume 37, Number 8, October 1949 (open access)

Scouting, Volume 37, Number 8, October 1949

Monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide. A table of contents appears on page 1.
Date: October 1949
Creator: Boy Scouts of America
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, October 29, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, October 29, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about the Oak Grove ranch sale and the new oil ventures investments and partnerships. Also, discussed some family details regarding their current and upcoming trips.
Date: October 29, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from B. Altman & Co.] (open access)

[Invoice from B. Altman & Co.]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by B. Altman & Co., including apron sets, delicacies, napkins, and wrappings.
Date: October 1949
Creator: B. Altman & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Liberty Music Shops, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, October 13, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Liberty Music Shops, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, October 13, 1949]

Letter from Liberty Music Shops, Inc. to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his recent communication and letting him know that his record has been replaced free of charge.
Date: October 13, 1949
Creator: Liberty Music Shops, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Packing Ticket from Liberty Music Shops, October 19, 1949] (open access)

[Packing Ticket from Liberty Music Shops, October 19, 1949]

Packing ticket from Liberty Music Shops for Mr. D. W. Kempner.
Date: October 19, 1949
Creator: Liberty Music Shops, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Packing Ticket from Liberty Music Shops, October 28, 1949] (open access)

[Packing Ticket from Liberty Music Shops, October 28, 1949]

Packing ticket from Liberty Music Shops for D. W. Kempner.
Date: October 28, 1949
Creator: Liberty Music Shops, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. Carver Rice, Inc., October 10, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. Carver Rice, Inc., October 10, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. Carver Rice, Inc. discussing the cancellation of a chair order.
Date: October 10, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Carver Rice, Inc. to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from G. Carver Rice, Inc. to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1949]

Letter from G. Carver Rice, Inc. to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing delays in his order of a Hitchcock chair while requesting advising on the situation.
Date: October 4, 1949
Creator: Wilis, Ralph T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History