Resource Type

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., August 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., August 14, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. enclosing a list of securities handed to him by Harris when he returned from Paragould.
Date: August 14, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 28, 1953]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a check covering his shares of a stock and wishing the Kempner family a merry Christmas.
Date: December 18, 1953
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner, November 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner, November 25, 1953]

Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner offering to ship sugar Christmas Gift Packages for Kempner again.
Date: November 25, 1953
Creator: Caraway, W. O.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, March 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, March 27, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing the decision to purchase a baling press from Arkansas.
Date: March 27, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. W. H. Lillard, December 22, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. W. H. Lillard, December 22, 1953]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to W. H. Lillard sending Christmas and New Years wishes.
Date: December 22, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. H. Lillard, January 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. H. Lillard, January 7, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to W. H. Lillard thanking him for the flowers he sent Harris and Ruth.
Date: January 7, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Flower Arrangements at a Hospital] (open access)

[Invoice for Flower Arrangements at a Hospital]

Invoice for items delivered to J. E. McDaniel by Ballard's Flower, Inc., including flower arrangements at a hospital, costing $5.10.
Date: 1953
Creator: Ballard's Flower, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from St. Bernard's Hospital to D. W. Kempner, December 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from St. Bernard's Hospital to D. W. Kempner, December 14, 1953]

Letter from St. Bernard's Hospital to D. W. Kempner thanking him for the donation he made in lieu of sending flowers to William L. Gatz, Sr.
Date: December 14, 1953
Creator: St. Bernard's Hospital
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, January 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, January 14, 1953]

Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner informing him of the decisions made at the bank meeting held the previous day.
Date: January 14, 1953
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Clock, August 21, 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for a Clock, August 21, 1953]

Invoice for items sold to Bertig Co. by Higgins Jewelry, including a clock along with its freight and packing charges, of total cost $10.50.
Date: August 21, 1953
Creator: Higgins Jewelry
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Bertig Company to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., September 4, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from The Bertig Company to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., September 4, 1953]

Letter from The Bertig Company to A. H. Blackshear, Jr. discussing about a slightly oversized sunflower sent to Mr. D. W. Kempner. Also in the end, added that Mr. Steinberg suggested to open the package as it is best to get some air.
Date: September 4, 1953
Creator: The Bertig Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., January 29, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., January 29, 1953]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr. mentioning about his request of January 28th enclosing a Harris and Eliza Kempner fund check for $250.00 payable to Fort Bend County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
Date: January 29, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to R. C. Mitchell, October 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to R. C. Mitchell, October 9, 1953]

Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to R. C. Mitchell acknowledging receipt of trail balance and also discussing about the income taxes, loans and discounts.
Date: October 9, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sol. S. Steinberg to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, April 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Sol. S. Steinberg to Jeane and D. W. Kempner, April 27, 1953]

Letter from Sol S. Steinberg to Jeane and D. W. Kempner regarding some clippings about a ladies' flower show in which he was an honorary guest. He also gave an update about his health.
Date: April 27, 1953
Creator: Steinberg, Sol S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to St. Bernard's Hospital, December 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter to St. Bernard's Hospital, December 7, 1953]

Letter to St. Bernard's Hospital regarding a donation made by D. W. Kempner on behalf of William L. Gatz, Sr.
Date: December 7, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, July 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, July 27, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne discussing about the Stockholders' Annual Meeting and since the meeting is important, suggests to have proxy in case of absence. Also, mentions about Daniel's birthday party. Includes Itinerary of Mrs. D. W. Kempner.
Date: July 27, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, October 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, October 24, 1953]

Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on the happenings of the cotton business while he is traveling in Europe.
Date: October 24, 1953
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner's Secretary to Thos. L. James, November 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner's Secretary to Thos. L. James, November 25, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner's secretary to Thos. L. James requesting shipment of cases of Christmas figs to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gatz, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gatz Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Sol S. Steinberg.
Date: November 25, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from The Gatz Family to D. W. Kempner, March 27, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from The Gatz Family to D. W. Kempner, March 27, 1953]

Telegram sent by the Gatz family to D. W. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date: March 27, 1953
Creator: Gatz, William L.; Gatz, William L., Jr. & O'Bion
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, July 6, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, July 6, 1953]

Handwritten letter from William L. Gatz to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner updating them on a recent business trip he took to Memphis.
Date: July 6, 1953
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, February 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, February 16, 1953]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Jeane Kempner enclosing a check cut by the Bertig Company made payable to the American Securities Company.
Date: February 16, 1953
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to {{{name}}}, William L. Gaz, December 31, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to {{{name}}}, William L. Gaz, December 31, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz thanking for the dividends regarding the 1, 200 dollars.
Date: December 31, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz, November 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz, November 14, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz informing that they can work something out regarding the losses at the The Bertig Cotton Company in Memphis.
Date: November 14, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz, January 12, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz, January 12, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to William L. Gatz asking if he can get 5 pounds of cheddar cheese.
Date: January 12, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History