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[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, April 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, April 24, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner Mrs. Davis offering to come to Houston later to discuss issues.
Date: April 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 24, 1944]

Letter to Cecile from her father about investing and "O'mama's" worsening condition.
Date: September 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Ms. McLean to Mrs. Kempner, October 24, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Ms. McLean to Mrs. Kempner, October 24, 1944]

Telegram from Ms. McLean to Mrs. Kempner asking her and some members of her state board to come to a conference.
Date: October 24, 1944
Creator: McLean, Alice T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, April 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, April 24, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry containing an article that was sent for publication in a newspaper and telling her that she will be sending her gifts for the hospital.
Date: April 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 24, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about her taxes, Dinny dating someone, Maude Taylor visiting, a recent death, and relatives travelling to Honolulu.
Date: July 24, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, January 24, 1942] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Treherne-Thomas to Mrs. Kempner, January 24, 1942]

Telegram from Mrs. Thomas to Mrs. Kempner giving her instructions involving the sale of stamps.
Date: January 24, 1942
Creator: Treherne-Thomas, Gretchen
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hess, July 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hess, July 24, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Hess about Galveston Hospitality and the activities that it provides for patients.
Date: July 24, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Mrs. Berthier to Mrs. Kempner, February 24, 1944] (open access)

[Telegram from Mrs. Berthier to Mrs. Kempner, February 24, 1944]

Telegram from Mrs. Berthier to Mrs. Kempner telling her to find out her address.
Date: February 24, 1944
Creator: Berthier, Anice
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Arsham to Mrs. Kempner, August 24, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Arsham to Mrs. Kempner, August 24, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Arsham to Mrs. Kempner informing her that Mrs. Whitlock is out of town.
Date: August 24, 1945
Creator: Arsham, Selma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, November 24, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner, November 24, 1943]

Letter from Mrs. Davis to Mrs. Kempner about the round table meeting, the luncheon, and military personnel at the guest house.
Date: November 24, 1943
Creator: Davis, Laura Frazier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, March 24, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing an issue with a recent purchase of a washing machine without the assistance of James due to an immediate need. Kempner suggests that James write to Kahn & Levy about changing out the machines for one of Sugarlands since he was able to accomplish this for them before with other items. A handwritten equation at the bottom of the letter reads: "123.87 [+] 12.38 [=] 136.25 vs 199.50"
Date: March 24, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, March 24, 1948]

Letter, subject titled: "General," from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing responses to recent list of requests made by Kempner. James writes that a case of Tomatoes and Hot Foot Insect Powder has been hand delivered, and that he is still looking up information on a cattle sprayer, a gas fired incinerator, and an electric kitchen garbage disposal. A large portion of the letter is dedicated to pricing and information on two washing machines for Kempner to chose from. At the bottom of the letter a hand written note reads: "Kahn & Levy" and "123.87 [+] 12.38 [=] $136.25".
Date: March 24, 1948
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 24, 1948]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a misunderstanding concerning garbage disposal information and what next steps would Kempner like to take.
Date: September 24, 1948
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Dairy Feed and Hay] (open access)

[Invoice for Dairy Feed and Hay]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including the purchase of Texas Dairy feed and green Alfalfa hay.
Date: August 24, 1948
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James, February 24, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thomas L. James discussing the cost of signs for exit and entrances to Sugar land properties and Imperial Sugar. Kempner writes that the price is higher than what he anticipated so decides to put off doing signs for Imperial Sugar but that signs would still be needed for Sugar land.
Date: February 24, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 24, 1948]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the arrival of a new Thor Ironer to be delivered shortly.
Date: September 24, 1948
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, August 24, 1949]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing closing the file on acquiring a floor polisher for Kempner's daughter.
Date: August 24, 1949
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Blakely Account] (open access)

[Invoice for Blakely Account]

Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company to Swift, Pope Huffman, B. Fox, including a load of Blakely Cattle.
Date: October 24, 1949
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Zenith Batteries] (open access)

[Invoice for Zenith Batteries]

Invoice duplicate for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including zenith batteries.
Date: October 24, 1949
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Zenith Batteries] (open access)

[Invoice for Zenith Batteries]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including zenith batteries.
Date: October 24, 1949
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for G. T. Burner Outfit] (open access)

[Invoice for G. T. Burner Outfit]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including a number 99 G. T. Burner Outfit with express delivery,
Date: January 24, 1949
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Cattle] (open access)

[Invoice for Cattle]

Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company to Charlie Burton, S & E (on behalf of Mason H.), Bill Hammond, and Pope Hoffman, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold.
Date: May 24, 1949
Creator: C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Diesel Motor Grader, June 24, 1949] (open access)

[Invoice for Diesel Motor Grader, June 24, 1949]

Invoice for items sold to H. Kempner firm by the Sugarland Industries, including a model 10 cat. Diesel Motor Grader.
Date: June 24, 1949
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Hunt's Tomato Sauce] (open access)

[Invoice for Hunt's Tomato Sauce]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the Imperial Mercantile Company, including Hunt's tomato sauce.
Date: February 24, 1949
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History