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[Receipt from Depositary's Office] (open access)

[Receipt from Depositary's Office]

Receipt from Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office to H. Kempner for One-Thousand Dollars about earning interest of four percent which was approved on February 17, 1864 in Registered Bonds of the Confederate States of America. This document is to show receivables for taxes due in 1864.
Date: June 29, 1864
Creator: Confederate States of America, Depositary's Office
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of United States National Bank Building Construction, #10]

Photograph of the construction phase for the United States National Bank Building. Construction workers work in a large steel beam structure with people walking along the street. Wood structures are placed a long the construction barrier and established buildings fill in the background.
Date: March 29, 1924
Creator: Westlake Construction Company
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. D. Cavin to J. Seinsheimer and H. Kempner, May 29, 1924] (open access)

[Letter from E. D. Cavin to J. Seinsheimer and H. Kempner, May 29, 1924]

Letter from E. D. Cavin to J. Seinsheimer and H. Kempner discussing the property taxes for an acreage of land bought at a Sheriff's sale. Mr. Cavin instructs the men to contact Mr. R. Lee Kempner for more information.
Date: May 29, 1924
Creator: Calvin, E. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. D. Frazier to the H. Kempner Firm, May 29, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from R. D. Frazier to the H. Kempner Firm, May 29, 1927]

Letter from R. D. Frazier to the H. Kempner firm, letting them know that the deadline they have given him to buy Block 7 is not possible and asking for an extension. He also asks "for the terms under which [they] will sell" and for permission to forward abstract of title to Mr. Champ Ross.
Date: May 29, 1927
Creator: Frazier, R. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Carl Nessler, August 29, 1927] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Carl Nessler, August 29, 1927]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to A. B. Phillips discussing the efforts to avoid court expenses.
Date: August 29, 1927
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to J. Will Gray, January 29, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to J. Will Gray, January 29, 1932]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to J. Will Gray informing him about the %50 of signatures received.
Date: January 29, 1932
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. N. Sherrill to H. Kempner, February 29, 1932] (open access)

[Letter from J. N. Sherrill to H. Kempner, February 29, 1932]

Letter from J. N. Sherrill to H. Kempner discussing the property conveyed to Lakeview Poultry Farm by special warranty deed.
Date: February 29, 1932
Creator: Sherrill, J. N.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Galveston Country Club to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, September 29, 1946] (open access)

[Letter from Galveston Country Club to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, September 29, 1946]

Letter from W. S. Mayer to Harris L. Kempner advising him of his election as a member.
Date: September 29, 1936
Creator: Galveston Country Club
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mr. D. W. Kempner, January 29, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mr. D. W. Kempner, January 29, 1939]

Letter from R. I. Mehan to Mr. D. W. Kempner enclosing figures related to compensation for members of the H. Kempner firm from 1916-1923 an a discrepancy in additional compensation for D. W and I. H. Kempner from the year 1918.
Date: January 29, 1939
Creator: Mehan, Ray I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, April 29, 1939] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, April 29, 1939]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting for a bargain list of Leica Cameras and the latest models.
Date: 1939-04-29~
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John F. Brooks to Mrs. F. A. Sayre, July 29, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from John F. Brooks to Mrs. F. A. Sayre, July 29, 1939]

Letter from John F. Brooks to Mrs. F. A. Sayre discussing how the company needs to know which lens requires the grinding process to account for Mrs. Sayre's astigmatism as well as how much she owes for that process.
Date: July 29, 1939
Creator: Brooks, John F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. P. Hamilton to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from V. P. Hamilton to D. W. Kempner, August 29, 1939]

Letter from V. P. Hamilton to D. W. Kempner apologizing for the previous poor reception of the edited film and hope that this time it would be satisfactory and if not to send it back for further editing.
Date: August 29, 1939
Creator: Hamilton, V. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mobala Nurseries, March 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mobala Nurseries, March 29, 1940]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner asking the cost of the Azalea Hinodegiri with an 8 to 10 inch spread.
Date: March 29, 1940
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, March 29, 1940] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, March 29, 1940]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner informing that he was disappointed in the Azalea sent out. He request advice on what to do with the plant.
Date: March 29, 1940
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 29, 1940]

Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner wishing Kempner's family a happy new year and thanking Kempner for his assistance with the Goldberger's attempt to immigrate to the United States.
Date: September 29, 1940
Creator: Goldberger, Erich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eastman Kodak Company to D. W. Kempner, October 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Eastman Kodak Company to D. W. Kempner, October 29, 1940]

Letter from Eastman Kodak Company to D. W. Kempner discussing returning a film roll.
Date: October 29, 1940
Creator: Eastman Kodak Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 29, 1940] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, October 29, 1940]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting to make up the 16 m/m Kodachrome film. Daniel also sends a check for $1.05.
Date: October 29, 1940
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges to D. W. Kempner, November 1940] (open access)

[Invoice for Charges to D. W. Kempner, November 1940]

Invoice for charges to D. W. Kempner by Bell & Howell Company, including labor for replacing to be charged, return customers property, etc.
Date: November 29, 1940
Creator: Bell & Howard Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1941]

Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing a second opinion about the price of an optical eyepiece made to Kempner's prescription.
Date: September 29, 1941
Creator: Rabsons, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, December 29, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, December 29, 1941]

Letter from Rabsons, Inc. to D. W. Kempner providing alternates to his request for a brand new Rolleiflex Camera.
Date: December 29, 1941
Creator: Rabsons, Inc.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942]

Letter to D. W. Kempner stating that an order was received from The Eastman Kodak Co. regarding a Kodaslide Projector, Model 2A with 5-inch lens.
Date: June 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter to D. W. Kempner, June 29, 1942]

Letter to D. W. Kempner stating that his prints have been received from the Eastman Kodak Co. and will be mailed in a day or two. They ask Kempner to acknowledge receipt of the prints as well as letting them know what he thinks about them.
Date: June 29, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Wash Clarkston September 29, 1942]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clarkston Wash asking if he can ship 25 chives plants, 1 quart Shallots, 1 quart Garlic sets, and 1 quart white onions.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 29, 1942] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, September 29, 1942]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner informing that the Grevillea Robusta came in bad condition regarding the bark rotting.
Date: September 29, 1942
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History