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[Letter from E. W. Grove to Daniel W. Kempner, April 15, 1944]
Handwritten letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove discussing importing onions from Mexico as there are none available for sale in any stores in San Benito. He states that he will send Kempner as many onions as are allowed through customs on April 17, 1944. Grove also says that it will be another 10 days before onions are harvested and that most will be diverted to the black market.
Date:
April 15, 1944
Creator:
Grove, E. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W.. Kempner to E. W. Grove, March 17, 1944]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. W. Grove discussing a shipment of onions. Included on the letter is a handwritten reply signed "Grove" stating that all of the onions that could get past customs had been sent, along with butter that he hopes did not spoil, at no charge.
Date:
March 17, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis, February 22, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman and Davis ordering and paying for a shipment.
Date:
February 22, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis, November 29, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis requesting for a bushel basket of Foster Pink grapefruits.
Date:
November 29, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Propeller Club of the United States to Harris L. Kempner, March 11, 1966]
Letter from W. T. Jennings of the Propeller Club of the United States to Harris L. Kempner asking if he would come speak at their upcoming meeting.
Date:
March 11, 1966
Creator:
Propeller Club of the United States
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Benito Longoria, Jr., November 1, 1960]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Benito Longoria, Jr. informing about his inability to join latter for the Mexicali trip. Handwritten note date November 6th 1960 about interest being paid.
Date:
November 1, 1960
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bascom Cox, April 16, 1958]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bascom Cox informing that they returned to Galveston and mentions the great hospitality over in Brownsville.
Date:
April 16, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove, March 21, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. W. Grove thanking Grove for a free delivery of onions and butter.
Date:
March 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Philen to Harris L. Kempner, May 10, 1965]
Letter from Gilbert Philen to Harris L. Kempner offering his congratulations for being elected president of the American Cotton Shippers Association and musing the idea of going to see him at the Association's annual meeting.
Date:
May 10, 1965
Creator:
Philen, Gilbert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gilbert Philen, May 11, 1965]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gilbert Philen discussing an upcoming convention in New Orleans.
Date:
May 11, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pittman and Davis to Daniel W. Kempner, October 15, 1944]
Letter from Pittman and Davis to Daniel W. Kempner discussing shipment plans.
Date:
October 15, 1944
Creator:
Pittman and Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner, March 23, 1965]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner discussing about his trip to South America and his extended stay.
Date:
March 23, 1965
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Dan Oppenheimer, March 29, 1965]
Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Dan Oppenheimer informing about enclosing a check covering round trip ticket cost to Harlingen as mentioned by Trans-Texas.
Date:
March 29, 1965
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner, March 29, 1965]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Harris Leon Kempner informing about enclosing a check covering Gloria's expenses and discussing about trip to South America and Brownsville. A reminder for Ruth to send Brazilian names and addresses to Gloria.
Date:
March 29, 1965
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Bintliff to R. Lee Kempner and Robert A. Vineyard, March 24, 1965]
Letter from David C. Bintliff thanking R. Lee Kempner and Robert A. Vineyard for sending a card of congratulations and discussing about stories in newspapers. Note to Alpert about Brownsville property.
Date:
March 24, 1965
Creator:
Bintliff, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. K. Brittain, December 20, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. K. Brittian thanking him for the Christmas card and wishing him a happy holidays.
Date:
December 20, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gilbert Philen to Harris L. Kempner, May 2, 1966]
Letter from Gilbert Philen to Harris L. Kempner expressing his condolences after hearing of the death of his uncle, R. Lee Kempner.
Date:
May 2, 1966
Creator:
Philen, Gilbert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis, November 3, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis inquiring about the price of Mr. Davis's pink grapefruit and his shipping capabilities for a Christmas delivery.
Date:
November 3, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pittman & Davis to Daniel W. Kempner, November 8, 1950]
Letter from Pittman & Davis to Daniel W. Kempner discussing why Mr. Davis had to decline an international grapefruit delivery order made by Mr. Kempner.
Date:
November 8, 1950
Creator:
Pittman & Davis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis, November 10, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis answering Mr. Davis's letter from November 8th and requesting a new order of grapefruit.
Date:
November 10, 1950
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, August 8, 1951]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing a recent tour of facilities that James gave to visitors: Messrs. Vrajlal, C. Poojara, and N. M. Poojara. He states that he showed them the farm, cattle, the cotton gin, and the refinery.
Date:
August 8, 1951
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis, November 21, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pittman & Davis sending a red grapefruits.
Date:
November 21, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from N. S. Storter to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 29, 1954]
Letter from N. S. Storter to Harris L. Kempner extending sympathies for the passing of Harris' uncle Pat and discussing a previous invitation.
Date:
December 29, 1954
Creator:
Storter, N. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Captain N. S. Storter, December 17, 1954]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to N. S. Storter declining an invitation due to Pat being in the hospital.
Date:
December 17, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History