Resource Type
Collection
States
Month
83 Matching Results
Results open in a new window/tab.
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner, October 31, 1951]
Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner outlining a route from New York to Galveston, with a first stop in Carlisle, Pennsylvania with instructions to travel along the new turnpike extension, along with a possible stop in Jackson, Mississippi.
Date:
October 31, 1951
Creator:
Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Martz to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, December 16, 1963]
Letter from M. Martz to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner informing them of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Crump's deaths. On the reverse is a map and directions to Holly Bluff Gardens from Bay Saint Louis.
Date:
December 16, 1963
Creator:
Martz, M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 10, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing current events happening at Sugarland Industries while Kempner is in France.
Date:
October 10, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ross A. Collins to I.H. Kempner, Christmas 1949]
Letter from Ross A. Collins to I.H. Kempner wishing him a joyous holiday season.
Date:
December 25, 1949
Creator:
Collins, Ross A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H, Kempner to Mr. Ross A. Collins, December 22, 1949.
Letter from I.H. Kempner to Mr. Ross A. Collins discussing the holiday season and thanking Collins for the Christmas letter he received.
Date:
December 22, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner, July 19, 1944]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner discussing plastic surgery operations.
Date:
July 19, 1944
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Johnson Pecan Company, November 9, 1951]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Johnson Pecan Company placing an order for 10 pounds of Schley pecans and three pounds of jumbo shelled pecans.
Date:
November 9, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Buena Vista Hotel, December 17, 1963]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Buena Vista Hotel asking to book a room for the time he attends the convention of the National Cotton Council of America.
Date:
December 17, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The House of Crumps to I. H. Kempner, November 27, 1957]
Letter from The House of Crumps to I. H. Kempner discussing Vera Morel's research of family history using the book "Early Texas Homes", and has included a copy of the short history of one of Galveston's early mayors.
Date:
November 27, 1957
Creator:
The House of Crumps
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 14, 1949]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to D. W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner informing them about one of his Dalmatian dogs getting injured after being hit by an automobile, describes the dog's condition and treatment and mentions the dog's lonesome brother. He also discusses the heavy rains affecting the crops and mentions a conversation with Mr. Stewart of Stewart Crop Service, who speculated about cotton yield for the year.
Date:
July 14, 1949
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ross A. Collins, February 8, 1954]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ross A. Collins explaining why he is slow to read the newsletter that Collins sent.
Date:
February 8, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ross A. Collins to I. H. Kempner, February 3, 1954]
Letter from Ross A. Collins to I. H. Kempner sending him a newsletter about books "written during the first fifty years after the invention of printing" and explaining that he sent it because of Kempner's interest in books (p. [1]). Newsletter not included.
Date:
February 3, 1954
Creator:
Collins, Ross A.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, June 4, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne sharing the informing about resending the statements of all Kempner Interest companies and discussing about all the dividends held by latter and the situation of each company.
Date:
June 4, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to James L. Crump, January 7, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to James L. Crump thanking Crump for his condolences regarding Stanley Eugene Kempner's recent passing.
Date:
January 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ross A. Collins, October 9, 1963]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ross A. Collins expressing anticipation for reading the facsimile of the Gutenberg Bible's Genesis. He humorously suggests Collins read his book "Recalled Recollections," a personal memoir written without research assistance, and acknowledges Collins's role in securing the Bible facsimile.
Date:
October 9, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stewart Title Guaranty Company, October 1, 1963]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Stewart Title Guaranty Company requesting a current valuation on specific lots in Texas City. He seeks confirmation of any changes in value since the previous assessment.
Date:
October 1, 1963
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Shelled Pecan Advertisement from Sternberg Pecan Company]
Postal card from Sternberg Pecan Company in Jackson, Mississippi, advertising sales of fresh shelled pecan halves and listing amounts and prices of pecans available for shipment.
Date:
1952-10-04?
Creator:
Sternberg Pecan Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Praline Advertisement from Sternberg Pecan Company]
Postal card from Sternberg Pecan Company advertising Sternberg's Creole Pecan Pralines available for shipment and listing quantities and prices.
Date:
October 2, 1952
Creator:
Sternberg Pecan Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. E. Curtis, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 10, 1955]
Letter from L. E. Curtis to Daniel W. Kempner recommending the gardening service of Mr. Lester B. Noble who was an employee of theirs.
Date:
December 10, 1955
Creator:
Curtis, L. E., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boyd Campbell to I. H. Kempner, May 26, 1955]
Letter from Boyd Campbell to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his recent letter and also extending his sympathy due to Kempner undergoing medical treatment. Campbell then proceeds to extend his well wishes to both Kempner and his wife.
Date:
May 26, 1955
Creator:
Campbell, Boyd
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Boyd Campbell, May 13, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Boyd Campbell congratulating Campbell on his appointment as President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Kempner explains that he was unable to congratulate Campbell when the appointment happened due to him falling critically ill. Kempner also expresses his hopes that Campbell can visit Galveston sometime so that they can meet.
Date:
May 13, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Tom Green, December 7, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Tom Green informing that Lester B. Noble is applying to be a gardner. He also mentions to reply at his earliest convenience.
Date:
December 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lester B. Noble, December 7, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lester B. Noble requesting information regarding the job listing.
Date:
December 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ross Nobles to Daniel W. Kempner, December 5, 1955]
Letter from Ross Nobles to Daniel W. Kempner responding to an advertisement Mr. Kempner placed in the Florist Review looking for a new gardener.
Date:
December 5, 1955
Creator:
Nobles, Ross
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History