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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Admiral J. L. Kauffman, June 16, 1952]
Letter from Daneil W. Kempner to J. T. Kauffman informing him that Dr. Mullen has found a satisfactory house in Galveston.
Date:
June 16, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George Reich, December 13, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to his new gardener George Reich acknowledging his request for having the weekends off but asking him to spend a little time Saturday to ensure the plants don't get too dry.
Date:
December 13, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to TV Guide, February 7, 1955]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the gentlemen at TV Guide requesting they change the name on his address tag from "Kemper" to "Kempner."
Date:
February 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner, December 19, 1955]
Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's donation to the Combined Campaign and the good support for the campaign that year. Stillpass further explains that the Combined Campaign in Philadelphia kicks off their donations with a dinner to garner support for the cause.
Date:
December 19, 1955
Creator:
Stillpass, Leo J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to J. C. Schmidt, February 27, 1951]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to J. C. Schmidt requesting them to send him 100 Colius, 12 varieties rooted cuttings by air express. He enclosed $ 2.00 for that and 25¢ for air express.
Date:
February 27, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Adolph W. Schmidt, July 20, 1956]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Adolph W. Schmidt enclosing a check as a contribution.
Date:
July 20, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Hillel Building Fund that will be held in Austin. He also mentions his new election to Temple B'nai B'rith of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. and will have to leave Austin in early August. He states that he will make his final report at the board meeting.
Date:
July 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, January 10, 1944]
Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner identifying a plant and letting Kempner know where he would probably be able to buy some.
Date:
January 10, 1944
Creator:
Henry A. Dreer, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Adolph W. Schmidt to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner, July 23, 1956]
Letter from Adolph W. Schmidt to Harris L. Kempner and Ruth Alma Kempner thanking them for their contribution.
Date:
July 23, 1956
Creator:
Schmidt, Adolph W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Edward T. Hall, October 25, 1956]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Edward T. Hall declining an invitation to a Father's Conference and asking if any tutoring would help Sandy in algebra in regards to Sandy's report card.
Date:
October 25, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, February 9, 1950]
Letter from Henry A. Dreer, Inc. to D. W. Kempner answering his question about the condition of his fern fronds and giving advice about how to fix the situation.
Date:
February 9, 1950
Creator:
Harry A. Dreer, Incorporated
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank, January 8, 1960]
Invoice prepared for Marion Lee Kempner by Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank for 76/100ths of a share of Rohm & Haas Company worth $579.39.
Date:
January 8, 1960
Creator:
Girard Trust Corn Exchange Bank
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner, December 1955]
Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner discussing his career as a gardener and hoping to be able to pay him a visit sometime soon.
Date:
December 1955
Creator:
Reich, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner, December 1955]
Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner discussing details of the gardener position he is applying for.
Date:
December 1955
Creator:
Reich, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Hill School to Mr. Kempner, October 15, 1956]
Letter from Edward T. Hall to Harris L. Kempner offering an invitation to a Father's conference and discussing its purpose and the events that will make up the conference.
Date:
October 15, 1956
Creator:
The Hill School
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner, May 28, 1952]
Letter from J. L. Kauffman to Daniel and Jeane Kempner asking them to provide some assistance to a recent graduate of Jefferson Medical College who is moving his family down to Galveston. He also provides some updates on his family, how he got his current job and hopes to see the Kempers if they ever come to town. A handwritten postscript reads: "P.S. One of Jefferson's graduates was Dr. Anson Jones, the 'Architect of annexation' and the last president of the Republic of Texas (class of 1827)"
Date:
May 28, 1952
Creator:
Kauffman, J. L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner, December 1955]
Handwritten letter from George Reich to Daniel W. Kempner applying for a job as a gardener recently listed in the Florist Review magazine.
Date:
December 1955
Creator:
Reich, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner, September 6, 1949]
Letter from Joseph Heacock Company to Daniel W. Kempner regarding his letter of September regarding palms. They mention the options they have and adds that the size they have doesn't meet the requirements of his letter.
Date:
September 6, 1949
Creator:
Joseph Heacock Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 14, 1953]
Handwritten letter from the Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that they are transferring his order to a local jeweler in Galveston.
Date:
April 14, 1953
Creator:
Simons Bros. Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from the Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 9, 1953]
Handwritten letter from the Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the available gold cane heads they have for sale.
Date:
April 9, 1953
Creator:
Simons Bros. Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from PItzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1944]
Letter from Pitzonka's Pansy Farm to D. W. Kempner discussing the price of Kempner's order.
Date:
August 19, 1944
Creator:
Pitzonka's Pansy Farm
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History