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Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)
50,907
Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
1,082
Business Papers (MS 80-0003)
363
Imperial Sugar Company Estimated Daily Cash Balance
131
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement
85
Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. Statements
82
Imperial Sugar Company Actual and Projected Operations
74
Imperial Sugar Company Sugar Stock and Sales Report
66
Lurie's Weekly Report
45
Southern Union Gas Company Monthly Statement
32
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[Invoice for Sent Check, April 1952]
Invoice for by The Candle-Lite Chemical Company, including check in the amount of $12.85.
Date:
April 30, 1952
Creator:
The Candle-Lite Chemical Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Paint Job from Auto Glamour Paint Shop, February 1, 1952]
Invoice for a paint job done by Auto Glamour Paint Shop for Daniel W. Kempner for $435.
Date:
February 1, 1952
Creator:
Auto Glamour Paint Shop
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Paint Job from Auto Glamour Paint Shop, February 20, 1952]
Invoice for a paint job done by Auto Glamour Paint Shop for D. W. Kempner for $721.
Date:
February 20, 1952
Creator:
Auto Glamour Paint Shop
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Pittman & Davis Tree Ripened Citrus Fruits]
Pamphlet describing citrus fruit being shipped from Texas by Pittman & Davis. The products are described in terms of the size of the crate they'll be shipped in. The shipping prices and taxes are listed.
Date:
November 1, 1952
Creator:
Pittman & Davis
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Remington Rand, Inc. Electric Shaver Division]
Letter from Remington Rand, Inc. detailing what parts are needed to repair the shaver sent in by the customer, D. W. Kempner. A handwritten note, offering the purchase of other shavers, is written on the back.
Date:
July 1, 1952
Creator:
Remington Rand
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The New, Free-Flowing, Money-Saving, Armour Pebble Fertilizer]
Pamphlet describing Armour Fertilizers, specifically the new Pebble Fertilizer, which is only available in limited quantities. Price lists for fertilizers are included.
Date:
September 9, 1952
Creator:
Armour Fertilizer
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Your 1953 Aggie Team]
Pamphlet describing the players on the 1953 football team for Texas A&M. Some of the home games are described, discussing the rivalry with the opposing teams. Priority groups for ticket holders in the new stadium are listed, along with the schedule of games for the 1953 season.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Texas A & M University
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Services from Sutherland International Despatch Inc., July 9, 1952]
Invoice for services from Sutherland International Despatch Incorporated for Mr. Daniel W. Kempner, including Carnet de Passages en Douanes, international car registration, international number plates, international driving permit and bond of guarantee for international customs duties, foreign automobile insurance, and marine insurance for $328.80.
Date:
July 9, 1952
Creator:
Sutherland International Despatch Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[The Selection And Training Of Volunteers In Child Care]
Pamphlet describing training for volunteers in child-care positions. The pamphlet covers training responsibilities and the selection of volunteers. It includes planning topics to help volunteers learn about children and how they learn and grow best. It also discusses volunteer placement and scheduling.
Date:
1943
Creator:
U. S. Department of Labor Children's Bureau
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[A suggested 6-point program for consumer study]
Pamphlet discussing the adjustment from a wartime economy to a peacetime economy and the implications for the family. The pamphlet lays out six points for consumers to analyze for themselves: budgets for spending and saving, intelligent buying, standardization of consumer goods, grading and labeling, consumer credit, consumer services of government agencies.
Date:
March 31, 1945
Creator:
War Food Administration
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Parcel Receipt from Lykes Bros Steamship Co. Inc., May 3, 1948]
Parcel receipt from Lykes Bros Steamship Co. Inc. for various food items and cigarettes shipped to Havre, France. The items were from H. Kempner and sent to D. W. Kempner.
Date:
May 3, 1948
Creator:
Lykes Bros Steamship Company Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles M. Cree to D. W. Kempner, September 18, 1948]
Letter from Charles M. Cree to D. W. Kempner asking Daniel if he would like to buy a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger painting that Charles has recently come across.
Date:
September 18, 1948
Creator:
Cree, Charles M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Griffing Nurseries, March 1948]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Griffing Nurseries for $34.01.
Date:
March 1948
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Pens of the People]
Clipping by W. N. Stowe describing a street in Galveston that has been greatly improved and should be cared for. Stowe suggest an ordinance to prohibit parking on this street.
Date:
January 28, 1948
Creator:
Stowe, W. N.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Traffic Bottleknecks]
Clipping from Pens of the People describing parking issues on roadways to as to make room for cars that are driving. Riley believes this would at least temporarily alleviate the bottleneck issues.
Date:
January 28, 1948
Creator:
Riley, William Jr.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Plant More Trees]
Clipping from Pens of the People describing disapproval for the proposal to remove the esplanades and trees from Galveston highways.
Date:
January 27, 1948
Creator:
Boddeker, Louis E.
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Drastic Expedient]
Clipping describing traffic issues. The author posits that operations by motorists should be guided by a control plan drafted by a traffic engineer. Complaints about the esplanades are also discussed.
Date:
January 28, 1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Repairs made by D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co., November 20, 1952]
Invoice for repairs made by D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. to D. W. Kempner's vehicle.
Date:
November 20, 1952
Creator:
D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[About Blue Cross and Blue Shield]
Pamphlet describing Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance. The pamphlet discusses their coverage, and the benefits they paid in 1951. Membership growth and two new directors of the company are listed. Blue Cross Blue Shield's total assets are listed, along with a message from the president, Dr. E. H. Cary discussing the pamphlet and upcoming goals.
Date:
May 1952
Creator:
Blue Cros and Blue Shield
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to the Railway Express Agency, December 7, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to R. L. Hayes of the Railway Express Agency, discussing a damaged shipment claim.
Date:
December 7, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Railway Express Co., November 28, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Railway Express Co. discussing a damaged shipment of snapdragon plants.
Date:
November 28, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dr. Thomas A. C. Rennie, May 25, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dr. Thomas A. C. Rennie, discussing a recommendation.
Date:
May 25, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to M. G. Rekoff, March 30, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to M. G. Rekoff discussing the cost of a caladium order.
Date:
March 30, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Anne Renfert, March 30, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Anne Renfert, simply catching up.
Date:
March 30, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History