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[Letter from Robert L. Branyan to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Robert L. Branyan to I. H. Kempner, March 15, 1957]

Letter from Robert L. Branyan to I. H. Kempner discussing his thesis on "American Jews and Zionism", and requests further information regarding Mr. Kempner's ethnic background and business positions to help his research.
Date: March 17, 1957
Creator: Branyan, Robert L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 6, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 6, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm requesting the price of his oven-ready pheasants.
Date: December 6, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 17, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm, December 17, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Yocom Farm explaining that he could not wait to order Christmas gifts, so he will not be ordering anything this year, but he will keep the catalogue in mind for future orders.
Date: December 17, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Billie D. Douglass to I. H. Kempner, December 13, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Billie D. Douglass to I. H. Kempner, December 13, 1951]

Letter from Billie D. Douglass to I. H. Kempner explaining that she forgot to put the catalogue in the letter she sent out.
Date: December 13, 1951
Creator: Douglass, Billie D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. J. S. Russell, January 18, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. J. S. Russell, January 18, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. S. Russell declining an invitation to the National Farm Institute and recalling a past visit.
Date: January 18, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. J. S. Russell, January 23, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. J. S. Russell, January 23, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to J. S. Russell offering to take him out for a meal or drink during his time in Houston.
Date: January 23, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Des Moines Register and Tribune to Mr. Harris Kempner, January 21, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from the Des Moines Register and Tribune to Mr. Harris Kempner, January 21, 1957]

Letter from J. S. Russell to Harris L. Kempner discussing how good it would be for Kempner to be back with the National Farm Institute and his previous stops in San Antonio and Dallas, mentioning an upcoming talk in Houston.
Date: January 21, 1957
Creator: Des Moines Register and Tribune
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Steve, March 24, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Steve, March 24, 1954]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Julian Brody discussing Herb's death and their upcoming travel plans.
Date: March 24, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from LOOK Magazine] (open access)

[Letter from LOOK Magazine]

Letter from LOOK Magazine advertising a subscription discount. A notice about the reduced subscription cost, a discount certificate, and a page of saving stamps are attached.
Date: 1955
Creator: Look Magazine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Petition for transfer for parolee from Pauline Kirk to R. W. Bobzin - January 5, 1951] (open access)

[Petition for transfer for parolee from Pauline Kirk to R. W. Bobzin - January 5, 1951]

A form issued by the Voluntary County Parole Board System, an office of the Texas Secretary of State (Austin, Texas), dated January 5, 1951 and addressed to Mr. R. W. Bobzin, Secretary and Supervisor of Paroles, Des Moines, Iowa, from Pauline Kirk, Chief, Parole Division, Austin, Texas. A petition is granted for the transfer of Parolee No. 108,345 from Iowa to Texas with instructions for the transfer of files to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas.
Date: January 5, 1951
Creator: Kirk, Pauline
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951]

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a double payment made on one of his orders and informing him that they added the amount to his account but would be willing to send a check in the amount of $5.47 if he would prefer.
Date: February 14, 1951
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, November 13, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner, November 13, 1951]

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the check Mr. Kempner had sent to cover the cost of his order and informing him that they were sending it back for a signature.
Date: November 13, 1951
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 16, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 16, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing an order of Zinnia and Dahlia seeds.
Date: May 16, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 30, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, May 30, 1951]

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company mentioning that he mailed a check for $9.00 covering their bill of May 22nd. He mentions that he didn't receive everything everything he ordered, so he would like a refund or a replacement.
Date: May 30, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, August 4, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, August 4, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing an order of 100 Calla Lilies and 100 Gladiolus Bulbs.
Date: August 4, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 1, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, September 1, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company discussing when Mr. Kempner could expect to receive his order of 100 Calla Lilies.
Date: September 1, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doane Agricultural Service, Incorporated to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Doane Agricultural Service, Incorporated to Daniel W. Kempner, February 14, 1951]

Letter from the Doane Agricultural Service, Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing sending out copies of their agricultural letter, Farming for Profit.
Date: February 14, 1951
Creator: Doane Agricultural Service, Incorporated
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to W. Atlee Burpee Co., May 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to W. Atlee Burpee Co., May 1956]

Invoice for balance due to W. Atlee Burpee Co. by Plantersville Nurseries, D. W. Kempner, including $1 on March 30th, 1956.
Date: May 1, 1956
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Phlox, Scarlet, Etc., March 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Phlox, Scarlet, Etc., March 1956]

Invoice for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries by W. Atlee Burpee Co., including phlox, scarlet and portuculata, double flowered for $1.
Date: March 30, 1956
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, July 12, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company, July 12, 1956]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company enclosing an order for fresh seeds.
Date: July 12, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Sold to Plantersville Nurseries, July 1956] (open access)

[Invoice for Items Sold to Plantersville Nurseries, July 1956]

Invoice for items sold to Plantersville Nurseries, D. W. Kempner by W. Atlee Burpee Co., including Alyssum, little gem; Larkspur; pink snapdragon, etc. worth $13.3. Stamped paid on July 23rd, 1956.
Date: July 18, 1956
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox, January 23, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox, January 23, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox requesting for a booklet after not receiving a reply.
Date: January 23, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co., January 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co., January 24, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co. placing an order for several dozen plants upon reception of their price list and catalogue. Kempner also inquires about the availability of their Kentia and Areca Palms.
Date: January 24, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co., February 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co., February 6, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox & Co. addressing the need for a refund for two missing items in his last order, and asking for professional advice in treating the infestation of his Cibotium ferns.
Date: February 6, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History