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Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): January 1950
Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
January 12, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): January 1950
Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2524 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date:
January 12, 1950
Creator:
Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boris Skerl to Daniel W. Kempner, March 12, 1950]
Letter from Boris Skerl to Daniel W. Kempner confirming Kempner's upcoming reservation for two bedrooms in September. Skerl encourages Kempner to reach out should he have any adjustments to make to the reservation.
Date:
March 12, 1950
Creator:
Skerl, Boris
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Freund to Daniel W. Kempner, March 12, 1950]
Letter from Erich Freund to Daniel W. Kempner asking him for the name of the best optician in Galveston to send glasses case samples to. The letter also discusses Else Freund's, Erich's wife, recent heart attack and subsequent hospital visit and informs Mr. Kempner of her current condition.
Date:
March 12, 1950
Creator:
Freund, Erich
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, March 12, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about international relations, President Truman, Russia, Europe, and Asia.
Date:
March 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 12, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the availability and cost of fertilizer options.
Date:
April 12, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to O. P. Jackson Seed Co., Inc., May 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to O. P Jackson Seed Co., Inc. asking for a special bulletin on Pecan spraying from Destruxol Co. as well as additional garden care supplies.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery, May 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Spanish Fort Mail Order Nursery placing an order for twenty Camellias and providing specifics on what he would like sent.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, May 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting wholesale prices from two camera brands.
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner, May 12, 1950]
Letter from Fishburn Cleaners to Jeane Kempner informing her that her gloves and fur trim spread have been received for cleaning. They assure her that they will begin cleaning the spread but say that they do not handle gloves and, therefore, will return them with the "very next shipment".
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
Fishburn Cleaners
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner, May 12, 1950]
Letter from the American Bulb Company to D. W. Kempner thanking him for his recent order. They inform him that they are checking with their grower and "will advise [him] as soon as [they] hear from him".
Date:
May 12, 1950
Creator:
American Bulb Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from Sara Weston to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for the well wishes on her and Mr. Weston's anniversary as well as updating them on a trip Mrs. Weston's children recently took to Paris for the first International Conference of Christians.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Weston, Sara Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. M. Hamburger to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from A. M. Hamburger to Daniel W. Kempner confirming that he has adjusted Kempner's upcoming reservation to account for the fact that Mary Jean Kempner and Oakleigh Thorne will not be travelling with him.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Hamburger, A. M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, June 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine expressing disappointment with the booking arrangements made by Mr. Vesco of the French Line in New Orleans. He had requested specific accommodations on a ship, which were not honored. He also emphasizes a longstanding relationship with the company since 1912 and requests intervention to secure the desired rooms.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, June 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James requesting a rush order be placed for a 16mm Magazine Cine Kodak from the Eastman Kodak Company.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lena Carroll, June 12, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lena Carroll discussing the recent housefire that had destroyed Mrs. Carroll's home.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Thornton to Members of the Traffic & Commerce Committee, June 12, 1950]
Letter from E. H. Thornton to members of the Traffic & Commerce Committee discussing an upcoming committee meeting.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Thornton, E. H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georges Rey to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from Georges Rey to Daniel W. Kempner confirming that the Grand Hotel National Lucerne will cancel the additional room reservation for Oakleigh and Mary Jean Thorne since they would be unable to accompany Kempner to the hotel.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Rey, Georges
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hans Badrutt to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from Hans Badrutt to Daniel W. Kempner confirming that he has adjusted Kempner's upcoming reservation since Mary Jean Kempner and Oakleigh Thorne will not be travelling with him.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Badrutt, Hans
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to Mr. Kempner confirming his reservation for July 21st for an apartment on the 12th floor of the hotel and sends their regards towards the Kempner's following a flood in Galveston.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Mr. D. W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing two checks covering dividends of shares.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Harvey Travel Bureau, July 12, 1950]
Invoice for items sold to Daniel Webster Kempner by Harvey Travel Bureau, including the charges and the total. Stamped " Paid July 13, 1950. "
Date:
July 12, 1950
Creator:
Harvey Travel Bureau
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Foster Cattle Account]
Invoice for items sold for Sugarland Industries by the Live Stock Commission Company to Siegel & Freedman and Pope Huffman, including the pricing and amount of cattle sold under the Foster Cattle account.
Date:
July 12, 1950
Creator:
C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, July 12, 1950]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an attached statement containing a pricing list of tires and tubes.
Date:
July 12, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History