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[Ad for Judge Candidate R. W. Calvert]
Card printed in brown text soliciting votes for Robert W. Calvert as an associate justice for the Supreme Court of Texas (place 2). The front of the card includes a headshot portrait (left) with the slogan, "A New Day, A New Judge" at right above a listing of the position. Text on the back of the card provides a brief biographical sketch of Calvert's education and experience.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Business Card for Jack B. Manning of the Texas Automatic Sprinkler Co.]
Business card for Jack B. Manning of the Texas Automatic Sprinkler Co.. It lists the cities the company is present in and has a logo featuring the word "Viking" on the top left corner of the card.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Texas Automatic Sprinkler Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Poem from Ralph C. Griffing]
Letter from Ralph C. Griffing of Griffing Nurseries sending a New Year's greeting to their clients using an acrostic poem made with their company name.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Griffing, Ralph C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Circular about the Sprayline Magic Irrigator by A. B. Davis & Company]
Circular from A. B. Davis & Company describing the Sprayline Magic Irrigator.
Date:
1950
Creator:
A. B. Davis & Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company Form 1357]
Form 1357 income tax interest worksheet for 1950. This shows the computation of interest on the general tax deficiency.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from the Board of Directors of the Transportation Association of America, 1950]
Invitation from the Board of Directors of the Transportation Association of America for their luncheon "for the presentation of the Association's program". It states that the luncheon will take place on May 10, 1950. The back of the item features a list of the Association's sponsors.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Transportation Association of America. Board of Directors.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a $132.77 Charge from Hammacher Schlemmer]
Invoice for a $132.77 charge made to D. W. Kempner by Hammacher Schlemmer, stamped paid on the 25th of January 1950. The charge is for purchases from the month of November and an Alum rake.
Date:
1950-01~
Creator:
Hammacher Schlemmer
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Copy of 1950 Edition of the Social Register of Houston]
Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Social Register of Houston, including charges for one copy of 1950 Edition of the social register of Houston, mailing and handling charges worth $10.25. Written paid on March 27th, 1950.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Social Register of Houston
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for flowers, canasta tray and sewing materials]
Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Eiband's Departmental Store, including 2 flowers, canasta tray, nations, outing, elastic, taffeta and 24 nets.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Eiband's Departmental Store
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Materials From Robt. I. Cohen, Inc.]
Invoice for materials of worth 99 cents sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Robt. I. Cohen, Inc., along with previous balance and cash payment history.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Robt. I. Cohen, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Plants From Roy F. Wilcox & Co., January 1950]
Invoice for items sold to Mr. Daniel W. Kempner by Roy F. Wilcox & Co., including ficus doescherri, maranta kerchov, pteris fern, etc. for $12.50.
Date:
January 1950
Creator:
Roy F. Wilcox & Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Renting of a Locker]
Invoice for service provided to D. W. Kempner by Galveston Ice & Cold Storage Co., including renting a locker with number 199, costing $12.50.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Galveston Ice & Cold Storage Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Seven Cows Sold by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company]
Invoice for items sold to Swift by C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company, including seven cows for $1002.
Date:
1950
Creator:
C. B. Johnson Live Stock Commission Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Tablets mentioned in Prescriptions, January 1, 1950]
Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Holland's Prescription Center in December, including tablets mentioned in prescriptions (48259 and 95295) of worth $2.25.
Date:
January 1, 1950
Creator:
Holland's Prescription Center
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for toys, books, dolls, candies and snacks]
Invoice for items sold by Robt. I. Cohen, Inc., including toys, books, dolls, candies and snacks.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Robt. I. Cohen, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Land Transfer Reports, 1897-1910]
A report from Pearson and Pearson listing land and deed transfers that have or are affiliated with Sugar Land from 1897 to 1910.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Pearson & Pearson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Leavell to the Members of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce]
Letter from David C. Leavell to the members of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing membership plaques and requesting ideas for how the Chamber of Commerce can improve their programs.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Leavell, David C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Pattillo to the Owners and Agents of Industrial Property]
Letter from G. W. Pattillo to the owners and agents of industrial property discussing a reference list of industrial properties in Galveston being compiled by the Industrial Development Committee of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Pattillo, G. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn]
Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn requesting to visit three locations selected for burial space and inviting to attend special meeting of the Hebrew Benevolent Society.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Levy, Joe & Zinn, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn]
Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn requesting to visit three locations selected for burial space and inviting to attend special meeting of the Hebrew Benevolent Society.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Levy, Joe & Zinn, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn]
Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn requesting to visit three locations selected for burial space and inviting to attend special meeting of the Hebrew Benevolent Society.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Levy, Joe
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn]
Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn requesting to visit three locations selected for burial space and inviting to attend special meeting of the Hebrew Benevolent Society.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Levy, Joe & Zinn, Pauline
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Swiff to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, 1950]
Letter from Joseph Swiff to Mrs. I. H. Kempner inviting to attend a dinner meeting of Galveston's leading citizens and discussing current difficulties.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Swiff, Joseph
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Merchant Navy Club to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950]
Letter from the Merchants Navy Club to Daniel W. Kempner encouraging him to get a membership to help support the Merchants Navy Club.
Date:
1950
Creator:
Merchants Navy Club
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History