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[Advertising Circular from Old American Insurance Company, 1950?] (open access)

[Advertising Circular from Old American Insurance Company, 1950?]

Advertising circular from Old American Insurance Company enclosing an application for their "Special Accident Policy," along with a postage stamp and describing the features of the policy.
Date: 1950?
Creator: Old American Insurance Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Poem from Ralph C. Griffing] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from the Board of Directors of the Transportation Association of America, 1950] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to National Planning Conference for Israel and Jewish Rehabilitation, October 27-29, 1950] (open access)

[Invitation to National Planning Conference for Israel and Jewish Rehabilitation, October 27-29, 1950]

Invitation from American Jewry to the National Planning Conference for Israel and Jewish Rehabilitation at the Statler Hotel in Washington, D. C. taking place on October 27 to 29th, 1950. Recipient is invited to participate in the planning of the conference. Included is a list of organizations participating in the National Planning Conference and names of representatives from Israel that will attend. Another page lists the names of members of the American Delegation at the Jerusalem Conference held on September 3-6, 1950, along with an excerpt of the resolution adopted at the conference.
Date: 1950~
Creator: American Jewry
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Land Transfer Reports, 1897-1910] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Covering Analysis and Penalizing of Seed Prices Per Ton] (open access)

[Letter Covering Analysis and Penalizing of Seed Prices Per Ton]

Letter discussing analysis of seed prices per ton and subsequent penalizing.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Denihan, Inc.] (open access)

[Letter from B. H. Denihan, Inc.]

Advertising letter from B. H. Denihan, Inc. listing pricing for dry cleaning of clothing and household items.
Date: 1950~
Creator: B. H. Denihan, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Commentary] (open access)

[Letter from Commentary]

Letter from Commentary advertising their monthly magazine.
Date: 1950
Creator: Commentary
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner Regarding Charles Frank] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner Regarding Charles Frank]

Letter from D. W. Kempner describing his relationship to and vouching for Charles Frank. He mentions that Mrs. Frank is highly accomplished and that the family will become self-sufficient once Charles also has an income. Dan states that he would hire Charles himself if he had jobs available.
Date: 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David C. Leavell to the Members of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. W. Pattillo to the Owners and Agents of Industrial Property] (open access)

[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Henri Bendel Incorporated, February 1, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Henri Bendel Incorporated, February 1, 1950]

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Henri Bendel, incorporated sending dresses covered by the enclosure
Date: January 1, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Levy and Pauline Zinn] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph Swiff to Mrs. I. H. Kempner, 1950] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Life Magazine #1] (open access)

[Letter from Life Magazine #1]

Letter from Life Magazine announcing their book "Life's Picture History of World War II" and describing what it would include.
Date: 1950
Creator: Life Magazine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Life Magazine, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Life Magazine, 1950]

Letter from Life Magazine advertising their book "Picture History of World War II".
Date: 1950
Creator: Life Magazine
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Madison Mart, Inc., 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Madison Mart, Inc., 1950]

Letter from Madison Mart, Inc. about their spring camera inspection service and enclosing some information about recent offers and specials.
Date: 1950
Creator: Madison Mart, Inc.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Merchant Navy Club to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950] (open access)

[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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Newsweek to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Newsweek to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950]

Letter from Newsweek advertising their subscription renewal prices.
Date: 1950
Creator: Newsweek
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Newsweek to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Newsweek to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950]

Letter from Newsweek thanking their "subscriber" for continuing to subscribe to them.
Date: 1950
Creator: Newsweek
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Raoul Henkart to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950] (open access)

[Letter From Raoul Henkart to Daniel W. Kempner, 1950]

Letter from Raoul Henkart to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending over some documents and for his information related to U.S. schools.
Date: 1950
Creator: Henkart, Raoul
System: The Portal to Texas History