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[Letter from The American National Bank to I. H. Kempner, March 24, 1954]
Letter from the American National Bank to I. H. Kempner discussing an address given by his friend Hine H. Baker before the American Gas Association expressing his concerns about the potential nationalization of the Gas industry.
Date:
March 24, 1954
Creator:
American National Bank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donelson Caffery to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1956]
Letter from Donelson Caffery to I. H. Kempner letting him know that Dr. Donald Grey Barnhouse will be coming to Galveston and wants to meet with "a number of the business and civic leaders of the city". He assures him that Dr. Barnhouse wants public opinion about a project he wants to do and will not be soliciting funds. A typed copy of an article from the Beaumont Enterprise titled "Bible Expositor to Speak Here - Dr. Donald Barnhouse Will Conduct Conference at Presbyterian Church" is attached.
Date:
January 26, 1956
Creator:
Caffery, Donelson
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Combs to Isaac H. Kempner, January 16, 1951]
Letter from J. M. Combs to Isaac H. Kempner to thanking him for the preserved figs sent for Christmas.
Date:
January 16, 1951
Creator:
Combs, Jesse Martin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Combs to Mr. I. H. Kempner, June 18, 1951]
Letter from J. M. Combs to I. H. Kempner discussing estate tax collections. He explains that he is uninformed and will do more research before responding further.
Date:
June 18, 1951
Creator:
Combs, Jesse Martin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Letter from J. B. Fowler to I. H. Kempner, June 17, 1953]
Inter-office letter from J. B. Fowler to I. H. Kempner discussing filing a suit against A. J. Cooper for a mortgage.
Date:
June 17, 1953
Creator:
Fowler, J. B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Galveston Wharves' List of General Contractors and Sub-Contractors of Plant 12-1 12-2 Warehouse , November 26, 1952]
A list of general contractors and sub-contractors with plans for Galveston Wharves' plant 12-1 12-2 warehouse.
Date:
November 26, 1952
Creator:
Galveston Wharves
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Floral and Landscape Company, Inc. to D. W. Kempner, December 30, 1952]
Letter from Griffing Floral and Landscape Company, Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing a house call.
Date:
December 30, 1952
Creator:
Griffing Floral and Landscape Company, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Griffing Nurseries]
Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Griffing Nurseries, including balance of $58.8 due.
Date:
1951
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Griffing Nurseries, May 19, 1951]
Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Griffing Nurseries, including two of each of the following items: Broadleaf Elaeagnus, Euonymus Wintercreeper, Littleleaf Yew, Broadleaf Yew, Waxleaf ligustrum, Blackleaf Ligustrum, Yellowleaf Ligustrum, Pyramid Ligustrum, Baker's Pyramid Arborvitae, and Sweet Viburnum. All totaling to a cost of $58.80.
Date:
May 19, 1951
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items from Griffing Nurseries, May 1951]
Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Griffing Nurseries, including two quantities each of the following items: Broadleaf Elaeagnus, Euonymus Wintercreeper, Littleleaf Yew, Broadleaf Yew, Waxleaf Ligustrum, Blackleaf Ligustrum, Yellowleaf Ligustrum, Pyramid Ligustrum, Bakers Pyramid Arborvitae, and Sweet Viburnum. The total cost for the items was $58.80 and the freight bill was $10.38.
Date:
May 1951
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1957]
Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order.
Date:
May 19, 1957
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, November 23, 1953]
Letter from Griffing Nurseries to D. W. Kempner discussing the inquiry for Ilex Vomitoria. The plant can be supplied in the non-berried type.
Date:
November 23, 1953
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Griffing Nurseries to Daniel W. Kempner, October 4, 1951]
Letter from Griffing Nurseries to Daniel W. Kempner discussing some substitutions that they may need to make to his plant order if he accepts.
Date:
October 4, 1951
Creator:
Griffing Nurseries
Object Type:
Letter
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
[Imperial Sugar Company, Past Due Accounts, August 15, 1953]
Imperial Sugar Company ledger of past due accounts.
Date:
August 15, 1953
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Bill Keith to Harris, September 8, 1953]
Handwritten letter from William Keith to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as Herb's condition, the last time Bill and Harris saw each other and an upcoming trip to Galveston, mentioning his desire to meet up with Harris given the chance.
Date:
September 8, 1953
Creator:
Keith, William
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, December 2, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries requesting a landscaping consultation.
Date:
December 2, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, January 2, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries discussing a potential order of Pittosporum bushes.
Date:
January 2, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, January 3, 1952]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries discussing a confusing invoice.
Date:
January 3, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, November 9, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries requesting an estimate on the cost of a supply of ornamental shade trees and the cost of sending a representative to supervise the planting of them.
Date:
September 11, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, November 20, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries discussing about the interest in purchasing a dozen or so small Ilex Vomitorias.
Date:
November 20, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., November 9, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., discussing a letter Kempner, Jr., sent to his father concerning details in purchasing trees as gifts for employees that bought houses in Sugar Land.
Date:
November 9, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Ralph C. Griffing, December 22, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Ralph C. Griffing of Griffing Nurseries protesting the lack of response from the company despite repeated contact about several landscaping orders that were given to other planters as a consequence of this.
Date:
December 22, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Violet Treasure House, March 6, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Violet Treasure House requesting quotes and information about various types of violet plants.
Date:
March 6, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History