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[Pittman & Davis Tree Ripened Citrus Fruits] (open access)

[Pittman & Davis Tree Ripened Citrus Fruits]

Pamphlet describing citrus fruit being shipped from Texas by Pittman & Davis. The products are described in terms of the size of the crate they'll be shipped in. The shipping prices and taxes are listed.
Date: November 1, 1952
Creator: Pittman & Davis
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Remington Rand, Inc. Electric Shaver Division] (open access)

[Remington Rand, Inc. Electric Shaver Division]

Letter from Remington Rand, Inc. detailing what parts are needed to repair the shaver sent in by the customer, D. W. Kempner. A handwritten note, offering the purchase of other shavers, is written on the back.
Date: July 1, 1952
Creator: Remington Rand
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The New, Free-Flowing, Money-Saving, Armour Pebble Fertilizer] (open access)

[The New, Free-Flowing, Money-Saving, Armour Pebble Fertilizer]

Pamphlet describing Armour Fertilizers, specifically the new Pebble Fertilizer, which is only available in limited quantities. Price lists for fertilizers are included.
Date: September 9, 1952
Creator: Armour Fertilizer
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Your 1953 Aggie Team] (open access)

[Your 1953 Aggie Team]

Pamphlet describing the players on the 1953 football team for Texas A&M. Some of the home games are described, discussing the rivalry with the opposing teams. Priority groups for ticket holders in the new stadium are listed, along with the schedule of games for the 1953 season.
Date: 1953
Creator: Texas A & M University
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[About Blue Cross and Blue Shield] (open access)

[About Blue Cross and Blue Shield]

Pamphlet describing Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance. The pamphlet discusses their coverage, and the benefits they paid in 1951. Membership growth and two new directors of the company are listed. Blue Cross Blue Shield's total assets are listed, along with a message from the president, Dr. E. H. Cary discussing the pamphlet and upcoming goals.
Date: May 1952
Creator: Blue Cros and Blue Shield
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for an Advance Subscription Order, November 29, 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for an Advance Subscription Order, November 29, 1955]

Invoice for an advance subscription order for a copy of The Southern Social Register at $10, the order was made by D. W. Kempner.
Date: November 29, 1955
Creator: The Southern Social Register
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for a Bank Deposit, June 24, 1954] (open access)

[Receipt for a Bank Deposit, June 24, 1954]

Receipt for a $5000 deposit through United States National Bank, Galveston, Texas.
Date: June 24, 1954
Creator: United States National Bank
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Emergency Drive Eyed] (open access)

[Clipping: Emergency Drive Eyed]

Clipping describing an emergency fund drive for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Also discussed are funds needed for polio vaccine trials.
Date: June 25, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Burpee Co. Bulb Catalog: 1954, Wholesale] (open access)

[Burpee Co. Bulb Catalog: 1954, Wholesale]

Pamphlet listing wholesale prices for imported Dutch bulbs to grow several varieties of flowers, including tulips, daffodils, and lilies.
Date: May 15, 1954
Creator: W. Atlee Burpee Company
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Good Commercial Varieties and Quantities for the Commercial Trade] (open access)

[Good Commercial Varieties and Quantities for the Commercial Trade]

Pamphlet describing flower bulbs for sale by the Regal Bulb Company. The delivery availability is also listed. The prices are listed for each type of flower sold.
Date: 1953
Creator: Regal Bulb Company
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, November 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, November 10, 1953]

Letter, using Western Union, from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing changes to an order for photographs.
Date: November 10, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing Cecile's travel arrangements and other family news.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Violet Treasure House] (open access)

[Violet Treasure House]

Pamphlet describing order shipments from the Violet Treasure House. A list of the flowers sold and their respective prices is provided for different groups of plants.
Date: February 1, 1953
Creator: Violet Treasure House
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The Master Gardener's Digest] (open access)

[The Master Gardener's Digest]

Pamphlet from The Master Gardener's Digest describing flowers to be planted during the summer, specifically lilies. Lilies are then discussed, and this section is followed by a compost quiz. Azaleas are discussed following the quiz, and fall planting tips are given.
Date: 1953
Creator: The Master Gardener's Digest
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges From Griffing Nurseries, December 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Charges From Griffing Nurseries, December 1951]

Invoice for Daniel W. Kempner by Griffing Nurseries, including charges of $105.10. Written paid on February 14th, 1952.
Date: December 30, 1951
Creator: Griffing Nurseries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Interim Report to Stockholders] (open access)

[Interim Report to Stockholders]

Pamphlet describing net income and production for Ohio Oil Company. The brochure includes a letter to the Company's stockholders regarding increases in production, wage scales and the management changes of the company.
Date: September 30, 1953
Creator: The Ohio Oil Company
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Drug Store, November 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Drug Store, November 1953]

Invoice for various items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Star Drug Store totaling $21.39 and paid by check.
Date: November 1953
Creator: Star Drug Store
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Drug Store, July 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Drug Store, July 1953]

Invoice for various items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Star Drug Store, paid by check.
Date: July 1953
Creator: Star Drug Store
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: In Society] (open access)

[Clipping: In Society]

Clipping from The Cincinnati Enquirer describing the celebration of Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration as President.
Date: January 13, 1953
Creator: The Cincinnati Enquirer
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Participants in the Second Texas Conference] (open access)

[Participants in the Second Texas Conference]

Pamphlet listing the participants in the Second Texas Conference.
Date: April 12, 1953
Creator: Flying L Ranch
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Deerfield Academy, January 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Deerfield Academy, January 1955]

Invoice for services for Harris L. Kempner, Jr. by Deerfield Academy, including telegraph, store, launder, post, church, etc. worth $7.2.
Date: January 1, 1955
Creator: Deerfield Academy
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Drs. Jinkins, September 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Drs. Jinkins, September 1955]

Invoice for Mrs. Harris Kempner by Drs. Jinkins, including balance of $38 due to them.
Date: September 25, 1955
Creator: Drs. Jinkins
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Repaired Toilet, December 1952] (open access)

[Invoice for Repaired Toilet, December 1952]

Invoice for services for Mr. D. W. Kempner by T. J. Smith, including repaired toilet worth $3.5. Written paid with check on January 3rd, 1953.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: T. J. Smith
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Texas Filling Station, November 1952] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Texas Filling Station, November 1952]

Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Texas Filling Station, including balance of $7.17 due to them. Written paid with check on December 2nd, 1952.
Date: November 20, 1952
Creator: Texas Filling Station
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History