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[Invoice for White Light Bulbs Sold to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Invoice for White Light Bulbs Sold to D. W. Kempner]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Imperial Mercantile Company, including twenty-four 25W white light bulbs and sixty 15W white light bulbs.
Date: December 22, 1950
Creator: Imperial Mercantile Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Oakleigh L. Thorn, December 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Oakleigh L. Thorn, December 22, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Oakleigh L. Thorn wishing Thorne and Mary Jean a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Kempner goes on to discuss various happenings: receiving packages, politics, outings, and taxes.
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 Ralph C. Griffing, December 22, 1950] (open access)

[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 T. L. James, December 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 22, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing an issue with a invoice for 20 lbs of pecans instead of the desired 10 lbs. Kempner also requests items ranging from canned beans to light bulbs that can either be put in I. H. Kempner's car or be send by a Sugar Land truck.
Date: December 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, December 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner, December 22, 1950]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a check for the First National Bank.
Date: December 22, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Virginia Fearis to Daniel W. Kempner, December 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Virginia Fearis to Daniel W. Kempner, December 22, 1950]

Letter from Virginia Fearis to Daniel W. Kempner discussing receipts and mail.
Date: December 22, 1950
Creator: Fearis, Virginia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, December 22, 1950]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner sending a check for the first National Bank Paragould.
Date: December 22, 1950
Creator: Gatz, William L., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Dried Mushrooms, Rye, Bacon Rinds, Pickles, Wild Rice and Romano, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Dried Mushrooms, Rye, Bacon Rinds, Pickles, Wild Rice and Romano, November 22, 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by George's Liquor Stores, including dried mushrooms, rye, bacon rinds, pickles, wild rice and Romano cheese of total worth $5.09.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: George's Liquor Stores
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. B. Davis & Co., November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. B. Davis & Co., November 22, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. B. Davis & Co. asking to be advised the cost of a Sprayline Magic Irrigator.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Black Starr & Gorham, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Black Starr & Gorham, November 22, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Black, Starr & Gorham sending two plates and asks to place his order of 100 calling cards.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Persian Rug Company, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Persian Rug Company, November 22, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Persian Rug Company informing that the rug still has something wrong.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency Inc., November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency Inc., November 22, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Railway Express Agency, Inc. asking if the Chicago office would deliver the package to the American Florist Supply.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward T. Robertson & Son to Daniel W. Kempner, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Edward T. Robertson & Son to Daniel W. Kempner, November 22, 1950]

Letter from Edward T. Robertson & Son to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing receipts for two cases of wine being shipped to Texas from Italy.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Edward T. Robertson & Son
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edward T. Robertson & Son to Daniel W. Kempner, November 22, 1950, Copy] (open access)

[Letter from Edward T. Robertson & Son to Daniel W. Kempner, November 22, 1950, Copy]

Letter from Edward T. Robertson & Son to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing receipts for two cases of wine being shipped to Texas from Italy.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Edward T. Robertson & Son
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to C. A. Loftis, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to C. A. Loftis, November 22, 1950]

Letter from R. Lee Kempner to C. A. Loftis requesting to schedule a visit to Robertson plantation and information about the present members of Robertson family.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Robert Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, November 22, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an invoice covering the cost for a car that shipped cake and meal to Plantersville.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Synagogue Council of America, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the Synagogue Council of America, November 22, 1950]

Letter from the Synagogue Council of America about holding memorial services for the international Day of Mourning and Memorial, held on Asarah B'Teveth for the victims of the Holocaust.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Synagogue Council of America
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard from Pittman & Davis to D. W. Kempner, November 22, 1950]

Postcard from Pittman & Davis to D. W. Kempner acknowledging his order of Tip O' Tex citrus fruit.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Pittman & Davis
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Lena Carroll, November 22, 1950] (open access)

[Telegram from Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Lena Carroll, November 22, 1950]

Telegram sent by Jeane and D. W. Kempner to Lena Carroll discussing their birthday wishes.
Date: November 22, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner, September 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner, September 22, 1950]

Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner describing the situation at Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co. in Galveston, including changes, orders, the trouble with their broken compress, and local politics.
Date: September 22, 1950
Creator: Biron, A. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, September 22, 1950 (open access)

The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, September 22, 1950

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.
Date: September 22, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing matters related to leasing the Blake property in Plantersville to Miss Sallie Blake. He is seeking guidance on lease terms and rates. Also included is a report on seed transactions and prices, a payment received for Mrs. Kempner, and a personal schedule indicating a departure on Friday for Paragould.
Date: August 22, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear to D. W. Kempner, August 22, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to D. W. Kempner asking his opinions on a property owned by Sallie Blake that she wants to lease to H. Kempner while discussing bales of cotton received from Plantersville, attempts to get the best possible price for seed sales, and bills Mrs. Jeane B. Kempner received from Saks-Fifth Avenue and Henri Bendel while they are away in Europe.
Date: August 22, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. G. Robinson, August 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from F. G. Robinson, August 22, 1950]

Letter from R. G. Robinson to multiple companies discussing a complaint filed with the Railroad Commission of Texas by Corpus Christi to bring the transit of cotton to the city. Robinson asks for the companies' opinion on the matter so they can decide if there is a need to attend the hearing with the Commission.
Date: August 22, 1950
Creator: Robinson, F. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History