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Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): December 1950 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2504 O 1/2): December 1950

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2504 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): December 1950 (open access)

Galveston Water Works Monthly Statement (2524 O 1/2): December 1950

Monthly water usage statement sent to D. W. Kempner at 2524 Avenue O listing previous and current meter readings, cubic feet of water used, and amount due, with information about how to read a water meter.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Galveston (Tex.). Water Works Department.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Flannels Perfumed With Bouquet Cuir, December 1950] (open access)

[Invoice for Flannels Perfumed With Bouquet Cuir, December 1950]

Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Parfumerie Lubin, including 18 Flannels laced with "Bouquet Cuir" worth $65.65.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Parfumerie Lubin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Texas Dairy] (open access)

[Invoice for Texas Dairy]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including Texas Dairy.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Tires and Tubes] (open access)

[Invoice for Tires and Tubes]

Invoice for items sold to the H. Kempner firm by the Sugarland Motor Company, including tires and tubes.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Sugarland Motor Company
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co., December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co., December 11, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co. stating he has not received a reply to a letter sent in November, referencing Stansen Corporation Travelawn Water Sprinkler. He asks the supply company to inform him about the best and most reliable saws for tree pruning, as well as other equipment.
Date: December 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 Thos. L. James, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James, December 11, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing having a truck pick up three 20 gallon crocks and on 15 gallon crock during his truck route.
Date: December 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 W. Atlee Burpee Co., December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D.W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Co., December 11, 1950]

Letter from D.W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Co. ordering 1/4 lb. of Cuthbertson Sweet Peas in various colors. There are handwritten edits,
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bucherer A. G., December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bucherer A. G., December 11, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Bucherer A. G. requesting to look into the matter regarding a quote on the clocks.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Company, December 11, 1950} (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Company, December 11, 1950}

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the D. B. McDaniel Cadillac Co. discussing the initial "D" missing from his car.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, December 11, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller enclosing a herewith regarding the cattle and the restriction on importation.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacob Blaustein, December 11,1950] (open access)

[Letter from Jacob Blaustein, December 11,1950]

Letter from Jacob Blaustein to attend the Annual Meeting of the American Jewish Committee, including a return slip requesting preferences for attendance, food and hotel accommodations.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: American Jewish Committee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Oakleigh L. Thorne to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Oakleigh L. Thorne to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter from Oakleigh L. Thorne to D. W. Kempner discussing several points of personal and business news. He acknowledges the Kempners' recent barbecue and the news of the oil well near Navasota; suggests that the Texas A&M Research Foundation "investigate the suitability of Swiss cattle to Texas ranges"; and discusses the fragile situation between the United States and Russia. He also discusses "Oak's" recent wrestling match; his opinion of the play "Out of This World"; and "Miss Midge's" recent competition wins in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Camden, New Jersey.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Thorne, Oakleigh L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Parfumerie Lubin to Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Parfumerie Lubin to Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter from Parfumerie Lubin to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing an order of 18 perfumed flannel cowers.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Parfumerie Lubin
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing products to be delivered to Galveston and the status of other products.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an enclosed invoice for purchases by Imperial Mercantile Company.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, Incorporated, November 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter From Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, Incorporated, November 11, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, Incorporated listing off the items he is sending to be cleaned and then returned.
Date: November 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, November 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, November 11, 1950]

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to B. J. Denihan informing that she hasn't received the dress and request for it to be returned.
Date: November 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday, October 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Holliday, October 11, 1950]

Letter from E. S. Holliday of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce regarding the schedule for the "Know Galveston Tour."
Date: October 11, 1950
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday, October 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Holliday, October 11, 1950]

Letter from E. S. Holliday of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce regarding the schedule for the "Know Galveston Tour."
Date: October 11, 1950
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Texas Dairy Feed] (open access)

[Receipt for Texas Dairy Feed]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Sugarland Industries, including Texas Dairy feed.
Date: October 11, 1950
Creator: Sugarland Industries
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 11, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner providing updates on the amount of cotton bales ginned, seed prices, cattle vaccinations, purchases, and rolling stock.
Date: September 11, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Griffing Nurseries, November 9, 1950] (open access)

[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