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[Postal Card from American Florist Supply Co., June 26, 1952]

Postal card from American Florist Supply Co. to Daniel W. Kempner acknowledging they have received his order.
Date: June 26, 1952
Creator: American Florist Supply Co.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to William H. Louviere, April 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to William H. Louviere, April 26, 1954]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to William H. Louviere discussing the fluctuations of cane sugar prices and sales over the course of the early months of 1954.
Date: April 26, 1954
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Tsung O. Cheng, May 26, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Tsung O. Cheng, May 26, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Tsung O. Cheng conveying good wishes for his marriage and enclosing remittance of $3000 for immediate needs.
Date: May 26, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Snapdragons, July 26, 1954] (open access)

[Invoice for Snapdragons, July 26, 1954]

Invoice for various types of Snapdragons sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Geo. J. Ball Inc., including a Snowman, Gold Spike, Barbara, Navajo, Dorcas Jane, and a Max Velvet, for a total of $11.10. The invoice was stamped paid on the 7th of August, 1953.
Date: July 26, 1954
Creator: Geo. J. Ball Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lord & Burnham to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Lord & Burnham to D. W. Kempner, May 26, 1953]

Letter from C. Walter Impey, of Lord & Burnham, to D. W. Kempner discussing the return of three gallons of No. 101 compound.
Date: May 26, 1953
Creator: Impey, C. Walter
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, April 26, 1950]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing an order of signs from the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and requesting prices from W. S. Darley & Company.
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to R. S. Hirsh, March 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to R. S. Hirsh, March 26, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to R. S. Hirsh discussing about telegraphic responses from district representatives and opposing a bill.
Date: March 26, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to A. F. Amiling, June 26, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to A. F. Amiling, June 26, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to A. F. Amiling asking what kind of water lilies they recommend for large ponds.
Date: June 26, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florist Company, May 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florist Company, May 26, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florist Company requesting an order of pesticides called Cyanogas.
Date: May 26, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florists Supply Co., August 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florists Supply Co., August 26, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Florist Supply Co. requesting a 25 pound bag of ADCO.
Date: August 26, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to H. M. Buckley and Sons, June 26, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to H. M. Buckley and Sons, June 26, 1956]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to H. M. Buckley and Sons enclosing a check and requesting 50 poinsettias.
Date: June 26, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to M. C. Wright, March 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to M. C. Wright, March 26, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to M. C. Wright informing him that the sprinkler they recently sent back has been badly damaged and wondering if the package was insured.
Date: March 26, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Postmaster, March 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Postmaster, March 26, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Galveston Postmaster asking how he should go about being compensated for a package he received in a very damaged state.
Date: March 26, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, February 26, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, February 26, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing on few lessees who were interested in drilling for possible oil and gas developments in Jack County and requesting more information about these men.
Date: February 26, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred G. Gurley, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred G. Gurley, December 26, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred G. Gurley thanking Gurley for the Christmas cards he sent out and informing Gurley that he won't be sending cards due to the ongoing war.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, July 26, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company, July 26, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Company discussing the refund of an enclosed coach ticket from Chicago to Lake Placid for $32.32.
Date: July 26, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, October 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre, October 26, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing bank loans for the Imperial Sugar Company as well as a request for the amount of bonuses the company paid out in 1952 and 1953.
Date: October 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, June 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong, June 26, 1954]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Robert Markle Armstrong discussing prices of refined sugar in different territories throughout the country.
Date: June 26, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1963]

Letter from E. S. Marsh to I. H. Kempner discussing the financial challenges and operational changes faced by the railway system, including the need for modernization, streamlining, and efficiencies in response to decreased freight and passenger business. He outlines the financial difficulties of the Gulf Lines, emphasizing the importance of adapting to current economic realities without sacrificing service quality. He expresses respect for Kempner's judgment and insight and shares a draft statement of a proposed plan, seeking Kempner’s understanding and support.
Date: January 26, 1963
Creator: Marsh, E. S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Hedge Trimmer, June 1948] (open access)

[Invoice for Hedge Trimmer, June 1948]

Invoice for US National Company by Pincor Products, including repair and return of hedge trimmers for $3.26. Written paid on July 3rd, 1948.
Date: June 26, 1948
Creator: Pincor Products
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rail Travel Credit Agency, November 26, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Rail Travel Credit Agency, November 26, 1948]

Letter from Rail Travel Credit Agency discussing the company reissuing all Series "1947" Rail Travel Cards and discussing an enclosed leaflet explaining the proper usage of the cards.
Date: November 26, 1948
Creator: Rail Travel Credit Agency
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Victor Raphals to I. H. Kempner, November 26, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Victor Raphals to I. H. Kempner, November 26, 1952]

Letter from Victor Raphals to I. H. Kempner requesting to update about his attendance to the meeting of the national executive committee and advisory board.
Date: November 26, 1952
Creator: Raphals, Victor
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Coert Rylaarsdam to Gerald Blank, January 26, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from J. Coert Rylaarsdam to Gerald Blank, January 26, 1954]

Letter from J. Coert Rylaarsdam to Gerald Blank expressing his support of the Zionist movement and stating that he does not believe that the American Council for Judaism renders "a positive service" to "either Judaism or America".
Date: January 26, 1954
Creator: Rylaarsdam, J. Coert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abram L. Sachar to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 26,1945] (open access)

[Letter from Abram L. Sachar to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 26,1945]

Letter from Abram L. Sachar to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he unfortunately does not have any extra staff members to send to Kempner to assist with the Hillel campaign at the University of Texas at Austin. He believes that collaboration between chairmen can accomplish the same tasks as a general chairman could. He also adds some suggestions for the Hillel brochure such as summarizing the text and allowing the pictures to tell the story.
Date: March 26, 1945
Creator: Sachar, Abram L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History