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[Letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner, August 28th, 1950]

Description: Handwritten letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner letting her know that she finished her dress and thanking her for a nice visit. She goes on to reminisce about spending time with Mary Jeane and "all the old folks" as well as Gladys playing poker with Mr. Joe in Paragould. She also asks if Pierre Chardine remembers her and reminisces about spending time with him during a visit. She is sorry that the cigars she sent to France with a friend never reached him.
Date: 1950-08-28?
Creator: Neff, Lisa
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Handwritten Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, May 20, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing his doctor saying he might be well enough to go home in the next week. Mr. Beritg then talks about how after his doctor left the night before he awoke three times from a dream. He then starts to discuss his concerns with how much cotton had been planted this year and other company operations. He then says he will not be driving home, instead having arranged transportation.
Date: May 20, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 5, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing Mrs. Kempner's upcoming trip to Plantersville and telling her not to expect him as he is too sick, but that Bill would meet her in St. Louis or Memphis. Bertig then comments on tensions between Russia and the United States saying that it must be settled whether that be by World War III or otherwise. Mr. Bertig then says there has been good growing weather, but they could use a little rain. Finally, he mentions that Mary Jean Kempne… more
Date: July 5, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, June 30, 1950]

Description: Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking Dan for sending a clipper but informs him that he had already ordered one himself. He then asks if the Kempner's plan on traveling abroad this year with the rising tensions with Russia. Mr. Bertig says the weather has been great for the cotton crop, but everyone is afraid if bugs and weevils.
Date: June 30, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, August 9, 1948]

Description: Copy of letter from A. H, Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner discussing things happening in Galveston while Mr. Kempner is in Europe. He encloses a financial report and discusses business with Bill Keyser and T. F. Williams, baling hay, rain in Paragould, and the Kempner's house. There are handwritten notes on the letter from Mr. Kempner giving responses to the letter and providing information about the Hamon's sailing aboard the SS Louise Lykes.
Date: August 9, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, July 27, 1953]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne discussing about the Stockholders' Annual Meeting and since the meeting is important, suggests to have proxy in case of absence. Also, mentions about Daniel's birthday party. Includes Itinerary of Mrs. D. W. Kempner.
Date: July 27, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from The Bertig Company to D. W. Kempner, April 17, 1954]

Description: Letter from The Bertig Company to D. W. Kempner discussing Mr. Kempner's travel plans and suggesting that there is no need of stopping at Paragould on the way back as there is not much to update. And also sharing thoughts that it is better not to discuss about the postponement of the meeting that is supposed to be held on Aug 31 until some time in July.
Date: April 17, 1954
Creator: The Bertig Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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