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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, May 24, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, May 24, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing Kempner writing to the Consul at Zurich and sending a friend to visit the consul in an attempt to get the Goldberger's visas.
Date: May 24, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, May 23, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing Kempner writing an affidavit on behalf of the Goldberger family two years ago and asking Heller to help Kempner get in touch with the American Consul in order to help the Goldberger family since Kempner already talked with the Consul General in Switerzland.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American Forces Club Brochure] (open access)

[American Forces Club Brochure]

Brochure from the American Forces Club in Switzerland welcoming American and British soldiers and detailing the ways they may use the club.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Continental Basel]

Postcard of Hotel Continental in Basel, Switzerland, with cars and a trolley in the street, and the steps of the train station in the foreground. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Contihotel fliessendes kaltes und warmes wasser in dem zimmern."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Île Rousseau in Geneva, Switzerland]

Postcard of Île Rousseau in Le Rhône in Geneva, Switzerland, with Pont du Mont-Blanc on the left, Pont des Bergues on the right, and Mount Blanc in the distance. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Genève - Ile J.-J. Rousseau et le Mont-Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Basel, Switzerland Town Hall]

Photograph of the town hall in Basel, Switzerland, taken from across a marketplace crowded with people shopping.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the main facade of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Façade principale et terrasses. L.o.N. - The Main Facade and the Terraces," and text on the back says "Façade principale, au fond à gauche, bâtiment du Conseil."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations Main Facade]

Postcard of the main facade of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Façade principale. L.o.N. - The Main Facade," and text on the back says "Bâtiment de l'Assemblée et galeries des salles de Commissions."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland]

Postcard of an aerial view of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S. d. N. - Le palais vu de l'ouest. L. o. N. - The Palace, from the West." Typed text on the back of the postcard says, "Au fond, Bibliothèque; à gauche, Bâtiment de l'Assemblée; à droite, Bâtiment du Conseil; au premier plan, Secrétariat."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations Courtyard]

Postcard of the Secretariat Courtyard of the League of Nations building (Palace of Nations) in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Cour du Secrétariat. L.o.N. - The Secretariat Courtyard." Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Le Secrétariat de la S.D.N., composé des fonctionnaires d'une cinquantaine de nationalités, travaille sous les ordres de M. J. Avenol, Secrétaire général."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations Entrance]

Postcard of the Palace of Nations in Geneva Switzerland, with the entrance to the Assembly building prominent from across a field in the foreground. Typed notes on the front of the postcard say "S.d.N. - Entrée du bâtiment de l'Assemblée." and "L.o.N. - Entrance to Assembly building." Another typed note on the back of the postcard says "L'Assemblée vote le budget annuel de la Société et donne ainsi une direction général à ses travaux; c'est elle qui prononce l'admission de nouveaux Etats membres."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Pastoral Scene Mural in Palace of Nations]

Postcard of a mural depicting three women dancing with rakes in the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the post card says "S.d.N. - Scène champêtre. L.o.N. - Pastoral Scene." A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Salle de commission aménagée par les soins du Gouvernement de la Lettonie. Détail d'incrustation murale en bois."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bern, Switzerland Clock Tower (Zytglogge)]

Postcard of the clock tower (Zytglogge) in Bern, Switzerland. Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Bern, Zeitglockensturm, Détail. Berne, La tour de l'horloge, détail." A handwritten note on the back of the postcard describes the functions of the clock: "The circle tells the hour. The ring with zodiac tells the phase of moon etc. Small sun is phase of sun (at III). 2 min. before hour - 1. Cock flaps wings and crows, 2. Joker rings hour in bells, 3. Bottom figures go around (changing of the guard), 4. Cock flaps wings and crows, 5. King turns hour glass over, opens mouth, 6. Lion on right turns head, 7. Cock flaps wings and crows, 8. Big figure on tower has hammer and goes through motions of hitting bell."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the Palace of Nations building in Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Façade principale et terrasses. L.o.N. - The Main Facade and the Terraces," and text on the back says "La S.D.N. comprend, en plus de la Société proprement dite, l'Organisation internationale du Travail (Genève), la Cour permanente de Justice Internationale (La Haye), l'Institut de Coopération Intellectuelle (Paris), etc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Lucerne, Switzerland]

Photograph of Lucerne, Switzerland on the edge of Lake Lucerne with Mount Rigi in the background. The Court Church of St. Leodegar is visible above the rooftops of the city. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Luzern und Rigi."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, seen from above. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Le palais vu du sud. L.o.N. - The Palace from the South," and text on the back says "A droite, la Bibliothèque; au fond, le Bâtiment de l'Assemblée; plus à gauche, le Bâtiment du Conseil et le Secrétariat."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Basel Marketplace and Town Hall]

Postcard with woodcut print of the marketplace and town hall in Basel, Switzerland. Text on the print says "Das Rathaus," and typed text below says "Basle, golden Gate of Switzerland. Basle, Marketplace and townhall."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Geneva Water Fountain]

Postcard of the Geneva Water Fountain (Jet d'Eau) in Geneva, Switzerland, a fountain in La Rade lake. A long boat is visible in the foreground, with the buildings of Geneva and Mont Blanc in the background. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "Genève, Le Jet d'Eau (90 m) et le Mont-Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Salle des Pas Perdus in Palace of Nations]

Postcard of the Hall of Lost Steps in the Palace of Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. Typed text on the front of the postcard says "S.d.N. - Salle des Pas Perdus. L.o.N. - Assembly Lobby." Typed text on the back of the postcard says "Salle ces Pas Perdus du Bâtiment de l'Assemblée, donnant su les terrasses, les jardins, le lac et, au fond, le Mont Blanc."
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Palace of Nations]

Photograph of the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, seen from a distance mostly obscured by trees. The Assembly building is visible through the trees.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner, July 18, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner, July 18, 1941]

Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner discussing how they have received Kempner's letter regarding the visa case and Kempner and the others will receive consideration for the application.
Date: July 18, 1941
Creator: Stewart, James B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State, July 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State, July 7, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State discussing Kempner making an affidavit for Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger who are currently residing in Switzerland without employment and Kempner informing the department that he believes Mr. Goldberger can be self-sustaining in the state and that the family does not jeopardize public security.
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, July 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, July 7, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing a letter sent to Kempner and Erich Goldberger and discussing the changes made in the immigration process in the United States, particularly with the visa department.
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History