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[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843] (open access)

[Confidential document addressed to Ferdinand Louis Huth from Henri Castro, October 25, 1843]

Confidential document addressed to [Ferdinand] Louis Huth from H[enr]i Castro informing Huth what he should do if the representatives in Galveston and San Antonio are not there to meet him. Signed Hi. Castro on October 25, 1843 from Antwerp.
Date: October 25, 1843
Creator: Castro, Henri
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mrs. L. F. Turney, April 22, 1925] (open access)

[Letter from Edouard Potjes to Mrs. L. F. Turney, April 22, 1925]

Letter from Edouard Potjes to his dear friends discussing his stay in Seattle, a trip he and his wife took to Belgium, a chronic illness, and the hotel where he is staying. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. L. F. Turney in Dallas, Texas, and is postmarked on April 23, 1926. The return address is for the Hotel Sorrento in Seattle, Washington.
Date: April 22, 1926
Creator: Potjes, Edouard
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Flyer: Edward Potjes's American Tour] (open access)

[Flyer: Edward Potjes's American Tour]

Flyer for piano virtuoso Edward Potjes's tour in America, detailing some his past tours and providing testimonials from those who attended his performances. Includes a photograph of Mr. Potjes.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History

Oral History Interview with Edward J. Drake, 2002

Access: Use of this item is restricted to the UNT Community
Interview with attorney and Army Air Forces veteran Edward J. Drake. The interview includes Drake's personal experiences about being a B-17 pilot in the European Theater during World War II, youth and education in Dallas, Texas, enlistment in the Aviation Cadet Program, various training programs, bombing transportation facilities during and after the Ardennes Offensive, crash-landing in Belgium after his plane was hit, and linking up with American troops. Additionally, Drake talks about his assignment to the 91st Bomb Group, the routine for a typical mission, formation flying, flying through enemy flak, rest and relaxation on-base and in London, recuperating from a collapsed lung, his return to combat for three more missions, and his return to the crash site of his plane 57 years later. The interview includes an appendix with "The Last Flight of 'Jezebel,'" written by Drake.
Date: October 16, 2002
Creator: Marcello, Ronald E. & Drake, Edward J.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 27, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about politics and international relations.
Date: May 27, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 6, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 6, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about his dental health and the war.
Date: May 6, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: Verhest surgery] (open access)

[News Script: Verhest surgery]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Anja Verhest traveling from Brussels, Belgium to Houston, Texas to be operated on by Dr. Denton A. Cooley.
Date: April 19, 1971, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mary Josephine Kempner, July 18, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mary Josephine Kempner, July 18, 1949]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mary Josephine Kempner mentioning that he picked up the attached covers in Belgium as he thought she might like them.
Date: July 18, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner, November 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner, November 25, 1950]

Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the gratitude expressed by Raoul Henkart at Mr. Kempner's help obtaining an immigration visa and U.S. school recommendations for his son. Mr. François also thanks Mr. Kempner for sending $5 bills signed by Ike Kempner and informing him that the Kempner name is well known in Belgium.
Date: November 25, 1950
Creator: François, Peter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, September 8,1948] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, September 8,1948]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that his car has been loaded on the SS. Charles Lykes and enclosing documents regarding his car's freighting. The letter also discusses the condition of the car.
Date: September 8, 1948
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America, March 18, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America, March 18, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America regarding the securing of a carnet and completing his automobile application.
Date: March 18, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner, November 6, 1950} (open access)

[Letter from The American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner, November 6, 1950}

Letter from the American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner certifying that Mr. Kempner had held a checking account with them for over 25 years.
Date: November 6, 1950
Creator: American Consul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner, October 26] (open access)

[Letter From Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner, October 26]

Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner discussing export quotas of cotton and informing Mr. Kempner they've received the draft of an affidavit of support form from Raoul Henkart.
Date: October 26, 1950
Creator: François, Peter H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter H. François, November 6, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter H. François, November 6, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter H. François discussing getting the paperwork needed to help Raoul Henkart secure an immigration visa completed, so he can move from Belgium to the U.S. for university.
Date: November 6, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. F. Francois to H. Kempner, March 4, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from L. F. Francois to H. Kempner, March 4, 1960]

Letter from L. F. Francois to H. Kempner discussing the shotgun that was sent to Harris L. Kempner and the person who sent it.
Date: March 4, 1960
Creator: L. F. Franςois
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5 (open access)

List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5

List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person. This final volume includes men living abroad who have U.S. pensions.
Date: 1883
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: Labor / Nixon] (open access)

[News Script: Labor / Nixon]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.
Date: August 19, 1971, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Return Receipt Card for Harris Leon Kempner, December 12, 1953]

Return receipt card from the Post Office Department returned to Harris Leon Kempner for registered article No. 21955 delivered on December 28, 1953.
Date: December 28, 1953
Creator: United States. Post Office Department.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Kempner, October 9, 1950] (open access)

[Telegram to Kempner, October 9, 1950]

Telegram to Kempner asking that if payment is not made Heller, to cancel remitting to Zuerich.
Date: October 9, 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Visitors Entertained in 1960 (open access)

Visitors Entertained in 1960

Document listing the names, geographical or business affiliation, and dates of visitors entertained by a member of the Kempner family.
Date: 1960~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sealy Hutchings, July 29, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sealy Hutchings, July 29, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sealy Hutchings discussing hotels and restaurants in Brussells.
Date: July 29, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart N. Scott, June 24, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart N. Scott, June 24, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart N. Scott asking him to contribute to Harris' knowledge of hotels and restaurants in Brussels.
Date: June 24, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[News Script: G- D] (open access)

[News Script: G- D]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about general dynamics in Fort Worth which is one of four aircrafts which is currently being considered for a contract said to be a worth several billion dollars.
Date: June 19, 1974, 6:30 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Script: G- D competes] (open access)

[News Script: G- D competes]

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a consortium of four NATO nations which is shopping for 300 lightweight fighter planes and general dynamics Fort worth which is one of four companies being considered for a multi billion dollar contract.
Date: June 19, 1974, 8:25 a.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Script
System: The UNT Digital Library