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MEMO RE: European Trip (open access)

MEMO RE: European Trip

Document discussing the history of rates paid to hotels in Paris, in both a handwritten and typed document.
Date: June 4, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jacques Roederer to Harris Leon Kempner, July 27, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jacques Roederer to Harris Leon Kempner, July 27, 1953]

Letter from Jacques Roederer to Harris Leon Kempner making him aware of a serious accident Nicole and Jean Louis Pesle were in and the current state of each person.
Date: July 27, 1953
Creator: Roederer, Jacques
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Dan and Jeane Kempner, August 12, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Dan and Jeane Kempner, August 12, 1953]

Telegram sent by Dan and Jeane Kempner excited for good news.
Date: August 12, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Skirt suit

Gray suit with attached brown suede belt. (a) Jacket: Short princess line jacket of gray wool knit. V-neckline with large spread collar. Set in two piece sleeves. Center front separating zipper opening supplemented by single hook&eye closure. Cinnamon suede belt attached at waist ties at center front. Fully lined in cinnamon silk. Belt backed with tan leather. Designer's label in back neck below collar: "Balenciaga / 10, Avenue George V. Paris" Haute Couture number label below designer's label, blank(?) Paper tag pinned at bottom right hem: "XM 80" (b) Skirt: Matching semi-tailored skirt falling just below the knee. 3/4" folded waistband. Left side zipper closure supplemented by two hook&eyes on waistband. Folded hem. Fully lined in gray silk. Paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "XM 80" Separate paper tag pinned at bottom seam: "W-13 / H-19 / L-26 1/2" on back of tag "XM 80"
Date: 1953
Creator: Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Coat dress

Coat of black wool broadcloth.
Date: 1953
Creator: Grès, Madame Alix, 1903-1993
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
Vacations (open access)

Vacations

Pages listing dates and duties for various individuals employed by D. W. Kempner during a 1955 European trip. Also included are itineraries for D. W. Kempner and Jeane B. Kempner along with contact information and addresses for both while traveling. Another page lists the definition of "medical care" according to Section 23 (x) of the 1939 Code.
Date: {1953,1955}
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 16, 1953]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing various farm operations and related business. This letter was written to keep Kempner updated during his vacation in Europe.
Date: September 16, 1953
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Sheridan to Daniel W. Kempner, April 15, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from W. J. Sheridan to Daniel W. Kempner, April 15, 1953]

Letter from W. J. Sheridan to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a pamphlet about shipping a car aboard and suggesting that he join the American Automobile Association. He also discusses the chauffer's rate in and outside of Paris.
Date: April 15, 1953
Creator: Sheridan, W. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from The Adoue's to The Kempner's, October 29, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from The Adoue's to The Kempner's, October 29, 1953]

Telegram sent by the Adoue family to the Kempner family wishing them a pleasant voyage.
Date: October 29, 1953
Creator: Adoue, Fannie; Adoue, Frances Louise & Adoue, Louis Albert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., January 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., January 1953]

Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including export price, shipping costs, etc. worth 32930 Francs.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., May 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., May 1953]

Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Cie., including balance of 32930 Francs.
Date: May 12, 1953
Creator: Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953] (open access)

[Invoice from Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., Factory of Patès de Foie Gras and Canned Food, with 15% discount worth $32.52.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953] (open access)

[Account Statement for Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953]

Invoice for balance paid by D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including paté, export price, discount, etc. worth $32.52.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Robert Gerst & Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Day suit

Day suit of royal blue linen. a) Blazer. Single breasted with 4 circular, blue plastic buttons and bound buttonholes. Release tucks at bust line. Notched collar; hip length. Long, set-in sleeves with turned-back cuffs. Flap pockets at sides. Lined in matching blue silk jacquard with "Christian Dior" woven design. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dior-New York / Original / *Trade Mark" Retailer's label at center back neckline: "Neiman-Marcus" b) Skirt in straight style. Left side zipper with 3 hook & eyes. Center back 12" pleat. Unlined.
Date: 1953
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Dress

Daytime dress of red silk faille. Street length. Short sleeves with turned-back edge. Shawl collar with button-down ends at front. Center front opening of 6 circular faceted red plastic buttons. Skirt gathers/pleats at waistline. Side slit pockets. Bodice partly lined in red silk. Red grosgrain ribbon petersham with hook & eye. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dion Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior - New York Inc. / Trademark" Retailer's label at left side seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus". With accompanying belt of red leather covered with matching red silk faille. Elongated oval buckle covered with red silk faille except for tongue, which is enameled red. Designer's stamp on back: "Christian Dior / New York, Inc." and size, partly illegible. 10 or 12.
Date: 1953
Creator: Dior, Christian
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Plaza Athenee: September 1953] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Plaza Athenee: September 1953]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel Plaza - Athenee in Paris during September 3rd through 10tth, and October 11th through 29th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: September 1953
Creator: Hotel Plaza - Anthenee
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Normandie: October 1953] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Normandie: October 1953]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel De Normandie in Le Havre during October 29th through 30th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Hotel De Normandie
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Revillon, March 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Revillon, March 1953]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Revillon, including zibeline tie 2 and 3 lined skins worth 4645 Francs. Received in check on March 24th, 1953.
Date: March 25, 1953
Creator: Revillon
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charge to Mr. Chardine] (open access)

[Invoice for Charge to Mr. Chardine]

Invoice for charges to Mr. Chardine by Scarlett including balance and discount for 9.3 Francs. Written paid by check.
Date: 1953
Creator: Scarlett
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Payment Made by D. W. Kempner, August 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Payment Made by D. W. Kempner, August 1953]

Receipt for payment made by D. W. Kempner to Compagnie Gènèrale Transatlantique on account of transportation to and from Le Havre and New York, etc. for $475.
Date: August 27, 1953
Creator: Compagnie Générale Transatlantique
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Danile W. Kempner, July 9, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Danile W. Kempner, July 9, 1953]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that the bill he was worried about paying has been covered.
Date: July 9, 1953
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to E.Goyard Aine, October 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to E.Goyard Aine, October 1953]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. D. W. Kempner by E.Goyard Aine, including chassis, reformed parchment case, etc. worth 55 Francs.
Date: October 23, 1953
Creator: E. Goyard Aine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Trunk Repair] (open access)

[Invoice for a Trunk Repair]

Invoice for a trunk repair by E. Goyard Aine for Mrs. Kempner for 20 French francs.
Date: October 12, 1953
Creator: E. Goyard Aine
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Gualdoni Optician] (open access)

[Invoice for Gualdoni Optician]

Invoice for items sold by Gualdoni Opticien in 1953.
Date: October 20, 1953
Creator: Gualdoni Opticien
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History