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[Letter from Lisa Neff to Jeane Kempner, August 28th, 1950]
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 4, 1950]
Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a shipment of White Seal Moet Chandon with no vintage, and champagne. They also urge Mr. Kempner to place his next order of French imported wines through the European Import Company and they will quote him with French prices.
Date:
January 4, 1950
Creator:
European Import Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alfred Charles Bossom to Daniel W. Kempner}, October 9, 1950]
Letter from Alfred Charles Bossom to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for spending an evening with him at the Cafe de Paris and complimenting him on how close his family is. He expresses his disappointment at not being able to visit the states anytime soon but says he passed on the Kempner's happy messages to his sons. Mr. Bossom ends the letter by sending his best wishes to Mr. Kempner, his wife and their daughter, Mary Jean and her husband.
Date:
October 9, 1950
Creator:
Bossom, Alfred Charles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1950]
Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing enclosed correspondence, a statement from B. J. Denihan, Inc., and updates about black-tailed deer being moved to Plantersville. Includes handwritten notes.
Date:
August 19, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, January 18, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco informing him that he will likely have to delay his trip to France and requests the sailings of the Ile de France and the Liberte around August 3.
Date:
January 18, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, November 2, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing his return home on the Liberte and when Mrs. Kempner would return to Texas from New York. He informs Mr. Cardine that he has sent a check to Mrs. Pio Crespi as requested. Mr. Kempner also discusses enclosing a letter from Dr. Lifshitz.
Date:
November 2, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, September 5, 1950]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing the life and family of Craig Cullinan, a settlement, correspondence between Harris Kempner, A. H. Blackshear, Jr., D. W. Kempner, and himself, and the examination by the IRS of Eliza Kempner's estate and inheritance to determine value for tax purposes. It includes a postscript about Pennington buying the McVitie and Dorsey residences.
Date:
September 5, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, September 19, 1950]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing the cotton market, prices of Mexican cotton compared to American cotton, the M & P Press, correspondence from Aron to Senator Withers, and the fact that all four senior members of the Kempner firm are out of town at the same time.
Date:
September 19, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Samson, January 24, 1950]
Letter from Thomas L. James to Samson informing them of Jeane Bertig Kempner's upcoming trip to France and intent to buy several items from Samson. Mr. James tells them to quote the Mrs. Kempner at wholesale price and that her bill would be covered by Sugarland Industries.
Date:
January 24, 1950
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, August 5, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the need to build toilet facilities. He informs Mr. Kempner that they have the materials and are looking into how much the building of the facilities would take and are now just waiting on his okay to fully undertake the project.
Date:
August 5, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company discussing payment on an account for D. W. Kempner and advising them to send a renewal notice to where Mr. Kempner is staying in France.
Date:
September 25, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from Sara Weston to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for the well wishes on her and Mr. Weston's anniversary as well as updating them on a trip Mrs. Weston's children recently took to Paris for the first International Conference of Christians.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Weston, Sara Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Daniel W. Kempner, November 14, 1950]
Letter from David Freres to Daniel W. Kempner discussing clothing accents.
Date:
November 14, 1950
Creator:
Freres, David
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to H. Kempner, January 17, 1950]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to H. Kempner discussing Mr. Chardine's plans to visit Galveston after his trip to New York.
Date:
January 17, 1950
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, March 7, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing some photographs Mr. Kempner is sending over for advertising displays.
Date:
March 7, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean Louis Pesle, July 13, 1950]
Telegram sent by Daniel W. Kempner via Western Union to Jean Louis Pesle. He informs him that he can secure a Citroen 1950 Legere Model and the cost of delivery to France. He also says that he doesn't understand the meaning of "pickup radio".
Date:
July 13, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Don B. Strickler, November 28, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Don B. Strickler discussing Mr. Kempner's plan to purchase cattle from France for his farm in Grimes County, Texas. Mr. Kempner inquires if it would be possible to privately quarantine the cattle under the supervision of a veterinarian.
Date:
November 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 4, 1950]
Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing acquiring a chauffeur for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe and requesting more information about the trip.
Date:
April 4, 1950
Creator:
American Express Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 25, 1950]
Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the chauffeur they have secured for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe.
Date:
April 25, 1950
Creator:
American Express Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company, April 28, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company inquiring about the chosen chauffeur for his trip to Europe, Mr. Stachewsky's ability to speak French, English and Italian as well as the conditions in the contract about lodgings, meals, and salary in and out of Paris.
Date:
April 28, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]
Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner responding to Mr. Kempner's inquiries about the chosen chauffeur for his upcoming trip to Europe.
Date:
May 11, 1950
Creator:
American Express Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. Frank E. Dawson, March 29, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson requesting the reservation of a chauffeur through the Automobile Club of France during an upcoming trip and a rental for a visitor in Galveston.
Date:
March 29, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Messrs. George Borgfeldt Corporation, Importers, January 23, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George Borgfeldt Corporation requesting a letter of authorization for Mrs. Kempner to purchase merchandise while in Europe.
Date:
January 23, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner, May 27, 1950]
Letter from Mario Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner confirming he will be his chauffeur during his trip to Europe.
Date:
May 27, 1950
Creator:
Santochia, Mario
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History