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[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 15, 1898]
Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing his travels, including the different cities, tourist attractions, brief histories from some of the cities, and his interactions with Europeans
Date:
December 15, 1898
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Pasteur Street in Chaumont, France]
Postcard of a photograph of small curved street, with three-story buildings on either side of the street. There are people along the sidewalk, under awnings, and in the street. French text at the bottom of the postcard identifies the street as Pasteur Street in Chaumont, France. There is handwritten text on the other side of the postcard.
Date:
January 15, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Four Soldiers in Front of a Rock Wall]
Photograph of four enlisted soldiers wearing full uniforms, standing at ease in front of a loose stone wall in France. The men are identified as (left to right): Sergeant E. W. Koerth, Sergeant C. C. McKee, Sergeant Joe Herman, and Sergeant U. C. Erwin.
Date:
December 15, 1918
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Newsmap. Monday, March 15, 1943 : week of March 5 to March 12, 183rd week of the war, 65th week of U.S. participation
Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Russia, Air offensive, Unrest (France, Belgium, Norway), Southwest Pacific, Tunisia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show Russia, Tunisia. Includes photographs: Convoy to Russia; American tank in Russia; Joint Assignment; Airborne engineers; Shower bath - desert style. Back: Learn to recognize these vehicles (half-track vehicles). Labelled illustrations of American, Canadian and German vehicles with a quick guide to features for comparison.
Date:
March 15, 1943
Creator:
[United States.] Army Orientation Course.
Object Type:
Poster
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Photograph of 7th Army Landing Craft on D-Day]
Photograph of a small boat full of soldiers and vehicles approach a distant shoreline. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "7th Army, near STE Maxime, Southern France. Landing craft loaded with vehicles and troops approaching 45th Div. beaches north of STE. Maxime, on D-Day,"
Date:
August 15, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of French Scenery]
Postcard of a lake surrounded with trees, with mountains in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo is addressed to Mr. T. W. Whitefield in Durham, North Carolina: "Dear Folks, Just a note to let you know I'm now in France. Will write more when we get settled. I'm doing ok and hope all of you are too. Write soon. May God bless you. Your devoted son, Clarence."
Date:
November 15, 1944
Creator:
Whitefield, Clarence
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, September 15, 1947]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine advising him on sending Theophile Hamon the Oil- O-Matic.
Date:
September 15, 1947
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Angele Hamon, September 15, 1947]
Letter from Jeane Kempner to Angele Hamon thanking Hamon for her letter and providing documents and instructions for her.
Date:
September 15, 1947
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, January 15, 1948]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how France is still having a difficult time after World War 2 obtaining items such as starch, soap, sugar, etc. Chardine is asking for Kempner's help in acquiring some of these items.
Date:
January 15, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, April 15, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing preparatory arrangements for the Kempners' upcoming trip.
Date:
April 15, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1948]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how the package sent by Kempner arrived in excellent condition.
Date:
April 15, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Assurance for Daniel W. Kempner, May 1948]
Invoice for assurance for Daniel W. Kempner under Fireman's and Commercial Casualty Foreign Combined Policy, including automobile marine endorsement.
Date:
May 15, 1948
Creator:
American International Underwriters Corporation
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, December 15, 1948]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how Chardine finally received a reply from GERST and enclosed in the letter is the reference.
Date:
December 15, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Margaret Thors, March 15, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Margaret Thors discussing her recent visit to the Kempner's and complimenting her and Anita. Mr. Kempner also tells Ms. Thors about the visitors the Kempner's had following her departure.
Date:
March 15, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1950]
Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner discussing the recognition and validity of an English driving license in the United States, and the complexities of hiring a chauffeur in Paris, including costs and the qualifications of chauffeurs in New York. He also mentions of arrangements for an International Driving License, and the letter requests passport-sized photographs and additional data to complete the process.
Date:
April 15, 1950
Creator:
Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mario Santochia, May 15, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mario Santochia expressing joy that Mr. Santochia will be able to answer as to whether or not he can be the Kempner's chauffeur in Europe.
Date:
May 15, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Kempner, October 15, 1950]
Telegram sent Kempner informing them of difficulties between Chardine and Clerc. Fauchille has informed Chardine of Mexican transactions, to which he is not supportive and will no longer work under him.
Date:
October 15, 1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, October 15, 1951]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Albert Fremaux's upcoming departure from France with papers for Mr. Kempner.
Date:
October 15, 1951
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David Chemisier to Daniel W. Kempner, January 15, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David Chemisier sending the bill for his order of shirt collars.
Date:
January 15, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Raymond A. Stewart, April 15, 1952]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Raymond A. Stewart informing him that a package he sent has yet to reach its destination and asking that he look into it.
Date:
April 15, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Raymond A. Stewart, April 15, 1952]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Raymond A. Stewart regarding the insured package the sent to Mr. Jean Fauchille at Lille, France on March 10, 1952. And Mr. Fauchille mentioned to Kempner Kempner that the package hasn't been received yet, so Kempner is requesting him to put a tracer and to advise him when the package arrives at the destination.
Date:
April 15, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from David Chemisier to Daniel W. Kempner, May 15, 1953]
Letter from David Chemisier to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending the check and apologizing for the high prices.
Date:
May 15, 1953
Creator:
David Chemisier
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Mr. Marcel Fremaux, March 15, 1954]
Letter from Lamar Fleming, Jr. to Marcel Fremaux discussing business between Lamar and Harris Kempner, mentioning their admiration for Ernest Muller.
Date:
March 15, 1954
Creator:
Fleming, Lamar, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History