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[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 15, 1898] (open access)

[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
[Telegram on D. W. Kempner's Funeral Request] (open access)

[Telegram on D. W. Kempner's Funeral Request]

Telegram for Mary Jean discussing instructions from D. W. Kempner concerning his funeral wishes.
Date: October 15, 1956
Creator: Western Union
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 15, 1954]

Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing cotton sales and the state of cotton productions.
Date: October 15, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, December 15, 1948] (open access)

[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 Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1948] (open access)

[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
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, April 15, 1948] (open access)

[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, January 15, 1948] (open access)

[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 Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, September 15, 1947] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 Daniel W. Kempner to David Chemisier to Daniel W. Kempner, January 15, 1952] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 David Chemisier to Daniel W. Kempner, May 15, 1953] (open access)

[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 D. W. Kempner to Roland Irvine, November 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland Irvine, November 15, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland Irvine discussing about a letter of credit, expenses in Europe. Mentions to inform Percy that Mr. D. W. Kempner was close behind him in Switzerland and Paris.
Date: November 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, December 15, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Seinsheimer Insurance Agency, December 15, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Seinsheimer Insurance Agency providing the cost of some items that were stolen from him which he would like to file a claim to replace.
Date: December 15, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Margaret Thors, March 15, 1949] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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
[Telegram to Kempner, October 15, 1950] (open access)

[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 Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, August 15, 1956]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing letters from Harris Leon Kempner and Harold G. Aron and suggesting Daniel cable Harris to tell him he will write to him, as Isaac believes cabling his suggestion will not be adequate.
Date: August 15, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Sumner, December 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Sumner, December 15, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Sumner informing him that Daniel W. Kempner passed away on October 14.
Date: December 15, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Assurance for Daniel W. Kempner, May 1948] (open access)

[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 Daniel W. Kempner to Mario Santochia, May 15, 1950] (open access)

[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
Itinerary of D. W. Kempner (open access)

Itinerary of D. W. Kempner

Document listing the travel itenerary in a tabular format for a trip to Europe from August to October 1954. The table lists the dates, area visting and cable and mailing address for each location, along with the names of hotels for each stay.
Date: July 15, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, October 15, 1951] (open access)

[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