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[Telegram from Arthur M. Alpert to Harris Leon Kempner, May 25, 1963]
Telegram sent by Arthur M. Alpert via Western Union to Harris Leon Kempner informing him about several points of business news. He states that Mr. Benito has requested approval to make an offer on a Tampico Gin; discusses some information about seed fertilizer financing; and relaying the promising estimates about the Tampico Gin.
Date:
May 25, 1963
Creator:
Alpert, Arthur M.
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner, May 24, 1960]
Inter-office letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his son, David Armstrong's trip to Europe from middle of June to sometime in September where his itinerary is not fixed but would be spending most of his time in Italy. He mentions that he has no connections there in case of emergency for him, so he's writing this letter to Kempner requesting him to write a letter of introduction for them to someone in his office in Italy for Davis to go and seek for advice or help.
Date:
May 24, 1960
Creator:
Armstrong, R. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, May 31, 1948]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a herewith scale showing the labor rates between Galveston. Overall, he stated that there was an 8 cent increase.
Date:
May 31, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne Brown to Harris Leon Kempner, May 3, 1966]
Letter from Anne Brown to Harris Leon Kempner discussing a letter Anne's friend the Vicomtesse Grouvel sent her regarding the portraits of the Vicomte and Vicomtesse de St. Cyr.
Date:
May 3, 1966
Creator:
Brown, Anne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Anne Brown to Harris Leon Kempner, May, 3, 1966]
Letter from Anne Brown to Harris Leon Kempner discussing a letter Anne's friend the Vicomtesse Grouvel sent her regarding the portraits of the Vicomte and Vicomtesse de St. Cyr.
Date:
May 3, 1966
Creator:
Brown, Anne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, May 08, 1948]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing what Kempner wants to with the car before transportation, has an insurance policy, and other details pertaining to the situation.
Date:
May 8, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, May 30, 1950]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner updating Kempner on Nicole's health issues following childbirth, describing the complications and her current condition. He mentions difficulties in obtaining necessary medication, which they ultimately found through a helpful individual, P. Francoise. He also notes the departure of a mutual friend, Daniel Colin Olivier, to Texas, providing Kempner with the details to possibly meet him.
Date:
May 30, 1950
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, May 16, 1955]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner wishing him a quick recovery from his health issues and discussing business and family news.
Date:
May 16, 1955
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Ike Kempner, May 11, 1954]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Ike Kempner discussing current events in both of their personal lives and expressing condolences for the death of Kempner's son, Isaac "Herbert" Kempner, Jr.
Date:
May 11, 1954
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
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
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1950]
Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing the renewal of Kempner's International Driver's License, the inquiry into hiring a chauffeur in France, and the validity of an English driving license in the United States. It also assures Kempner of prompt provision of necessary information and documents for his travel plans.
Date:
May 19, 1950
Creator:
Dawson, Frank E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Mac Dickinson to D. W. Kempner, May 5, 1948]
Letter from Mac Dickinson to D. W. Kempner discussing how he is excited at the prospect of the Kempners coming to visit, and Dickinson fears that war is inevitable.
Date:
May 5, 1948
Creator:
Dickinson, Mac
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cpt. Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon, May 5, 1944]
Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing her letters' late arrival, her training, and making conversation.
Date:
May 5, 1944
Creator:
Drew, Edward Allen
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1948]
Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner discussing how Du Pasquier would be delighted to have Kempner at lunch on Saturday.
Date:
May 26, 1948
Creator:
Du Pasquier, Hermann
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Guth to D. W. Kempner, May 2, 1956]
Letter from Lee Guth of the Continental American Travel Agency to D. W. Kempner providing the mileage between cities listed on a European itinerary submitted on April 23, 1956.
Date:
May 2, 1956
Creator:
Guth, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Guth to Mr. D. W. Kempner, May 25, 1956]
Letter from Lee Guth to Mr. D. W. Kempner clarifying the date The Liberte is sailing from New York to Le Havre, France and the rates Kempner will be charged for his trip.
Date:
May 25, 1956
Creator:
Guth, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John W. Harris to Harris Leon Kempner, May 10. 1966]
Letter from John W. Harris to Harris Leon Kempner, returning the files connected with the Saint-Cyr portraits that they were thinking of acquiring for a potential Art Gallery.
Date:
May 10, 1966
Creator:
Harris, John W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hotel Meurice to Mr. H. Kempner, May 22, 1953]
Letter from F. H. Bouquet to Harris L. Kempner confirming the cancellation of a reservation.
Date:
May 22, 1953
Creator:
Hotel Meurice
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Translation of Letter from René Hure to the Kempner family, May 26, 1956]
Letter from René Hure to the Kempner family discussing reservations at the hotel.
Date:
May 26, 1956
Creator:
Hure, René
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. Jager to Johnson & Higgins, May 8, 1957]
Letter from J. Jager to Johnson & Higgins discussing damages, including scratches and dents, reported on a car after it's journey sailing on a boat to Europe on the French Line.
Date:
May 8, 1957
Creator:
Jager, J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, May 13, 1955]
Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Daniel and Jeane Kempner discussing their upcoming visit and the recent jobs she has been working.
Date:
May 13, 1955
Creator:
Kanzelefska, Micheline Helene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner, May 11, 1955]
Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Daniel and Jeane Kempner discussing their upcoming visit and her ongoing process of getting the necessary paperwork to come to the United States.
Date:
May 11, 1955
Creator:
Kanzelefska, Micheline Helene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Georges Martin, May 19, 1953]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Georges Martin asking for some information on available apartments to rent out for their stay during the summer.
Date:
May 19, 1953
Creator:
Kempner
System:
The Portal to Texas History