Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Thomas Leroy James discussing a potential land sale from Francis E. Newell.

Chart listing a European travel itinerary for Ceclie Kempner listing the dates, method of travel, lodging, and length of stay in each location.

Telegram sent by Harris Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing birthday wishes being sent from their parents.

Beach hat of blue/green straw hat. 6" cylindrical crown. 6 1/2" brim. A light blue sheer nylon scarf at crown ties at neck. Headband of aqua blue grosgrain; unlined. Label in hat: Made in Italy

Document listing the names, geographical or business affiliation, and dates of visitors entertained by a member of the Kempner family.

Telegram sent Kempner saying passengers have been informed and called in for customs in order of signing in an airport in Paris.

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.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Jose Q. Lacerda introducing Mr. David Armstrong. Since Mr. Armstrong is being in Europe for the summer, Kempner asks if there's any advice or assistance he could provide.

Telegram sent by Harris Leon Kempner via Western Union to the Riva family expressing condolences.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Foreign Assets Control Department regarding the notice 167 he received from the Bureau of Customs, El Paso about a small package of plain white silk he ordered from Hong Kong. He mentions that he didn't know that a certificate was required, but now he filled the form as advised.

Letter from Stanley Marcus to Harris Leon Kempner regrading the opening of their Italian Fortnights on October 15th. He mentions that there's a special flight of Alitalia from Rome and Milan to Dallas on 14th, so if Kempner wants to use this opportunity to get people with he does business with in Italy to Dallas, he'd send them invitations to various affairs.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub including the photostat of letter from Jose about his trip. So, Kempner urges Shrub to make a clear itinerary so he could visit and meet all the people he wanted to without missing out. He also mentioned that him and Ruth enjoyed talking to him on call, and also later Kempner found out that Dave Carroway has them in his morning broadcast, which was heard by the Governor of Florida.

Dress of silk knit in pink, coral, beige, and white abstract "Pucci style" swirl pattern. Fabric has "Bessi" signature in fabric design. Knee-length, with stand up collar and short sleeves. Matching 1-3/4" band at collar, cuffs and inset waistband. Darts in front, and center back zipper closure with hook & eye. Fully lined in pink silk jacquard with the designer's name. Designer's label: Bessi / Firenze Italia Retailer's label: Expressly / for / Lou Lattimore / Made in / Italy Fabric/Care label below designer's label: To be dry cleaned / 100% pure silk / Made in Italy Size tag: 12

Purse in lunchbox style of velveteen in tan, brown, and black vertically striped inset panels. In center tan panel of front and back, logo cut into the velveteen and is shield-shaped, possibly portraying an abstract castle. Arched split top, hinged opening. Single black leather handle attaches to black leather inverted frame with gold tone D-ring attachments. Sides of bag are of plain dark brown velveteen; bottom of bag is plain black leather with black leather piping. Gold tone plunger closure with black leather pull tab. Lined in black leather with one slip pocket on each wall. Includes double sided mirror; measures 3 3/8" x 2 5/8". Designer's stamp: Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman- Marcus Measurements: Width: 8 1/4" Height: 6 1/2" without handle Height: 10" with handle Depth: 5"

Bagonghi style handbag of red soprarizzo velvet in floral motif showing black background. Single contoured handle of red velvet attached with standing fasteners of metallic gold. Rectangular gold tone frame stamped "Roberta / Camerino"; flip closure of gold finial. Pocket on front and back faces with envelope flaps and plunger closures of metallic gold which open with pinching buttons. Lined in navy blue leather with two slip pockets and one zipper pocket in main compartment. Includes change purse of navy blue leather with brass frame at ball twist closure; measures 4" x 2 3/4". Includes mirror with brown plastic backing stamped "Neiman - Marcus"; measure 3 1/8" x 2 1/4". Designer's stamp: Made in Italy / By "Roberta" / Di Camerino / Expressly for / Neiman Marcus Measurements: Width: 10" Height: 6" without handle Height: 9 1/2" with handle Depth: 5"

Structured handbag of off-white leather with flap top and three accordion sections. Double handles of matching leather with metallic gold attachments matching closure. Gold tone flip clip club-shaped, door knocker closure. Lining of off-white leather with two slip pockets in middle section and zipper pocket with leather pull tab in back section. Includes wallet of matching leather with snap closure; measures 4" x 2 3/4". Designer's label: Roberta di Camerino / Italy / Neiman - Marcus Additional stamps include "Cucito A mano" and "Made in Italy" Measurements: Width: 8" Height: 5 1/2" without handle Height: 10" with handle Depth: 2 1/4"

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston informing about ordering Maniya Camera and sharing the receipt, and discussing about their travel plans.

Pumps of red leather with square toe and low squared off vamp, block heel Measurements: L: 24 cm W: 7.5 cm. H: 12.5 cm. Heel: 6.5 cm, 2.5 inches Markings: Left- "Made in Italy / Expressly for / Lou Lattimore" Right- "Vaccari / Italy"

Pair of shoes of Reptile skin with brown leather trim shoe upper and throat line; brown leather lacing closure, stacked leather block heels Left shoe: "Marie Leavell" Right shoe: "Silva of Fiorentina / Made in Italy"

Handbag of white leather with brass trim and plastic tortoiseshell handle (broken) on opening flap. Hidden snap closure; accordion bottom; double handle. Three interior compartments. Lined in white leatherette with zippered pocket on back face and slip pocket on front face; pockets lined in white faille. Stamped: Made in Italy / Expressly for / Fashion / Imports Measurements: 28cm L, 19.5 L (w/o handles), 4cm W

Brown leather pumps with criss-cross detail on v-shaped vamp echoing toe box point, stiletto heel. markings: L-"mario di napoli / made in italy" R- "made in Italy / expressly for / Neiman Marcus"

Chartreuse pantsuit with attached "hot pants". Pants have wide elastic band at sides; Blouse has green buttons at center front; 3/4 sleeves; round neck and "artist style pockets". Designer Label: Emilio Pucci / Florence - Italy

Pair of heeled sandals of green kid leather. The rounded-toe shoes have a slight platform, and are constructed with groups of straps crossing from side to side on diagonals. One strap extends behind heel, and is secured with small buckle. Thick heel covered with same leather, and tapers slightly to base. Designer's label: "Andrea Pfister / Paris / Made in Italy" Logo on sole: "A / Made in Italy"

Pair of grey crocodile skin pumps with rectangular pewter buckles across instep. Inside left shoe: Maker's stamp: "Merli / Bologna" "Hand Sewn" "Made in Italy" "46133-IMI / 7 B" "N. Park 18" Inside right shoe: Retailer's stamp: "Made in Italy for / Neiman-Marcus" "Hand Sewn" "46133-IMI /m 7 B" "N Park 18" On sole of each: "7 / B" Partly illegible marks on sole "All Leather Shoe"? Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 8 cm. H: 9 cm. Heel: 4 cm, 2 inches