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[Bill from Brenners Park Hotel, September 29, 1955] (open access)

[Bill from Brenners Park Hotel, September 29, 1955]

Hotel and bar bill from Brenners Park Hotel listing itemized charges and the total bill.
Date: September 29, 1955
Creator: Brenners Park Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cash Disbursments (open access)

Cash Disbursments

Documents detailing financial expenses related to a European Trip in 1956, including a listing of cash disbursements and the dates and charges for stays a various hotels during the trip. Also noted are discrepancies and outstanding charges.
Date: 1956~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: Private S. A. Bank Subject of History Project] (open access)

[Clipping: Private S. A. Bank Subject of History Project]

Clipping from the San Antonio Light describing a Oral History project at the University of Texas on the Oppenheimer Bank of San Antonio, and an article on the use of highway trust funds.
Date: August 8, 1971
Creator: The San Antonio Light
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Confirmation of Radiogram from Daniel Kempner to the Brenners Park Hotel] (open access)

[Confirmation of Radiogram from Daniel Kempner to the Brenners Park Hotel]

Receipt for radiogram sent to Kurt Brenner of the Brenner's Park Hotel discussing room reservations for September.
Date: 1956?
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Correspondence from Liverpool Association] (open access)

[Correspondence from Liverpool Association]

Correspondence from Liverpool Cotton Association Limited labeled as "Trading with the Enemy" discussing communication from his majesty's government in regards to re-transmission of cables.
Date: March 9, 1915
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
European Itinerary of Mrs. D. W. Kempner, 1958 (open access)

European Itinerary of Mrs. D. W. Kempner, 1958

Document listing the city, hotel names, and specific dates for Jeane Kempner's 1958 European Trip and noting the names of persons who have received a copy of the itinerary.
Date: 1958
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Expenses - D.W.K.] (open access)

[Expenses - D.W.K.]

List of expenses related to D. W. Kempner's 1948 European trip incurred between January 3 and September 7, 1948.
Date: September 7, 1948
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Betty Dickinson to Jeane Kempner, 1948~] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Betty Dickinson to Jeane Kempner, 1948~]

Letter from Betty Dickinson to Jeane Kempner discussing the reasoning visas are not being freely granted in the American zone of Germany, as well as the future visit to Paris for the Kempners.
Date: 1948~
Creator: Dickinson, Betty
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, March 31, 1955] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, March 31, 1955]

Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Daniel and Jeane Kempner thanking them for sending the package of clothing and hoping to see them soon.
Date: March 31, 1955
Creator: Kanzelefska, Micheline Helene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, November 23, 1954] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, November 23, 1954]

Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Daniel and Jeane Kempner expressing her concern over Mrs. Kempner's recent health issues and discussing her upcoming travel plans.
Date: November 23, 1954
Creator: Kanzelefska, Micheline Helene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hundert Jahre Frauenbewegung In Deutschland (open access)

Hundert Jahre Frauenbewegung In Deutschland

Translation of excerpt from a chapter entitled "First International Contacts after the War" regarding relationships between German, British, and American women's organizations following World War II and the International Congress at South Kortright in October 1946.
Date: April 17, 1952
Creator: Strecker, Gabriele
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner, May 24, 1960] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Brenners Park Hotel Charges, September 5, 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for Brenners Park Hotel Charges, September 5, 1955]

Invoice for items sold by Brenners Park Hotel.
Date: September 5, 1955
Creator: Brenners Park Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges Due to Mr. Kempner, April 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Charges Due to Mr. Kempner, April 1938]

Invoice for services rendered to Mr. Kempner by Hotel Esplanade, including amount of 21.20 Francs.
Date: April 19, 1938
Creator: Hotel Esplanade
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Medical Services, September 26, 1955] (open access)

[Invoice for Medical Services, September 26, 1955]

Invoice for doctor's visit from Dr. Dietrich Schlüter, including a diagnosis for Daniel W. Kempner of curvature of the spine and shortness of breath.
Date: September 26, 1955
Creator: Schlüter, Dietrich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Insel - Hotel: September 1956] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Insel - Hotel: September 1956]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Insel - Hotel in Konstanz during September 3rd through 7th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: September 1956
Creator: Insel-Hotel
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 12, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner sharing letter and floor plan from Brenners Park Hotel in Baden-Baden. Also, hoping that an accommodation can be reserved.
Date: August 12, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 5, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 5, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing some business updates as well as meeting minutes from the Arbyrd Compress Company, the Board of Directors of the Bertig Company, and stockholders of the Bertig Company.
Date: September 5, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 7, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 7, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on the state of the cotton business while he is out of the office.
Date: September 7, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 17,1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 17,1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the cotton yield from the Grimes County Ranch, money situation, the increase of sales for the Hurt Grocer Company and the storage situation for cotton in New Orleans, with the mention of the passing of M. M. Smith.
Date: September 17, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 19, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 19, 1955]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner providing an update on the progress of the cotton business while he is out of town.
Date: September 19, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 24, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 24, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing total losses from the Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., fees from The Bertig Company, bales ginned from Plantersville, storage updates from Liberty Press in New Orleans and Blackshear's upcoming departure for a wedding in Greenville, along with information regarding total cotton bale stock.
Date: September 24, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 11, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 11, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing general points of interest regarding cotton ginning and the sale and purchase of cotton bales
Date: September 11, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 24, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 24, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as the operations of the Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co. and amounted losses, communications with the Bertig Company regarding handling fees, the bales from the Plantersville gin, Blackshear's departure for a wedding in Greenville and looking forward to Kempner's return to Galveston. A response from Daniel Kempner is also written.
Date: September 24, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History