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[Copy of Cablegram from Harris L. Kempner, May 17, 1949]
Copy of a cablegram sent from Harris L. Kempner in Milan, Italy, to H. Kempner in Galveston, Texas, suggesting a reconsideration of the inquiry into cotton purchases and shipments in Spain.
Date:
May 14, 1949, 10:08 p.m.
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Europe 1952 Cards]
Several business cards and calling cards collected on the 1952 European Trip.
Date:
1952
Creator:
Persia
Object Type:
Collection
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner, December, 1954]
Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner with a photo of Cala Marquesa in Costa Brava. The photo features jagged rocks on the right and some trees on the left with the ocean visible in the background. Inside the card is a message giving Mr. Kempner a gift and wishing him a Happy 1955.
Date:
December 1954
Creator:
Galceran, Alejandro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1953]
Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the information shared by Bill Keyser and about a conversation among Mr. Benito Longoria, Harris and Mr. Blackshear. More details about the Arbryrd Compress Co., M. and P. Compress.
Date:
October 5, 1953
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 29, 1953]
Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to D. W. Kempner about a renewal note payable to Commerce Trust Company that should be signed by Mr. and Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
September 29, 1953
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 28, 1953]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various business happenings while he is out of town.
Date:
September 28, 1953
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 16, 1957]
Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Harris L. Kempner sending best wishes for Christmas and New Years.
Date:
December 16, 1957
Creator:
Galceran, Alejandro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members, January 12, 1959]
Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members mentioning about the meeting happening on January 21, 1959 with the speaker, M. Jacques Fouchet. He mentions a little bit about the speaker and about the meeting, asking if they'd attend in the end.
Date:
January 12, 1959
Creator:
Booth, Brown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Mr. H. Kempner, January 25, 1956]
Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing the result of a request for I. H. Kempner to serve in Spain or Italy.
Date:
January 25, 1956
Creator:
Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz, July 10, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz requesting a reservation.
Date:
July 10, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve, December 28, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve thanking them for the photo album they sent him.
Date:
December 28, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran, January 19, 1955]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran thanking him for the desk set and the picture of Costa Brava.
Date:
January 19, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve, May 30, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve introducing his nephew, James C. Kempner (Jim), who'll leave to Morocco early June. He gave his information to Jim so he could reach out to him for help or advice.
Date:
May 30, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley C. Sharp, May 6, 1954]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley C. Sharp asking for conformation on upcoming travel plans. He would like to know whether Sharp was serious about letting his plane fly the Kempners to Dallas or not. He would like to make arrangements for a hotel and train in Dallas if so.
Date:
May 6, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III, May 9, 1955]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III catching up on personal matters such as I. H. Kempner III's current trip, letters he had sent Kempner and enclosing a clipping from the Galveston News. He includes a suggestion that Kempner III date his letters so that he may produce a diary of his travels. He also discusses some business and a planned trip to Sugar land.
Date:
May 9, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul, September 20, 1957]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul discussing his recent trip to Havana, and also discusses Kempner's little prospects to travel to Europe. He mentions that Harris L. Kempner and his wife will be travelling to Europe soon, accompanied by Edward R. Thompson, Jr..
Date:
September 20, 1957
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a conference in San Francisco, Roman Catholicism in Europe, and international relations.
Date:
19XX
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date:
April 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about past travel to Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, and experiences in those countries as well as their government, society, politics, religion, economics, and history. He also writes about Mexican art and future plans to return to Havana or Mexico City.
Date:
February 27, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 26, 1953]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various bits of business and family news while he is away.
Date:
September 26, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel, June 5, 1959]
Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel discussing her appreciation for Daniel's letters of introduction for her upcoming trip to Europe, recalling the time she had to use one of his letters at the Spanish border.
Date:
June 5, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 3, 1956]
Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing travel plans and Christmas gifts.
Date:
February 3, 1956
Creator:
Tucker, John H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 21, 1956]
Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing summer travel plans.
Date:
February 21, 1956
Creator:
Tucker, John H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, October 30, 1954]
Letter from Le Havre, Le to D.W. Kempner discussing about the meeting of Federation Internationals des Industries Contonnieres, President Marcel Fremaux.
Date:
October 30, 1954
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History