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[Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segrad to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 14, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segrad to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 14, 1953]

Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segard to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for a kind welcome in Galveston and requesting and confirming an order of cotton.
Date: December 14, 1953
Creator: Wattinne-Segard, Georges
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965]

Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner apologizing for not responding sooner and informing him that the fabric samples he requested are on the way.
Date: December 28, 1965
Creator: David, Jean-Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging his order for new shirts and promising to send them his way as soon as they are ready.
Date: December 28, 1964
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner, December 1, 1960] (open access)

[Letter From P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner, December 1, 1960]

Letter from P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his telegram of November 7th about his friend, Pierre Chardine's death that he got to know now from his father-in-law. He mentions that he's grateful for this kind gesture. He also included a copy of the announcement they're sending everyone who weren't informed till now.
Date: December 1, 1960
Creator: Thoumyre, P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner with samples of shirts he has ordered previously and dark poplin to be used for pajamas.
Date: December 26, 1962
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Holiday Card from Jacques Griffe] (open access)

[Holiday Card from Jacques Griffe]

Holiday card from Jacques Griffe inviting the recipient to a boutique opening, "La Foire aux Cadeaux," in Paris by the designer that will feature decorations by Fred de Cabrol.
Date: 1950-12?
Creator: Jacques Griffe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Vauquois (Verdun 5)

Topographic map showing a portion of northeastern France. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features.
Date: December 1, 1917
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Hotel Lutzelburg]

Postcard of Hotel Lutzelburg in Lutzelburg, France. A handwritten note on the back of the postcard says "This was our office in Dec. 1944 and early Jan. 1945."
Date: [1944-12..1945-01]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1964]

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner regarding Kempner's request for shirt samples. The letter mentions the price for two types of shirts and states they hope to see Kempner in Paris. Included with the letter are 3 fabric samples stamped with numbers.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Froger & Cie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co., December 31, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from P. Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co., December 31, 1952]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co. asking for some information on shipping jars of truffles from France to the United States.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner, December 11, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner, December 11, 1953]

Handwritten letter from Helene Kanzelefska to Daniel W. and Jeane Kempner expressing well wishes for Christmas and New Years, as well as their hopes to visit within the next year. Kanzelefska also sends their well wishes to Gladys Kempner and the family dog, Nickels.
Date: December 11, 1953
Creator: Kanzelefska, Helene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History