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[Annotated Business Card for Pierre De Calan] (open access)

[Annotated Business Card for Pierre De Calan]

Annotated business card of Pierre De Calan, deputy vice president of the general union of the French cotton industry.
Date: 1963~
Creator: L'industrie cotonnière française
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, February 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, February 4, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the shipment of the third shirt which completes the order. They've also included the invoice for the whole order.
Date: February 4, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Air France] (open access)

[Invoice from Air France]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. Kempner by Daniel Colin-Olivier, including several Air France plane tickets.
Date: November 13, 1957
Creator: Daniel Colin-Olivier
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963] (open access)

[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963]

Telegram sent by the Acarrette family to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner and their sons discussing their devastation at the death of President Kennedy and expressing their deep and affectionate sympathy.
Date: November 23, 1963, 3:10 p.m.
Creator: Acarrette
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for the Wedding of Monique de la Lande de Calan and Geoffroy de Ghaisne de Bourmont] (open access)

[Invitation for the Wedding of Monique de la Lande de Calan and Geoffroy de Ghaisne de Bourmont]

A wedding invitation from Count Jean de la Lande de Calan, the Marquise de la Lande de Calan, the Viscount and Viscountess Pierre de la Lande de Calan, Count Henri de Ghaisne de Bourmont, Madame Mabille, and Count and Countess Bertrand de Ghaisne de Bourmont to Harris Leon Kempner to the wedding of their grandchildren and children Mademoiselle Monique de la Lande de Calan and Geoffroy de Ghaisne de Bourmont. The wedding is being officiated by Father Guy René de Bourmont, S. J., on June 27 at St Louis des Invalides Cathedral. The reception is being held at Court Garnier in the Rotunda Room.
Date: 1963
Creator: de la Lande de Calan, Jean; de la Lande de Calan, Mrs.; de la Lande de Calan, Pierre; de la Lande de Calan, Mrs. Pierre; de Ghaisne de Bourmont, Henri; de Ghaisne de Bourmont, Mabille et al.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 9, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 9, 1963]

Handwritten letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner discussing Lermarchand coming to visit Kempner. While Lemarchand is currently doing an internship with Zayre Inc, he would like to visit Kempner when the internship ends. Lermarchand would like to find a date to visit that does not inconvenience Kempner, and suggests September 3.
Date: August 9, 1963
Creator: Lemarchand, Denis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner, September 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner, September 4, 1963]

Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner informing him that Francine is still out of town but will take care of arrangements to Sally Truslow and her friend as soon as she returns. He notes that most people are absent from Paris in the month of August.
Date: September 4, 1963
Creator: André Clerc
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner explaining that they didn't receive the shirt he returned. They also provide a statement of the amount that he needs to pay them since the package is lost.
Date: September 17, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the shirt that he sent back due to damage. The company will take the necessary steps to reimburse Kempner.
Date: September 25, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cici Mattioli to Harris Kempner, November 6, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Cici Mattioli to Harris Kempner, November 6, 1963]

Handwritten letter from Cici Mattioli to Harris Kempner discussing their business relationship. Mattioli has recently returned to Milan and learned that Kempner has severed his business relationship with Mattioli & Ghedini. Mattioli is sad to hear this, especially due to Gianni's poor health, but understands. Mattioli and Laura send their best wishes to Kempner and Ruth.
Date: November 6, 1963
Creator: Mattioli, Cici
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. P. Malcotti to Mark F. Heller, January 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from J. P. Malcotti to Mark F. Heller, January 23, 1953]

Letter from J. P. Malcotti to Mark F. Heller providing information on his boarding school in France. Malcotti offers information on the tuition fees, as well as the activities that students at the school can participate in and details when the registration information needs to be returned to him should Heller want his children to participate.
Date: January 23, 1953
Creator: Malcotti, J. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for his order of two white shirts.
Date: March 26, 1963
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, April 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, April 1963]

Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances discussing various cultural happenings in Paris including the weather, art, theater, literature, poetry, music, cinema and television, construction projects, and fashion.
Date: April 1963
Creator: W., I. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Ritz: Notice on Tariffs] (open access)

[Hotel Ritz: Notice on Tariffs]

Document describing fees for transportation services provided by the Hotel Ritz in Paris to railway stations, airports, or sea ports.
Date: 1954~
Creator: Hotel Ritz Paris
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marc Rivier to Mark F. Heller, January 24, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Marc Rivier to Mark F. Heller, January 24, 1953]

Letter from Marc Rivier to Mark F. Heller providing information about the Institut Monnivert for Harris Leon Kempner's children. Rivier provides the prospectus, references, and the start date for the summer term, though notes that children may arrive earlier than the official start date.
Date: January 24, 1953
Creator: Rivier, Marc
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner, December 16, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner, December 16, 1952]

Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner informing him about the Institution Beau Soleil for his two children.
Date: December 16, 1952
Creator: Ferrier, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner, February 17, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner, February 17, 1949]

Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner providing a copy of George V Hotel's letter and apologizing for having forgotten to send it.
Date: February 17, 1949
Creator: Clerc, André
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max Blouet to André Clerc, February 1, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Max Blouet to André Clerc, February 1, 1949]

Letter from Max Blouet to André Clerc informing him of the reservations made at Hotel George V for Harris Leon Kempner.
Date: February 1, 1949
Creator: Blouet, Max
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 11-13, 1949] (open access)

[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 11-13, 1949]

Hotel bill from Hotel Meurice listing itemized charges and the total amount due.
Date: June 1949
Creator: Hotel Meurice
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 4-10, 1949] (open access)

[Itemized Bill for Hotel Charges: Hotel Meurice, June 4-10, 1949]

Hotel bill from Hotel Meurice listing itemized charges and the total amount due.
Date: June 1949
Creator: Hotel Meurice
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Sutton to H. Kempner Company, February 23, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from A. Sutton to H. Kempner Company, February 23, 1965]

Letter from A. Sutton to H. Kempner Cotton Company discussing the licenses and complications surrounding the shipping of Mexican cotton to Mr. Agha in Morocco.
Date: February 23, 1965
Creator: Sutton, A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, February, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, February, 1965]

Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances discussing various happenings in Paris including the recent holidays, construction projects, literary awards, theater, cinema, ballet, art, fashion, and science.
Date: February 1965
Creator: W., I. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962] (open access)

[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962]

Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner with artwork of la Palais de Justice in Rouen, France. The artwork shows the exterior of the building with its main staircase in the foreground and its main tower to the left. The building's facade is adorned with flamboyant and renaissance style ornaments. A red border surrounds the illustration. Inside the card is a message from the Fremaux's sending memories and best wishes to Mr. Kempner and hoping to have him at their new home.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Fremaux, Albert & Fremaux, Sabine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Monnier to Harris Leon Kempner, June 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from G. Monnier to Harris Leon Kempner, June 6, 1962]

Letter from G. Monnier to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that it's pleasure to know that his nephew is going to live in Port Lyautey, and he'd be happy to meet him sometime.
Date: June 2, 1962
Creator: Monnier, G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History