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[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831] (open access)

[Transcript of essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico", 1831]

Copy of transcript for an essay entitled, "Emigration to Texas in Mexico," which describes the geography and agriculture of Texas, as well as explaining colonization procedures for readers interested in immigrating.
Date: 1831
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5 (open access)

List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883; Giving the Name of Each Pensioner, the Cause for Which Pensioned, the Post-Office Address, the Rate of Pension Per Month, and the Date of Original Allowance, as Called for by Senate Resolution of December 8, 1882. Volume 5

List of men receiving military pensions following the U.S. Civil War, organized by state and county. It includes the certificate number, name, address, reason for pension, monthly amount, and date initiated for each person. This final volume includes men living abroad who have U.S. pensions.
Date: 1883
Creator: United States. Congress. Senate.
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library

Arbuckles' illustrated atlas of fifty principal nations of the world.

Atlas shows illustrations of nations throughout the world with brief descriptions.
Date: 1889
Creator: Arbuckle Bros.
Object Type: Map
System: The Portal to Texas History
[International Telegram to Dan Kempner, July 16] (open access)

[International Telegram to Dan Kempner, July 16]

Telegram sent from Milan confirming a reservation for Dan Kempner at Palace Hotel in St. Moritz and in Zurich.
Date: 1930-07-16?
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to an American Consul, March 27, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to an American Consul, March 27, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to an American Consul discussing the Goldberger family applying for a visa to the United States and Kempner explaining attached documents in support of the family's applications.
Date: March 27, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eric Goldberger, April 24, 1939] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eric Goldberger, April 24, 1939]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eric Goldberger discussing laws regarding immigration in the United States and Kempner expressing his sympathy for the Goldberger family and their attempt to immigrate.
Date: April 24, 1939
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Necktie

Necktie of off-white silk with grey diagonal embroidered stands with vertical off-white ribs in between; four in hand style; 1 1/2" at widest point. Lined in off-white silk with blue D'ore print. Labels: Dreyfuss & Son pure silk; Woven in Switzerland D'ore imported silk
Date: 1940/1960
Creator: Dreyfuss & Son
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Cecilia Razovsky to H. S. Block, April 16, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Cecilia Razovsky to H. S. Block, April 16, 1940]

Letter from Cecilia Razovsky to H. S. Block discussing a report sent by the Zurich committee regarding the Goldberger family and explaining that Mr. Kempner will need to send money to the family and assume financial responsibility for the Goldbergers.
Date: April 16, 1940
Creator: Razovsky, Cecilia
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, June 7, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, June 7, 1940]

Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing the Goldberger family wanting to immigrate and asking Kempner to assist the family in obtaining visas to the United States.
Date: June 7, 1940
Creator: Goldberger, Erich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, August 7, 1940]

Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner being unable to help the Goldberger family but asking Kempner to help in any possible way with the Goldberger's attempt to immigrate to the United States.
Date: August 7, 1940
Creator: Goldberger, Erich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Erich Goldberger, August 24, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Erich Goldberger, August 24, 1940]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Erich Goldberger discussing Kempner trying to find transportation for the Goldberger family and informing Kempner that he will be willing to sign an affidavit for the family but insisting they find a way to a country that allows immigration.
Date: August 24, 1940
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 29, 1940] (open access)

[Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 29, 1940]

Letter from Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner wishing Kempner's family a happy new year and thanking Kempner for his assistance with the Goldberger's attempt to immigrate to the United States.
Date: September 29, 1940
Creator: Goldberger, Erich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger, January 17, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger, January 17, 1941]

Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger discussing Goldberger and his family being rejected for immigration to the United States due to Goldberger's lack of qualifications, no knowledge of American working conditions, and his affidavit being signed by I. H. Kempner, who is only distantly related to Goldberger.
Date: January 17, 1941
Creator: Strom, C. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1941]

Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing Goldberger's fear for her children's lives and asking Kempner to continue helping the family immigrate to the United States.
Date: April 11, 1941
Creator: Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich and Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Erich and Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1941]

Letter from Augusta and Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing the reasons they were denied visas and asking Kempner to help the family by writing to the General Consul on the family's behalf.
Date: May 2, 1941
Creator: Goldberger, Erich & Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, May 23, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing Kempner writing an affidavit on behalf of the Goldberger family two years ago and asking Heller to help Kempner get in touch with the American Consul in order to help the Goldberger family since Kempner already talked with the Consul General in Switerzland.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date: May 23, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, July 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, July 7, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing a letter sent to Kempner and Erich Goldberger and discussing the changes made in the immigration process in the United States, particularly with the visa department.
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State, July 7, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State, July 7, 1941]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State discussing Kempner making an affidavit for Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger who are currently residing in Switzerland without employment and Kempner informing the department that he believes Mr. Goldberger can be self-sustaining in the state and that the family does not jeopardize public security.
Date: July 7, 1941
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner, July 18, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner, July 18, 1941]

Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner discussing how they have received Kempner's letter regarding the visa case and Kempner and the others will receive consideration for the application.
Date: July 18, 1941
Creator: Stewart, James B.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1941] (open access)

[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1941]

Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner wishing the Kempner family a happy new year and thanking Kempner for attempting to help the family receive visas to the United States.
Date: September 16, 1941
Creator: Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to R. F. Begole - May 1, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to R. F. Begole - May 1, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to R. F. Begole, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. Lee (?) F. Degole', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Edgar Begole, recorded in the letter as 'Edgar R. Degole'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to family from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 1, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Abraham H. Birsh - May 2, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Abraham H. Birsh - May 2, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Abraham H. Birsh' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Charles Birsh'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to brother from internee on Radio Tokyo. McKie mentions she had a cousin who lived in Mount Vernon, New York (whose husband's name is Clarence Cole) and asks Mr. Birsh to say hello to her cousin, as they have not been in contact for many years.
Date: May 2, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History