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[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, February 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, February 15, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie Letitia Willis, on February 15, 1944. He thanks her for a box she sent him at Christmas, and admits that Italy is better than Africa, and there are more things to take pictures of in Italy than in Africa, but he still wants to go home. He's heard that Margaret Ann is dating a soldier, and predicts that they will get married.
Date: February 15, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, May 15, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on May 15, 1944. He laments celebrating another birthday overseas, and wishes he could be home for his birthday as well as Mother's Day. He got a letter from a friend in the Pacific who gets to go home when his 18 month service is up, and Willis wishes he could say the same. He expresses regret at one of his father's calves drowning when Waco got a lot of rain, and tells his mother he will buy her and his Aunt Lucile cameos the next time he goes into town.
Date: May 15, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945] (open access)

[Photocopy of V-Mail from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates, January 15, 1945]

Photocopy of a V-mail letter from Earl Yates, Jr. to Cal Yates saying thank you for the gift package she sent him, though he is unable to find a gift that could be of equivalent meaning.
Date: January 15, 1945
Creator: Yates, Earl, Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to John, October 15, 1898] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to John, October 15, 1898]

Letter from Daniel Webster Kempner to John discussing Kempner's plans for his trip, including which places in Europe he will travel to on which dates.
Date: October 15, 1898
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various business happenings while he is away in Europe.
Date: September 15, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952] (open access)

[Telegram to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952]

Telegram sent to Daniel W. Kempner requesting a donation of $10,000.00 to the community chest and stating that Isaac H. Kempner is informed on the details.
Date: September 15, 1952, 3:56 p.m.
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on the happenings in the cotton business while he is away in Europe.
Date: September 15, 1952
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 15, 1954]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the conversation with Mr. Gatz where Mr. Gatz wanted Mr. Kempner to write to Elsa that her ideas were out line with the present and Mr. Kempner would discuss with her when he is in Paragould. Further discusses regarding Charles Williamson and Mr. Gatz suggested that it would be better if Mr. Kempner stops in Paragould while returning.
Date: September 15, 1954
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1950]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner discussing the recognition and validity of an English driving license in the United States, and the complexities of hiring a chauffeur in Paris, including costs and the qualifications of chauffeurs in New York. He also mentions of arrangements for an International Driving License, and the letter requests passport-sized photographs and additional data to complete the process.
Date: April 15, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner to Dan Kempner, September 15, 1950] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner to Dan Kempner, September 15, 1950]

Telegram charged to H. Kempner and sent to Daniel W. Kempner claiming that the press money has been paid.
Date: September 15, 1950
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, September 15, 1952]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing posssible travel plans for when Kempner arrives in Paris, France. Chardine requests for Kempner to inform him of when exactly he plans on being in Paris so that various meetings can be arranged. Chardine also discusses the recent happenings regarding cotton sales, including who bought what amount, as well as where most people are buying their cotton from.
Date: September 15, 1952
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clark W. Thompson to Jeane B. Kempner, May 15, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Clark W. Thompson to Jeane B. Kempner, May 15, 1957]

Letter from Clark W. Thompson, Congressman from 9th District of Texas, to Jeane B. Kempner enclosing letters of introduction from Italy and France.
Date: May 15, 1957
Creator: Thompson, Clark Wallace, 1896-1981
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, August 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub, August 15, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Shrub regarding his lack of replying to mails which made him worry about Shrub and also his address. Harris included letter that he wrote regarding the typewriter in this mail. He also gives an update on Marion's health. And, he explained the situation of their businesses.
Date: August 15, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from José de Q Lacerda to Haris L. Kempner, February 15, 1956] (open access)

[Message from José de Q Lacerda to Haris L. Kempner, February 15, 1956]

Message from José De Q Lacerda to Haris L. Kempner discussing the details of their business trip to Brazil during the Carinval and providing the address for Mrs. L. A. Correa de Costa.
Date: February 15, 1965
Creator: de Q Lacerda, José
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mungo Conacher, October 15, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mungo Conacher, October 15, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mungo Conacher explaining how busy they're currently having people over from Italy, travelling to New York next week. Ruth and Harris doesn't think they'd be able to visit Houston.
Date: October 15, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History