In May 2003, the United States, Canada, and Argentina initiated a formal challenge before the World Trade Organization (WTO) of the European Union’s (EU’s) de facto moratorium on approving new agricultural biotechnology products, in place since 1998. Although the EU effectively lifted the moratorium in May 2004 by approving a genetically engineered (GE) corn variety, the three countries are pursuing the case, in part because a number of EU member states continue to block approved biotech products. Because of delays, the WTO is expected to decide the case by December 2005. The moratorium reportedly cost U.S. corn growers some $300 million in exports to the EU annually. The EU moratorium, U.S. officials contend, threatened other agricultural exports not only to the EU, but also to other parts of the world where the EU approach to regulating agricultural biotechnology is taking hold.

American Automobile Association "Application for International Customs and Police Documents for Automobile" filled out by Mrs. D. W. (Jeane Bertig) Kempner and dated May 17, 1957. The application states Kempner will be taking a "Viking Blue" 1954 Fisher Fleetwood Cadillac to western Europe for a five-month trip. Also included is an application to the National Surety Corporation stating Kempner's business equity and net worth.

Photograph of a boy posing on top of a tank with two holes in it.

Photograph of Carl J. Lyons holding a carbine rifle in Eywiller, France. He has a fighting knife in a leg scabbard, and a wine bottle stuffed into his jacket.

Seventeen of the European Union's 27 member states share an economic and monetary union (EMU) with the euro as a single currency. These countries are effectively referred to as the Eurozone. What has become known as the Eurozone crisis began in early 2010 when financial markets were shaken by heightened concerns that the fiscal positions of a number of Eurozone countries, beginning with Greece, were unsustainable. This report provides background information and analysis on the future of the Eurozone in six parts, including discussions on the origins and design challenges of the Eurozone, proposals to define the Eurozone crisis, possible scenarios for the future of the Eurozone, and the implications of the Eurozone crisis for U.S. economic and political interests.

Handwritten letter from Charles Sasportas to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that his son has fallen on financial trouble and asking he refrain from providing any help until the boy gets a job.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner informing that Johnny received a letter from Mary Sutton.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to The St. Regis discussing about a letter addressed to Mrs. D. W. Kempner in regard to a railroad ticket.

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.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mario Santochia discussing about a letter from Robert Du Pasquier and discussing travel plans.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean Fauchille thanking Fauchille for his previous invite for lunch at his home in Lille and apologizing for the fact that he was unable to travel and attend the luncheon due to health concerns. Kempner also asks for Fauchille to pass a message along to Yves Verley apologizing for the fact that Kempner was unable to meet with him due to scheduling conflicts.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lavin asking them to reimburse the customs charges for a package containing some cloths he ordered.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Raymond A. Stewart providing some more information on the missing package they are trying to track.

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.

Letter from E. Goyard to Jeane Bertig Kempner informing her that her dog's collar must be remade and enclosing the raincoat and leash that she ordered.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Paul G. Kendall discussing Kendall providing Kempner information from Kendall's husband in France and Kempner asking Kendall to tell her husband about Harris and Herbert Kempner's promotions in the navy, to tell Mr. and Mrs. Chardine that him and Mrs. Kempner are well, and to ask for information on the Fauchille and Verley family.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bond, McEnany & Company informing that Mr. Bond and Mr. McEnany will be delighted to hear the news in France regarding Chardines

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a letter from Tom James. He informs that Harris will be off on the 20th or the 22nd after Daniel goes to Paragould.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing plans for a 100th anniversary and business negotiations with Thomas Rice, with mention to his grandchildren leaving school.

Letter from Jacques Rouquette to Harris Leon Kempner discussing driving him during his stay in Europe.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson correcting an error in a letter Thompson wrote to Port authorities in New York in which she will arrive from Paris on October 8th instead of the 7th.

Copy of letter from Jeane Kempner to Clark W. Thompson requesting additional letters for her trip to Europe and promising to visit Clark and Libbie Washington one day.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing life as a Lieutenant.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to H. Kempner discussing Mr. Chardine's plans to visit Galveston after his trip to New York.