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[Account Statement for Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953]
Invoice for balance paid by D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including paté, export price, discount, etc. worth $32.52.
Date:
January 23, 1953
Creator:
Robert Gerst & Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Application for International Customs and Police Documents for Automobile
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.
Date:
May 17, 1957
Creator:
American Automobile Association, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Balance sheet showing financial transactions relating to Castroville, 1844]
Balance sheet showing financial transactions relating to [Castroville]. One page references a note payable on H. Reisacher in Galveston.
Date:
1844
Creator:
Huth, Louis
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Certificate of Exportation, November 2, 1948]
Certificate of Exportation stating that Jeane Bertig Kempner's car was shipped from Galveston, Texas to Le Havre, France on May 16, 1948.
Date:
November 2, 1948
Creator:
United States Customs Service
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: D. W. Kempner Dies in Paris]
Newspaper clipping announcing the death of D. W. Kempner in Paris.
Date:
October 15, 1956
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, July 6, 1948]
Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a financial report and discussing business with Bill Keyser, Sternberg-Martin & Company, and the Cotton Concentration Company. There are handwritten notes from Mr. Kempner in the margins providing responses to the letter.
Date:
July 6, 1948
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Lyndon B. Johnson to The American Ambassador of France, August 5, 1952]
Copy of letter of introduction for D. W. Kempner from Lyndon B. Johnson to The American Ambassador of France informing the Ambassador that Kempner will be taking an extended trip to Europe.
Date:
August 5, 1952
Creator:
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to D. W. Kempner, September 30, 1950]
Copy of a letter from Maurice J. Sullivan to D. W. Kempner discussing the waterproofing of his home, work in Kempner's greenhouses, electricity and air conditioning work, and other home renovations. He also provides updates about the Deep Freeze and assures Kempner he will keep the place in order.
Date:
September 30, 1950
Creator:
Sullivan, Maurice J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Betty Dickinson to Jeane Kempner, 1948~]
Letter from Betty Dickinson to Jeane Kempner discussing the reasoning visas are not being freely granted in the American zone of Germany, as well as the future visit to Paris for the Kempners.
Date:
1948~
Creator:
Dickinson, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, July 13, 1948]
Letter from Herman Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner discussing how Pasquier is saddened by the fact he was not able to spend more time with Kempner.
Date:
July 13, 1948
Creator:
Du Pasquier, Hermann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to Jeane Kempner, June 30, 1948]
Letter from Hermann Du Pasquier to Jeane Kempner discussing how Du Pasquier is delighted to have both Jeane and D. W. Kempner come visit Du Pasquier's post war apartment for tea on Saturday.
Date:
June 30, 1948
Creator:
Du Pasquier, Hermann
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[handwritten Letter from Mac Dickinson to D. W. Kempner, May 05, 1948]
Letter from Mac Dickinson to D. W. Kempner discussing how he is excited at the prospect of the Kempners coming to visit, and Dickinson fears that war is inevitable.
Date:
May 5, 1948
Creator:
Dickinson, Mac
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine l to Jeane Kempner, October 19, 1948]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner discussing thanking Kempner for her previous letter and discussing what is going on in her life including Pierre and their children.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, June 26, 1951]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending the Chardine's brown sugar and giving Mr. Kempner updates on her family.
Date:
June 26, 1951
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Bertig Kempner, November 1951]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing the passing of Mrs. Kempner's brother, the birth of her grandchild, and inquiring about Mrs. Kempner's health.
Date:
November 1951
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner, September 29, 1948]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner discussing how Nicole is now engaged to a man, how they are golfing with the nice weather, and thanking Jeane for the sheets she sent her.
Date:
September 29, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]
Letter from Sara Weston to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for the well wishes on her and Mr. Weston's anniversary as well as updating them on a trip Mrs. Weston's children recently took to Paris for the first International Conference of Christians.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Weston, Sara Elizabeth
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Assurance for Daniel W. Kempner, May 1948]
Invoice for assurance for Daniel W. Kempner under Fireman's and Commercial Casualty Foreign Combined Policy, including automobile marine endorsement.
Date:
May 15, 1948
Creator:
American International Underwriters Corporation
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., January 1953]
Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including export price, shipping costs, etc. worth 32930 Francs.
Date:
January 23, 1953
Creator:
Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., May 1953]
Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Cie., including balance of 32930 Francs.
Date:
May 12, 1953
Creator:
Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Foreign Car Insurance to D. W. Kempner]
Invoice for charges to Daniel W. Kempner by American Automobile Association, Inc., for international car insurance.
Date:
May 29, 1956
Creator:
American Automobile Association, Inc.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Transport of Automobile, May 1948]
Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Lykes Bros. Steamship Co., Inc., including one automobile shipped by Jeane B. Kempner.
Date:
May 16, 1948
Creator:
Lykes Brothers Steamship Company, Incorporated
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Transport of Robe, February 1955]
Invoice for transport of goods for Mrs. Kempner by Air France, including 1 carton of robes for $62. Written paid on March 7th, 1955.
Date:
February 25, 1955
Creator:
Air France
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History