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[Letter from Sidney J. Jackson to I. H. Kempner, December 22, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Sidney J. Jackson to I. H. Kempner, December 22, 1949]

Letter from Sidney J. Jackson to I. H. Kempner describing to Kempner the types of things that Jackson had witnessed while in Hong Kong visiting family. Jackson provides his opinions on the Chinese Communist Party and the urban developments he's witnessed, but also speaks on his predictions for U.S. international relations with Soviet Russia.
Date: December 22, 1949
Creator: Jackson, Sidney J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson, October 25, 1949] (open access)

[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson, October 25, 1949]

Telegram sent by Isaac H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson discussing his request for first impressions of Hong Kong and China upon arrival, and sends his wishes for a safe travel.
Date: October 25, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. R. Hill, February 26, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. R. Hill, February 26, 1949]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to E. R. Hill discussing about his recent trip through Suez Canal and involvement with Nanyang cotton mills. He also expresses interest in conducting business and offers to supply up to 2000 bales of cotton monthly with payment terms via sight draft New York.
Date: February 26, 1949
Creator: Hill, E. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. R. Hill to D. W. Kempner, 18 February 1949] (open access)

[Letter from E. R. Hill to D. W. Kempner, 18 February 1949]

Letter from E. R. Hill to D. W. Kempner discussing about opening cotton business on "Queen Mary". He mentions his role as director of Nanyang Cotton mills and mill's demand for American cotton. He also invites Kempner to provide quotes for his demand and expresses willingness to secure orders. The letter also includes a post card indicating that it is from E. R. Hill and an envelope targeting to D. W. Kempner
Date: February 18, 1949
Creator: Hill, E. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. R. Hill, October 5, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. R. Hill, October 5, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to E. R. Hill informing that they have returned to Galveston and mentions that they have been doing business with several firms in China.
Date: October 5, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Newsmap. For the Armed Forces. 291st week of the war, 173rd week of U.S. participation

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Americans Isolate Ruhr; Vienna Threatened; Ryukyus Invaded. Maps: Eastern Europe, South Pacific, Okinawa. Back: Map of China's southeast coast. Includes inset maps: Shanghai, Wenchow, Foochow, Swatow, Canton, Hong Kong.
Date: April 9, 1945
Creator: [United States.] Army Service Forces. Army Information Branch.
Object Type: Poster
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing international relations and politics.
Date: April 8, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 4, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about her contributions to his business and the war. He shares that he believes that Germany is "doomed economically". Again, he brings up the Jones-Wallace issue. International relation between Russia, Britain, and the US are also discussed.
Date: February 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History