[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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Perutz to Harris Kempner, January 26, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from George Perutz to Harris Kempner, January 26, 1967]

Letter from George Perutz to Harris Kempner discussing international firms in the Philippines and Hong Kong.
Date: January 26, 1967
Creator: Perutz, George
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1952]

Handwritten letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner asking for updates on his life and family, as it has been nine years since they have seen one another, and providing an update on Frank's global career.
Date: December 4, 1952
Creator: Harris, Peg
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Harris L. Kempner, January 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Harris L. Kempner, January 23, 1955]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner, III to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as the indefinite status of his Europe trip, rush week, unloading a ship with a friend and a shipment of Chinese cotton, a sample of which is enclosed.
Date: January 23, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner, September 12, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner, September 12, 1959]

Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner explaining delays in the shipment of a box of candles to Galveston. The box will now be shipped per the "Mallory Lykes" on September 16th.
Date: September 12, 1959
Creator: Golding, F. W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann, August 19, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann, August 19, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann regarding the certificate of Origin for the candles they bought while they were in Hong Kong. As Mr. Golding mentioned that they're not providing him with the certificate, Kempner requests them to do what they promised on doing at the beginning.
Date: August 19, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, August 14, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, August 14, 1959]

Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the candles they ordered from Charlotte Horstmann. He mentions that the Customs need the certificate of origin and that he tried reaching out to Charlotte through phone calls and letter but they didn't respond yet.
Date: August 14, 1959
Creator: Golding, Brinsley
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Douglas Butler, April 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Douglas Butler, April 29, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Douglas Butler handing the treasury department license dated April 21st, which should now allow you to release the package of silk white material from Hong Kong.
Date: April 29, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas Butler to Harris Leon Kempner, April 19, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas Butler to Harris Leon Kempner, April 19, 1960]

Letter from Douglas Butler to Harris Leon Kempner about the certificate not being sufficient that's forwarded with the letter of April 18, covering silk material that he purchased in Hong Kong. As they don't have certificate of Origin, he asks Kempner to follow the instructions included in the letter from the office, dated March 25.
Date: April 19, 1960
Creator: Butler, Douglas
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Foreign Assets Control Department, April 21, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Foreign Assets Control Department, April 21, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Foreign Assets Control Department regarding the notice 167 he received from the Bureau of Customs, El Paso about a small package of plain white silk he ordered from Hong Kong. He mentions that he didn't know that a certificate was required, but now he filled the form as advised.
Date: April 21, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, March 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, March 7, 1960]

Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the check Kempner sent for $43.50 in payment for the white silk material which they sent in two parcels on 25th of February and 2nd March.
Date: March 7, 1960
Creator: Tong Yik Tailors
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, February 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, February 23, 1960]

Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner replying to his letter of 17th. They included the prices for the silk material and when the parcels would be forwarded.
Date: February 23, 1960
Creator: Tong Yik Tailors
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris Leon Kempner, April 17, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris Leon Kempner, April 17, 1959]

Letter from James C. Lide to Harris Leon Kempner including the tickets statement for Mr. and Mrs. Kempner trip to Orient. And he mentions that if they need to make any changes, he suggests them to contact the local airline that's involved. Stamp " Paid April 17, 1959 ".
Date: April 17, 1959
Creator: Lide, James C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, April 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, April 18, 1960]

Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner regrading the duplicate of the certificate of origin they enclosed in the letter they sent on 13th of April.
Date: April 18, 1960
Creator: Tong Yik Tailors
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, February 17, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, February 17, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors regarding the dinner jack they made for him the last May he's in Hong Kong. He mentions that some of his friends would like to have some of that material, and he's requesting them to send enough material for two such jackets under two separate parcels and label them as gifts so that the duty would be nominal. And he refers them to F. W. Golding if they have any concerns whom he thinks that they already know.
Date: February 17, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank A. Richards, April 22, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank A. Richards, April 22, 1966]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank A. Richards filling him in on their upcoming trip to East Asia and asking him to write some letters of introduction should he need them.
Date: April 22, 1966
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer, June 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer, June 1959]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer including the information to sponsor Chung Kat-yan Herbert as he desires to pursue his further education in the United States. He mentions that he'd take care of all his expenses while he's in the United States. He also encloses a statement from bank and if they need any more documents he mentioned not to hesitate.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner, June 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner, June 25, 1959]

Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner appreciating hi8m for his letter of 18th regarding his son's entry into the state for his studies. He mentions that Herbert is highly recommended by his high school principal. He mentioned that the consular officer suggested that it would assist them if he could write a notarized letter addressing it to the Consular office in Hong Kong. And in the end he mentions that anything that will favor that quick passing out of the visa will be much appreciated.
Date: June 25, 1959
Creator: Mutual Textiles Suppliers
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert A. Vineyard to the Consular Officer, June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Robert A. Vineyard to the Consular Officer, June 29, 1959]

Letter from Robert A. Vineyard to the Consular, from the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong, describing the H. Kempner Cotton Company's validity and trustworthiness.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Vineyard, Robert A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 18, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung regarding Herbert's letter to Ruth about his requirements of a financial guarantor and reference for his stay in the Unites States of America. He mentions that he'd be happy to do that and requests information how they want the letter to be written.
Date: June 18, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle mentioning why he's late in replying to his letter of May 7th, as he was in Orient and then had to take a quick trip to Washington. He mentions that he had dinner with Fred Gardner and that Shrub is entering his junior year at Harvard this Fall. And mentions that it's great pleasure to have some news from you and Nina and that him and Ruth are doing the same things they usually do.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner, June 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner, June 22, 1959]

Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about the three boxes of personal effects that're loaded on the "Barbara Lykes" consigned to him. He also mentioned that he'll keep him posted on where it is and when it'll arrive.
Date: June 22, 1959
Creator: Tompkins, J. G.
System: The Portal to Texas History