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[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, March 2, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors thanking them for the letter of February 23rd, in which they mentioned that they're sending 8 1/2 yards of silk material in two packages. Kempner mentions that he hasn't received them yet, but he attaches a check for $43.50 for the payment.
Date:
March 2, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, April 13, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors regrading them not sending the Certificate of Origin yet, and requests them to make necessary arrangements so he'd be able to get the package.
Date:
April 13, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, March 28, 1960]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors regarding the letter he received from Mr. Douglas Butler, Collector of Customs about the parcel with the plain silk white material, which they'd need a certificate oof Origin for them to release that. So Kempner requests them to provide a Certificate of Origin or do their best in this matter so he'd be able to get the material. He also mentions to do the same for the other package they're sending.
Date:
March 28, 1960
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Loa Hai Shing Company to Harris Leon Kempner, April 13, 1960]
Letter from Loa Hai Shing Company to Harris Leon Kempner certifying that they have sold the material to Messrs. Tung Yik Tailors, which they've imported from T. S. S. p. A Italy.
Date:
April 13, 1960
Creator:
Loa Hai Shing Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, August 19th, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding the Horstmann action. He mentions to let the candles come forward and asks him to pressure Charlotte Horstmann to send the certificate of origin.
Date:
August 19, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, September 2nd, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding his package from Hong Kong. He's checking if he's able get the certificate of Origin and be able to send it to Kempner.
Date:
September 2, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Dress ensemble
Dress ensemble of tan silk and cashmere. A) Day dress of tan silk with pink, brown, and green floral and medallion print. Jewel neckline with piping; long sleeves with double snap closure on cuffs. Waist darts; piping at waistline. Knee length pleated skirt. Center back zipper closure; lined in cream silk. Custom label at back left neckline: Elizabeth Boeckman Designer label: Franklin Imports Inc. / A Frances Lharp / Original Custom Tailored in Hong Kong B) Cardigan sweater of tan cashmere. Round ribbed neckline with small scoop. Long sleeves with ribbed cuffs; ribbed hem. Brown decorative beading at center front opening and around floral fabric appliqué matching dress. Self-covered button and loop closure. Back trimmed with two large floral medallion appliqués and beading matching front. Lined in cream silk. C) Belt of matching silk fabric. Snap and hook & eye closure.
Date:
1970/1980
Creator:
Lharp, Frances
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jeane Kempner to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965]
Telegram sent by Jeane Kempner to Gladys Kempner wishing her a happy birthday.
Date:
March 17, 1965, 9:52 a.m.
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965]
Telegram sent by Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Gladys Kempner discussing their birthday wishes.
Date:
March 17, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Henrietta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from MaryJean and Danny to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965]
Telegram sent by Mary Jean and Danny Kempner Thorne to Gladys Kempner wishing her a happy birthday
Date:
March 17, 1965, 8:50 a.m.
Creator:
Kempner, Mary Jean & Thorne, Daniel Kempner
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. B. Hitchcock to Gladys Kempner, March 19, 1965]
Letter from T. B. Hitchcock to Gladys Kempner welcoming her to Hong Kong and directs her to the bank and the main branch.
Date:
March 19, 1965
Creator:
Kempner, Gladys
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History