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[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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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
Beaded handbag
Handbag of woven translucent gray and black beads with three rows of matching beaded fringe. Double handles of twisted matching beads; zipper closure. Lined in gray synthetic fabric. Tag: Hand Made / in / Hong Kong Measurements: Width: 7 1/2" Height: 7" without handle Height: 11 1/2" with handle Depth: 1/2"
Date:
1960/1969
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Brocade ensemble
Dress ensemble of pink and gold silk brocade. A) Jacket. Turn down collar; single breasted fastening with rhinestone buttons and bound buttonholes. Patch pockets at hips; long suit sleeves; waist length. Lined in pink synthetic. B) Dress. V-shaped surplice bodice with princess seams; sleeveless. Set-in empire waistline; five gored skirt with inseam pockets. Below knee length. Center back zipper closure; lined in pink synthetic. Designer label: Elinor Simmons / for / Malcom Starr Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus Label: Made in the British / Crown Colony of Hong Kong Size tag: 12
Date:
1960/1969
Creator:
Simmons, Elinor
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Dress
Dress of multi colored pastels in a plaid print; Knee length cotton sheath dress; Button front; long sleeves; fully lined; side vents at hem. Retailer's label: "Bonwit Teller" Designer's label: "Imported fabric / by / Boussac of France" Care label: "WPL 1100 / 65% cotton 35% rayon / hand washable / Made in Hong Kong"
Date:
1960
Creator:
Boussac of France
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Evening coat
Evening coat of off-white taffeta overlaid with machine-made silk-rayon blend floral lace with white bugle beads and sequins throughout. Jewel neckline, three-quarter-length set-in sleeves, center front opening with three oversized round stone-set buttons, stitched buttonholes, straight silhouette, slits at side seams, lined in white. Label at center back collar: "Swee Lo/for Haute Couture International, Ltd./ N.Y. & Palm Beach" "Lace Made in Hong Kong"
Date:
1960
Creator:
Lo, Swee
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Plastic handbag
Structured handbag of plastic in imitation of mother-of-pearl; rectangular, with one plastic handle, brass fasteners, lined with white floral damask fabric. Width: 7 3/4" Height: 6", without handle Height: 11", with handle Depth: 2 3/4" Designer's stamp tag inside reads: "Hand made design / In HongKong / Exclusive design / by Stylecraft / Miami "
Date:
1960/1969
Creator:
Stylecraft
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[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
[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 Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai, August 28, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai discussing about Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston's trip to Hong Kong and requesting for guidance.
Date:
August 28, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, August 28, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston sharing introduction of few people to help on trip to Far East.
Date:
August 28, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 20, 1959]
Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing his itinerary of the trip to Far East and requesting for letter of introduction and suggestions for the trip.
Date:
August 20, 1959
Creator:
Weston, Harris Kempner
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 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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 29, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung handing the notarized letter of sponsorship for Herbert. He mentioned that he's not sure about where to send it, and thought it's be best to send them to him and Kempner also enclosed another envelope addressed to consular officer if he wishes to use it.
Date:
June 29, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History