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[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 18, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung regarding Hebert'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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, June 15, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding thanking him for his letter of 10th and also getting these packages to us. He mentions that Ruth also joins in thanking them for their attention and help.
Date:
June 15, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, June 10, 1959]
Letter from F. W. Golding to Harris Leon Kempner checking if he settled down from his trip, and hopes that the excess baggage didn't trouble him too much. He also mentions that the weather didn't get any better after his departure, and that the three packages will ship on 14th of June where he included the certificate of origin just in case customs need that. He also mentions that they hope to see him soon and they could visit new territories.
Date:
June 10, 1959
Creator:
F. W. Golding
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1959]
Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a copy of letter regarding export subsidy, and a clipping that his father has requested. Then he goes on talking about the cotton business.
Date:
May 18, 1959
Creator:
Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris and Ruth Kempner, May 8, 1959]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth and Harris L. Kempner discussing the local election, funds from the CCC, and shipping cotton to Hong Kong.
Date:
May 8, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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 James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner, April 2, 1959]
Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner confirming Kempner's flights between Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Taipei.
Date:
April 2, 1959
Creator:
Lide, James C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide, March 30, 1959]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide requesting that he reserve plane seats for him and Mrs. Kempner.
Date:
March 30, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Trip Itinerary, March 30, 1959]
Letter detailing Harris L. Kempner's itinerary for his trip through Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, and Fiji.
Date:
March 30, 1959
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus, February 10, 1959]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus handing his letters of introduction. He mentions that they have a number of people whom they could write to but mentions that Baird has met them all and it's better if he writes to them.
Date:
February 10, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation from Francis K. Leung to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner]
Invitation from Francis K. Leung to Harris Leon and Ruth Alma Kempner inviting them to dinner at Changsha, Yu Lou Tung Restaurant on May 26.
Date:
1959
Creator:
Leung, Francis K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter listing flights, 1959]
Letter listing flights from Tokyo to Hong Kong, from Tokyo to Taipei, and from Taipei to Hong Kong. The list includes airlines, departure times, and arrival times.
Date:
1959~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0947.0187]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Edgar Edwin Marlow, (left), 400 NW 43. and Mr. Marlow is their niece, Mrs. Edward Gillette Newton Hong Kong, China."
Date:
July 8, 1957
Creator:
Lucas, Jim
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0103.0151]
Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dr. and Homer V. Bradshaw, American medical missionaries in China for 27 years, hobbled across the border to freedom in Hong Kong Tuesday."
Date:
December 21, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Photograph 2012.201.B0103.0149]
Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Broken Missionaries freed by Red Chinese."
Date:
December 20, 1955
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[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
Dressing robe
Dressing robe of light green raw silk with light yellow decorative topstitching in floral design around neckline and cuffs. Full length, jewel neckline with padded collar, front center zipper opening past hips, three-quarter length raglan sleeves, deep angled bust darts, a-line silhouette. Lined in bright yellow silk. Label at center back neckline: Dynasty / Made in Hong Kong / British Crown Colony / Dry Clean Only"
Date:
1955/1965
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0036]
Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "China's Marilyn Monroe is winsome Liu Chi. The comely Asian actress poses on the set of the film "Tradition" being made in Hong Kong, last production point of non-communist China movies."
Date:
October 11, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Gateway to Oklahoma 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
Dress
Cocktail or Evening Dress. The mid-length dress has a pink crepe under-dress/slip which is overlaid with a black net sheath embellished with lavish black bead-work in the forms of rose-heads forming a trellis and fan-shapes in the openings of the trellis. The dress is sleeveless, with a high boat neckline. At natural waist is an attached pink satin belt with bow in front. Center back zipper, with section of hooks-and-eyes at upper part. There are two labels in the dress, the Retailer's label "Neiman-Marcus" sewn inside at waist to right of zipper, and maker's label sewn inside near top of under-dress on left of zipper "Made in British Crown / Colony Hong Kong". With accompanying long rectangular pink chiffon scarf. No labels on scarf.
Date:
1950
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Night robe
Dressing robe of light green raw silk with light yellow decorative topstitching in floral design around neckline and cuffs. Full length, jewel neckline with padded collar, front center zipper opening past hips, three-quarter length raglan sleeves, deep angled bust darts, a-line silhouette. Lined in bright yellow silk. Label at center back neckline: Dynasty / Made in Hong Kong / British Crown Colony / Dry Clean Only"
Date:
1950/1959
Creator:
Dynasty
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library