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[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963] (open access)

[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963]

Telegram sent by the Acarrette family to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner and their sons discussing their devastation at the death of President Kennedy and expressing their deep and affectionate sympathy.
Date: November 23, 1963, 3:10 p.m.
Creator: Acarrette
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Fannie and Louis Adoure to Jeane Bertig Kempner, {{{date}}}] (open access)

[Telegram from Fannie and Louis Adoure to Jeane Bertig Kempner, {{{date}}}]

Telegram sent by Fannie and Louis Adoue to Jeane Bertig Kempner wishing her affectionate birthday greetings.
Date: September 25, 1955, 11:30 a.m.
Creator: Adoue, Fannie & Adoue, Louis Albert
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner, April 22, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner, April 22, 1964]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the checks that arrived and deposited into her account
Date: April 22, 1964
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Jeane B. Kempner, September 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Jeane B. Kempner, September 22, 1959]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Jeane B. Kempner discussing the amount of money Kempner is due to receive from her voting trust shares in the Imperial Sugar Company, the status of Mary Jean Kempner's claim for reimbursment of hospital expenses by the New York Hospital, and the marriage of Mr. Ray Mehan to a Miss Golden.
Date: September 22, 1959
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 4, 1950]

Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing acquiring a chauffeur for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe and requesting more information about the trip.
Date: April 4, 1950
Creator: American Express Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 25, 1950]

Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the chauffeur they have secured for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe.
Date: April 25, 1950
Creator: American Express Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner, May 11, 1950]

Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner responding to Mr. Kempner's inquiries about the chosen chauffeur for his upcoming trip to Europe.
Date: May 11, 1950
Creator: American Express Company
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer, April 28, 1961]

Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer complaining about the level of commerce in Texas on Sundays. He wonders if there can be a law that would stop the selling of non-necessities on Sundays.
Date: April 28, 1961
Creator: Anderson, George S.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner, September 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner, September 4, 1963]

Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner informing him that Francine is still out of town but will take care of arrangements to Sally Truslow and her friend as soon as she returns. He notes that most people are absent from Paris in the month of August.
Date: September 4, 1963
Creator: André Clerc
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner, May 24, 1960] (open access)

[Inter-Office Letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner, May 24, 1960]

Inter-office letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his son, David Armstrong's trip to Europe from middle of June to sometime in September where his itinerary is not fixed but would be spending most of his time in Italy. He mentions that he has no connections there in case of emergency for him, so he's writing this letter to Kempner requesting him to write a letter of introduction for them to someone in his office in Italy for Davis to go and seek for advice or help.
Date: May 24, 1960
Creator: Armstrong, R. M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Russell Anderson, November 16, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Russell Anderson, November 16, 1951]

Letter from Robert Markle Armstrong to Russell Anderson requesting six pints of 1 pint bottles of Dessaux-Fils vinegar for D. W. Kempner.
Date: November 16, 1951
Creator: Armstrong, Robert Markle
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W, Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W, Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 26, 1950]

Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking the Kempner's for the robe they gifted him.
Date: December 26, 1950
Creator: Bertig, Joseph R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950]

Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner discussing cotton sales, the employment of a chief engineer to get familiar with the operations of the compress, boiler, and sprinkler systems, two cars of new cotton received for H. Kempner from Sugarland, the changing location of sample racks at O.P.Q.R.&S., and the logistics of building toilets and washrooms for labor and yard clerks and foremen. Biron, furthermore, mentions the increase in tariffs from Houston Warehouses and advises that they increase their tariffs as well.
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Biron, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner, September 22, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner, September 22, 1950]

Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner describing the situation at Merchants and Planters Compress and Warehouse Co. in Galveston, including changes, orders, the trouble with their broken compress, and local politics.
Date: September 22, 1950
Creator: Biron, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. J. Biron to Daniel W. Kempner, September 27, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from A. J. Biron to Daniel W. Kempner, September 27, 1955]

Letter from A. J. Biron to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on recent business happenings while he is out of the office.
Date: September 27, 1955
Creator: Biron, A. J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1950] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1950]

Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr to Commerce Trust Company stating that a note in the amount of $6100.00 with interest of $83.88 is due on October 2, 1950, for D. W. Kempner. He also mentions that a New York Exchange for $83.88 is enclosed to cover the interest due. D. W. Kempner is said to be in Europe and will not return until November 1st, so he suggests sending a renewal note to Pierre Chardine in Le Havre, France.
Date: September 25, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1950] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1950]

Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing enclosed correspondence, a statement from B. J. Denihan, Inc., and updates about black-tailed deer being moved to Plantersville. Includes handwritten notes.
Date: August 19, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, July 6, 1948] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, July 6, 1948]

Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a financial report and discussing business with Bill Keyser, Sternberg-Martin & Company, and the Cotton Concentration Company. There are handwritten notes from Mr. Kempner in the margins providing responses to the letter.
Date: July 6, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, June 14, 1948] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, June 14, 1948]

Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner discussing business with Sternberg-Martin & Company, Walgreen Drug Store sales, crops needing rain, and new bulls. There are handwritten notes from Mr. Kempner providing responses to the letter.
Date: June 14, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, October 4, 1950] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, October 4, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner notifying Kempner that he has received his letter and assuring him he will handle check remittance of two checks on the Irving Trust Company. He lets Kempner know that a receipt he forgot to include with the letter will be mailed to Dr. Lifschütz.
Date: October 4, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 8, 1950] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, September 8, 1950]

Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner concerning changes in the cotton market, the amount of cotton ginned at Plantersville, cattle sales, and liquidation of the press. Copy includes handwritten notes.
Date: September 8, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Commerce Trust Company discussing payment on an account for D. W. Kempner and advising them to send a renewal notice to where Mr. Kempner is staying in France.
Date: September 25, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 4, 1948]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing updates Bill Keyser gave him about a cotton gin.
Date: August 4, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 8, 1950]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the purchase and sale of cotton bales since August 4th, Mr. Goff's plans to use the old office for his operation beginning September 15th, unpaid invoices, and information from William B. Keyser on plans to begin picking cotton next week in Plantersville.
Date: August 8, 1950
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History