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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henri Bendel Incorporated, April 29, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henri Bendel Incorporated, April 29, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Henri Bendel Incorporated returning the dresses.
Date: April 29, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company, April 28, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company, April 28, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company inquiring about the chosen chauffeur for his trip to Europe, Mr. Stachewsky's ability to speak French, English and Italian as well as the conditions in the contract about lodgings, meals, and salary in and out of Paris.
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dewey D. Stone to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Dewey D. Stone to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1950]

Letter from Dewey D. Stone to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the importance of a meeting and requesting to accept Professor Einstein's invitation
Date: April 28, 1950
Creator: Stone, Dewey D.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, April 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, April 27, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to B. J. Denihan sending 3 blouses to dye.
Date: April 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, April 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, April 26, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson acknowledging a previous letter from Dawson, thanks him for the information provided about the use of an American Driver's License, and notes upcoming advice on hiring an experienced chauffeur for a Cadillac. The letter mentions enclosing passport-size photographs for a new International Driver's License and completed questionnaires and advises keeping certain numbers from a previous French car license and suggests that any missing data can be obtained from the Cadillac Motor Car Division in New York.
Date: April 26, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from R. H. Johnson to T. N. Carswell - April 24, 1950]

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Rupert H. Johnson, R. H. Johnson & Co. Investment Securities, New York 5, N. Y., dated April 24, 1950. Johnson advises of some sales of stock, that he is sailing for Europe and requests that Carswell advise him on what he wants done before he sails. Johnson advises that he does not know much regarding the items Babson recommended and that Carswell and Babson should watch those items.
Date: April 25, 1950
Creator: Johnson, Rupert H.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rosa Anspach, April 24, 1950 (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rosa Anspach, April 24, 1950

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Rosa Anspach informing that they have received a letter from friends regarding the proper channel regarding contacting them if she has not already.
Date: April 24, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Saks Fifth Avenue, April 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Saks Fifth Avenue, April 24, 1950]

Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Saks Fifth Avenue discussing a dressing gown Mrs. Kempner is returning and informing them that she would drop into the physical store in New York during her trip there to find a suitable replacement instead.
Date: April 24, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. B. Schapiro to Mr. Maurice Glinert, April 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from S. B. Schapiro to Mr. Maurice Glinert, April 24, 1950]

Letter from S. B. Schapiro to Mr. Maurice Glinert suggesting to withdraw the request regarding participation of Joint Defense Appeal in 1950 campaign of the Galveston County Welfare Association.
Date: April 24, 1950
Creator: Schapiro, S. B.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Save the Children Federation to D. W. Kempner, April 21, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the Save the Children Federation to D. W. Kempner, April 21, 1950]

Letter from the Save the Children Federation to D. W. Kempner giving reassurances about the legitimacy of their organization and offering their services and literature to help set up a clothing drive.
Date: April 21, 1950
Creator: Save the Children Federation
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 19, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 19, 1950]

Letter from Cartier, Incorporated to Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing the shipment of Mrs. Kempner's diamond and onyx wristwatch.
Date: April 19, 1950
Creator: Cartier, Incorporated
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, April 18, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, April 18, 1950]

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to B. J. Denihan informing that he sent velvet curtains with two valences.
Date: April 18, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, April 17, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, April 17, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson handing a copy of the letter from march.
Date: April 17, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mary Jean Thorne, April 17, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from William L. Gatz to Mary Jean Thorne, April 17, 1950]

Letter from William L. Gatz to Mary Jean Thorne discussing Joseph Bertig's, Mrs. Thorne's uncle, health and telling her he will go home within the next two days.
Date: April 17, 1950
Creator: Gatz, William L.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to John Q. Tilson, April 15, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to John Q. Tilson, April 15, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to John Q. Tilson discussing the verification necessary to set up a clothing drive in the area for the Save the Children Federation.
Date: April 15, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Erich Freund, April 15, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Erich Freund, April 15, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Erich Freund enclosing a check for $75.00 regarding his wife's operation.
Date: April 15, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1950]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner discussing the recognition and validity of an English driving license in the United States, and the complexities of hiring a chauffeur in Paris, including costs and the qualifications of chauffeurs in New York. He also mentions of arrangements for an International Driving License, and the letter requests passport-sized photographs and additional data to complete the process.
Date: April 15, 1950
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from V. Dendramis to John R. Voris, April 14, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from V. Dendramis to John R. Voris, April 14, 1950]

Letter from V. Dendramis to Dr. John R. Voris accepting his invitation to be the honorary chairman of the Federation's "Save the Children of Greece" committee and commenting on how much he admires the work Dr. Voris is doing.
Date: April 14, 1950
Creator: Dendramis, V.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner, April 13, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner, April 13, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mary Jean Kempner sending a promised hope.
Date: April 13, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 12, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to Frances Yerkes, April 12, 1950]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes to her mother discussing recent travels. Envelope is included.
Date: April 12, 1950
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka to Frances Yerkes, April 11, 1950?] (open access)

[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka to Frances Yerkes, April 11, 1950?]

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes and Phil Kafka to Cornelia's mother discussing various outings they had had with different friends in New York. Envelope is included.
Date: 1950-04-11?
Creator: Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes & Kafka, Phillip Eric
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Southern Social Register to Jeane and Dan Kempner, April 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from the Southern Social Register to Jeane and Dan Kempner, April 10, 1950]

Letter from the Southern Social Register to Jeane and Dan Kempner telling them that their names were proposed for entry into the Southern Social Register and inviting them to participate. Several pages of information about the Debutante Register and Southern Social Register, including an advance subscription order, are attached.
Date: April 10, 1950
Creator: Southern Social Register
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, April 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner, April 9, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Easter, US government, economics, elections, international relations, Russia's actions, the US helping the Asian population, and his agnostic beliefs.
Date: April 9, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. T. DeNight, April 8, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. T. DeNight, April 8, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. T. DeNight sending a receipt regarding sailing to France.
Date: April 8, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History