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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
Object Type: Letter
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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Annotated Business Card for Paula Kaeslin of Au Trianon] (open access)

[Annotated Business Card for Paula Kaeslin of Au Trianon]

Business card for Paula Kaeslin from Au Trianon in Lucerne.
Date: 1952~
Creator: Au Tr
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cassegrain to Jeane Bertig Kempner, November 9, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Cassegrain to Jeane Bertig Kempner, November 9, 1956]

Letter from Cassegrain to Jeane Bertig Kempner informing her of a printing error regarding her cards, making them unable to be shipped and having to redo the order.
Date: November 9, 1956
Creator: Cassegrain
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cassegrain Graveur to D. W. Kempner, December 12, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Cassegrain Graveur to D. W. Kempner, December 12, 1955]

Letter from Cassegrain Graveur to Daniel W. Kempner in response to a previous letter Kempner sent. The business informs Kempner of what paper colors he should choose in order for the stamps to better show up, and also informs him of the price of purchasing an engraving as well as a specific telephone, along with a book of stamps.
Date: December 12, 1955
Creator: Cassegrain Graveur
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co., December 31, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from P. Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co., December 31, 1952]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co. asking for some information on shipping jars of truffles from France to the United States.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, January 31, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, January 31, 1953]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner asking him to send a copy of a recent issue of Life Magazine which contains an editorial that was particularly off putting to many people in France. Enclosed in the letter are two translations of a letter sent to Mr. Chardine regarding the article.
Date: January 31, 1953
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, July 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, July 28, 1953]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner telling him of a serious car accident that some associates of theirs were involved in.
Date: July 28, 1953
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner, February 17, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner, February 17, 1949]

Letter from André Clerc to Harris Leon Kempner providing a copy of George V Hotel's letter and apologizing for having forgotten to send it.
Date: February 17, 1949
Creator: Clerc, André
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging his order for new shirts and promising to send them his way as soon as they are ready.
Date: December 28, 1964
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, May, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, May, 1964]

Letter from French tailor company David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner informing him they are moving and providing an address for future use.
Date: May 1964
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner explaining that they didn't receive the shirt he returned. They also provide a statement of the amount that he needs to pay them since the package is lost.
Date: September 17, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the shirt that he sent back due to damage. The company will take the necessary steps to reimburse Kempner.
Date: September 25, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965]

Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner apologizing for not responding sooner and informing him that the fabric samples he requested are on the way.
Date: December 28, 1965
Creator: David, Jean-Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George I. Duca to Harris Leon Kempner, July 1962] (open access)

[Letter from George I. Duca to Harris Leon Kempner, July 1962]

Letter from George I. Duca to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing the latest " Lettre de Paris" which they hope would be of his interest.
Date: July 1962
Creator: Duca, George I.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company, January 9, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company, January 9, 1965]

Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company thanking them for their offer to help and updating them on his current travel plans.
Date: January 9, 1965
Creator: Dufour, Rene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Mussels and Bordelaise Sauce] (open access)

[Invoice for Mussels and Bordelaise Sauce]

Invoice for mussels and Bordelaise sauce sold to Daniel W. Kempner by Etablissements Rodel, including the number of tins of mussels purchased, as well as the total price for the purchase.
Date: March 12, 1948
Creator: Etablissements Rodel & Fils Freres
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean Fauchille to Monsieur Harris Kempner, March 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Jean Fauchille to Monsieur Harris Kempner, March 23, 1955]

Letter from Jean Fauchille to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as Kempner's last stay in Spring, his work on a book which is enclosed, his health, job positions regarding his son and staff with the Union of Cotton Importers.
Date: March 23, 1955
Creator: Fauchille, Jean
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fauchille, Verley & Cie. to H. Kempner, October 30, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Fauchille, Verley & Cie. to H. Kempner, October 30, 1954]

Letter from Fauchille, Verley & Cie. to H. Kempner regarding cotton offers.
Date: October 30, 1954
Creator: Fauchille, Verley & Cie.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner, December 16, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner, December 16, 1952]

Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner informing him about the Institution Beau Soleil for his two children.
Date: December 16, 1952
Creator: Ferrier, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962] (open access)

[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962]

Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner with artwork of la Palais de Justice in Rouen, France. The artwork shows the exterior of the building with its main staircase in the foreground and its main tower to the left. The building's facade is adorned with flamboyant and renaissance style ornaments. A red border surrounds the illustration. Inside the card is a message from the Fremaux's sending memories and best wishes to Mr. Kempner and hoping to have him at their new home.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Fremaux, Albert & Fremaux, Sabine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marcel Fremaux to Daniel W. Kempner, November 30, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Marcel Fremaux to Daniel W. Kempner, November 30, 1954]

Letter from Marcel Fremaux to Daniel W. Kempner sharing his hopes for Jeane Kempner's recovery and also thanking Kempner for hosting Fremaux at the Plaza Athenee. Fremaux expresses his hopes that, should Kempner return to France soon, that he'd be able to host Kempner at his home in Normandie.
Date: November 30, 1954
Creator: Fremaux, Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner with samples of shirts he has ordered previously and dark poplin to be used for pajamas.
Date: December 26, 1962
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for his order of two white shirts.
Date: March 26, 1963
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History