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[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Yuzo Takeuchi, March 29, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Yuzo Takeuchi thanking him for the note of congratulations for his son Shrub's wedding.
Date:
March 29, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter B. Dossett to Harris L. Kempner, February 15, 1966]
Letter from Walter B. Dossett to Harris L. Kempner telling him how much he enjoyed his visit and thanking him for sending the address of Mr. James Baird.
Date:
February 15, 1966
Creator:
Dossett, Walter B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Walter Dossett, February 11, 1966]
Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Walter Dossett providing him with the address of Mr. James T. Baid, Vice President of the H. Kempner Cotton Company.
Date:
February 11, 1966
Creator:
Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis, April 8, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis apologizing for being unable to attend the fifth Southwestern Assembly as he will be in Japan at the time.
Date:
April 8, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis, May 5, 1966]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis informing him that his plans to go to Japan have been cancelled and asking if there is still time for him to attend the Southwestern Assembly.
Date:
May 5, 1966
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. McMillion to Individuals concerned, Cotton Financing Mission, August 4, 1947]
Letter from W. C. McMillion to individuals concerned discussing details about the Cotton Financing Mission.
Date:
August 4, 1947
Creator:
McMillion, W. C.
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
[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 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 Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1959]
Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing the report which shows the sales they did since he left and mentions they'll need to sell more to United Kingdom and others. He also mentioned about a new regulation, CN-EX-7 which doesn't allow barter transactions under PIK program.
Date:
May 7, 1959
Creator:
Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 8, 1959]
Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a photocopy of market letter he received from Cooke & Co. Then he talks about the sales they did and how Mr. Heller wants to purchase bales from them but with few requirements.
Date:
May 8, 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 4, 1959]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth and Harris Kempner discussing the local election, the Renferts, how the cotton business is doing, and meeting the Babers.
Date:
May 4, 1959
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, April 28, 1959]
Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning the amount if bales he sold since Kempner left. He enclosed memorandum about their standing and that they need 1300 bales to sell to the United Kingdom. He mentions that he received letter from Lacerda asking for the permission to let him make a trip to France.
Date:
May 1, 1959
Creator:
Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From C. D. Haggart of Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade, June 16, 1961]
Letter from C. D. Haggart of Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade to the Cotton Merchants Committee and Other interested parties mentioning that the Japanese trade in the American and Japanese carriers have just decided the establishment of a Japan Cotton Pool. He also includes that three Japanese lines and three American lines representatives will be visiting Houston on June 20th. And also there's a meeting scheduled at 10:30 a.m., June 20th at Directors room of the Houston Cotton Exchange.
Date:
June 16, 1961
Creator:
Houston Cotton Exchange & Board of Trade
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, August 13, 1962]
Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner regarding a linen place mat that his mom gave during his visit to Galveston. He mentions that they can't duplicate in Japan as it's considered unpractical there and says that Kung Bros are trying to find some maker in Hong Kong and asks him to update his mom on this matter.
Date:
August 13, 1962
Creator:
Baird, James T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tomizo Shiota to Messrs. H. Kempner Cotton Co., June 4, 1962]
Letter from Tomizo Shiota to Messrs. H. Kempner Cotton Co., forwarding a book titled " Kobe Hyakkei " containing 100 sketches in wood-black prints of popular landscapes of Kobe. He mentions that he'll be glad if he places this in his drawing room for the interest of visitors and as the symbol of their friendship.
Date:
June 4, 1962
Creator:
Shiota, Tomizo
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for Dinner With Kotaro Watanabe, January 28, 1965]
Invitation from Kotaro Watanabe offering an invitation to a reception and dinner at the Hotel Galvez in Galveston.
Date:
1965
Creator:
Watanabe, Kotaro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris L. Kempner, March 28, 1966]
Letter from James T. Baird to Harris L. Kempner discussing hotel reservations and other specifics for his upcoming business trip to East Asia. Two pages of Mr. Kempner's handwritten notes contain a rough schedule for the trip.
Date:
March 28, 1966
Creator:
Baird, James T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris L. Kempner to Kempnerell, June 15, 1954]
Telegram sent by Harris L. Kempner informing of a flight he is taking due Houston on the 22nd from Dallas.
Date:
June 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
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
[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 James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner, February 19, 1959]
Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner confirming return flight details for Kempner and providing a breakdown of the total cost of the flights.
Date:
February 19, 1959
Creator:
Lide, James C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy Yamaguchi to Harris L. Kempner, March, 1958]
Letter from Roy Yamaguchi to Harris L. Kempner discussing which type of boat he recommends Kempner to get and a meeting he had with Mr. Winterbotham.
Date:
March 13, 1958
Creator:
Yamaguchi, Roy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Katagai to Harris L. Kempner, March 13, 1958]
Letter from T. Katagai to Harris L. Kempner proposing a deal for Harris Kempner to get a Albatros boat with some terms and conditions.
Date:
March 13, 1958
Creator:
Katagai, T.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History