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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, August 28, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Mary Jean's new job as well as Jeane Bertig Kempner future travel.
Date:
August 28, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwood McEnany to I. H. Kempner, October 27, 1944]
Letter from Elwood McEnany to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the news he provided about the Chardines, which he also received from Gussie Gibert.
Date:
October 27, 1944
Creator:
McEnany, Elwood
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, May 27, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics and international relations.
Date:
May 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Kempner to The Galveston News, January 31, 1948]
Letter from Jeane Kempner to The Galveston News discussing how Kempner agrees with the editor on their opinion on how the mayor should "renovate" Galveston and its streets.
Date:
January 31, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America, March 18, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America regarding the securing of a carnet and completing his automobile application.
Date:
March 18, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, April 14, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America and Executive Director Frank E. Dawson informing them that his car will sail from Galveston to Le Havre on May 15 on the SS Jessie Lykes.
Date:
April 14, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 6, 1948]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing how an old war friend of Harris is in Paris and he thinks it would be a good idea for Daniel to connect with him. And the rest of the letter consists on sales of bales.
Date:
August 6, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Freund to Dan W. Kempner, September 22, 1948]
Letter from Erich Freund to Dan W. Kempner discussing how Erich has visited his mother twice since they last corresponded and that he is having trouble finding her a home to take her in to care for her as her conditions worsen.
Date:
September 22, 1948
Creator:
Freund, Erich
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner, September 29, 1948]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner discussing how Nicole is now engaged to a man, how they are golfing with the nice weather, and thanking Jeane for the sheets she sent her.
Date:
September 29, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hotel Plaza-Athénée to Daniel W. Kempner, October 11, 1948]
Letter from Hotel Plaza-Athénée and General Manager R. L. Lambert to Daniel W. Kempner requesting he send a check for ₣2,551 to Edith L. Turner to cover the cost of transporting his luggage.
Date:
October 11, 1948
Creator:
Hotel Plaza-Athénée
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sabine Chardine l to Jeane Kempner, October 19, 1948]
Letter from Sabine Chardine to Jeane Kempner discussing thanking Kempner for her previous letter and discussing what is going on in her life including Pierre and their children.
Date:
October 19, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Sabine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, November 01, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Fred F. Florence discussing how Charles L. Sasportas is coming into Dallas and he does portrait painting for individuals and families. Kempner is hoping that Florence can direct Sasportas to the right channels for work.
Date:
November 1, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, June 26, 1949]
Letter to Cecile from her father about her friend Deetie, Mr. Acheson's travels, the Marshall Plan, and international relations.
Date:
June 26, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 4, 1950]
Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a shipment of White Seal Moet Chandon with no vintage, and champagne. They also urge Mr. Kempner to place his next order of French imported wines through the European Import Company and they will quote him with French prices.
Date:
January 4, 1950
Creator:
European Import Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to H. Kempner, January 17, 1950]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to H. Kempner discussing Mr. Chardine's plans to visit Galveston after his trip to New York.
Date:
January 17, 1950
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. Frank E. Dawson, March 29, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson requesting the reservation of a chauffeur through the Automobile Club of France during an upcoming trip and a rental for a visitor in Galveston.
Date:
March 29, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner, June 16, 1950]
Letter from Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing multiple documents required for passing Daniel Kempner's car through Europe, along with instructions for meeting a representative and receiving tourist plates.
Date:
June 16, 1950
Creator:
Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a mix-up regarding instructions given to Ed Hamilton about his pay and vacation, mentioning their attempts to obtain a lease a property in Plantersville with 440 acres of land that has been divided between four heirs, and providing information on 7,000 bales of cotton that will be shipped to China.
Date:
August 11, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner, August 11, 1950]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing a mix-up regarding instructions given to Ed Hamilton about his pay and vacation, mentioning their attempts to obtain a lease a property in Plantersville with 440 acres of land that has been divided between four heirs, and providing information on 7,000 bales of cotton that will be shipped to China.
Date:
August 11, 1950
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from French American Banking Corporation to United Stated National Bank, August 14, 1950]
Letter from the French American Banking Corporation to the United Stated National Bank discussing $25,000 credited to the account named Maison Kempner.
Date:
August 14, 1950
Creator:
French American Banking Corporation
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner, September 30, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner discussing the delivery of remittance to Dr. Lifschütz for $4,500 while mentioning when he will sail back to New York from Paris.
Date:
September 30, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear, October 6, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to A. H. Blackshear discussing personal matters he would like Blackshear to attend to for him while he is in Paris, including giving money to his chauffeur, V. L. Mackey, to travel to New York to pick him up when he docks, phoning the house to have everything ready for when he gets home, writing William B. Keyser to have his two cows in Galveston on the 25th, and obtaining a record of the salaries and bonuses paid each year to "higher-paid" employees at the Bertig Company, H. Kempner, and the American Securities Corporation.
Date:
October 6, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner, October 6, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner responding to a variety of financial, political, and family events that he has been informed of while in Paris and away from his office in Galveston, including his attempts to navigate the Italian cotton market.
Date:
October 6, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Hotel Plaza-Athénée to Daniel W. Kempner, December 13, 1950]
Letter from Hotel Plaza-Athénée to Daniel W. Kempner responding to Mr. Kempner's inquiry about his lost package from September.
Date:
December 13, 1950
Creator:
Hotel Plaza-Athénée
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History