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[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 4, 1954]
Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing rainfall measurements during September and prior months in 1954 in comparison with the same months in 1952 and 1953.
Date:
October 4, 1954
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Daniel Webster Kempner, October 1, 1954]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Daniel Webster Kempner discussing cotton harvests and shipping.
Date:
October 1, 1954
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boucheron to D. W. Kempner, November 16, 1954]
Letter from Boucheron to D. W. Kempner acknowledging a letter and check received.
Date:
November 16, 1954
Creator:
Boucheron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Boucheron to D. W. Kempner, October 26, 1954]
Letter from Boucheron to D. W. Kempner discussing about Mrs. Kempner's glasses and about the memories shared by Mr. and Mrs. Clerc.
Date:
October 26, 1954
Creator:
Boucheron
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Kempner, August 24, 1954]
Telegram sent Kempner informing that on Tuesday morning they will leave due to storms, going directly to Lucerne. They ask to forward all mail to Lucerne as the weather conditions are terrible. They ask to be kept posted regarding president's actions.
Date:
August 24, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harrison to D. W. Kempner, January 3, 1954]
Letter from Harrison to D. W. Kempner thanking for the seasonal greetings.
Date:
January 3, 1954
Creator:
Harrison
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Goyard Aine to D. W. Kempner, January 20, 1954]
Letter from E. Goyard Aine to D. W. Kempner discussing about the wardrobe suitcase which was bought last summer. Sending five new hangers to replace the broken ones.
Date:
January 20, 1954
Creator:
E. Goyard Aine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Chase National Bank to D. W. Kempner, November 19, 1954]
Letter from Percy J. Ebbott, President at The Chase National Bank to D. W. Kempner discussing that Roland Irvine has shown the letter where Mr. Kempner mentioned that he ran across Madame De Micheli at Lucerne and met Bill Reese in Paris. Also mentions about the purchase of a Tyrolean hat at Lake Lucerne.
Date:
November 19, 1954
Creator:
The Chase National Bank
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Marcel Fremaux, November 11, 1954]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Marcel Fremaux informing him that he made it safely back to Galveston and congratulating him on being named President of the Federation Internationale des Industries Cotonnieres.
Date:
November 11, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Marcel Fremaux, January 20, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Marcel Fremaux discussing that Pierre informed Marcel and Madeleine will be attending the National Cotton Conference and then visit Galveston. Discusses further that Marcel and Madeleine will be house guests while Mr. Pierre de Calan will be accommodated at the Galvez hotel.
Date:
January 20, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mr. Pierre Chardine, November 11, 1954]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing his and Jeane's illness, Stanley's operation and thanking him for a previous letter.
Date:
November 11, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Continental - American Travel Inc. to H. Kempner, October 8, 1954]
Letter from Continental - American Travel Inc. to H. Kempner about refund due from Pan American World Airways for unused air tickets between Paris and New York.
Date:
October 8, 1954
Creator:
Continental - American Travel, Inc.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, February 3, 1954]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending Kempner branded letter headings and rubber his rubber stamp signature to give more authenticity to the letters e is sending to the French market.
Date:
February 3, 1954
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to the H. Kempner firm, January 12, 1954]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to the H. Kempner firm asking them to send some extra copies of business promotional material so he can forward it to their French associates.
Date:
January 12, 1954
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, January 27, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing that 12 or 15 copies of letter in English can be sent for correspondents and friends. And if desired a box of H. Kempner stationery and facsimile rubber stamp signature can be sent so that translations can be made.
Date:
January 27, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, January 20, 1954]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine asking him to extent a message to their French business associates that their home in Galveston is always open for guests.
Date:
January 20, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Post Office Return Receipt, January 4, 1954]
A United States Post Office return receipt for an article sent to Pierre Chardine by H. Kempner.
Date:
January 4, 1954
Creator:
United States Post Office Department
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, November 18, 1954]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how to refer to Madame Seyrig; upcoming medical procedures for Jeane Kempner and Jean-Louis Pesle; and a list of Chardine's clients.
Date:
November 18, 1954
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Le Havre, Le to D. W. Kempner, November 16, 1954]
Letter from Le Havre to D. W. Kempner talking about the trouble with Mr and Mrs. Kempner's health aftre their return. Also mentions about Stanley, Marcel and Madeleine Fremaux.
Date:
November 16, 1954
Creator:
Le Havre, Le
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Insured Parcel, December 6, 1954]
Receipt for insured parcel, the delivery address is Paris, France.
Date:
December 6, 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[D. W. Kempner 1954 Travel Itinerary and Instructions to Blackshear]
Documents listing a European travel itinerary for D. W. Kempner, including dates, location, and cable or mailing address. Preceding this is a memorandum to Blackshear providing instructions during his absence.
Date:
July 15, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to Dan Kempner, April 9, 1954]
Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to Dan (D. W.) Kempner acknowledging the receipt of Kempner's letter from April 3rd discussing the terms of Sam Litvin's employment as a chauffeur and guide for Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe in the summer of 1954. Du Pasquier discusses Litvin's salary requirements and asks Kempner to respond and confirm that Litvin will indeed be hired for the position.
Date:
April 9, 1954
Creator:
Du Pasquier, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Sam Litvin]
Photograph of Sam Litvin wearing a dark grey suit and striped tie.
Date:
March 1954
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, March 30, 1954]
Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner suggesting a possible chauffeur named Sam Litvin to drive D.W. and his wife during their Europe vacation. The letter includes Litvin's credentials and employee expectations.
Date:
March 30, 1954
Creator:
Du Pasquier, Robert
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History