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[Letter from The American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner, November 6, 1950}
Letter from the American Consul to Daniel W. Kempner certifying that Mr. Kempner had held a checking account with them for over 25 years.
Date:
November 6, 1950
Creator:
American Consul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner, April 12, 1956]
Letter from W. O. Caraway to D. W. Kempner discussing international shipments of sugar packets.
Date:
April 12, 1956
Creator:
Caraway, W. O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner, May 30, 1950]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner updating Kempner on Nicole's health issues following childbirth, describing the complications and her current condition. He mentions difficulties in obtaining necessary medication, which they ultimately found through a helpful individual, P. Francoise. He also notes the departure of a mutual friend, Daniel Colin Olivier, to Texas, providing Kempner with the details to possibly meet him.
Date:
May 30, 1950
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, June 19, 1947]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the package of flour, sugar, soap, and other necessities that he sent him and telling him that he forwarded the package to Mrs. Hamon that he sent her. Mr. Chardine encloses the reply from Hôtel Splendide-Royal & Excelsior, but informs Mr. Kempner that it is too soon to contact Hotel Plaza-Athénée and that he will do so in two or three months.
Date:
June 19, 1947
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, September 8,1948]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that his car has been loaded on the SS. Charles Lykes and enclosing documents regarding his car's freighting. The letter also discusses the condition of the car.
Date:
September 8, 1948
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[List of emigrants going from Antwerp to Galveston, January 21 and April 1, 1846]
List of emigrants going from Antwerp to Galveston. Signed Guillaume D'Hanis and dated January 21 and April 1, 1846 in Antwerp. "Ledger of the emigrants embarked this day on the ship "Diamond".
Date:
1846-01-21/1846-04-01
Creator:
D'Hanis, Guillaume
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Etablissements L. F. Francois to Harris L. Kempner, June 29, 1964]
Letter from Etablissements L. F. Francois to Harris L. Kempner providing suggestions on hotels and restaurants in Brussels.
Date:
June 29, 1964
Creator:
Etablissements L. F. Francois
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andre Francois to Harris L. Kempner, August 26, 1954]
Letter from Andre Francois to Harris L. Kempner discussing the arrival and shipping of an order of glasses.
Date:
August 26, 1954
Creator:
Francois, Andre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner, November 25, 1950]
Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the gratitude expressed by Raoul Henkart at Mr. Kempner's help obtaining an immigration visa and U.S. school recommendations for his son. Mr. François also thanks Mr. Kempner for sending $5 bills signed by Ike Kempner and informing him that the Kempner name is well known in Belgium.
Date:
November 25, 1950
Creator:
François, Peter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner, October 26]
Letter from Peter H. François to Daniel W. Kempner discussing export quotas of cotton and informing Mr. Kempner they've received the draft of an affidavit of support form from Raoul Henkart.
Date:
October 26, 1950
Creator:
François, Peter H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, December 18, 1952]
Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner telling him what ship Miss. Miriam Enz will be taking from Europe to the United States and that her parents plan to drive her to the city the ship is leaving from.
Date:
December 18, 1952
Creator:
Heller, Mark F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, January 7, 1953]
Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner providing some information on the ship Miss. Miriam Enz will be taking from Europe to the United States and asking he reimburse him for some of her expenses.
Date:
January 7, 1953
Creator:
Heller, Mark F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. L. Kempner, June 28, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing complaints made about their cotton shipments in Belgium and a meeting he had with Mr. Ketsges regarding them.
Date:
June 28, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner, August 3, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner providing a summary of meetings with cotton companies in Italy.
Date:
August 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, July 4, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner and the rest of the Kempner family discussing his meetings with cotton companies in Europe and his travels afterwards. He also mentions him to keep writing the letters.
Date:
July 4, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, September 30, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig expressing pleasure at receiving his letter and clarifying a misunderstanding about correspondence during a trip. He apologizes for any missed letters, especially one to the Grand Hotel. He also mention poor reports of the cotton crop in his area and the impact on business in Galveston. He is pleased that Mr. Bertig has a television set and shares their travel experiences in Europe. .
Date:
September 30, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Leslie Fothergill, April 28, 1953]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Leslie Fothergill apologizing for responding to her letter so late and acknowledging that it is too late to move forward on the business they were previously discussing.
Date:
April 28, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter H. François, November 6, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Peter H. François discussing getting the paperwork needed to help Raoul Henkart secure an immigration visa completed, so he can move from Belgium to the U.S. for university.
Date:
November 6, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
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 Harris L. Kempner to Colonel Everett Cook, September 16, 1944]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Everett Cook requesting information about people living in French and Belgium towns on an enclosed list. Isaac H. Kempner is cc'd and a post-script asks if there are any other names that should be included.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. D. W. Kempner, June 6, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mary Jean's travelog and the conditions at home.
Date:
June 6, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sealy Hutchings, July 29, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sealy Hutchings discussing hotels and restaurants in Brussells.
Date:
July 29, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart N. Scott, June 24, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Stuart N. Scott asking him to contribute to Harris' knowledge of hotels and restaurants in Brussels.
Date:
June 24, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Kempner, July 2, 1949]
Telegram sent by Kempner in Ghent discussing sales to buyers of July/August shipments and prices quoted by competitors.
Date:
July 2, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History