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Harris and Eliza Kempner
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[Letter from H. Adler to D. W. Kempner, September 11, 1941]
Letter from H. Adler to D. W. Kempner discussing the time and amount of money it will take to create Kempner's optical prescription attachment.
Date:
September 11, 1941
Creator:
Adler, H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1941]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing Goldberger's fear for her children's lives and asking Kempner to continue helping the family immigrate to the United States.
Date:
April 11, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1941]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner wishing the Kempner family a happy new year and thanking Kempner for attempting to help the family receive visas to the United States.
Date:
September 16, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich and Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1941]
Letter from Augusta and Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing the reasons they were denied visas and asking Kempner to help the family by writing to the General Consul on the family's behalf.
Date:
May 2, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Erich & Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Sale of Car, July 1941]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by H. J. Tollett Cadillac Co., including 61 Cadillac Coupe, hydraulic drive, tax, etc. worth $1811.78. Written paid in full July 31st, 1941.
Date:
July 31, 1941
Creator:
H. J. Tollett Cadillac Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner, July 23, 1941]
Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Erich Goldberger's visa application being rejected due to Goldberger having family living in enemy controlled areas but explaining that it can be changed if Goldberger writes to the Consulate and declares he has no close relatives living in Germany.
Date:
July 23, 1941
Creator:
Heller, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1941]
Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Heller attempting to get money sent to Mrs. Minna Richetr from Kempner and informing Kempner that Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger's attempts to gain approval to immigrate to the United States being delayed.
Date:
June 10, 1941
Creator:
Heller, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner, June 19, 1941]
Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Heller meeting with Erich Goldberger to discuss Goldberger's attempt to immigrate to the United States and informing Kempner of a mistake on Goldberger's application that said he didn't know English when he does. Heller also discusses C. W. Strom moving to the State Department in Washington.
Date:
June 19, 1941
Creator:
Heller, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to D. J. Rabson, August 22, 1941]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to D. J. Rabson discussing how the Kempner is going to return the Rolleiflex due to him having a difficult time focusing, and inquires about a possibility of adding a prescription lens to a camera.
Date:
August 22, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Eastman Kodak Company, March 05, 1941]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Eastman Kodak Company discussing sending in a film reel and asking for advice on how to make it better in the future.
Date:
March 5, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Adler, October 1, 1941]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Adler discussing a prescription optical eyepiece being made.
Date:
October 1, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Taylor, March 27, 1941]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Taylor discussing the reason the footage was not exposed was not due to Kempner but the people at Eastman Kodak.
Date:
March 27, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Rabsons, Inc., September 22, 1941]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Rabsons, Inc. discussing a prescription change for Kempner's eyesight and how that would change the lens he has ordered.
Date:
September 22, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, January 4, 1941]
Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner replying to the letter sent on December 20th regarding the "Filmo Topics".
Date:
January 4, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Second Codicil to the Will of Eliza Kempner, September 15th, 1941]
Second codicil to the will of Eliza Kempner, handwritten by Eliza Kempner, bequeathing the silver serving tray and pieces from Island City Savings Bank that belonged to her husband, Harris Kempner, to her grandson, Harris Leon Kempner.
Date:
September 15, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Eliza Seinsheimer
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April, 27 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father updating her about family and friends. He writes about how "O'mama" is coping with "O'papa's" recent death and her inability to remember the funeral.
Date:
April 27, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, August 17, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing friends coming to visit from afar. He also writes about the Japanese attack on the US Navy and that he wishes that Russia would "seek peace" with Germany so that Germany would have "no need" for "Japan's Army or Navy or diplomacy".
Date:
August 17, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 7, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing the Daughters of Artillery Ball and Major General Dick Donovan's attendance. Writes that Ruth and Harris are buying Eustace Taylor's house and are having architects look at it.
Date:
December 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 9, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "Harris" and "Ruth" wanting to travel to New York and their participation as "Daughters of Artillery Club" members in a ball in Dallas. Also writes about Sealy Hutchings Jr.'s participation in the club and his wife, "lady Hutchings" arguing with Gus Arnold, chairman of the House Commitee.
Date:
November 9, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941]
Letter to Cecil from her father discussing an issue he had with someone he believed to be fraud. He also encourages Cecil to make up her mind about moving to New York or Dallas. He mentions that "Uncle Stuart" is going blind.
Date:
November 16, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 7, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "Uncle Pat's" trip to the West with "Charlie", war news about suffering of Russian Jews, "Eddie T's" recovery from knee surgery.
Date:
September 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davie, November 10, 1941]
Letter to Mrs. Davie from Mrs. Kempner about Galvestonians being unable to carry the expected amount of insurance.
Date:
November 10, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History