Letter to Cecile from her father about family matters, investment bonds, the taxes on the bonds, international relations, and Texas primaries.

Letter to Cecile from her father about his dental health and the war.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing Mr. heller's action on the Disconto Bank of Bremen account and him having received the Power of Attorney papers. He tells Mr. Heller that he is unsure what the best way to use to the money is and advises him to wait and watch the situation before making any final decision.

Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner discussing using the W.A. Lighter & Nussbaum account to form a finance company in Bremen and request Mr. Kempner's opinion on the matter.

Letter from Clark W. Thompson, Congressman from 9th District of Texas, to Jeane B. Kempner enclosing letters of introduction from Switzerland and Germany and promising to write the Director of Customs in New York on her behalf.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Sam Litvin providing an update on European travel plans and suggesting an inquiry about visas.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Kurt Brenner discussing the reservation of suites for his stay in Baden-Baden, Germany.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth discussing changes to a proposed itinerary for a trip to Europe in the summer and fall of 1956.

Handwritten letter from Sam Litvin to Daniel W. Kempner discussing visas for their upcoming trip in Europe.

Letter from Insel-Hotel to Continental-American Travel, Inc., confirming a reservation for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner and Miss Gladys Kempner for the night of September 7th.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Schmidt & Co. introducing Mr. David Armstrong. Since Mr. Armstrong is being in Europe for the summer, Kempner asks if there's any advice or assistance they could provide.

Inter-office letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his son, David Armstrong's trip to Europe from middle of June to sometime in September where his itinerary is not fixed but would be spending most of his time in Italy. He mentions that he has no connections there in case of emergency for him, so he's writing this letter to Kempner requesting him to write a letter of introduction for them to someone in his office in Italy for Davis to go and seek for advice or help.

Postcard of a photo of Plönlein in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany, a historical landmark of shops, a fountain, half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets. Featured in the photo are two stone streets with shops in the half-timbered style and a small clocktower adorning them. Text on the reverse is from Olin Shivers to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner discussing his trip to Germany.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson requesting letters of introduction addressed to U.S. Ambassadors to Switzerland, France, Austria, and Germany for her summer trip to Europe.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel requesting letters of introduction addressed to U.S. Ambassadors to Switzerland, France, Austria, and Germany for her summer trip to Europe.

Letter from F. W. Warns, Jr. to H. Kempner discussing the best hotels in various cities around Germany and Austria including Munich, Salzburg, Bad Gastein, Innsbruck, and Mittersill while providing updates on the hiring of a maid to accompany their travels.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the German Consulate General asking if a visa is required for visiting occupied Germany.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing why he has not been writing and enclosing a call for a meeting with subjects of interest marked and discussing the application for a canal line.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner catching up on various personal matters such as Frances Louise and her pain level, Harris' experience sailing with the Thompsons, a game of bridge with Lyda and Mary Matthews, and Shrub's little league baseball team. He also mentions that life at the office has been quiet.