Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's trips to Chicago and Sugar Land. The production of cotton bales and their buyers are enclosed.

Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's trips to Chicago and Sugar Land. The production of cotton bales and their buyers are enclosed.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Jacques Westphalen-Lemaitre discussing calendars and his future visit to Paris.

Pages listing dates and duties for various individuals employed by D. W. Kempner during a 1955 European trip. Also included are itineraries for D. W. Kempner and Jeane B. Kempner along with contact information and addresses for both while traveling. Another page lists the definition of "medical care" according to Section 23 (x) of the 1939 Code.

Letter from W. J. Sheridan to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a pamphlet about shipping a car aboard and suggesting that he join the American Automobile Association. He also discusses the chauffer's rate in and outside of Paris.

Daytime dress of red silk faille. Street length. Short sleeves with turned-back edge. Shawl collar with button-down ends at front. Center front opening of 6 circular faceted red plastic buttons. Skirt gathers/pleats at waistline. Side slit pockets. Bodice partly lined in red silk. Red grosgrain ribbon petersham with hook & eye. Designer's label at right side seam: "Christian Dion Original / Made in U.S.A. / Christian Dior - New York Inc. / Trademark" Retailer's label at left side seam of skirt: "Neiman-Marcus". With accompanying belt of red leather covered with matching red silk faille. Elongated oval buckle covered with red silk faille except for tongue, which is enameled red. Designer's stamp on back: "Christian Dior / New York, Inc." and size, partly illegible. 10 or 12.

Receipt for payment made by D. W. Kempner to Compagnie Gènèrale Transatlantique on account of transportation to and from Le Havre and New York, etc. for $475.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine asking him to lend a hand and get some spots on a ship sailing to France for himself and Mrs. Kempner.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Harrison discussing people to contact in regards to creating an agency for ready-made suits in Paris.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dr. Bruce Webster discussing about postponing the professional visit and asking if it is advisable to have fluoroscopes and x-rays taken to Galveston, requesting for a letter of introduction to prominent internalist in Paris, Zurich and Rome.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner discussing a letter from Sara that he's enclosed for her and Mary Jean to read. He mentions a missing package from Boucheron and his efforts to locate it, including contacting their New York office. He updates her on family matters, comments on the weather, and compliments Gladys on a job well done, reminding her of the responsibilities she's taken on.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson informing him that his car was involved in two accidents while in Europe and asking him to ensure the insurance company has all the proper information.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing plans for his upcoming trip to France.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine asking him to send over some specialty made French medication which cannot be found in the United States.

Letter from Lee Guth of Continental American Travel Inc. to D. W. Kempner discussing the specifics of Kempner's cabin reservations with the French Line.