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[Photograph 2012.201.B0225.0085]

Photograph taken for a newspaper owned by the Oklahoma Publishing Company. Caption: "Actress Linda Christian, ex-wife of actor Tyrone Power is shown as she met her two daughters Taryn, left, and Romina, right, on their arrival from London to Join her on a holiday in the Eternal City."
Date: May 23, 1956
Creator: INS Photo
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1227.0507]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Children of the Casa Materna choir point with glee at points on the map of the United States they will visit in their tour."
Date: April 23, 1956
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Coat

Coat of natural beige mohair wool. Below-knee length, with modified cape collar with rounded ends. Loose, unfitted lines. Single breasted, with three button closure at neckline and bound buttonholes. Sleeves are 3/4 length, large and intricately cut in an adaptation of the leg-o-mutton style with pleating at shoulder, and have pleat-form at wrist to create calla lily effect . Double welt angled side pockets. Lined in black jersey wool. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1956
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Daytime Ensemble - Dress and Coat

Daytime ensemble consisting of coat and dress with belt. Coat is of red bouclé wool. Long, dolman sleeves. Knee length. Band collar is covered in navy velvet on the exterior. Double welt side pockets on the diagonal. Lined in same douppioni silk print as dress. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Made In Italy / Imported Original" The one-piece day dress is of blue/gray douppioni silk with abstract print of lines in red, black, tan and yellow. Bias cut. Sleeveless with capped shoulders. Knee length. Collarless with V- shaped neckline formed by wrapped draping. Gathered draping to left side zipper closure. Wrap around skirt which drapes to large bow of self at left just below hip. Unlined with 1" blue/gray grosgrain ribbon petersham with 2 hook & eyes. Designer's label at center back neckline: "E Garnett / Made In Italy / Imported Original" The dress has an accompanying contour belt covered in matching fabric; 1" wide. Buckle also covered in same fabric.
Date: 1956
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Print scarf

Scarf of cream silk with printed black line, crest-like frame accented with three cherubs at the top. Centered in the frame are the words "Costa fabrics/ presenta/ i suoi migliori auguri per il/ Nuovo Anno/ Como 1956" ( Costa fabrics presents his best wishes for the new year) in script lettering. Selvedge edges with lingerie hem on ends. Measures 34 1/2'' x 34 1/2''
Date: 1956
Creator: Como Silk Mill
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Velvet handbag

Handbag (vertically elongated) of brown velvet with off- white ,black, and brown stripes down middle framed with brown pieces of leather on front and back face; brown leather trim and one handle of brown leather attached at top of handbag by fasteners of metallic gold; "R" of metallic gold in buckle design attached at lower left region. Measurements: Width: 7" Height: 7 1/2", without handle Height: 15", with handle Depth: 1/8" Designer's stamp inside reads: "By Roberta / Di Camerino / Product of Italy"
Date: 1956
Creator: Roberta di Camerino
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Miramonti Majestic Hotel, July 19, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Miramonti Majestic Hotel, July 19, 1956]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Miramonti Majestic Hotel discussing reservations for a hotel room.
Date: July 19, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Grand Borromees, July 18, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Grand Borromees, July 18, 1956]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Grand Borromees, Stresa, Italy, confirming a hotel reservation for a suite of rooms made by Continental American Travel, Inc., at the hotel for August 18, 1956 and asking the hotel to also make a reservation for a chauffeur who will be accompanying the party.
Date: July 18, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth, May 18, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth, May 18, 1956]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth of the Continental-American Travel, Inc., New York, regarding the details of a corrected itinerary for a trip to Europe dated May 16th.
Date: May 18, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Guth to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Lee Guth to D. W. Kempner, May 16, 1956]

Letter from Lee Guth to D. W. Kempner discussing travel plans for D. W. Kempner's European trip.
Date: May 16, 1956
Creator: Guth, Lee
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cash Disbursments (open access)

Cash Disbursments

Documents detailing financial expenses related to a European Trip in 1956, including a listing of cash disbursements and the dates and charges for stays a various hotels during the trip. Also noted are discrepancies and outstanding charges.
Date: 1956~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 21, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 21, 1956]

Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing summer travel plans.
Date: February 21, 1956
Creator: Tucker, John H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 3, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, February 3, 1956]

Letter from Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., to D. W. Kempner discussing travel plans and Christmas gifts.
Date: February 3, 1956
Creator: Tucker, John H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gianni Mattioli, January 9, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gianni Mattioli, January 9, 1956]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Gianni Mattioli thanking him for the calendar he sent him.
Date: January 9, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Hat

Mushroom hat of red strawcloth and tucks on four corners. Interior headband covered in same to secure hat to head. Designer's label: "E Garnett / Italian Made / Imported Original"
Date: 1956
Creator: Garnett, Eleanora
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Postcard of Lucerne and Mount Pilatus]

Postcard of a photo of Lucerne, Switzerland and Mount Pilatus featuring a body of water, boats, and bridges in the foreground, Mount Pilatus in the background, and buildings of Lucerne in between. The buildings are in a historical architectural style and Mount Pilatus has a mostly green base with a rocky snow-tipped peak. On the reverse is text from A. J. Biron to Harris L. Kempner discussing his travels in Italy and Switzerland.
Date: November 9, 1956
Creator: Biron, A. J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Postcard of Bridges and Castle at Castel Sant'Angelo]

Postcard of a photo of Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome, Italy. The photo is in black and white and it is displayed in the Galleria Savelli in Saint Peter's Plaza. In the photo, there are trees in the foreground with the castle, bridges, and the body of water they are over behind the trees. Atop the castle is a statue of Michael the Archangel. Behind the bridges and castle are buildings in a historic architectural style. On the reverse is text from A. J. Biron to Isaac H. Kempner discussing his travels in Italy.
Date: November 4, 1956
Creator: Biron, A. J.
Object Type: Postcard
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Gd. Hotel Et Des Iles Borromées: August 1956] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Gd. Hotel Et Des Iles Borromées: August 1956]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Gd. Hotel Et Des Iles Borromées in Stresa during August 18th through 19th, including the balances due along with their explanation. Stamped " Paid on August 19, 1956 ."
Date: August 1956
Creator: Gd. Hotel Et Des Iles Borromées
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mario Valsecchi to D. W. Kempner, July 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Mario Valsecchi to D. W. Kempner, July 25, 1956]

Letter from Mario Valsecchi to D. W. Kempner confirming room reservations for Kempner at the Grand Hotel et des Iles Borromées.
Date: July 25, 1956
Creator: Valsecchi, Mario
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edith L. Turner to L. Guth, May 29, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Edith L. Turner to L. Guth, May 29, 1956]

Letter from Edith L. Turner to L. Guth confirming room reservations for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner from the Italian Grand Hotels Company.
Date: May 29, 1956
Creator: Turner, Edith L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Manaigo to Lee Guth, May 26, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. Manaigo to Lee Guth, May 26, 1956]

Letter from A. Manaigo to Lee Guth confirming room reservations for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner at the Miramonti Majestic Hotel.
Date: May 26, 1956
Creator: Manaigo, A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gianni Mattioli, January 7, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gianni Mattioli, January 7, 1956]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gianni Mattioli thanking him for the calendar he sent and expressing his desire to see him again, but because of his health he probably won't on this trip.
Date: January 7, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Mr. H. Kempner, January 25, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Mr. H. Kempner, January 25, 1956]

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing the result of a request for I. H. Kempner to serve in Spain or Italy.
Date: January 25, 1956
Creator: Thomas, Charles S.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History