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[Photograph 2012.201.B0228.0664]

Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Christmas vacation in Hong Kong, Easter vacation on a steamer to the southern Japanese islands- it's not the way most school teachers spend their time off, but it is one of the advantages of teaching in an overseas military dependent's school."
Date: June 23, 1959
Creator: Miller, Joe
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Press Release: Upward Trend in Steel Imports Interrupted in August: Exports Drop to New Low] (open access)

[Press Release: Upward Trend in Steel Imports Interrupted in August: Exports Drop to New Low]

Press release from the United States Department of Commerce discussing steel imports for the month of August 1959, along with historic trends for the past two years, including data in tables.
Date: October 2, 1959
Creator: United States. Business and Defense Services Administration
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 7, 1959]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing the report which shows the sales they did since he left and mentions they'll need to sell more to United Kingdom and others. He also mentioned about a new regulation, CN-EX-7 which doesn't allow barter transactions under PIK program.
Date: May 7, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from K. Takagawara to Messrs. H. Kempner Organization, November 20, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from K. Takagawara to Messrs. H. Kempner Organization, November 20, 1959]

Letter from K. Takagawara to Messrs. H. Kempner Organization including the latest quotation of Steel Deformed Round Bar for Houston, Texas. They ask for their authorization so they'd book it and also included the current rate of freight from Japan to Houston.
Date: November 20, 1959
Creator: Takagawara, K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May  8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 8, 1959]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a photocopy of market letter he received from Cooke & Co. Then he talks about the sales they did and how Mr. Heller wants to purchase bales from them but with few requirements.
Date: May 8, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, April 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, April 29, 1959]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that while Benito was out in Mexicali Charley sold to the Japan Cotton Company 2000 bales of cotton. And the price they're selling to Charley alone provides them with profit. So, he's explaining to Kempner, so he wouldn't reduce the Mexicali basis when he visits.
Date: April 29, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle mentioning why he's late in replying to his letter of May 7th, as he was in Orient and then had to take a quick trip to Washington. He mentions that he had dinner with Fred Gardner and that Shrub is entering his junior year at Harvard this Fall. And mentions that it's great pleasure to have some news from you and Nina and that him and Ruth are doing the same things they usually do.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. J. McSweeney to Dr. Marion J. Levy - December 11, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. J. McSweeney to Dr. Marion J. Levy - December 11, 1959]

Letter from J. J. McSweeney to Dr. Marion J. Levy discussing housing during Dr. Levy's trip to Japan. McSweeney has found a house that will serve Dr. Levy's purposes, and he will continue to look for more housing.
Date: December 11, 1959
Creator: McSweeney, J. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Convairiety, Volume 12, Number 25, December 9, 1959 (open access)

Convairiety, Volume 12, Number 25, December 9, 1959

Bimonthly newsletter published for employees of the Convair Division in Fort Worth containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.
Date: December 9, 1959
Creator: General Dynamics Corporation. Convair Division.
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris and Ruth Kempner, May 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris and Ruth Kempner, May 4, 1959]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth and Harris Kempner discussing the local election, the Renferts, how the cotton business is doing, and meeting the Babers.
Date: May 4, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris and Ruth Kempner, May 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris and Ruth Kempner, May 8, 1959]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth and Harris L. Kempner discussing the local election, funds from the CCC, and shipping cotton to Hong Kong.
Date: May 8, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 2012.201.B1337.0487]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "PRESIDENT-Howard F. Van Zandt, former City resident and now assistant vice-president of international Standard Electric Corp. in Tokyo was installed as the 12th president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan."
Date: 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from T. P. Davis to Harris Leon Kempner, October 19, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from T. P. Davis to Harris Leon Kempner, October 19, 1959]

Letter from T. P. Davis to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Mr. Harris Weston's late arrival due to engine trouble and he's busy to the fullest that evening. He's disappointed that things didn't workout the way they wanted and he hopes that he'll at least get to pay a call on them.
Date: October 19, 1959
Creator: Davis, T. P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. F. Nell to Captain J. M. Wightwick, July 24, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from B. F. Nell to Captain J. M. Wightwick, July 24, 1959]

Letter from B. F. Nell to Captain J. M. Wightwick regrading their vessel set to discharge at Galveston. He requests them to keep the case safe.
Date: July 24, 1959
Creator: Nell, B. F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, June 3, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, June 3, 1959]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston discussing about clippings referring to Shrub at Harvard, family updates, Richard Ullman's schedule and requesting for information on Governor Long's situation.
Date: June 3, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 20, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 20, 1959]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing his itinerary of the trip to Far East and requesting for letter of introduction and suggestions for the trip.
Date: August 20, 1959
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to James T. Baird, August 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to James T. Baird, August 28, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to James T. Baird discussing about Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston's trip to Tokyo and requesting for guidance.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to T. P. Davis, August 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to T. P. Davis, August 28, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to T. P. Davis discussing about Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston's trip to Tokyo and requesting for guidance.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 11, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 11, 1959]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner referencing to his letter of 8th regarding the premium that competitors are charging for C and I over FOB. So, he's enclosing the charges that are now in effect.
Date: May 11, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Ralph Kestenbaum, August 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Ralph Kestenbaum, August 28, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Ralph Kestenbaum discussing about Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston's trip to Tokyo.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, August 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, August 28, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston sharing introduction of few people to help on trip to Far East.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom P. Davis to Harris Kempner, September 1, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Tom P. Davis to Harris Kempner, September 1, 1959]

Letter from Tom P. Davis to Harris Kempner apologizing for his unavailability during latter's visit and assuring to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston.
Date: September 1, 1959
Creator: David, Tom P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, September 4, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, September 4, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston informing about attaching a copy of the letter from Tom Davis.
Date: September 4, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Kempner, September 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Kempner, September 2, 1959]

Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Kempner requesting Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston to call him upon arrival to Tokyo.
Date: September 2, 1959
Creator: Baird, James T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History