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[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 25, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the ginning of cotton bales and previous sales. Pricing and other conditions are discussed.
Date:
September 25, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date:
April 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950]
Letter to Cecile from her father about past travel to Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, and experiences in those countries as well as their government, society, politics, religion, economics, and history. He also writes about Mexican art and future plans to return to Havana or Mexico City.
Date:
February 27, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Bill from Hotel Ritz Barcelona, October 1953]
Invoice for balance to be paid by Daniel Kempner to Hotel Ritz, including services like room, dinner, breakfast, etc. worth 3.880 Peseta.
Date:
October 1953
Creator:
Hotel Ritz
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing a conference in San Francisco, Roman Catholicism in Europe, and international relations.
Date:
19XX
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, April 26, 1951]
Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux's plans to visit Galveston.
Date:
April 26, 1951
Creator:
Chardine, Pierre
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members, January 12, 1959]
Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members mentioning about the meeting happening on January 21, 1959 with the speaker, M. Jacques Fouchet. He mentions a little bit about the speaker and about the meeting, asking if they'd attend in the end.
Date:
January 12, 1959
Creator:
Booth, Brown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to I. H. Kempner, October 5, 1953]
Telegram sent I. H. Kempner explaining that nothing of importance has transpired with no improvement reported.
Date:
October 5, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Recibo Del Telegrama
Telegram receipt providing the rate and date of purchase.
Date:
October 9, 1953
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Europe 1952 Cards]
Several business cards and calling cards collected on the 1952 European Trip.
Date:
1952
Creator:
Persia
Object Type:
Collection
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Currency Exchange, June 1953]
Receipt documenting an exchange of $600 for pesos in Madrid by daniel Webster Kempner, with information about the exchange and official stamps.
Date:
June 10, 1953
Creator:
Instituto Español de Moneda Extranjera
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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]
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
[Telegram from Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to H. L Kempner, October 5, 1953]
Telegram sent by Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to Harris L. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date:
October 5, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956; Kempner, Mary Jean & Kempner, Gladys
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Cablegram from Harris L. Kempner, May 17, 1949]
Copy of a cablegram sent from Harris L. Kempner in Milan, Italy, to H. Kempner in Galveston, Texas, suggesting a reconsideration of the inquiry into cotton purchases and shipments in Spain.
Date:
May 14, 1949, 10:08 p.m.
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Clothing Items from Comar]
Invoice for items sold to Mrs. Gladys Kempner by Comar, a clothing retailer in Madrid, including a grey and white dress, a navy and red dress, a black and green jersey, and several belts.
Date:
July 1953
Creator:
Comar
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Ritz: October 1953]
Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel Ritz in Madrid during October 4th through 9th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date:
October 1953
Creator:
Hotel Ritz
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran, January 19, 1955]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran thanking him for the desk set and the picture of Costa Brava.
Date:
January 19, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner, December, 1954]
Greeting card from Alejandro Galceran to Harris Leon Kempner with a photo of Cala Marquesa in Costa Brava. The photo features jagged rocks on the right and some trees on the left with the ocean visible in the background. Inside the card is a message giving Mr. Kempner a gift and wishing him a Happy 1955.
Date:
December 1954
Creator:
Galceran, Alejandro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1953]
Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the information shared by Bill Keyser and about a conversation among Mr. Benito Longoria, Harris and Mr. Blackshear. More details about the Arbryrd Compress Co., M. and P. Compress.
Date:
October 5, 1953
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve, December 28, 1964]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve thanking them for the photo album they sent him.
Date:
December 28, 1964
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve, May 30, 1962]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve introducing his nephew, James C. Kempner (Jim), who'll leave to Morocco early June. He gave his information to Jim so he could reach out to him for help or advice.
Date:
May 30, 1962
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 16, 1957]
Letter from Alejandro Galceran to Harris L. Kempner sending best wishes for Christmas and New Years.
Date:
December 16, 1957
Creator:
Galceran, Alejandro
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Maria Cristina: October 1953]
Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian during October 9th through 10th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date:
October 1953
Creator:
Hotel Maria Cristina
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History