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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. , March 11, 1955]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to John H. Tucker, Jr. discussing Tucker's plans to travel to Germany in the summer, as well as expressing doubt about leaving Galveston due to a family illness. D. W. also clarifies that their previous correspondence was mistakenly made out to "H. Kempner" rather than his own name.
Date:
March 11, 1955
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, September 09, 1948]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing how Kempner was saddened to not see Bertig, and tries to assuage any fears of Bertigs over the current cotton market climate.
Date:
September 9, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., February 6, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., discussing a gift and travel plans.
Date:
February 6, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., February 24, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., discussing summer travel plans.
Date:
February 24, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean, July 11, 1956]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mary Jean discussing payments to H. Kempner Firm, a sugar trade, family stock shares at Imperial Sugar, death and sickness in the community, and farming operations.
Date:
July 11, 1956
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. F. G. Robinson, July 20, 1951]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. F. G. Robinson discussing his support for SWFB Proposal 57345 while suggesting changes to the proposal including the addition of Missouri-Pacific Lines to the railroad routing of Galveston to the southeast, originally limited to the Southern Pacific Lines.
Date:
July 20, 1951
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, June 12, 1950]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine expressing disappointment with the booking arrangements made by Mr. Vesco of the French Line in New Orleans. He had requested specific accommodations on a ship, which were not honored. He also emphasizes a longstanding relationship with the company since 1912 and requests intervention to secure the desired rooms.
Date:
June 12, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Vilhelm K. Busck, September 29, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner, on behalf of his wife Jeane Kempner, to Captain Vilhelm K. Busck about the Kempners' daughter's married name and address.
Date:
September 29, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. O. Caraway, November 19, 1954]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. O. Caraway discussing included recipients of sugar Christmas gift packages.
Date:
November 19, 1954
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner, February 26, 1949]
Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing about the excellent earnings of the companies from their statements and conveying his travel plans regarding Mardi Gras festival.
Date:
February 26, 1949
Creator:
Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Fern society, May 19, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Fern Society asking where he can get long pronged Farleyense Ferns.
Date:
May 19, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Capitan Robert Estachy, September 1, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Captain Robert Estachy requesting the sailing dates.
Date:
September 1, 1949
Creator:
Vesco, Jean M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Council General of Netherlands, April 26, 1948]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner asking for information regarding papers to secure visas for all countries. He also is visiting Holland in connection with the cotton business.
Date:
April 26, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George and Dolores, December 4, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George and Dolores informing that he was delighted to announce Michael claude.
Date:
December 4, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to George Friend, April 1, 1952]
Letter from Daniel W. Kemper to George Friend thanking him for the birthday card and hoping to see him soon.
Date:
April 1, 1952
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to H. C. Doescher, August 18, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to H. C. Doescher asking for the availability of various plants and trees to purchase.
Date:
August 18, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. H. Besson, Jr., April 18, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to J. H. Besson, Jr. thanking for the package of cigars.
Date:
April 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, April 5, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco confirming that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne will be flying to Europe and thus will not need their reservations on the Ile de France on August 3, opening them up for Mrs. Womack and Mrs. Carroll to use. Mr. Kempner requests they hold his reservations westbound on the Ile de France until they can secure reservations on the Liberte, and asks if he had mentioned he needs space for his car both ways.
Date:
April 5, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, April 25, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco cancelling the reservations for Mrs. Womack and Mrs. Carroll.
Date:
April 25, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, December 3, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco asking for double cabins on April 15, and enclosing a check for $300 for the deposit.
Date:
December 3, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, December 5, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco informing that he made reservations on the Ile de France sailing.
Date:
December 5, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, December 17, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco stating the cabins reserved for him are not acceptable as they are on A Deck, not the Main Deck, not on the south side of the ship, and do not have a tub bath. He asks that they hold the accommodations for him until better ones can be found and notes that one of the banks in New York has informed him that they could secure almost any accommodations for him on either the Ile de France or the Queen Mary.
Date:
December 17, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, December 22, 1949]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco with a check for $300.00 enclosed to cover the deposit for his and the Thornes' cabins. Mr. Kempner also requests reservations for his car to accompany him on the same voyages.
Date:
December 22, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco, February 1, 1950]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Jean E. Vesco stating that the reservations made for him are acceptable, though he would prefer for the cabins to be closer together on the starboard side. He also notes that he would like to both go and return on the Liberte.
Date:
February 1, 1950
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History