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[Handwritten letter from M. Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner, December 20, 1949] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from M. Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner, December 20, 1949]

Handwritten letter from Mario Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner discussing details for a job Mr. Kempner has hired him for.
Date: December 29, 1949
Creator: Santochia, Mario
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Holiday Card from Jacques Griffe] (open access)

[Holiday Card from Jacques Griffe]

Holiday card from Jacques Griffe inviting the recipient to a boutique opening, "La Foire aux Cadeaux," in Paris by the designer that will feature decorations by Fred de Cabrol.
Date: 1950-12?
Creator: Jacques Griffe
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Shipping, Insurance and Tax, December 1951] (open access)

[Invoice for Shipping, Insurance and Tax, December 1951]

Invoice for D. W. Kempner by David Chemisier, including shipping, insurance and taxes on sales to tourists, etc. for $46.48. Written paid on January 15th, 1952.
Date: December 7, 1951
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Sumner, December 15, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Sumner, December 15, 1956]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to George Sumner informing him that Daniel W. Kempner passed away on October 14.
Date: December 15, 1956
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Emile Frankl, December 31, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Emile Frankl, December 31, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Emile Frankl thanking for the Christmas card and wishes. Informs that it is a very doubtful to be able to go to France this summer due to health issues.
Date: December 31, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, December 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, December 19, 1953]

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.
Date: December 19, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lanvin, December 13, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lanvin, December 13, 1955]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lanvin discussing about an expected reimbursement amount.
Date: December 13, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lee Guth, December 5, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Lee Guth, December 5, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth of the Continental American Travel Agency, New York, confirming cabin reservations and discussing payment for the trip.
Date: December 5, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Micheline Hélène Kanzelefska, December 24, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Micheline Hélène Kanzelefska, December 24, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Micheline Hélène Kanzelefska asking for updates about her visa application.
Date: December 24, 1948
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. Rose, December 29, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. F. Rose, December 29, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. F. Rose asking for an accurate description of the necklace purchased for Mrs. Kempner in Paris last October, with an appraisal for insurance purposes.
Date: December 29, 1954
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, December 22, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, December 22, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine requesting three dozen jars of No. 12 Terrines Basses de Foie Gras truffé, returning a reference, and giving an update about a package Kempner was struggling to ship.
Date: December 22, 1948
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, December 23, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine, December 23, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing about United States National Bank Currency notes of 1929 bearing the signature of Mr. I. H. Kempner and Mr. A. J. Peterson that are secured and suggesting that these can be used for advertising.
Date: December 23, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Sam Litvin, December 31, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Sam Litvin, December 31, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Sam Litvin thanking for the Christmas card and good wishes. Also informing that the plan to go to France is very doubtful due to health issues.
Date: December 31, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 4, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 4, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing locating other full bloodied registered stock of Charollais cattle due to complications in acquiring some from France.
Date: December 4, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 27, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, December 27, 1948]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James requesting a price comparison of two vinegars.
Date: December 27, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Alexander Lifschuetz, December 5, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Alexander Lifschuetz, December 5, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Dr. Alexander Lifschuetz discussing the new typewriters in his office.
Date: December 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 Andre Clerc, December 27, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Andre Clerc, December 27, 1952]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Andre Clerc discussing how best to deal with the legal trouble he has found himself wrapped up in.
Date: December 27, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Boucheron & Company, December 19, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Boucheron & Company, December 19, 1953]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Boucheron & Company informing that Gladys Kempner purchased a diamond ring and shipped to new york.
Date: December 19, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier, Incorporated, December 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier, Incorporated, December 18, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier, Inc. inquiring if a Christmas card that Mr. Kempner previously had made could be made again and possibly in color for the next year. Mr. Kempner also sends along a French plate to inquire if it can be made into colored Christmas cards for the next year as well.
Date: December 18, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cassegraine, December 1, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cassegraine, December 1, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cassegraine expressing his disappointment in the custom printed papers he bought while in Europe and asking them to send replacements.
Date: December 1, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Chardine Pierre, December 1, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Chardine Pierre, December 1, 1948]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Chardine Pierre requesting to send Theophile Hamon the debiting amount.
Date: December 1, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David Chemisier, December 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David Chemisier, December 26, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to David Chemisier asking for a status update on the orders for shirt collars he placed.
Date: December 26, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, December 6, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson, December 6, 1952]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson discussing damages done to his car in Europe and asking for the necessary paperwork to file an insurance claim.
Date: December 6, 1952
Creator: Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Georges Marin, December 31, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Georges Marin, December 31, 1955]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Georges Marin discussing a request for the same room he usually stays in at the Hotel Plaza-Athenee.
Date: December 31, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History