[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Daniel Webster Kempner, October 1, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Daniel Webster Kempner, October 1, 1954]

Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Daniel Webster Kempner discussing cotton harvests and shipping.
Date: October 1, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Ritz: Notice on Tariffs] (open access)

[Hotel Ritz: Notice on Tariffs]

Document describing fees for transportation services provided by the Hotel Ritz in Paris to railway stations, airports, or sea ports.
Date: 1954~
Creator: Hotel Ritz Paris
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, August 21, 1954]

Telegram sent by Harris Leon Kempner via Western Union to D. W. Kempner informing him that a bill has passed Congress and is "awaiting presidential signature". He tells him that he is attempting to contact Dillon about it.
Date: August 21, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 21, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 21, 1954]

Telegram to Daniel W. Kempner and Jeane Bertig Kempner wishing them safe travels.
Date: October 21, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Sam Litvin]

Photograph of Sam Litvin wearing a dark grey suit and striped tie.
Date: March 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 4, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from T. L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 4, 1954]

Letter from Thos. L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing rainfall measurements during September and prior months in 1954 in comparison with the same months in 1952 and 1953.
Date: October 4, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Scarf, Monogram and Customs Duty] (open access)

[Invoice for Scarf, Monogram and Customs Duty]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. K. by David Chemisier, including white scarf, monogram, colored scarf and customs duty for $24840.
Date: 1954
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from October 21, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from October 21, 1954]

Telegram sent to H. Kempner expressing well wishes and a pleasant journey.
Date: October 21, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Kempner, June 3, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram to Kempner, June 3, 1954]

Telegram sent to Kempner informing that arrival details from Ruth are being expedited.
Date: June 3, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Cable From D W Kempner Dated September 3, 1954 (open access)

Cable From D W Kempner Dated September 3, 1954

Document listing the upcoming travel itinerary for D. W. Kempner.
Date: September 4, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Kempner, August 24, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram to Kempner, August 24, 1954]

Telegram sent Kempner informing that on Tuesday morning they will leave due to storms, going directly to Lucerne. They ask to forward all mail to Lucerne as the weather conditions are terrible. They ask to be kept posted regarding president's actions.
Date: August 24, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Robert Dupasquier, April 3, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Robert Dupasquier, April 3, 1954]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Robert Dupasquier discussing Dupasquier's recommendation of [Sam] Litvin as a chauffeur for an upcoming trip to Europe in the summer and fall of 1954. The Kempner party intends to sail on the Libertie, arriving in Le Havre on August 17th, and returning on the Libertie from the same port on October 22nd. In the letter, Kempner instructs Dupasquier to have Litvin meet the party in Le Havre and includes a memorandum detailing the terms and conditions of Litvin's employment.
Date: April 3, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to Dan Kempner, April 9, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to Dan Kempner, April 9, 1954]

Letter from Robert Du Pasquier to Dan (D. W.) Kempner acknowledging the receipt of Kempner's letter from April 3rd discussing the terms of Sam Litvin's employment as a chauffeur and guide for Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe in the summer of 1954. Du Pasquier discusses Litvin's salary requirements and asks Kempner to respond and confirm that Litvin will indeed be hired for the position.
Date: April 9, 1954
Creator: Du Pasquier, Robert
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Litvin to Daniel W. Kempner, January 27, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Litvin to Daniel W. Kempner, January 27, 1954]

Handwritten letter from San Litvin to Daniel W. Kempner agreeing to drive the Kempner family when they return to Europe later in the year.
Date: January 27, 1954
Creator: Litvin, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Harris L. Kempner to H. Kempner, June 4, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram from Harris L. Kempner to H. Kempner, June 4, 1954]

Telegram sent by Harris L. Kempner to H. Kempner informing that Ruth is leaving Saturday to New York.
Date: June 4, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[D. W. Kempner 1954 Travel Itinerary and Instructions to Blackshear] (open access)

[D. W. Kempner 1954 Travel Itinerary and Instructions to Blackshear]

Documents listing a European travel itinerary for D. W. Kempner, including dates, location, and cable or mailing address. Preceding this is a memorandum to Blackshear providing instructions during his absence.
Date: July 15, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to Kempner, June 3, 1954] (open access)

[Telegram to Kempner, June 3, 1954]

Telegram sent to Kempner at Hotel Meurice in Paris providing Ruth's travel plans.
Date: June 3, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Mr. Harris Kempner, June 19, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Mr. Harris Kempner, June 19, 1954]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Harris L. Kempner discussing the shipping of a trunk and asking about Harris and Ruth's trip to Japan, enclosing a parcel receipt.
Date: June 19, 1954
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Normandie: August 1954] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Normandie: August 1954]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel De Normandie in Le Havre during August 17th through 18th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: August 1954
Creator: Hotel De Normandie
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Normandie: October 1954] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Normandie: October 1954]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel De Normandie in Le Havre during October 21st through 22nd, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: October 1954
Creator: Hotel De Normandie
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 15, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, October 15, 1954]

Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing cotton sales and the state of cotton productions.
Date: October 15, 1954
Creator: James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From Harris Leon Kempner to David, October 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter From Harris Leon Kempner to David, October 21, 1954]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David enclosing a check for $250.60 covering the their note of 2nd.
Date: October 21, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Insured Parcel, December 6, 1954] (open access)

[Receipt for Insured Parcel, December 6, 1954]

Receipt for insured parcel, the delivery address is Paris, France.
Date: December 6, 1954
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Yves Thieullent to Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1954?] (open access)

[Letter from Yves Thieullent to Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1954?]

Letter from Yves Thieullent to Harris L. Kempner thanking Kempner for the hospitality in Galveston and promising to visit soon.
Date: 1954-10-02?
Creator: Thieullent, Yves
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History