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[Invoice for Dry Cleaning Services] (open access)

[Invoice for Dry Cleaning Services]

Statement for dry cleaning services provided to D. W. Kempner by MacDonald-Heath Ltd. totaling $15.00.
Date: September 28, 1948
Creator: MacDonald-Heath Ltd.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mrs. Flora Whiting]

Portrait of Mrs. Flora Whiting wearing an evening gown. (back of photo) This is Mrs. Flora Whiting of 740 Park Ave, N.Y.C. She gave me this picture on her own accord. 1944.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of New York City Skyline]

Photograph of the New York City skyline seen from the air, with the Chrysler Building as the focal point.
Date: 1945~
Creator: Fisher, Larry Jene
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 7, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 7, 1945]

Letter, using Western Union, from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing business plans.
Date: April 7, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
What is Modern Art? captions transcript

What is Modern Art?

Filmed at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Vladimir Sokoloff introduces a young woman to some examples of modern art by Picasso, Chagall, Dali, and others and explains the motivations behind some of the techniques developed by the artists.
Date: 1948
Creator: Brentano, Felix; Riethof, William & Samuels, Spencer
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for Prints from Willoughby Camera Stores Inc.] (open access)

[Invoice for Prints from Willoughby Camera Stores Inc.]

Invoice for items sold to D.W. Kempner by Willoughby Camera Stores Inc., including several photographic prints.
Date: November 17, 1946
Creator: Willoughby Camera Stores Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Slide Binders from Willoughbys] (open access)

[Invoice for Slide Binders from Willoughbys]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Willoughby Camera Stores Inc., including 50 Davidson Star D slide binders.
Date: September 21, 1948
Creator: Willoughby Camera Stores Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Idico Products Co.] (open access)

[Invoice for Idico Products Co.]

Invoice for items sold to The Wiley & Nicholls Co. by Idico Products Co., including IDico Refills.
Date: April 19, 1948
Creator: Idico Products Co.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Statement for Services from Edward W. Elgin] (open access)

[Statement for Services from Edward W. Elgin]

Statement for services sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Edward W. Elgin, including cleaning a grey chiffon evening dress and slip.
Date: December 31, 1948
Creator: Edward W. Elgin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History

Pumps

Shoe of beige suede with nylon mesh open toe Measurements: Length 23.5cm Width 8cm Height 13cm Heel 7.5cm. / 3in "Palter DeLiso Inc / New York City / Palter DeLiso / Dover / 18"
Date: 1940~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library

Shoes

Black patent leather sling back pumps. Open toe. Vamp decorated with grosgrain and black sed beads in flat shape similar to bow. Full label: "Palter De Liso Inc. / New York / Dover 18 / Size 6 1/2B" L: 22 cm W: 8 cm H: 12 cm Heel: 6.5 cm / 2.5 in. Left Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Nover / 18 / Palter DeLiso Inc. / New York City Right Shoe: Palter DeLiso / Nover / 18 / Palter DeLiso Inc. / New York City
Date: 1940~
Creator: Palter DeLiso Inc.
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for Silver Polish from Robert Ensko Inc.] (open access)

[Invoice for Silver Polish from Robert Ensko Inc.]

Invoice for items sold and shipped to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Robert Ensko Inc., including six one pound jars of silver polish.
Date: June 28, 1949
Creator: Robert Ensko, Inc.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, February 5, 1948] (open access)

[Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner, February 5, 1948]

Memorandum from Daniel W. Kempner requesting one pound of smoked salmon.
Date: February 5, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier Inc., October 3, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier Inc., October 3, 1949]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Cartier, Inc. returning Christmas greeting cards.
Date: October 3, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, September 2, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner, September 2, 1949]

Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing D. W. Kempner's inquiry about accommodations for his chauffeur in New York city. He recommends lodging at the Harlem Branch of Y. M. C. A and provides details about location, cost, and transportation options including need for reservation and deposit.
Date: September 2, 1949
Creator: Dawson, Frank E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Freund to Dan W. Kempner, September 22, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Erich Freund to Dan W. Kempner, September 22, 1948]

Letter from Erich Freund to Dan W. Kempner discussing how Erich has visited his mother twice since they last corresponded and that he is having trouble finding her a home to take her in to care for her as her conditions worsen.
Date: September 22, 1948
Creator: Freund, Erich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History