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[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1941]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing Goldberger's fear for her children's lives and asking Kempner to continue helping the family immigrate to the United States.
Date:
April 11, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1941]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner wishing the Kempner family a happy new year and thanking Kempner for attempting to help the family receive visas to the United States.
Date:
September 16, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich and Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1941]
Letter from Augusta and Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing the reasons they were denied visas and asking Kempner to help the family by writing to the General Consul on the family's behalf.
Date:
May 2, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Erich & Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cordell Hull to the American Legation, December 18, 1941]
Letter from Secretary of State Cordell Hull to the American Legation in Bern, Switzerland asking them to request the Swiss Government pass along a message to the Japanese Government stating their intentions to apply the Geneva Red Cross and Geneva Prisoner of War Conventions and requesting Japan do the same.
Date:
December 18, 1941
Creator:
Hull, Cordell
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark. F. Heller, November 22, 1941]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark. F. Keller discussing the unlikelihood of Mr. Oberlaender paying off the money he owes Kempner, sending Hans Freund and Dr. Lifechuetz money and explaining that there isn't much that can be done for Erich Goldberger and his family in their attempts to immigrate.
Date:
November 22, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, May 24, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing Kempner writing to the Consul at Zurich and sending a friend to visit the consul in an attempt to get the Goldberger's visas.
Date:
May 24, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, July 7, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing a letter sent to Kempner and Erich Goldberger and discussing the changes made in the immigration process in the United States, particularly with the visa department.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing Kempner writing an affidavit on behalf of the Goldberger family two years ago and asking Heller to help Kempner get in touch with the American Consul in order to help the Goldberger family since Kempner already talked with the Consul General in Switerzland.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State, July 7, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State discussing Kempner making an affidavit for Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger who are currently residing in Switzerland without employment and Kempner informing the department that he believes Mr. Goldberger can be self-sustaining in the state and that the family does not jeopardize public security.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner, July 18, 1941]
Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner discussing how they have received Kempner's letter regarding the visa case and Kempner and the others will receive consideration for the application.
Date:
July 18, 1941
Creator:
Stewart, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger, January 17, 1941]
Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger discussing Goldberger and his family being rejected for immigration to the United States due to Goldberger's lack of qualifications, no knowledge of American working conditions, and his affidavit being signed by I. H. Kempner, who is only distantly related to Goldberger.
Date:
January 17, 1941
Creator:
Strom, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[American Forces Club Brochure]
Brochure from the American Forces Club in Switzerland welcoming American and British soldiers and detailing the ways they may use the club.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Axenstrasse in Switzerland]
Photograph of a tunnel on the Axenstrasse, an 11.4-kilometer-long (7.1 miles) segment of the A4 motorway and European route E41 between Brunnen and Fluelen in central Switzerland. The tunnel is open on one side, with a view of the mountains and lake through arches carved into the natural rock. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Axenstrasse. Gallerie und Bristenstock."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Basel Minster]
Photograph of Basel Minster, a cathedral in Basel, Switzerland. The building has twin spires and a diamond pattern on the tiled roof. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Münster - Bâle. La Cathédrale."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Basel SBB Railway Station]
Photograph of Basel SBB railway station in Basel, Switzerland, with tracks running around a central area with a fountain and flowers. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Bahnhof - Bâle. La Gare."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Basel, Switzerland]
Photograph of Basel Switzerland seen from above, with the Rhein river snaking between the buildings of the city.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Basel, Switzerland]
Photograph of Basel Minster and surrounding buildings next to the Rhein River in Basel, Switzerland. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Deutschrittergarten und Münster Bâle. La Cathédrale."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Basel, Switzerland Marketplace]
Photograph of the town square in Basel, Switzerland, with buildings surrounding a central area filled with people, and streetcars running on tracks along the street. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Basel. Marktplatz - Bâle. Le Marché."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Basel, Switzerland Town Hall]
Photograph of the town hall in Basel, Switzerland, taken from across a marketplace crowded with people shopping.
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Flüelen, Switzerland]
Photograph of Flüelen, Switzerland on the edge of Lake Lucerne, with large mountains in the background. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Flüelen und der Bristenstock."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Gondola and Schiller Stone]
Photograph of a gondola near the Schiller stone in Seelisberg, Switzerland on the shore of Lake Uri, with Brunnen, Switzerland in the background below two tall mountain peaks. Text on the tall stone says "Dem sæncer Tells, F. Schiller, die urkantone 1859." A typed note on the back of the photo says "Brunnen und die Mythen."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Photograph of Lucerne, Switzerland]
Photograph of Lucerne, Switzerland, with buildings surrounding Lake Lucerne, and a bridge separating the lake from the Reuss river. A ship is docked at a dock in the foreground. Typed text on the back of the photo says "Luzern. Quai und Pilatus."
Date:
[1941..1945]
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History