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[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, January 20, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, January 20, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson discussing. updating his and his wife, Jeane Kempner's passports.
Date: January 20, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine, February 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine, February 27, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine requesting assistance for Miss Rosa Anspach. She is described as a 70-year-old lady of German descent in need of a place in a home for elderly ladies due to her inability to continue manual labor. He believes $500 could be raised for her and suggests that the bank's influence could aid in this charitable case. Miss Anspach is commended for her refined upbringing and Kempner asks Mr. Irvine for help in the matter.
Date: February 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine, March 18, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine, March 18, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine detailing Miss Anspach's background, residence status in New York, and her legal entry into the United States as a refugee. He also discusses Miss Anspach's situation regarding her search for accommodation and her ability to support herself. He also expresses regret about a missed dinner and a prompt for further assistance.
Date: March 18, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to George C. Scott, March 24, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to George C. Scott, March 24, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to George C. Scott describing Miss Anspach's background, education, and teaching experience, and seeks assistance for her to find suitable employment or living arrangements, expressing a desire to avoid any destitute or low-standing situations for her.
Date: March 24, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, November 9, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, November 9, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing a memorandum from October 14th related to a Blocked D - Mark Account in Bremen. He also acknowledges the complexity of the matter and expresses willingness to invest the blocked D marks in a German company that could promote their cotton sales in Germany. He also refers to the amount of marks owned and blocked in Germany, with the legal and administrative aspects being Heller's responsibility.
Date: April 9, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, April 21, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner, April 21, 1950]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. W. Kempner discussing facts rumored and stated at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce, including that Galveston Wharves were planning to building a warehouse for Campdera, Cook & Company would lease ten acres of their property and erect a warehouse, and that Volkart is planning to add 125,000 square feet to their property. Furthermore, the materialization of these prospects would increase the importance of Galveston as a cotton port and possible opportunities to sell parts of their own plant.
Date: April 21, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Paul de la Vallee Poussin to General William J. D. Amancue, June, 1950] (open access)

[Telegram from Paul de la Vallee Poussin to General William J. D. Amancue, June, 1950]

Telegram sent by Paul de la Vallee Poussin to General William J. D. Amancue discussing the progress of the Schuman Plan.
Date: 1950-06?
Creator: de la Vallee Poussin, Paul Henri Spaak Etieene
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Permit Office for Germany, June 10, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Permit Office for Germany, June 10, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Permit Office for Germany enclosing applications, checks, and passports for permits to enter the U.S., British, and French zones of Germany and Austria for him and Jeane Bertig Kempner.
Date: June 10, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Permit Office for Germany, June 26, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Permit Office for Germany, June 26, 1950]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Permit Office for Germany asking why he was refunded $2.00 and why he did not receive permits to enter Austria for him or his wife.
Date: June 26, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, July 16, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Aunt Jeane travelling to New York, US relations with Korea, Germany, Austria, Japan, Russia, Russia's actions, politics, economics, possible travel, and other personal matters.
Date: July 16, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tom Connally to John J. McCloy, July 19, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from Tom Connally to John J. McCloy, July 19, 1950]

Letter from Tom Connally to John J. McCloy, US High Commissioner (equivalent to ambassador) of Germany, introducing him to Daniel W. Kempner and asking he extend Mr. Kempner any possible courtesies.
Date: July 19, 1950
Creator: Connally, Tom, 1877-1963
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner, September 30, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner, September 30, 1950]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to H. Kempner discussing the delivery of remittance to Dr. Lifschütz for $4,500 while mentioning when he will sail back to New York from Paris.
Date: September 30, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, December 11, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about a trip with her mother to Austin, the President's decisions, Russia, World War II, the Spanish-American War, and speculation about potential war with Russia.
Date: December 11, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, January 17, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, January 17, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller urging Mr. Heller to respond to his letter of January 13th and mentioning trying to find a clock in Germany for the same price he bought one at Bucherer.
Date: January 17, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, March 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, March 22, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing a letter from A. Zuelow and Company about a blocked account with Disconto Bank, Bremen, with several Marks locked in it and addressed to the wrong name. Mr. Kempner mentions that he has asked for action to be taken on the account to no avail and urges Mr. Heller to do an investigation.
Date: February 22, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, March 27, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, March 27, 1951]

Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner discussing how Diconto Bank cannot unblock the account in Nussbaum and Lighters name and transfer it into the care of H. Kempner until they receive legal proof of the transfer approval by the previous account holders. Mr. heller also addresses what can be done with the money after it has been unblocked, either invest in some German industry or obtaining a license to convert the German currency into U.S.. Mr. Heller also informs Mr. Kempner that while the clocks he is looking for are made in Germany, they cannot be bought in Germany as they are export only. He also talks about creating official 'H. Kempner' Christmas cards to be sent out to mills around Europe.
Date: March 27, 1951
Creator: Heller, Mark F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, April 4, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson, April 4, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson asking for his help in getting the necessary authorization to send some documents to Germany.
Date: April 4, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, April 4, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, April 4, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller informing him that the documents that prove Mr. Heller has Power of Attorney for the W.A. Light & Company account held with Disconto Bank in Bremen, Germany, have been prepared.
Date: April 4, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clark W. Thompson to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Clark W. Thompson to D. W. Kempner, April 10, 1951]

Letter from Clark W. Thompson to D. W. Kempner discussing a memorandum from the Assistant Secretary about the power of attorney information and procedures with Germany and Merk F. Heller.
Date: April 10, 1951
Creator: Thompson, Clark W.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 14, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, May 14, 1951]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner catching up on various personal matters such as Frances Louise and her pain level, Harris' experience sailing with the Thompsons, a game of bridge with Lyda and Mary Matthews, and Shrub's little league baseball team. He also mentions that life at the office has been quiet.
Date: May 14, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner, May 18, 1951]

Letter from Mark F. Heller to Daniel W. Kempner discussing using the W.A. Lighter & Nussbaum account to form a finance company in Bremen and request Mr. Kempner's opinion on the matter.
Date: May 18, 1951
Creator: Heller, Mark F.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, May 22, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller, May 22, 1951]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark F. Heller discussing Mr. heller's action on the Disconto Bank of Bremen account and him having received the Power of Attorney papers. He tells Mr. Heller that he is unsure what the best way to use to the money is and advises him to wait and watch the situation before making any final decision.
Date: May 22, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, March 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to T. L. James, March 4, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Thos. L. James discussing a letter Kempner wrote to Germany with a suggestion to look for a response letter.
Date: March 4, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to the firm Aug Schatz & Sohne, March 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to the firm Aug Schatz & Sohne, March 4, 1952]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to the firm Aug Schatz & Sohne requesting information on manufactured Year Clocks.
Date: March 4, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System: The Portal to Texas History