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[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
[Letter from Paul Mulliez to Mr. Harris Kempner, October 5, 1953]
Letter from Paul Mulliez to Harris L. Kempner discussing a trip to Mexico due to his inability to obtain a visa to Galveston.
Date:
October 5, 1953
Creator:
Mulliez, Paul
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lucien Heyndrickx to Harris Kempner, October 30, 1953]
Letter from Lucien Heyndrickx to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for a kind welcome and good time in Galveston.
Date:
October 30, 1953
Creator:
Heyndrickx, Lucien
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segrad to Mr. Harris Kempner, December 14, 1953]
Letter from Georges Wattinne-Segard to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for a kind welcome in Galveston and requesting and confirming an order of cotton.
Date:
December 14, 1953
Creator:
Wattinne-Segard, Georges
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Andre Poujol, April 15, 1958]
Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Andre Poujol asking him several questions regarding driving her in Europe.
Date:
April 15, 1958
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from René Hure to the Kempner family, May 26, 1956]
Letter from René Hure to the Kempner family discussing reservations at the hotel.
Date:
May 26, 1956
Creator:
Hure, René
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from René Hure to Harris Leon Kempner, July 23, 1956]
Letter from René Hure to Harris Leon Kempner discussing reservations at the Hostellerie de la Poste Avallon and having dinner at the hotel.
Date:
July 23, 1956
Creator:
Hure, René
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Greeting Card with Coin from Hotel Sacher]
Greeting card wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year signed by three representatives of Hotel Sacher from Vienna and enclosing a "Good Luck" Hotel Sacher coin. The front of the coin is embossed with the year 1958 and features a picture of a woman raising a glass.
Date:
1958~
Creator:
Hotel Sacher
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Goyard to Jeane Bertig Kempner, October 17, 1955]
Letter from E. Goyard to Jeane Bertig Kempner informing her that her dog's collar must be remade and enclosing the raincoat and leash that she ordered.
Date:
October 17, 1955
Creator:
Goyard, Pr. E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Evening shoes
Navy silk pumps with rhinestones on the stacked heel and with "buckle" on vamp, squared round toe, low throat, rounded vamp. Measurements: L: 21.5 cm. W: 7.5 cm. H: 12.5 cm. Heel: 7 cm (2 11/16 in.) Markings Left & Right: "Souliers / Christian / Dior"
Date:
1955/1985
Creator:
Christian Dior (Firm)
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Textile de Wingles to H. Kempner Cotton Company, May 12, 1956]
Letter from Textile de Wingles to H. Kempner Cotton Company requesting information regarding a design depicting the different stages of flowering cotton found in René Flipo's desk.
Date:
May 12, 1956
Creator:
Textile de Wingles
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Business Card for David Chemisier]
Business card for David Chemisier providing an address and phone number.
Date:
1955~/1956~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Joie Santé Bonheur Greeting Card]
Greeting card from Dan and Jeane Kempner sending best and sincere wishes to the recipient. The image on the front of the card is a color illustration of a band in uniform parading through a street lined with onlookers, some in balconies above the street. French flags hang from the balconies and two banners hang from the top of the buildings with the words "Meilleurs Vœux Greetings.." and "Joie Sante Bonheur!!"
Date:
1956~
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956 & Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Holiday Card from Hilene Westphalen Lemaitre]
Greeting card from Jacques and Hilene Westphalen Lemaitre thanking the recipient for thinking of them and sending best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. The front of the card has a photograph of the Abbey of Beaubec-la-Rosière.
Date:
1952~
Creator:
Westphalen Lemaitre, Hilene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Notre-Dame-la-Grande]
Photograph of Notre-Dame-la-Grande in Poitiers, France. The church facade is visible in the foreground. Multiple people are visible in front of the church. Buildings and trees are visible in the background.
Date:
1958
Creator:
Gough, Ray
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The UNT Digital Library
Evening dress
Evening gown of white silk crepe, empire bodice with rhinestones and crystal beads, draped neckline accented with bow of self, sleeveless, floor length. Designer Label: Jeanne Lanvin / Paris
Date:
1955/1965
Creator:
Lanvin
Object Type:
Physical Object
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., January 1953]
Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including export price, shipping costs, etc. worth 32930 Francs.
Date:
January 23, 1953
Creator:
Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co., May 1953]
Invoice for D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Cie., including balance of 32930 Francs.
Date:
May 12, 1953
Creator:
Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., Factory of Patès de Foie Gras and Canned Food, with 15% discount worth $32.52.
Date:
January 23, 1953
Creator:
Robert Gerst & Cie.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953]
Invoice for balance paid by D. W. Kempner by Robert Gerst & Co., including paté, export price, discount, etc. worth $32.52.
Date:
January 23, 1953
Creator:
Robert Gerst & Co.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from Air France]
Invoice for items sold to Mr. Kempner by Daniel Colin-Olivier, including several Air France plane tickets.
Date:
November 13, 1957
Creator:
Daniel Colin-Olivier
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Blank Telegram Form With Handwritten Itemized List]
Blank overseas telegram form provided by the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris. On the reverse side is a handwritten, itemized list of various items, including a clock, flower pot, perfumes, purses, suits, dresses, and gloves, listing their prices in Francs and other currencies.
Date:
1950~
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Card for Lucienne Courmettes]
Business card for Lucienne Courmettes listing the address and phone number for the business.
Date:
1955~
Creator:
Lucienne Courmettes
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History