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[Photograph 2012.201.B0103.0149]

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Broken Missionaries freed by Red Chinese."
Date: December 20, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0103.0151]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Dr. and Homer V. Bradshaw, American medical missionaries in China for 27 years, hobbled across the border to freedom in Hong Kong Tuesday."
Date: December 21, 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0223.0036]

Photograph taken for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "China's Marilyn Monroe is winsome Liu Chi. The comely Asian actress poses on the set of the film "Tradition" being made in Hong Kong, last production point of non-communist China movies."
Date: October 11, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

[Photograph 2012.201.B0947.0187]

Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Mrs. Edgar Edwin Marlow, (left), 400 NW 43. and Mr. Marlow is their niece, Mrs. Edward Gillette Newton Hong Kong, China."
Date: July 8, 1957
Creator: Lucas, Jim
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History

Dress

Cocktail or Evening Dress. The mid-length dress has a pink crepe under-dress/slip which is overlaid with a black net sheath embellished with lavish black bead-work in the forms of rose-heads forming a trellis and fan-shapes in the openings of the trellis. The dress is sleeveless, with a high boat neckline. At natural waist is an attached pink satin belt with bow in front. Center back zipper, with section of hooks-and-eyes at upper part. There are two labels in the dress, the Retailer's label "Neiman-Marcus" sewn inside at waist to right of zipper, and maker's label sewn inside near top of under-dress on left of zipper "Made in British Crown / Colony Hong Kong". With accompanying long rectangular pink chiffon scarf. No labels on scarf.
Date: 1950
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris Leon Kempner, April 17, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris Leon Kempner, April 17, 1959]

Letter from James C. Lide to Harris Leon Kempner including the tickets statement for Mr. and Mrs. Kempner trip to Orient. And he mentions that if they need to make any changes, he suggests them to contact the local airline that's involved. Stamp " Paid April 17, 1959 ".
Date: April 17, 1959
Creator: Lide, James C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle, June 29, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Richard Kyle mentioning why he's late in replying to his letter of May 7th, as he was in Orient and then had to take a quick trip to Washington. He mentions that he had dinner with Fred Gardner and that Shrub is entering his junior year at Harvard this Fall. And mentions that it's great pleasure to have some news from you and Nina and that him and Ruth are doing the same things they usually do.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner, June 25, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner, June 25, 1959]

Letter from Mutual Textiles Suppliers to Harris Leon Kempner appreciating hi8m for his letter of 18th regarding his son's entry into the state for his studies. He mentions that Herbert is highly recommended by his high school principal. He mentioned that the consular officer suggested that it would assist them if he could write a notarized letter addressing it to the Consular office in Hong Kong. And in the end he mentions that anything that will favor that quick passing out of the visa will be much appreciated.
Date: June 25, 1959
Creator: Mutual Textiles Suppliers
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, June 10, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from F. W. Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, June 10, 1959]

Letter from F. W. Golding to Harris Leon Kempner checking if he settled down from his trip, and hopes that the excess baggage didn't trouble him too much. He also mentions that the weather didn't get any better after his departure, and that the three packages will ship on 14th of June where he included the certificate of origin just in case customs need that. He also mentions that they hope to see him soon and they could visit new territories.
Date: June 10, 1959
Creator: F. W. Golding
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris and Ruth Kempner, May 8, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris and Ruth Kempner, May 8, 1959]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Ruth and Harris L. Kempner discussing the local election, funds from the CCC, and shipping cotton to Hong Kong.
Date: May 8, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert A. Vineyard to the Consular Officer, June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Robert A. Vineyard to the Consular Officer, June 29, 1959]

Letter from Robert A. Vineyard to the Consular, from the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong, describing the H. Kempner Cotton Company's validity and trustworthiness.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Vineyard, Robert A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Dressing robe

Dressing robe of light green raw silk with light yellow decorative topstitching in floral design around neckline and cuffs. Full length, jewel neckline with padded collar, front center zipper opening past hips, three-quarter length raglan sleeves, deep angled bust darts, a-line silhouette. Lined in bright yellow silk. Label at center back neckline: Dynasty / Made in Hong Kong / British Crown Colony / Dry Clean Only"
Date: 1955/1965
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, September 2nd, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, September 2nd, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding his package from Hong Kong. He's checking if he's able get the certificate of Origin and be able to send it to Kempner.
Date: September 2, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, August 19th, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, August 19th, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding the Horstmann action. He mentions to let the candles come forward and asks him to pressure Charlotte Horstmann to send the certificate of origin.
Date: August 19, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai, August 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai, August 28, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edwin Tsai discussing about Mr. and Mrs. Harris Weston's trip to Hong Kong and requesting for guidance.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 20, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner, August 20, 1959]

Letter from Harris K. Weston to Harris L. Kempner sharing his itinerary of the trip to Far East and requesting for letter of introduction and suggestions for the trip.
Date: August 20, 1959
Creator: Weston, Harris Kempner
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, June 15, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, June 15, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding thanking him for his letter of 10th and also getting these packages to us. He mentions that Ruth also joins in thanking them for their attention and help.
Date: June 15, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, August 28, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston, August 28, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harris F. Weston sharing introduction of few people to help on trip to Far East.
Date: August 28, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 29, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 29, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung handing the notarized letter of sponsorship for Herbert. He mentioned that he's not sure about where to send it, and thought it's be best to send them to him and Kempner also enclosed another envelope addressed to consular officer if he wishes to use it.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter listing flights, 1959] (open access)

[Letter listing flights, 1959]

Letter listing flights from Tokyo to Hong Kong, from Tokyo to Taipei, and from Taipei to Hong Kong. The list includes airlines, departure times, and arrival times.
Date: 1959~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner, April 2, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner, April 2, 1959]

Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner confirming Kempner's flights between Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Taipei.
Date: April 2, 1959
Creator: Lide, James C.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide, March 30, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide, March 30, 1959]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James C. Lide requesting that he reserve plane seats for him and Mrs. Kempner.
Date: March 30, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung, June 18, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Henry Chung regarding Hebert's letter to Ruth about his requirements of a financial guarantor and reference for his stay in the Unites States of America. He mentions that he'd be happy to do that and requests information how they want the letter to be written.
Date: June 18, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner, May 18, 1959]

Letter from Fred H. Rayner to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing a copy of letter regarding export subsidy, and a clipping that his father has requested. Then he goes on talking about the cotton business.
Date: May 18, 1959
Creator: Rayner, Fred H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History