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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
[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 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 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 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 Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer, June 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer, June 1959]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to The Consular Officer including the information to sponsor Chung Kat-yan Herbert as he desires to pursue his further education in the United States. He mentions that he'd take care of all his expenses while he's in the United States. He also encloses a statement from bank and if they need any more documents he mentioned not to hesitate.
Date: June 29, 1959
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner, June 22, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner, June 22, 1959]

Letter from J. G. Tompkins to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning about the three boxes of personal effects that're loaded on the "Barbara Lykes" consigned to him. He also mentioned that he'll keep him posted on where it is and when it'll arrive.
Date: June 22, 1959
Creator: Tompkins, J. G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann, August 19, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann, August 19, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Charlotte Horstmann regarding the certificate of Origin for the candles they bought while they were in Hong Kong. As Mr. Golding mentioned that they're not providing him with the certificate, Kempner requests them to do what they promised on doing at the beginning.
Date: August 19, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, August 14, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner, August 14, 1959]

Letter from Brinsley Golding to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the candles they ordered from Charlotte Horstmann. He mentions that the Customs need the certificate of origin and that he tried reaching out to Charlotte through phone calls and letter but they didn't respond yet.
Date: August 14, 1959
Creator: Golding, Brinsley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus, February 10, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus, February 10, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Edward Marcus handing his letters of introduction. He mentions that they have a number of people whom they could write to but mentions that Baird has met them all and it's better if he writes to them.
Date: February 10, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Trip Itinerary, March 30, 1959] (open access)

[Trip Itinerary, March 30, 1959]

Letter detailing Harris L. Kempner's itinerary for his trip through Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong, and Fiji.
Date: March 30, 1959
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1952]

Handwritten letter from Peg Harris to Harris Kempner asking for updates on his life and family, as it has been nine years since they have seen one another, and providing an update on Frank's global career.
Date: December 4, 1952
Creator: Harris, Peg
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Harris L. Kempner, January 23, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner, III to Harris L. Kempner, January 23, 1955]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner, III to Harris L. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as the indefinite status of his Europe trip, rush week, unloading a ship with a friend and a shipment of Chinese cotton, a sample of which is enclosed.
Date: January 23, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, III
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner, September 12, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner, September 12, 1959]

Letter from F. W. Golding to Mr. H. Kempner explaining delays in the shipment of a box of candles to Galveston. The box will now be shipped per the "Mallory Lykes" on September 16th.
Date: September 12, 1959
Creator: Golding, F. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History