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[Blank Telegram Form With Handwritten Itemized List] (open access)

[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
[Hotel Bill for Hostellerie de la Poste, September 30, 1954] (open access)

[Hotel Bill for Hostellerie de la Poste, September 30, 1954]

Hotel bill from Hostellerie de la Poste listing itemized charges and the total amount due.
Date: 1950-08/1950-11
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Holiday Card from Jacques Griffe] (open access)

[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
[Annotated Business Card for Paula Kaeslin of Au Trianon] (open access)

[Annotated Business Card for Paula Kaeslin of Au Trianon]

Business card for Paula Kaeslin from Au Trianon in Lucerne.
Date: 1952~
Creator: Au Tr
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Holiday Card from Hilene Westphalen Lemaitre] (open access)

[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
[Handwritten letter from Louise Hamon to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, March 6, 1952] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Louise Hamon to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, March 6, 1952]

Handwritten letter from Louise Hamon to Daniel and Jeane Kempner asking for their help in completing the necessary paperwork so she can go back to France to visit her father.
Date: March 6, 1952
Creator: Hamon, Louise
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Louise Hamon to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 20, 1952] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Louise Hamon to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 20, 1952]

Letter from Louise Hamon to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking them for their support in obtaining her U.S. citizenship and discussing her travel plans.
Date: April 20, 1952
Creator: Hamon, Louise
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Elise le Lairre to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, May 20, 1952] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Elise le Lairre to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, May 20, 1952]

Handwritten letter from Elise le Lairre to Jeane Kempner informing that her son will soon be traveling to the United States and asking she provide any help should he need it.
Date: May 20, 1952
Creator: Lairre, Elise le
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Paris: September and October 1953] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel De Paris: September and October 1953]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel De Paris in Monte Carlo during September 29th through October 5th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: October 1952
Creator: Hotel De Paris
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from La Union & Le Phenix Espagnol to Daniel W. Kempner, October 30, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from La Union & Le Phenix Espagnol to Daniel W. Kempner, October 30, 1952]

Letter from La Union & Le Phenix Espagnol to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that his car has been involved in an accident and requesting he contact them with his insurance information.
Date: October 30, 1952
Creator: La Union & Le Phenix Espagnol
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner, December 16, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner, December 16, 1952]

Letter from B. H. Ferrier to Harris Leon Kempner informing him about the Institution Beau Soleil for his two children.
Date: December 16, 1952
Creator: Ferrier, B. H.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Helene Westphalen Lemaitre to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 23, 1952] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Helene Westphalen Lemaitre to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, December 23, 1952]

Letter from Helene Westphalen Lemaitre to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner wishing them and their family a happy 1953. On the reverse text is printed saying "With every Good Wish for Christmas and the New Year". There is a handwritten note asking if the card is from Mrs. Westphalen Lemaitre.
Date: December 23, 1952
Creator: Westphalen Lemaitre, Helene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co., December 31, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from P. Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co., December 31, 1952]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Robert Gerst & Co. asking for some information on shipping jars of truffles from France to the United States.
Date: December 31, 1952
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Business Card for W. Kempner] (open access)

[Business Card for W. Kempner]

Business card for W. Kempner from The Swiss Journal of Egypt and The Middle East
Date: 1953~
Creator: The Swiss Journal of Egypt and The Middle East
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Excelsior Palace: 1953/1954] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Excelsior Palace: 1953/1954]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Excelsior Palace in Rapallo during 1953-1954, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: 1953/1954
Creator: Excelsior Palace
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hôtel Jules - César : 1953/1954] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hôtel Jules - César : 1953/1954]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hôtel Jules - César during 1953/1954, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: 1953/1954
Creator: Hôtel Jules - César
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Restaurant Bill for Chapon Fin, 1953] (open access)

[Restaurant Bill for Chapon Fin, 1953]

Restaurant bill from Chapon Fin listing itemized charges and the total bill.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Chapon Fin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Restaurant Bill for Hotel du Roy René, 1953] (open access)

[Restaurant Bill for Hotel du Roy René, 1953]

Restaurant bill from Hotel du Roy René listing itemized charges and the total bill.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Hotel du Roy René
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Wedding Invitation from André Devilder and Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux, 1953] (open access)

[Wedding Invitation from André Devilder and Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux, 1953]

Invitation from André Devilder and Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux inviting the recipient to the wedding of their granddaughter and daughter, respectively, Jacqueline Fremaux, and Dr. Antoine Petit. The invitation states that the wedding will take place at 11:00 a.m. on July 8, 1953 at L'eglise de Saint-Pierre in Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville.
Date: 1953
Creator: Devilder, André; Fremaux, Marcel, Officier de la Légion d'honneur & Fremaux, Mrs. Marcel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert Gerst & Co. to Pierre Chardine, January 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Robert Gerst & Co. to Pierre Chardine, January 2, 1953]

Letter from Robert Gerst & Co to Pierre Chardine providing some information on shipping their products to the United States.
Date: January 2, 1953
Creator: Robert Gerst & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Account Statement for Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953] (open access)

[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 for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co.] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Robert Gerst & Co.]

Invoice for balance due to Robert Gerst & Co. by Mr. D. W. Kempner for order placed by Mr. P. Chardine, including shipping costs, advanced insurance, etc. worth 32930 Francs. Payment received on April 2nd, 1953.
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., January 1953] (open access)

[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 from Robert Gerst & Cie., January 23, 1953] (open access)

[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