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Rene Magritte in America (open access)

Rene Magritte in America

Catalog from the exhibition, "Rene Magritte in America," December 6, 1960–January 8, 1961, held at the Dallas Museum for Contemporary Arts. Includes: statement by artist, essay, list of works in the exhibition, images.
Date: 1960
Creator: Dallas Museum for Contemporary Arts
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Menu: XXIème Chapitre de Dallas de la Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, October 25, 1966] (open access)

[Menu: XXIème Chapitre de Dallas de la Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, October 25, 1966]

Menu for Neiman-Marcus. This menu is written in French, and includes a group of royalty illustrated on the front cover, as well as a chef's crest on the back cover.
Date: October 25, 1966
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. Sutton to H. Kempner Company, February 23, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from A. Sutton to H. Kempner Company, February 23, 1965]

Letter from A. Sutton to H. Kempner Cotton Company discussing the licenses and complications surrounding the shipping of Mexican cotton to Mr. Agha in Morocco.
Date: February 23, 1965
Creator: Sutton, A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, May, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, May, 1964]

Letter from French tailor company David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner informing him they are moving and providing an address for future use.
Date: May 1964
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1965]

Letter from Jean-Paul David to Harris L. Kempner apologizing for not responding sooner and informing him that the fabric samples he requested are on the way.
Date: December 28, 1965
Creator: David, Jean-Paul
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner, December 28, 1964]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris L. Kempner acknowledging his order for new shirts and promising to send them his way as soon as they are ready.
Date: December 28, 1964
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter From P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner, December 1, 1960] (open access)

[Letter From P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner, December 1, 1960]

Letter from P. Thoumyre to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his telegram of November 7th about his friend, Pierre Chardine's death that he got to know now from his father-in-law. He mentions that he's grateful for this kind gesture. He also included a copy of the announcement they're sending everyone who weren't informed till now.
Date: December 1, 1960
Creator: Thoumyre, P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, December 26, 1962]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner with samples of shirts he has ordered previously and dark poplin to be used for pajamas.
Date: December 26, 1962
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963] (open access)

[Telegram From the Acarrette Family to the Kempners, November 23, 1963]

Telegram sent by the Acarrette family to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner and their sons discussing their devastation at the death of President Kennedy and expressing their deep and affectionate sympathy.
Date: November 23, 1963, 3:10 p.m.
Creator: Acarrette
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 25, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the shirt that he sent back due to damage. The company will take the necessary steps to reimburse Kempner.
Date: September 25, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, September 17, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner explaining that they didn't receive the shirt he returned. They also provide a statement of the amount that he needs to pay them since the package is lost.
Date: September 17, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, December 4, 1964]

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner regarding Kempner's request for shirt samples. The letter mentions the price for two types of shirts and states they hope to see Kempner in Paris. Included with the letter are 3 fabric samples stamped with numbers.
Date: December 4, 1964
Creator: Froger & Cie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, January 8, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner, January 8, 1964]

Letter from Froger & Co. to Harris Kempner explaining that his order is being sent by air mail and enclosing an invoice for 3 poplin shirts.
Date: January 8, 1964
Creator: Froger & Cie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner, September 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner, September 4, 1963]

Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner informing him that Francine is still out of town but will take care of arrangements to Sally Truslow and her friend as soon as she returns. He notes that most people are absent from Paris in the month of August.
Date: September 4, 1963
Creator: André Clerc
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Embellished pumps

Pumps of black velour with squared toe and covered chunky 2" heel. Toe of pumps have rectangular detail with grey lined seed beads and crystal rhinestones. Leather interior. Left: Givenchy / René Mancini / Paris Right: Made in Italy / Expressly / for /Lou Lattimore
Date: 1960/1969
Creator: Mancini, Rene
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 9, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner, August 9, 1963]

Handwritten letter from Denis Lemarchand to Harris Leon Kempner discussing Lermarchand coming to visit Kempner. While Lemarchand is currently doing an internship with Zayre Inc, he would like to visit Kempner when the internship ends. Lermarchand would like to find a date to visit that does not inconvenience Kempner, and suggests September 3.
Date: August 9, 1963
Creator: Lemarchand, Denis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company, January 9, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company, January 9, 1965]

Letter from Rene Dufour to the H. Kempner Cotton Company thanking them for their offer to help and updating them on his current travel plans.
Date: January 9, 1965
Creator: Dufour, Rene
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from G. Monnier to Harris Leon Kempner, June 6, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from G. Monnier to Harris Leon Kempner, June 6, 1962]

Letter from G. Monnier to Harris Leon Kempner mentioning that it's pleasure to know that his nephew is going to live in Port Lyautey, and he'd be happy to meet him sometime.
Date: June 2, 1962
Creator: Monnier, G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Mini dress

Day dress of pale blue/gray wool. Above the knee length; short sleeves. Bodice is yoked to give appearance of a "cropped jacket" with small V at center front and deep, inverted V below. Center back zipper with hook & eye. Half belt of self at back attaches at ends with two gray, plastic, circular buttons with bound buttonholes. Mock flap pockets at sides. Lined in ivory silk. Designer's label at center front neckline: "Courrèges / Paris" Couture number at right edge of designer's label: A1418
Date: Spring 1966
Creator: Courrèges, Andre
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner, March 26, 1963]

Letter from David Freres to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him for his order of two white shirts.
Date: March 26, 1963
Creator: Freres, David
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962] (open access)

[Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner, 1962]

Card from Albert and Sabine Fremaux to Harris Leon Kempner with artwork of la Palais de Justice in Rouen, France. The artwork shows the exterior of the building with its main staircase in the foreground and its main tower to the left. The building's facade is adorned with flamboyant and renaissance style ornaments. A red border surrounds the illustration. Inside the card is a message from the Fremaux's sending memories and best wishes to Mr. Kempner and hoping to have him at their new home.
Date: 1962~
Creator: Fremaux, Albert & Fremaux, Sabine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History