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[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, January 8, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, January 8, 1962]

Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his letter of December 14th about jade ring of Ruth's. He mentions that he remembers that one would look out for a similar one in Hong Kong.
Date: January 8, 1962
Creator: Baird, James T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from C. L. Kung to James T. Baird, August 10, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from C. L. Kung to James T. Baird, August 10, 1962]

Letter from C. L. Kung to James T. Baird regarding the samples that they're returning through sea mail. And asks if they consider other kinds of embroidered table cloths, they would like to send those too.
Date: August 10, 1962
Creator: Kung, C. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Muneyuki Nakano to H. Kempner Cotton Co., January 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Muneyuki Nakano to H. Kempner Cotton Co., January 13, 1960]

Letter from Muneyuki Nakano to H. Kempner Cotton Co. mentioning that since their last letter, the base price for reinforced steel bars went down. And mentions that if they can increase the quantity and shipment, the shipment charges from April to December would reduce to $6.16. And in general, he mentions that if they increase the quantity, the price might be reduced a little.
Date: January 13, 1960
Creator: Nakano, Muneyuki
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn, December 20, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn, December 20, 1962]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn requesting for check to close the statement for the year and informing about enclosing a form for signatures.
Date: December 20, 1962
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Visitors Entertained in 1960 (open access)

Visitors Entertained in 1960

Document listing the names, geographical or business affiliation, and dates of visitors entertained by a member of the Kempner family.
Date: 1960~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to James T. Baird, April 15, 1965] (open access)

[Letter to James T. Baird, April 15, 1965]

Unsigned letter from Harris L. Kempner to James "Jim" T. Baird expressing Kempner's reaction to the end of Jim and Betty's separation.
Date: April 15, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to T. P. Davis, May 12, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to T. P. Davis, May 12, 1960]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to T. P. Davis congratulating him on being appointed Resident Vice-President of the First National Bank of New York in Tokyo.
Date: May 12, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis, April 8, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis, April 8, 1966]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis apologizing for being unable to attend the fifth Southwestern Assembly as he will be in Japan at the time.
Date: April 8, 1966
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis, May 5, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis, May 5, 1966]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Carey Croneis informing him that his plans to go to Japan have been cancelled and asking if there is still time for him to attend the Southwestern Assembly.
Date: May 5, 1966
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Message from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Billingsley, Dushman, Quin; March 20, 1962] (open access)

[Message from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Billingsley, Dushman, Quin; March 20, 1962]

Internal correspondence from Harris L. Kempner to Messrs. Billingsley, Dushman, and Quin (among others) asking that Micronaire certificates not be sent on Japanese shipments, unless specifically requested.
Date: March 20, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, May 9, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, May 9, 1960]

Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner attaching a clipping of an article from Japan Times, which he thought would be of Mr. and Mrs. Kempner's interest. He also mentions that Tom didn't take up a position as Vice President in New York since he didn't want to leave Japan.
Date: May 9, 1960
Creator: Baird, James T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Gotoh to H. Kempner Cotton Company, September 28, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from M. Gotoh to H. Kempner Cotton Company, September 28, 1960]

Letter from M. Gotoh to H. Kempner Cotton Company informing about Hiroshi Matsuda's travel plans and requesting to guide him.
Date: September 28, 1960
Creator: Gotoh, M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert, September 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert, September 29, 1960]

Letter from Jim Baird to Arthur M. Alpert informing about sending a camera by Mr. Matsuda and requesting for remittance after receipt of the camera.
Date: September 29, 1960
Creator: Baird, Jim
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, October 4, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston, October 4, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston informing about ordering Maniya Camera and sharing the receipt, and discussing about their travel plans.
Date: October 4, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, January 18, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, January 18, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black including a photostat of letter he received from their Osaka Office.
Date: January 18, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, February 8, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black, February 8, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Harry G. Black attaching a photocopy of the letter he got from Japan.
Date: February 8, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Shiota & Co., Ltd., June 7, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Shiota & Co., Ltd., June 7, 1962]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Shiota & Co., Ltd. thanking him for their kindness in sending hum a copy of "Kobe Hyakkei" and he mentioned that he looks forward to receive that and are sure that they'll enjoy it.
Date: June 7, 1962
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James T. Baird, August 12, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James T. Baird, August 12, 1965]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James T. Baird delivering news of the demise of Mr. levy.
Date: August 12, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, August 13, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, August 13, 1962]

Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner regarding a linen place mat that his mom gave during his visit to Galveston. He mentions that they can't duplicate in Japan as it's considered unpractical there and says that Kung Bros are trying to find some maker in Hong Kong and asks him to update his mom on this matter.
Date: August 13, 1962
Creator: Baird, James T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Futoshi Chanoki, December 14, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Futoshi Chanoki, December 14, 1964]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Futoshi Chanoki updating him on personal news and various family happenings.
Date: December 14, 1964
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Futoshi Chanoki to Harris L. Kempner, December 8, 1964] (open access)

[Letter from Futoshi Chanoki to Harris L. Kempner, December 8, 1964]

Letter from Futoshi Chanoski to Harris L. Kempner updating him with some family and business news and promising to pay him a visit the next time he is in the United States.
Date: December 8, 1964
Creator: Chanoki, Futoshi
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tomizo Shiota to Messrs. H. Kempner Cotton Co., June 4, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Tomizo Shiota to Messrs. H. Kempner Cotton Co., June 4, 1962]

Letter from Tomizo Shiota to Messrs. H. Kempner Cotton Co., forwarding a book titled " Kobe Hyakkei " containing 100 sketches in wood-black prints of popular landscapes of Kobe. He mentions that he'll be glad if he places this in his drawing room for the interest of visitors and as the symbol of their friendship.
Date: June 4, 1962
Creator: Shiota, Tomizo
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. James T. Baird, January 23, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. James T. Baird, January 23, 1963]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. James T. Baird informing about Dan Oppenheimer's travel plan to Japan and requesting for assistance.
Date: January 23, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, February 11, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner, February 11, 1963]

Letter from James T. Baird to Harris Leon Kempner discussing about meeting Dan Oppenheimer and his travel plans to Tokyo to attend Mune's wedding.
Date: February 11, 1963
Creator: Baird, James T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History