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[Annoted Business Card from Lanvin] (open access)

[Annoted Business Card from Lanvin]

Business card from Monsieur J. Rosseau, tailor at Lanvin fashion house in Paris. On the reverse side of the card are handwritten notes about a suit fitting and suit repair, along with a record of payments made.
Date: 195X
Creator: Lanvin
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation for the Wedding of Sylvie Thoumyre and Christian Dusanter] (open access)

[Invitation for the Wedding of Sylvie Thoumyre and Christian Dusanter]

Wedding invitation from Mrs. Albert Thoumyre, Mrs. Hellouin de MĂ©nibus, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thoumyre, Mrs. Gabriel Rain, and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dusanter to their grandchildren and childrens', Sylvie Thoumyre's and Christian Dusanter's, wedding. The wedding will be held on June 25 at the Church of Canteleu.
Date: 1966~
Creator: Thoumyre, Mrs. Albert; de MĂ©nibus, Mrs. Hellouin; Thoumyre, Paul; Thoumyre, Mrs. Paul; Rain, Mrs. Gabriel; Dusanter, Bernard et al.
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 I. R. W., July, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from I. R. W., July, 1965]

Letter from I. R. W. informing the recipients that he shall be back soon and is looking forward to seeing them again.
Date: July 1965
Creator: W., I. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sabine Chardine to Harris L. Kempner, May 1, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Sabine Chardine to Harris L. Kempner, May 1, 1965]

Letter from Sabine Chardine to Harris L. Kempner thanking his family for contributing to their project and sending well wishes.
Date: May 1, 1965
Creator: Chardine, Sabine
Object Type: Letter
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 I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, February, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, February, 1965]

Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances discussing various happenings in Paris including the recent holidays, construction projects, literary awards, theater, cinema, ballet, art, fashion, and science.
Date: February 1965
Creator: W., I. R.
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 Sabine Chardine to Harris L. Kempner and Ruth A. Kempner, Thursday] (open access)

[Letter from Sabine Chardine to Harris L. Kempner and Ruth A. Kempner, Thursday]

Letter from Sabine Chardine to Harris L. Kempner and Ruth A. Kempner discussing personal updates. Sabine apologizes for being so late in responding, shares her sadness at Pierre's departure, and mentions having to sell her house.
Date: 1965
Creator: Chardine, Sabine
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Association Des Eleves, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from the Association Des Eleves, 1965]

Letter from the Association of Eleves informing the recipient about an upcoming trip the engineering students of the National School of Agriculture and Food are taking to Mexico.
Date: 1965
Creator: Association Des Eleves
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 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 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 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 Jean Schmitt to Harris L. Kempner, January 1964~] (open access)

[Letter from Jean Schmitt to Harris L. Kempner, January 1964~]

Handwritten letter from Jean Schmitt to Harris L. Kempner wishing him and his family a happy New Year and apologizing for not sending it sooner due to his military service.
Date: 1964-01~
Creator: Schmitt, Jean
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 Cici Mattioli to Harris Kempner, November 6, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Cici Mattioli to Harris Kempner, November 6, 1963]

Handwritten letter from Cici Mattioli to Harris Kempner discussing their business relationship. Mattioli has recently returned to Milan and learned that Kempner has severed his business relationship with Mattioli & Ghedini. Mattioli is sad to hear this, especially due to Gianni's poor health, but understands. Mattioli and Laura send their best wishes to Kempner and Ruth.
Date: November 6, 1963
Creator: Mattioli, Cici
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 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
[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 I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, April 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances, April 1963]

Letter from I. R. W. to Federation of French Alliances discussing various cultural happenings in Paris including the weather, art, theater, literature, poetry, music, cinema and television, construction projects, and fashion.
Date: April 1963
Creator: W., I. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, February 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner, February 4, 1963]

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the shipment of the third shirt which completes the order. They've also included the invoice for the whole order.
Date: February 4, 1963
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History