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[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 8, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing international relations and politics.
Date: April 8, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 4, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 4, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father about her contributions to his business and the war. He shares that he believes that Germany is "doomed economically". Again, he brings up the Jones-Wallace issue. International relation between Russia, Britain, and the US are also discussed.
Date: February 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, March 7, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, March 7, 1960]

Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the check Kempner sent for $43.50 in payment for the white silk material which they sent in two parcels on 25th of February and 2nd March.
Date: March 7, 1960
Creator: Tong Yik Tailors
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[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.
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.
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
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn, September 6, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda K. Quinn, September 6, 1960]

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Lyda Quinn informing about enclosing an invoice covering a purchase in Hong Kong and requesting to pay it to H. Kempner Cotton Company.
Date: September 6, 1960
Creator: Alpert, Arthur M.
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
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, February 23, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner, February 23, 1960]

Letter from Tong Yik Tailors to Harris Leon Kempner replying to his letter of 17th. They included the prices for the silk material and when the parcels would be forwarded.
Date: February 23, 1960
Creator: Tong Yik Tailors
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson, October 25, 1949] (open access)

[Telegram from Isaac H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson, October 25, 1949]

Telegram sent by Isaac H. Kempner to Sidney J. Jackson discussing his request for first impressions of Hong Kong and China upon arrival, and sends his wishes for a safe travel.
Date: October 25, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. B. Hitchcock to Gladys Kempner, March 19, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from T. B. Hitchcock to Gladys Kempner, March 19, 1965]

Letter from T. B. Hitchcock to Gladys Kempner welcoming her to Hong Kong and directs her to the bank and the main branch.
Date: March 19, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Gladys
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Jeane Kempner to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965] (open access)

[Telegram from Jeane Kempner to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965]

Telegram sent by Jeane Kempner to Gladys Kempner wishing her a happy birthday.
Date: March 17, 1965, 9:52 a.m.
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
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
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.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Perutz to Harris Kempner, January 26, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from George Perutz to Harris Kempner, January 26, 1967]

Letter from George Perutz to Harris Kempner discussing international firms in the Philippines and Hong Kong.
Date: January 26, 1967
Creator: Perutz, George
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from MaryJean and Danny to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965] (open access)

[Telegram from MaryJean and Danny to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965]

Telegram sent by Mary Jean and Danny Kempner Thorne to Gladys Kempner wishing her a happy birthday
Date: March 17, 1965, 8:50 a.m.
Creator: Kempner, Mary Jean & Thorne, Daniel Kempner
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965] (open access)

[Telegram from Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Gladys Kempner, March 17, 1965]

Telegram sent by Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Gladys Kempner discussing their birthday wishes.
Date: March 17, 1965
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Kempner, Henrietta
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Douglas Butler, April 29, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Douglas Butler, April 29, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Douglas Butler handing the treasury department license dated April 21st, which should now allow you to release the package of silk white material from Hong Kong.
Date: April 29, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, April 13, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, April 13, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors regrading them not sending the Certificate of Origin yet, and requests them to make necessary arrangements so he'd be able to get the package.
Date: April 13, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, March 2, 1960] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors, March 2, 1960]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. Tong Yik, Tailors thanking them for the letter of February 23rd, in which they mentioned that they're sending 8 1/2 yards of silk material in two packages. Kempner mentions that he hasn't received them yet, but he attaches a check for $43.50 for the payment.
Date: March 2, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, September 2nd, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, September 2nd, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding his package from Hong Kong. He's checking if he's able get the certificate of Origin and be able to send it to Kempner.
Date: September 2, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, August 19th, 1959] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding, August 19th, 1959]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Brinsley Golding regarding the Horstmann action. He mentions to let the candles come forward and asks him to pressure Charlotte Horstmann to send the certificate of origin.
Date: August 19, 1959
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
System: The Portal to Texas History