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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 about politics, his opinions on totalitarianism in business, and the possibility that it is becoming a trend in modern businesses.
Date: April 8, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Cablegram from Harris L. Kempner, May 17, 1949] (open access)

[Copy of Cablegram from Harris L. Kempner, May 17, 1949]

Copy of a cablegram sent from Harris L. Kempner in Milan, Italy, to H. Kempner in Galveston, Texas, suggesting a reconsideration of the inquiry into cotton purchases and shipments in Spain.
Date: May 14, 1949, 10:08 p.m.
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, February 27, 1950]

Letter to Cecile from her father about past travel to Cuba, Guatemala, and Mexico, and experiences in those countries as well as their government, society, politics, religion, economics, and history. He also writes about Mexican art and future plans to return to Havana or Mexico City.
Date: February 27, 1950
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, April 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner, April 26, 1951]

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux's plans to visit Galveston.
Date: April 26, 1951
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Europe 1952 Cards]

Several business cards and calling cards collected on the 1952 European Trip.
Date: 1952
Creator: Persia
Object Type: Collection
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Advertising Flyer for Restaurante Horcher] (open access)

[Advertising Flyer for Restaurante Horcher]

Advertising Flyer for Restaurante Horcher in Madrid providing the address and hours of operation, and including a map showing the location of the restaurant's location and a listing of recommended hotels and restaurants throughout Europe's major cities.
Date: 1953~
Creator: Restaurante Horcher
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Currency Exchange, June 1953] (open access)

[Receipt for Currency Exchange, June 1953]

Receipt documenting an exchange of $600 for pesos in Madrid by daniel Webster Kempner, with information about the exchange and official stamps.
Date: June 10, 1953
Creator: Instituto Español de Moneda Extranjera
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Jersey with Fringe from Madrid] (open access)

[Invoice for a Jersey with Fringe from Madrid]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Comar, a clothing retailer, including a gray jersey with fringe.
Date: July 1953
Creator: Comar
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Clothing Items from Comar] (open access)

[Invoice for Clothing Items from Comar]

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. Gladys Kempner by Comar, a clothing retailer in Madrid, including a grey and white dress, a navy and red dress, a black and green jersey, and several belts.
Date: July 1953
Creator: Comar
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz, July 10, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz, July 10, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Ritz requesting a reservation.
Date: July 10, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for a Jersey from Madrid] (open access)

[Invoice for a Jersey from Madrid]

Invoice for a jersey sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Comar, a clothing retailer in Madrid, Spain.
Date: August 1953
Creator: Comar
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 25, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner, September 25, 1953]

Letter from Thomas L. James to D. W. Kempner discussing the ginning of cotton bales and previous sales. Pricing and other conditions are discussed.
Date: September 25, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 26, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner, September 26, 1953]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to his brother Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various bits of business and family news while he is away.
Date: September 26, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 28, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner, September 28, 1953]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear to Daniel W. Kempner updating him on various business happenings while he is out of town.
Date: September 28, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1953]

Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to D. W. Kempner about a renewal note payable to Commerce Trust Company that should be signed by Mr. and Mrs. Kempner.
Date: September 29, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Bill from Hotel Ritz Barcelona, October 1953] (open access)

[Bill from Hotel Ritz Barcelona, October 1953]

Invoice for balance to be paid by Daniel Kempner to Hotel Ritz, including services like room, dinner, breakfast, etc. worth 3.880 Peseta.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Hotel Ritz
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance to Be Paid by Daniel Webster Kempner, October 1953] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance to Be Paid by Daniel Webster Kempner, October 1953]

Invoice for balance to be paid by Daniel Webster Kempner to Gran Hotel Zaragoza, including services like room, food, dogs, etc. worth 685 Peseta.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Gran Hotel Zargoza
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Maria Cristina: October 1953] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Maria Cristina: October 1953]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel Maria Cristina in San Sebastian during October 9th through 10th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Hotel Maria Cristina
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Ritz: October 1953] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Ritz: October 1953]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel Ritz in Madrid during October 4th through 9th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: October 1953
Creator: Hotel Ritz
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Hotel Bill for Hotel Ritz, October 2, 1953] (open access)

[Hotel Bill for Hotel Ritz, October 2, 1953]

Hotel bill from Hotel Ritz listing itemized charges and the total amount due.
Date: October 2, 1953
Creator: Hotel Ritz
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Letter from Blackshear, A. H., Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the information shared by Bill Keyser and about a conversation among Mr. Benito Longoria, Harris and Mr. Blackshear. More details about the Arbryrd Compress Co., M. and P. Compress.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to H. L Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram from Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to H. L Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Telegram sent by Daniel, Mary Jean, and Gladys Kempner to Harris L. Kempner wishing him a happy birthday.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956; Kempner, Mary Jean & Kempner, Gladys
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram to I. H. Kempner, October 5, 1953] (open access)

[Telegram to I. H. Kempner, October 5, 1953]

Telegram sent I. H. Kempner explaining that nothing of importance has transpired with no improvement reported.
Date: October 5, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Restaurant Bill for Hostal del Cardenal Lorenzana, October 8, 1953] (open access)

[Restaurant Bill for Hostal del Cardenal Lorenzana, October 8, 1953]

Restaurant bill from Hostal del Cardenal Lorenzana listing itemized charges and the total bill.
Date: October 8, 1953
Creator: Hostal del Cardenal Lorenzana
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History