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[Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger, January 17, 1941]
Letter from C. W. Strom to Erich Goldberger discussing Goldberger and his family being rejected for immigration to the United States due to Goldberger's lack of qualifications, no knowledge of American working conditions, and his affidavit being signed by I. H. Kempner, who is only distantly related to Goldberger.
Date:
January 17, 1941
Creator:
Strom, C. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich and Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, May 2, 1941]
Letter from Augusta and Erich Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing the reasons they were denied visas and asking Kempner to help the family by writing to the General Consul on the family's behalf.
Date:
May 2, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Erich & Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the American Consul General discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Goldberger family and the family's application being delayed due to the family not speaking English and not being familiar with American working conditions. Kempner informs the consul general that the Goldberger's are good workers, have an affidavit of support, and should be given a visa.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, May 24, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing Kempner writing to the Consul at Zurich and sending a friend to visit the consul in an attempt to get the Goldberger's visas.
Date:
May 24, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, May 23, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing Kempner writing an affidavit on behalf of the Goldberger family two years ago and asking Heller to help Kempner get in touch with the American Consul in order to help the Goldberger family since Kempner already talked with the Consul General in Switerzland.
Date:
May 23, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner, June 10, 1941]
Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Heller attempting to get money sent to Mrs. Minna Richetr from Kempner and informing Kempner that Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger's attempts to gain approval to immigrate to the United States being delayed.
Date:
June 10, 1941
Creator:
Heller, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, September 16, 1941]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner wishing the Kempner family a happy new year and thanking Kempner for attempting to help the family receive visas to the United States.
Date:
September 16, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State, July 7, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to U. S. Department of State discussing Kempner making an affidavit for Mr. and Mrs. Goldberger who are currently residing in Switzerland without employment and Kempner informing the department that he believes Mr. Goldberger can be self-sustaining in the state and that the family does not jeopardize public security.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller, July 7, 1941]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. Heller discussing a letter sent to Kempner and Erich Goldberger and discussing the changes made in the immigration process in the United States, particularly with the visa department.
Date:
July 7, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner, June 19, 1941]
Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Heller meeting with Erich Goldberger to discuss Goldberger's attempt to immigrate to the United States and informing Kempner of a mistake on Goldberger's application that said he didn't know English when he does. Heller also discusses C. W. Strom moving to the State Department in Washington.
Date:
June 19, 1941
Creator:
Heller, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner, July 23, 1941]
Letter from E. Heller to I. H. Kempner discussing Erich Goldberger's visa application being rejected due to Goldberger having family living in enemy controlled areas but explaining that it can be changed if Goldberger writes to the Consulate and declares he has no close relatives living in Germany.
Date:
July 23, 1941
Creator:
Heller, E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1941]
Letter from Augusta Goldberger to I. H. Kempner discussing Goldberger's fear for her children's lives and asking Kempner to continue helping the family immigrate to the United States.
Date:
April 11, 1941
Creator:
Goldberger, Augusta
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark. F. Heller, November 22, 1941]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Mark. F. Keller discussing the unlikelihood of Mr. Oberlaender paying off the money he owes Kempner, sending Hans Freund and Dr. Lifechuetz money and explaining that there isn't much that can be done for Erich Goldberger and his family in their attempts to immigrate.
Date:
November 22, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner, July 18, 1941]
Letter from James B. Stewart to J. H. Kempner discussing how they have received Kempner's letter regarding the visa case and Kempner and the others will receive consideration for the application.
Date:
July 18, 1941
Creator:
Stewart, James B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Will of Mrs. Eliza Kempner
A document of Eliza Kempner's Will and Testament including special requests, executors, and articles.
Date:
December 20, 1941
Creator:
Lion, Alphonse & Block, Hyman S.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Second Codicil to the Will of Eliza Kempner, September 15th, 1941]
Second codicil to the will of Eliza Kempner, handwritten by Eliza Kempner, bequeathing the silver serving tray and pieces from Island City Savings Bank that belonged to her husband, Harris Kempner, to her grandson, Harris Leon Kempner.
Date:
September 15, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Eliza Seinsheimer
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Grand Hotel Brasseur, June 1941]
Invoice for balance due to Grand Hotel Brasseur, including hotel fees worth 3638 Francs.
Date:
June 25, 1941
Creator:
Grand Hotel Brasseur
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Sale of Car, July 1941]
Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by H. J. Tollett Cadillac Co., including 61 Cadillac Coupe, hydraulic drive, tax, etc. worth $1811.78. Written paid in full July 31st, 1941.
Date:
July 31, 1941
Creator:
H. J. Tollett Cadillac Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Receipt for Table Glassware Imported Through the Mails, January 1941]
Receipt for duty paid on items imported by Daniel W. Kempner from Czechoslovakia, including table glassware for $1.2.
Date:
January 23, 1941
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Application for Reentry Permit, January 1941 #2]
Blank Application for Reentry Permit.
Date:
January 1941
Creator:
United States. Department of Justice.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Application for Reentry Permit, January 1941 #1]
Blank Application for Reentry Permit.
Date:
January 1941
Creator:
United States. Department of Justice.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Time Magazine, May 31, 1941]
Letter from Time Magazine advertising their subscriptions.
Date:
May 31, 1941
Creator:
Time Magazine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Topcoat, March 1941]
Invoice for items sold to Mr. D. W. Kempner by Mac Donald-Heath Ltd., including singe breasted top coat for $125.
Date:
March 21, 1941
Creator:
Mac Donald-Heath Ltd.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History