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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III, May 9, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III catching up on personal matters such as I. H. Kempner III's current trip, letters he had sent Kempner and enclosing a clipping from the Galveston News. He includes a suggestion that Kempner III date his letters so that he may produce a diary of his travels. He also discusses some business and a planned trip to Sugar land.
Date: May 9, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley C. Sharp, May 6, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley C. Sharp asking for conformation on upcoming travel plans. He would like to know whether Sharp was serious about letting his plane fly the Kempners to Dallas or not. He would like to make arrangements for a hotel and train in Dallas if so.
Date: May 6, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul, September 20, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Marquis de Paul discussing his recent trip to Havana, and also discusses Kempner's little prospects to travel to Europe. He mentions that Harris L. Kempner and his wife will be travelling to Europe soon, accompanied by Edward R. Thompson, Jr..
Date: September 20, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Postcard of La Isla Verde and Gibraltar, 1950]

Description: Postcard of La Isla Verde and Gibraltar from the Hotel Cristina in Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain. The photo shows palm trees and some distant buildings on the shore of Algeciras. Algeciras, La Isla Verde, and Gibraltar are separated by the bay of Gibraltar and a bridge connects the shore to La Isla Verde on which are several more buildings. Further in the distance is the Rock of Gibraltar. On the back of the card is a message from Mario Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner.
Date: 1950~
Creator: Santochia, Mario
Item Type: Refine your search to only Postcard
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Limonium spectabile from Jardín Botánico Canario, Canary Islands]

Description: Photograph of Limonium spectabile from Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo, Canary Islands. The plant grows among rocks and grasses in a clump with basal rosette of leaves with tints of red at the tips. Leaves are lanceolate with texture. Numerous small papery purple flowers are densley packed at the top of leafless stems.
Date: May 1967
Creator: Carlquist, Sherwin John, 1930-2021
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Botanical Research Institute of Texas

[Letter from Robert du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, April 15, 1952]

Description: Letter from Robert du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner discussing a recommended chauffeur, Georges Hesse. He mentions that Mrs. Demaurey's husband is unavailable in September and October and suggests Hesse, who is experienced but doesn't speak English and mainly works in an automobile plant during winter. He questions Hesse's suitability and asks if Kempner still needs a chauffeur, noting Kempner may have already made other arrangements.
Date: April 15, 1952
Creator: Pasquier, Robert du
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Robert du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner, March 16, 1950]

Description: Letter from Robert du Pasquier to D. W. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's recent letter and informs him that Mr. Santochia is currently traveling and won't return until early April. Santochia's availability from August to October is uncertain. He offers to recommend another trusted chauffeur if Santochia is unavailable and suggests Kempner delay his trip to early fall for a better experience.
Date: March 16, 1950
Creator: Pasquier, Robert du
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of a Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gianno Mattioli, August 2, 1954]

Description: Copy of a Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gianno Mattioli discussing concerns over cotton sales, competition, and pricing. It mentions the prolonged drought's impact on crop quality and efforts to find a representative in Italy. The letter describes a potential candidate but raises concerns about additional costs.
Date: August 2, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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