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[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. W. Kempner, June 4, 1948]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing problems with business in Europe and the possibility of hiring a continental agent. He also proposes shipping the GIRC 1,000 bales of 1-1/32 cotton with certain stipulations. There are handwritten notes from Daniel W. Kempner responding to the letter.
Date: June 4, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[News Script: Houstonians take cruise]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the arrival of a Caribbean-bound French luxury cruise liner in Houston, the first cruise ship to dock there in several years.
Date: January 10, 1954
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

Hat

Description: Hat of brown felt. The low, slightly domed crown is almost hidden by the upturned brim. At front facing of brim is large flat brown grosgrain ribbon bow. Around the base of the crown is affixed brown net veiling. The hat is unlined, with inner brown grosgrain ribbon hatband. Combined designer's/retailer's label inside: "Leslie James / Designed for Sakowitz / Houston" Manufacturer's style stamp inside crown: "Midi / Imported Velour Body / Made in France"
Date: 1949
Creator: James, Leslie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Dress

Description: Dress of off-white viscose rayon; mid-calf length; round neck; fourteen gold and black logo buttons down center front; black welt buttonholes; two patch pockets at bust with single logo button; two bound flap pockets at hips with single logo button; two front darts; short sleeves; back has four darts; lined in off-white viscose.
Date: 1985
Creator: Féraud, Louis
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design
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Victor Costa

Description: Short documentary on fashion designer Victor Costa. Created on the occasion of Mr. Costa receiving the Legend's Award of the University of Houston's College of Technology in November 2015, the video includes archival still and motion images, interviews with Victor Costa, Robert Sakowitz, Roz Pactor, and Jerry Ann Woodfin Costa. Discusses his early life in Houston, education, and work as a fashion designer. Footage includes early interviews and fashion shows.
Date: 2015
Duration: 4 minutes 32 seconds
Creator: Malosky, Lisa & Friedell, Don
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

[News Script: Houston delegation]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a delegation from Houston returning after visiting Paris.
Date: February 25, 1971, 12:00 p.m.
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner, January 4, 1950]

Description: Letter from European Import Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a shipment of White Seal Moet Chandon with no vintage, and champagne. They also urge Mr. Kempner to place his next order of French imported wines through the European Import Company and they will quote him with French prices.
Date: January 4, 1950
Creator: European Import Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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