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[Letter from Ronald J. Silvers to Isaac H. Kempner, October 31, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Ronald J. Silvers to Isaac H. Kempner, October 31, 1962]

Letter from Ronald J. Silvers to Isaac H. Kempner acknowledging the latter's previous letter. On the reverse is a list of locations and members of the National Advisory Board.
Date: October 31, 1962
Creator: Silvers, Ronald J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ronald J. Silvers to Isaac H. Kempner, October 26, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Ronald J. Silvers to Isaac H. Kempner, October 26, 1962]

Letter from Ronald J. Silvers to Isaac H. Kempner discussing what a Council press agent is and requesting that the latter accept the invitation to become one. On the reverse is a list of locations and members of the National Advisory Board.
Date: October 26, 1962
Creator: Silvers, Ronald J.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Johnnie Mae Hackworthe to Captain Will Fritz, November 22, 1966] (open access)

[Letter from Johnnie Mae Hackworthe to Captain Will Fritz, November 22, 1966]

Original, signed letter from Reverend Johnnie Mae Hackworthe to Captain Will Fritz. In the letter Reverend Hackworthe discusses various topics relating to his spirituality, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the murder of Lee Harvey Oswald, and makes a request for a reinvestigation of the murders of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson on March 30, 1925. Hackworthe claims to be able to prove that solving the Anderson murders could lead to the solution of the Kennedy and Oswald murders.
Date: November 22, 1966
Creator: Hackworthe, Johnnie Mae
System: The Portal to Texas History
Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Galveston Members of the American Council for Judaism, June 4, 1962 (open access)

Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Galveston Members of the American Council for Judaism, June 4, 1962

Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to the Galveston members explaining that Mrs. I. Ernest Burka sent the American Council for Judaism a summary of their views. She figured that Galveston might want to read their response, so it is enclosed with this letter.
Date: June 4, 1962
Creator: Sussman, Leonard R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Jewish Committee, April 11, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from The American Jewish Committee, April 11, 1962]

Letter from the American Jewish Committee regarding the Nominating Committee's report.
Date: April 11, 1962
Creator: American Jewish Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frank P. Graham - 1961-10-26] (open access)

[Letter from Frank P. Graham - 1961-10-26]

Letter from Frank P. Graham, Chairman of National Sharecroppers Fund, Inc., dated October 26, 1961. The letter refers to an enclosed copy of "Sharecroppers in the 60s -- A Report and a Program."
Date: October 26, 1961
Creator: Graham, Frank P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Samuel P. Hayes to Harris Leon Kempner, December 8, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Samuel P. Hayes to Harris Leon Kempner, December 8, 1967]

Letter from Samuel P. Hayes to the Foreign Policy Association discussing some recent circulars Kempner should have received. He also asks him to renew his membership and, potentially, increase his annual contribution. A pamphlet featuring a list of the 50th Anniversary Committee is attached.
Date: December 8, 1967
Creator: Hayes, Samuel P.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Gossett to Harris L. Kempner, October 3, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Gossett to Harris L. Kempner, October 3, 1962]

Letter from Ed Gossett to Harris L. Kempner discussing Electoral College reform and requesting donations.
Date: October 3, 1962
Creator: Gossett, Ed
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism to Council member, January 9, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism to Council member, January 9, 1963]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism to Council member regarding the details about the first of a series of meetings for the year 1963 of the Houston Chapter.
Date: January 9, 1963
Creator: American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from James M. Baumohl to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, April 16, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from James M. Baumohl to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner, April 16, 1962]

Letter from James M. Baumohl to Mr. and Mrs. Harris L. Kempner discussing about financial requirements for the year and requesting for monetary funds towards the American Council for Judaism, along with pledge card and a note from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner.
Date: April 16, 1962
Creator: Baumohl, James M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Emile E. Soubry to Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1967] (open access)

[Letter from Emile E. Soubry to Harris L. Kempner, October 2, 1967]

Letter from Emile E. Soubry to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for becoming a member of the 50th Anniversary Committee for the Foreign Policy Association and providing some more information on the upcoming Anniversary Dinner.
Date: October 2, 1967
Creator: Soubry, Emile E.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1963]

Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner inviting him to serve on the committee. He notes the importance of Kempner's guidance and the minimal time commitment required. He also highlights the successful nationwide fundraising efforts and mentions that Henry S. Jacobus, Jr. has agreed to be chairman.
Date: August 2, 1963
Creator: Goren, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Richard L. Simon and William S. Louchheim, June 1, 1965] (open access)

[Letter from Richard L. Simon and William S. Louchheim, June 1, 1965]

Letter from Richard L. Simon and William S. Louchheim sharing concern about insufficient funds and doubling each contribution.
Date: June 1, 1965
Creator: The American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Jack Goren of The American Jewish Committee to members of Southwest Regional Council Executive Board, August 20, 1963] (open access)

[Memorandum from Jack Goren of The American Jewish Committee to members of Southwest Regional Council Executive Board, August 20, 1963]

Memorandum from Jack Goren of The American Jewish Committee to members of Southwest Regional Council Executive Board regarding a policy position that has been adopted by the American Jewish Committee with respect to the Washington March for Jobs.
Date: August 20, 1963
Creator: American Jewish Committee. Southwest Regional Council.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman, July 3, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman, July 3, 1962]

Letter from Leonard R. Sussman sharing a memorandum of favorable reactions from newspapers and leaders on opinions and resolutions provided. Contains details on contributions and funds.
Date: July 2, 1962
Creator: The American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Jack Goren of The American Jewish Committee to Southwest Regional Council Executive Board, September 23, 1963] (open access)

[Memorandum from Jack Goren of The American Jewish Committee to Southwest Regional Council Executive Board, September 23, 1963]

Memorandum from Jack Goren of The American Jewish Committee to members of Southwest Regional Council Executive Board regrading the proposal of introducing Southwest Regional Council for better performance. And, he's writing this to get a reaction to this proposal.
Date: September 23, 1963
Creator: American Jewish Committee. Southwest Regional Council.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry M. Epstine to Harris Leon Kempner, April 24, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Harry M. Epstine to Harris Leon Kempner, April 24, 1963]

Letter from Harry M. Epstine to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Harris's nomination as a member-at-large of the board of delegates. And he also mentioned about a memorial tribute for Mr. Alder.
Date: April 24, 1963
Creator: Epstine, Harry M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1963]

Letter from Jack Goren to I. H. Kempner notifying Kempner of his appointment as Honorary Chairman of the Southwest Regional Council in a letter dated January 2, 1963, recognizing his valuable contributions as one of the founding members and his enduring guidance. He expresses hope for Kempner’s acceptance of the role to continue promoting civil rights.
Date: January 2, 1963
Creator: Goren, Jack
System: The Portal to Texas History