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[Transcript of Letter from Gardner Bacon & Co. to William M. Rice - March 9, 1868] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Gardner Bacon & Co. to William M. Rice - March 9, 1868]

Transcript of Letter from Gardner Bacon & Co. to William M. Rice discussing business transactions, especially regarding the sales of various goods.
Date: March 9, 1868
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Frederick F. Greenman to Isaac H. Kempner, December 3, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Frederick F. Greenman to Isaac H. Kempner, December 3, 1957]

Letter from Frederick F. Greenman to Isaac H. Kempner asking if he could let Marion Harris have a chance to read it and mentions that he saw Judge Butzel in Detroit.
Date: December 3, 1957
Creator: Greenman, Frederick F.
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
[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 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 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 I. H. Kempner to Mr. Frederick F. Greenman - April 10, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Frederick F. Greenman - April 10, 1956]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Frederick F. Greenman thanking him for the notice of the firm's changes.
Date: April 10, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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
[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 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 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
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 Leonard R. Sussman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 12, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 12, 1958]

Letter from Leonard R. Sussman to Mr. I. H. Kempner sharing a copy of a letter written to the editor of "Junior Scholastic".
Date: November 12, 1958
Creator: Sussman, Leonard R.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, May 17, 1954]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism Henry Cohen Chapter discussing an upcoming dinner meeting for the Henry Cohen Chapter.
Date: May 17, 1954
Creator: American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, January 30, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, January 30, 1957]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman, Jr. to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner elaborating about financial difficulties and requesting for timely monetary contributions.
Date: January 30, 1957
Creator: Coleman, Clarence L., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., January 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., January 31, 1956]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. appreciating successful closure of Aaron Straus gift conditions and requesting for yearly monetary support.
Date: January 31, 1956
Creator: The American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., July 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., July 31, 1956]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. sharing information on resignation of Rabbi Irving F. Reichert. Second page contains statement given by former.
Date: July 31, 1956
Creator: Coleman, Clarence L., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., July 31, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr., July 31, 1956]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. sharing information on resignation of Rabbi Irving F. Reichert. Second page contains statement given by former.
Date: July 31, 1956
Creator: Coleman, Clarence L., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gerald Blank to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 22, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Gerald Blank to Mr. I. H. Kempner, October 22, 1956]

Letter from Gerald Blank to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing about background memorandum of the American Jewish Committee and requesting to go through the analysis of factual answers to many false statements on Council.
Date: October 22, 1956
Creator: Blank, Gerald
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman, October 26, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Leonard R. Sussman, October 26, 1956]

Letter from Leonard R. Sussman sharing list of items from the press. Second page contains editorial page from The New York Times on "Help for Arab Exiles" and third page contains newsletter on "AJCommittee Defers Decision On Plan For Arab Refugee Aid"
Date: October 26, 1956
Creator: The American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner, January 6, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner, January 6, 1956]

Letter from Clarence L. Coleman Jr. to Mr. Isaac H. Kempner summarizing the decisions taken at semi-annual meeting of the Advisory Board and requesting for a follow-up letter displaying his acceptance. Third page contains a sample letter and fourth page contains suggested ideas for letters.
Date: January 6, 1956
Creator: Coleman, Clarence L., Jr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Caroline K. Simon, January 18, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Caroline K. Simon, January 18, 1952]

Letter from Caroline K. Simon presenting the names for officers of the American Jewish Committee for the year 1952, along with enclosed list of nominations for members of Executive and General Committee.
Date: January 18, 1952
Creator: American Jewish Committee
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, September 10, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from The American Council for Judaism, September 10, 1952]

Letter from The American Council for Judaism making the recipients aware that the date for the upcoming Southwest Regional Conference had changed.
Date: September 10, 1952
Creator: American Council for Judaism
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 3, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner, September 3, 1952]

Letter from Alex J. Geisenberger to Mr. I. H. Kempner reminding about the Southwest Regional Conference and requesting for a reply back.
Date: September 3, 1952
Creator: Geisenberger, Alex J.
System: The Portal to Texas History