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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 21, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld enclosing a copy of a letter written to Mr. Dennenbaum and also a copy of a letter written to Rabbi Friedman that will give Feld the quotas for the state that are over the minimum of $250.00 to join the Founders Club. He also encloses the request of what was to be written in the response to Rabbi Friedman.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to Sam Lack, November 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to Sam Lack, November 21, 1944]

Letter from William M. Nathan to Sam Lack discussing the Hillel project at the University of Texas at Austin and offering him the position of co-chairman of the Valley Committee. He also discusses two upcoming meetings in Houston to speak about the Hillel building.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 16, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the importance of traveling to talk to potential donors about the need of the new Hillel building. He also discusses Mr. Feld's idea that the $250.00 donation to join the Founders Club for the Hillel at University of Texas at Austin Foundation should be a minimum payment instead of the suggested amount. This method may garner more donations.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J Friedman to Mose M. Feld, November 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J Friedman to Mose M. Feld, November 19, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Mose M. Field explaining that he is traveling currently so his reply is being dictated to his secretary over the phone. He agrees to meet with the Houston group on Wednesday, December 20th and explains his plan to call Field on November 28th when he arrives.
Date: November 19, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 18, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld explaining that he is disappointed he missed Feld in Houston yesterday. He also suggests that Feld try to solicit a few donations that are larger than $250.00 to further help the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: November 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 15, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing his change of travel plans because one of the parties he wished to see in Houston will be unavailable on the original date. He also requests that Feld sign the articles of incorporation for the Hillel and return them to Rabbi Friedman.
Date: November 13, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 9, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing the meeting in Dallas of Rabbi Friedman and Kempner and Feld's agreeance to act as a co-chairman to solicit funds in Houston for the University of Texas at Austin Hillel Building Fund.
Date: November 9, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 7, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing contributions from The Lasker Loan Fund, expected contributors in Wichita Falls, and a hope that the other co-chairmen will send their letters soon.
Date: November 7, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn, November 7, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn, November 7, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn enclosing a draft of the letter written to secure donations and sponsors in Dallas. He states that he would like to discuss the letter's contents with Zinn at his earliest convenience.
Date: November 7, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 4, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman thanking him for the list of names from the last letter, attaching a revised draft of the main letter or "brain child" of the foundation, and discussing the sending of letters to potential co-chairmen of the foundation.
Date: November 4, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a recent correspondence, the men who attended the Dallas meeting, and the furnishing and maintenance of the new building which will be provided by women's auxiliaries and allotments from Jewish welfare funds.
Date: November 2, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial (open access)

The Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial

Pamphlet discussing the proposed Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial and requesting contributions to go towards building the memorial. This pamphlet also includes the work of Edwin and explains the reason he deserves to be memorialized.
Date: 1944
Creator: Edwin J. Schanfarber Memorial Headquarters
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 1, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing their meeting and a wire he received from Fred F. Florence.
Date: November 1, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F.  Florence, November 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, November 1, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence encouraging him to take the co-chairman position and requesting the initials and address of Mr. Tonkin and Mr. Grossman so that he may thank them for their invitation to the luncheon that he enjoyed.
Date: October 27, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, October 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence, October 24, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fred F. Florence inviting him to the upcoming conference and attempting to ascertain if he will be donating to the foundation.
Date: October 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence, October 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence, October 17, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence discussing the Texas State Conference of B'nai Brith and the new building at University of Texas that was discussed.
Date: October 17, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Mose M. Feld, October 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Mose M. Feld, October 23, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Mose M. Feld discussing a meeting at the Baker Hotel about the B'nai Brith Hillel Building Fund. He invites Mr. Feld to attend and notifies him that Harry Caplan is reserving a set of rooms for attendees.
Date: October 23, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 20, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman suggesting that the secretary of the committee be someone who lives in Austin. He also discusses the list of pledges received from a meeting in Galveston, and Mr. Jesse Oppenheimer and Mr. Jake Karotkin's pledge to raise $6,000 dollars for their community.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[List of Pledges Recieved from Galveston Meeting and Houston Names] (open access)

[List of Pledges Recieved from Galveston Meeting and Houston Names]

Document listing the amount of cash on hand in the bank and a list of pledges from a meeting in Galveston.
Date: October 15, 1944
Creator: B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 18, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing potential chairmen for the Hillel Committee, a draft of a statement of purpose and need for the building, and a discussion about how a new building would help eliminate some anti-Semitism on campus.
Date: October 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Minkus to D. W. Kempner, November 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from W. L. Minkus to D. W. Kempner, November 8, 1944]

Letter from W. L. Minkus to D. W. Kempner discussing a time and place to meet up at together. The author also discusses two appointments with Mr. Scruggs and Mr. Kimbrough.
Date: November 8, 1944
Creator: Minkus, W. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Verhalen Nursery Company to D. W. Kempner, May 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from the Verhalen Nursery Company to D. W. Kempner, May 9, 1944]

Letter from the Verhalen Nursery Company to D. W. Kempner answering Kempner's question about whether they have Hahn's Ivy and offering an alternate variety.
Date: May 9, 1944
Creator: Verhalen Nursery Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from The Reader's Digest to D. W. Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from The Reader's Digest to D. W. Kempner]

Letter from The Reader's Digest to D. W. Kempner advertising their gift subscriptions for the Christmas season.
Date: 1944
Creator: Reader's Digest
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History