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[Letter from the Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Galveston County]
Letter from the Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Galveston County informing the recipient of the recent rise of tuberculosis cases and encouraging them to make a donation to help combat it. A handwritten note at the bottom of the page suggests a $10 donation was made.
Date:
1953
Creator:
Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Galveston County
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the American Cancer Society to the Galveston Orphans Home, March 27, 1953]
Letter from Eleise B. Hopkins and John Childress of the American Cancer Society to Daniel W. Kempner of the Galveston Orphans home asking for a donation to help support their 1953 Cancer Crusade.
Date:
March 27, 1953
Creator:
American Cancer Society
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Daniel W. Kempner, January 13, 1953]
Letter from Roland C. Irvine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the ongoing process of getting Miss Rosa Anspach a room in the Home for Aged and Infirm Hebrews of New York.
Date:
January 13, 1953
Creator:
Irvine, Roland C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. D. Coleman to the National Jewish Hospital Southwest Office, November 12, 1953]
Letter from S. D. Coleman to the National Jewish Hospital providing a donation in memory of his friend, Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr.
Date:
November 12, 1953
Creator:
Coleman, S. D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner, December 18, 1953]
Letter from S. L. Sturz of Willoughbys to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for sending in the check to pay off his account and informing him of the remaining balance.
Date:
December 18, 1953
Creator:
Struz, S. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner, November 11, 1953]
Letter from S. L. Sturz to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that he still has some unpaid bills for their services.
Date:
November 11, 1953
Creator:
Struz, S. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. W. Belcher to Daniel W. Kempner, July 24, 1953]
Letter from R. W. Belcher to Daniel W. Kempner informing him on what accessories are needed to use his new Dictaphone Time-Master in Europe. Attached in the letter are a few pages of contact information for various Dictaphone Corporation representatives around the world.
Date:
July 24, 1953
Creator:
Belcher, R. W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Eastern Airlines, Inc. February 2, 1953]
Letter from R. Lee Kempner to Eastern Airlines, Inc. confirming a change in ticket reservations he made for Miss G. English.
Date:
February 2, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Robert Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter D. Bradley to D. W. Kempner, April 6, 1953]
Letter from Walter D. Bradley to D. W. Kempner detailing Equitable's individual hospitalization plans, offering deductibles of $100, $300, and $500 with maximum coverage options up to $5,000. These plans are available for individuals up to age 55 and extendable to age 65. The accompanying rate schedule outlines the premiums for various plans based on payment frequency and the insured's category.
Date:
April 6, 1953
Creator:
Bradley, Walter D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner, July 21, 1953]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing sugar shipments.
Date:
July 21, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. A. Phillips, September 28, 1953]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to J. A. Phillips discussing information of Mrs. Eliza Kempner pertaining to a non-taxable Estate Tax return to fix miscalculations on a tax examination.
Date:
September 28, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Men's Club of Temple B'nai Israel, January 10, 1953]
Letter from the Men's Club of Temple B'nai Israel inviting all members to attend an upcoming dinner.
Date:
January 10, 1953
Creator:
Men's Club of Termple B'nai Israel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the H. Kempner firm to the Commerce Trust Company, September 25, 1953]
Letter from the H. Kempner firm to the Commerce Trust Company enclosing a check for the interest owed on a $6,000 loan.
Date:
September 25, 1953
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston County Civic Music Association, January 28, 1953]
Letter from the Galveston County Civic Music Association discussing their upcoming annual membership drive and a meeting they will need in order to prepare for it.
Date:
January 28, 1953
Creator:
Galveston County Civic Music Association
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Galveston Artillery Club, October 19, 1953]
Letter from Preston Shirly of the Galveston Artillery Club asking all club members to fill out the attached sheet containing questions relevant to the club.
Date:
October 19, 1953
Creator:
Galveston Artillery Club
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner, January 14, 1953]
Letter from W. L. Gatz to Daniel W. Kempner informing him of the decisions made at the bank meeting held the previous day.
Date:
January 14, 1953
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter G. Hall to Daniel W. Kempner, November 23, 1953]
Letter from Walter G. Wall to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the invitation to the annual Kempner family barbecue and apologizing for being unable to attend.
Date:
November 23, 1953
Creator:
Hall, Walter G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Grand Hotel National Lucerne to D. W. Kempner, August 12, 1953]
Letter from the Grand Hotel National Lucerne to D. W. Kempner asking for confirmation about whether his trip has been postponed.
Date:
August 12, 1953
Creator:
Grand Hotel National Lucerne
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner, December 10, 1953]
Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner acknowledging Kempner's letter from June 18th and revisits the proposal for a banquet to honor the principals of the Medical College. He suggests reserving a special number of tables for them at the annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce to provide recognition.
Date:
December 10, 1953
Creator:
Whayne, A. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. T. Whayne, June 18, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. T. Whayne acknowledging Whayne's letter of the 15th and agrees that a banquet to honor the Medical College staff is a good idea but expresses concerns about its practicality. He mentions doubts about the availability of necessary equipment and appurtenances for the hospital's opening and the high cost of a worthy banquet. He suggests waiting a few months until adequate facilities are available before planning the event.
Date:
June 18, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner. June 15, 1953]
Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that the new addition to the hospital and medical college will be completed and opened late this year. He suggests organizing a banquet to honor the Medical College staff at the same time as the opening, proposing the Marine Room of the Pleasure Pier as the venue, accommodating approximately 1,100 guests. He assures full cooperation from all Chamber committees.
Date:
June 15, 1953
Creator:
Whayne, A. T.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edmund H. Gibson to I. H. Kempner, December 5, 1953]
Letter from Edmund H. Gibson to I. H. Kempner thanking him for sending copy of Pomerat's letter and hopes that it meets his approval.
Date:
December 5, 1953
Creator:
Gibsun, Edmund H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner. November 30, 1953]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner praising Kempner's report to the Galveston Chamber of Commerce from the Medical College Committee, suggesting Kempner should write more often due to his skill. Leake requests the Chamber's support for developing a Student Activities Center and improving housing facilities near the Medical Branch, emphasizing the benefits to the local community.
Date:
November 30, 1953
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, November 20, 1953]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake informing Dr. Leake that the January issue of the Galveston Magazine will feature annual reports from the Chamber of Commerce and requests the Medical College Committee's report by December 5th. He asks Dr. Leake, Dean Galvin, or Mr. Cappleman to provide data focusing on the future needs of the Medical School rather than past accomplishments. They express willingness to discuss this further over the phone or in person.
Date:
November 20, 1953
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History