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[Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly, April 8, 1949]
Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly requesting Senator Kelly's support for increased funding for the Medical School of the University of Texas at Galveston. Dr. Johnson argues that the school has a very good reputation but needs more money to retain talented faculty and attract more students. He argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students, specifically mentioning a need for more doctors in rural areas of Texas.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, L. R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers thanking Shivers for a resolution passed by the Texas Senate regarding a visit by a Senate delegation to the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston on March 25, 1949. He writes that the purpose of the visit was to show the Senators the potential of the medical school. He mentions that the school has a high national reputation and that funding should not be cut. He concludes by inviting Shivers to investigate the situation further.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. R. Johnson, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. R. Johnson thanking the Senator for his reply to a previous letter and a copy of a letter Kelly sent to him. He hopes that Senator Kelly will be receptive to requests for funding for the University of Texas Medical School.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Burrus Jackson, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Burrus Jackson advocating for increased funding for the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. He mentions that the school has a high reputation but lacks political influence. The letter requests that Mr. Jackson write to his state Senator and Representatives and urge their support for the appropriation recommended by the Board of Regents and the Board of Control. The letter also mentions that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers, April 8, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers thanking Shivers for a resolution passed by the Texas Senate regarding a visit by a Senate delegation to the Medical Branch on March 25, 1949. The letter states that the purpose of the visit was to show the Senators the potential of the Medical Branch. It mentions that the Medical Branch has a high national reputation and that funding should not be cut. The letter concludes by inviting Shivers to visit the Medical Branch again.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Moffett to I. H. Kempner, April 8, 1949]
Letter from George Moffett to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for courtesies shown to him and his colleagues during a visit to the Medical School in Galveston. He thought the trip was worthwhile because they learned a lot about the school and were entertained. He personally thanks Mr. Kempner and others for making the trip enjoyable and productive.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Moffett, George
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949]
Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner expressing his support for Kempner's appeal for increased funding for medical education. Lee Morris believes that medical schools are important to rural areas and that the country understands this need more than city folks. He concludes the letter by saying he will reach out to their Senator and Representative to advocate for Kempner's request.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Morris, Lee
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugene Fish to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949]
Letter from Eugene Fish to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his letter dated April 5th regarding the possibility of additional enrollments at the Medical School at Galveston with a relatively small increase in funding. He informs Kempner that he has written to Senator Taylor and is confident the Senator will carefully consider the request.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Fish, Eugene
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wall Street Journal, April 7, 1949]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Wall Street Journal mentioning that he didn't get a reply of his letter of 31st regarding the request as to when he can present the subscription to the Dallas edition of the Wall Street Journal runs out.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. W. Kempner, April 03, 1944]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. W. Kempner discussing tax returns and the forms they have to fill out for it.
Date:
April 3, 1944
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. W. Kempner, April 03, 1944]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. W. Kempner discussing the tax return forms for several other people besides the Kempners.
Date:
April 3, 1944
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. W. Kempner, April 03, 1944]
Letter from R. I. Mehan to D. W. Kempner discussing the tax returns for the Kempners.
Date:
April 3, 1944
Creator:
Mehan, R. I.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner, April 07, 1948]
Letter from Royal Palm Nurseries to D. W. Kempner discussing the quotes for various items, but they could not quote all the items Kempner desired.
Date:
April 7, 1948
Creator:
Royal Palm Nurseries
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, April 28, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his trip to Mineral Wells, a discussion he had with Fred Florence and Eugene Solow in Dallas about the Hillel Building Fund. He suggests that Rabbi Friedman go on a tour of a section of Texas. He mentions that Mr. Oster at Dallas was willing to do the same thing. Last, he talks about the brochure and future plans to solicit donations.
Date:
April 28, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Frank A. Richards, April 11, 1949]
Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Frank A. Richards informing Richards that he can forward a letter of credit to Kempner so that he can sign it. Kempner requests that the letter be sent before the 20th of April, as he would be leaving shortly after that and would not be able to receive mail as a result.
Date:
April 11, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner, April 03, 1948]
Letter from W. L. Gatz to D. W. Kempner discussing how Blackshear wants to buy from the company, but Gatz and Kempner do not wish to sell anything unless every stockholder large and small to agree.
Date:
April 3, 1948
Creator:
Gatz, W. L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell , April 8, 1949]
Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell referring to a meeting about the financing of the Students Union Building at the Texas Medical School in Galveston. The recommendation from the meeting was to issue a bond to finance the project. However, legal counsel advised that this may not be legal. The letter suggests that a bill be passed by the Texas Legislature to allow for this type of financing.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Tompkins, J. G.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from F. M. Grout to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1949]
Letter from F. M. Grout to I. H. Kempner offering Mrs. Kempner to exchange her stocks in the Colonial Baking Company for $150.00 per share.
Date:
April 28, 1949
Creator:
Grout, F. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Colonial Baking Company, April 4, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Colonial Baking Company requesting the sell price of Mrs. Kempner's stock in the company.
Date:
April 4, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 12, 1945]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing stock share certificates for Texas Prudential Insurance Company.
Date:
April 12, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kemper Family, April 10, 1949]
Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kempners thanking them for the packages of food and clothes they received and discussing I. H. Kempner's eye operation.
Date:
April 10, 1949
Creator:
Lipowska, Roma
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, April 27, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake discussing plans to propose legislation allowing cities or counties to condemn property deemed a health hazard, covering costs through the sale or lien of the property. He anticipates resistance from real estate interests and plans to discuss further upon return from a two-week absence.
Date:
April 27, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to E. S. Holliday, April 17, 1948]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to E. S. Holliday expressing gratitude for the Chamber's endorsement of the project for a Student Activities Building at the Medical Branch and acknowledges Mr. I. H. Kempner's support. Leake emphasizes the importance of community support and mentions plans to collaborate on developing appropriate plans for the effort.
Date:
April 17, 1948
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1948]
Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner informing Mr. I. H. Kempner, that the Board of Directors unanimously endorsed the Student Activities Building project for the University of Texas Medical Branch. The resolution emphasizes the project's importance for the institution's future and its positive impact on student and staff morale.
Date:
April 16, 1948
Creator:
Holliday, E. S.
System:
The Portal to Texas History