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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944]
Letter from Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that a meeting at Houston is not necessary for the time being, discussing the amount of donations received from Houston and planning to hold a later meeting to coordinate the efforts of all the co-chairmen across Texas.
Date:
December 18, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 16, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he just got home from vacation, requesting a receipt for the checks, and discussing a letter from Fred Florence about the Hillel Fund.
Date:
December 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to Louis Pizitz, November 24, 1944]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Mr. Louis Pizitz enclosing a letter for review with some corrections added to it.
Date:
November 24, 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 13, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he signed the articles of incorporation and forwarded them to Mr. Mose Feld.
Date:
November 13, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter Concerning Hillel B'nai B'rith Fundraising]
Letter from the Hillel Foundation sponsored by B'nai B'rith requesting donations to build a new community center for Jewish students on campus at the University of Texas.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Solow, Eugene M.; Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Proposed Letter by Mr. Fred F. Florence
Proposed letter by Fred F. Florence explaining that he had been appointed treasurer of funds to be raised in Dallas for the project mentioned in the attached letter.
Date:
1944
Creator:
Florence, Fred F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, October 23, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he had not received a response from Mr. Florence about the Hillel Building Fund campaign. He also notes that Mr. Mose Feld has accepted the co-chairmanship for Houston and had asked Mr. S. H. Fagadau to represent his area of Texas. Finally, he explains that he will write to Harry Caplan to arrange a meeting at the Baker Hotel.
Date:
October 23, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner, September 24, 1945]
Letter from Harry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner discussing his disappointment that Kempner cannot attend the Texas State Conference and informing him that he is writing the National Commission of District No. 7 of Hillel and requesting that he make an appeal on Hillel.
Date:
September 24, 1945
Creator:
Kaplan, Harry L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry L. Kaplan, September 19, 1945]
Letter from Harry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner requesting that he honor the Texas State Conference with his presence at its annual meeting to be held in San Antonio on October 7, 1945.
Date:
September 19, 1945
Creator:
Kaplan, Harry L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 14, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner notifying him of who has agreed to attend the meeting of July 22nd. He expresses that he is anxious to receive responses from the representatives in small towns. He also mentions that Houston to Austin is a more enjoyable plane experience than Galveston to Austin.
Date:
July 14, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from William M. Nathan to C. D. Wilson, May 29, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to C. D. Wilson approving the title and the deed to the Stephenson track to be conveyed to B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
May 29, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Questions and Answers for the Building Fund Drive for $75,000.00
Pamphlet from the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas discussing what is needed, how much is needed, when construction will begin, and who should donate towards the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
1945
Creator:
B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin
Object Type:
Pamphlet
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugene M. Solow to I. H. Kempner, February 5, 1945]
Letter from Eugene M. Solow to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will follow Kempner's suggestion and not discuss the plans or tentative elevation with George Dahl. He also proposes a series of quota adjustments for towns across Texas.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Solow, Eugene M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 11, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is not having any luck soliciting donations in Galveston from anyone outside of his family. He also mentions that he has not been able to get in contact with William Zinn and advises that William M. Nathan will go to see him soon and check his progress.
Date:
January 11, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Gertrude Girardeau to M. L. Cook, March 2, 1948]
Letter from Gertrude Girardeau to M. L. Cook discussing the donation Mr. and Mrs. Isaac H. Kempner made to the American Red Cross in memory of Mrs. Jack E. Pearce.
Date:
March 2, 1948
Creator:
Girardeau, Gertrude
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter Henslee to D. W. Kempner, December 8, 1944]
Letter from Walter Henslee to D. W. Kempner asking the recipient to donate money to help the Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
Date:
December 8, 1944
Creator:
Henslee, Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter Henslee to H. Kempner, December 8, 1944]
Letter from Walter Henslee to H. Kempner discussing a donation to the Anti-Tuberculosis Association.
Date:
December 8, 1944
Creator:
Henslee, Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William L. Gatz to Jeane Bertig , April 21, 1944]
Letter from Williams L. Gatz to Jeane Bertig discussing the order from the Hurt Grocer Company regarding the Brie cheese, spiced peaches, and no pineapple in stock.
Date:
April 21, 1944
Creator:
Gatz, William L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Myron R. Blee , April 19, 1944]
Letter to Myron R. Blee discussing the Kempner Cocktail party regarding his gratitude for the invitation.
Date:
April 19, 1944
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Warren Hafer to D. W. Kempner, December 24, 1948]
Letter from Warren Hafer to D. W. Kempner discussing further correspondence regarding a weed burner.
Date:
December 24, 1948
Creator:
Hafer, Warren
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Betty Dickinson to Jeane Kempner, 1948~]
Letter from Betty Dickinson to Jeane Kempner discussing what is going on in their lives, gives their new telephone number, and desires both Kempners to come visit them in Paris.
Date:
1948~
Creator:
Dickinson, Betty
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William S. Romer to D. W. Kempner, March 29, 1948]
Letter from William S. Romer to D. W. Kempner discussing how Romer is sending Kempner three ties through the mail for his birthday.
Date:
March 29, 1948
Creator:
Romer, William S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Vinson, Elkins, Weems & Francis to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 18, 1947]
Letter from Vinson, Elkins, Weems & Francis to Daniel W. Kempner declining an offer to serve as a chairman at the University of Virginia development fund and recommended several other alumni.
Date:
September 18, 1947
Creator:
Vinson, Elkins, Weems & Francis
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William F. Halsey to D. W. Kempner, August 13, 1947]
Letter from William F. Halsey to D. W. Kempner discussing Kempner's recent acceptance to serve on the National Alumni Advisory Committee, as well as some personal news.
Date:
August 13, 1947
Creator:
Halsey, William F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History