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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Shipyard, January 5, 1945]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Shipyard enclosing the check for $15.50 covering storage for the month of January, 1945 for the account of Mr. Harris L. Kempner's boat 'Land Fall .'
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Ben Hayman, January 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Ben Hayman discussing an article from the Saturday Evening Post Hayman left Kempner and Kempner explaining that Hayman's reforms can only be accomplished with the support of an organization or church.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 5, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing receiving her New Year's cable message, catching up on his letter writing, and playing several games of golf during his leave.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, January 5, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry containing the "Program of Citizen Responsibility for Voluntary Services" and information about it.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, January 5, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson containing the Program of Citizen Responsibility and instruction relating to it.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman, January 5, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman expressing his joy that the Fort Worth Federation had voted to donate $2,500.00 to the Hillel Building Fund. He also notifies Brachman that he will be holding the Co-Chairmen meeting in Austin and has reserved Braniff Air Lines tickets for him.
Date:
January 5, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from William B. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, February 5, 1945]
Letter from William B. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman acknowledging that he read and returned the minutes from the most recent meeting. He also discusses some changes he will make to a copy of a proposed land purchase for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation, February 5, 1945]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation enclosing a check covering storage for Harris Kempner's boat.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. L. Stell to T. N. Carswell - February 5, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, 17th District Foreign Relations Committee, The American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Albert L. Stell, Commander, 17th District, The American Legion, Anson, Texas, dated February 5, 1945. Stell requests a full representation of his Committee at the Mid-Winter War Conference in Abilene, Texas on February 18, 1945 in the Ball Room of the Wooten Hotel. Handwritten note at bottom of page by T. N. Carswell suggests a study of Foreign Relations during next several months.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Stell, A. L. (Albert)
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - February 5, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing a visit to Austin and Gonzales with Jenny, her friends Maxine, Corrine, and Lois coming over to play bridge and eat supper, and her purchase of fabric for a new dress.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. M. Solow to I. H. Kempner, February 5, 1945]
Letter from E. 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, E. M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, February 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing a cemetery purchased by his temple and a copy of minutes from the Austin meeting of the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 5, 1945]
Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, his joy at their dog, Teddy, no longer being sick, and his support of Baker building a tennis court in front of their house.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Joseph Emmett
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, February 5, 1945]
Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on February 5, 1945. He sends well wishes to a friend who has the chicken pox, and says he hasn't heard from his cousin Jimmie Kendrick since he went to Australia. He tells his parents about the food he ate the night before, and mentions that eggs are cheaper in Italy than they are in the U.S.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Willis, John Todd, Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Hopkins to Mr. Darst, February 5, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Hopkins to Mr. Darst containing a report stamp and bonds sales by the AWVS.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Hopkins, Mrs. Jack
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, February 5, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson and Mrs. Perry requesting reports on War Bonds and Stamps.
Date:
February 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Jeane Bertig
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Mr. and Mrs. Jay Silverberg, March 5, 1945]
Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Mr. and Mrs. Silverberg asking them to make a contribution to the Hillel Building Fund for The University of Texas at Austin. He explains the plans for the features of the building and the construction plans as well as the overall value of this building to the Jewish students on campus.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Sol. C. Freed, March 5, 1945]
Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Sol. C. Freed contacting him to solicit donations from men in his area for the Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - March 5, 1945]
Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including going to Maxine's party on Saturday night, visiting Mother, who is suffering with her broken ribs, and Kelly being in the hospital in San Antonio.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Catherine Dawe
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harold L. Bache to I. H. Kempner, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Harold L. Bache to I. H. Kempner discussing a copy of the "Southwest Review" that features a tribute to Kempner's father and some history of the Kempner family.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Bache, Harold L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Brooks, Howard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. R. Cullen, March 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. R. Cullen discussing Cullen's gifts to the hospitals of Houston and suggesting contributing and donating to the men in the cotton business whom Cullen knew from his own time in the cotton industry.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Swiff, March 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Swiff discussing the various committees that Kempner is a member of. He requests that Swiff help him with the drives for the United Palestine Appeal and the Joint Distribution Committee. He states that he is struggling with the number of positions he decided to take on due to his old age.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph W. Evans, March 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joseph W. Evans discussing Kempner's congratulations on Evans leaving the position of chairman in the Houston Navigation Board. Kempner ends the letter wishing for the two to meet up more once the war is over.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History