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[Letter from William Halsey, Jr., to the Third Fleet, September 5, 1945]
Letter from Admiral William Halsey, Jr., to the Third Fleet informing them that US currency will not be legal tender in Japan and that US forces going ashore will need to use US military Yen, available for exchange at a rate of 15 to 1, or Bank of Taiwan and Bank of Chosen notes. However, US currency is legal tender in vessels in Japanese ports.
Date:
September 5, 1945
Creator:
Halsey, William, Jr.
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 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 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 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 Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, May 5, 1945]
Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner addressing grievances regarding financial agreements and employment conditions. Lovelady accuses Kemper of reneging on agreements related to his compensation and employment terms following his legislative work. He references a reduced salary despite his significant involvement in complex legislative issues and expresses frustration over what he perceives as a lack of appreciation and fair compensation for his efforts, particularly in light of political and personal sacrifices made during his tenure.
Date:
May 5, 1945
Creator:
Lovelady, Karl L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, June 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake mentioning that Mrs. Werlin asked the committee to check on how many booklets about the Medical College were sent out. The committee wants the booklets to go to libraries, schools, medical professionals and legislators. He is asking Dr. Leake for his thoughts on the best way to distribute the booklets. He also invites Dr. Leake to a meeting to discuss this further
Date:
June 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, June 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin mentioning that the committee disagrees with Mrs. Werlin’s idea to publicize their efforts and believes that this would not be helpful at this time. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her offer to cooperate and says that the committee will keep her offer in mind.
Date:
June 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr., March 5, 1945]
Letter from Wardlow Lane for H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. discussing voting in regards to keeping the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Lane, Wardlow
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 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
[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
[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 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 William M. Nathan, July 05, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan explaining that he cannot guarantee attendance to any meetings in July because of an important lawsuit he needs to focus on. He states he will let Nathan know when he has decided his plans. He also mentions a letter about Rabbi Newton J. Friedman's successor.
Date:
July 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, July 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the possibility of getting a campaign manager because there is a need to reach some of the smaller towns in Texas to raise funds for the Hillel Building campaign.
Date:
July 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, July 5, 1945]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman handing a check for $46.00 covering collections in behalf of the Hillel Building Fund that he's effected in last ew days.
Date:
July 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 3, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld stating that he does not wish to accuse Feld, but he provides evidence that his claim was correct. He wishes to remind Feld of his commitment to solicit donations in Houston. He also mentions that Dr. Sachar may visit Austin for a meeting in connection with the Hillel Building on November 26th.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky to I. H. Kempner, December 5, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the checks from Mr. Koen and requesting the contributor's addresses so that he may thank them individually.
Date:
December 5, 1945
Creator:
Rudavsky, Joseph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner to Mr. David Weston and Mr. Dan Oppenheimer, July 5, 1945]
Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner to Mr. David Weston and Mr. Dan Oppenheimer discussing about late W. T. Eldridge's Trust Indenture to place stocks of the Sugarland industries in trust with United States National Bank and attorney's opinion on the issue.
Date:
July 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry Stewart, November 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry Stewart discussing Mr. and Mrs. Otto Marx traveling to Mexico for several weeks and Stewart getting a chance to meet the couple.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Leslie L. Roos, December 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Leslie L. Roos discussing Roos returning to practicing law and his connections with the District Attorney's office in San Francisco.
Date:
December 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from WM. N. Sanders to Henrietta Blum Kempner, March 5, 1945]
Letter from WM. N. Sanders to Henrietta Blum Kempner discussing an enclosed Trust Voucher covering net proceeds of sales of the Navarro Oil Company.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Sanders, WM. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to General Passenger Agent, November 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the General Passenger Agent discussing Kempner's desire to have a voucher for a coach ticket from New York to Chicago.
Date:
November 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History