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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Seabrook Yacht Corporation, February 5, 1945] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Salutes from Parade Car]

Photograph of Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz saluting as his parade car travels down the parade route in Washington D.C.. Admiral Nimitz is in his formal Navy uniform, the car he is riding in is dark and has both the American flag and the Texas flag on the front. On the left side of the photo three cops on motorcycles are shown alongside the parade.
Date: October 5, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., September 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., September 5, 1945]

Telegram from Henrietta Lenora Kempner to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing travel plans.
Date: September 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Henrietta Leonora Blum
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. D. D. Gillespie, February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. D. D. Gillespie, February 5, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to D. D. Gillespie discussing a clipping regarding Gillespie's activities and extending congratulations.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. John C. Smaltz, January 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. John C. Smaltz, January 5, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John C. Smaltz thanking him for a box of cigars and a Christmas greeting.
Date: January 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Oklahoma County Register (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 45, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 5, 1945 (open access)

The Oklahoma County Register (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 45, No. 43, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 5, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: April 5, 1945
Creator: Bonney, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Oklahoma County Register (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 5, 1945 (open access)

The Oklahoma County Register (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 46, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 5, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: July 5, 1945
Creator: Bonney, W. C.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. John Sanderson, March 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. John Sanderson, March 5, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John Sanderson extending sympathies to Sanderson's secretary for obtaining the duplex on the train.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieut. Roy W. Price, February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieut. Roy W. Price, February 5, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Roy W. Price thanking him for his note of congratulations and looking forward to seeing each other again at some point.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. Charles Kingsley, January 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. L. Kempner to Mr. Charles Kingsley, January 5, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Charles Kingsley thanking him for the Hellcat model and discussing the reaction to it in the office.
Date: January 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charlie Nelson to Harris, September 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Charlie Nelson to Harris, September 5, 1945]

Handwritten letter from Charlie Nelson to Harris L. Kempner saying goodbye and wishing good fortune.
Date: September 5, 1945
Creator: Nelson, Charlie
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lt. Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, February 5, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Lt. Comdr. Harris L. Kempner, February 5, 1945]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a letter from Seabrook Yacht Corporation regarding a storage agreement.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

Image of the Hillel Foundation Building at The University of Texas at Austin

Black and white image of a Hillel Foundation building located at the University of Texas at Austin. The image shows a two story, rectangular building with a steeple at the top. There are people gathered outside of the building. The text at the bottom of this image reads "University of Texas/ Austin Texas/ Hillel Foundation/ Geo. L. Dahl - Architect/ Dallas 6-5-45 Texas."
Date: June 5, 1945
Creator: Dahl, Geo. L.
Object Type: Artwork
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, July 5, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, July 05, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
List of Donations for the Hillel Building Fund (open access)

List of Donations for the Hillel Building Fund

List of donations for the Hillel Building Fund for the University of Texas at Austin.
Date: July 5, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Ennis Daily News (Ennis, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 289, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 1945 (open access)

The Ennis Daily News (Ennis, Tex.), Vol. 54, No. 289, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 5, 1945

Daily newspaper from Ennis, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 5, 1945
Creator: Nowlin, R. W.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 3, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky to I. H. Kempner, December 5, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, May 5, 1945] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, February 5, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman, January 5, 1945] (open access)

[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.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, June 5, 1945] (open access)

[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
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History