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AWVS Official Monthly Progress Report: Austin Unit, April 1945
Monthly progress report filled out by the Austin chapter of the the American Women's Voluntary Services discussing their news and activities.
Date:
April 5, 1945
Creator:
American Women's Voluntary Services, Inc.
Object Type:
Report
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
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 Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing his recent travels to Brotherhood Week in New Orleans. He mentions that he will not be able to attend the meeting to be held in Galveston in March, but he will have Dr. J. Ettlinger will bring his report. He also discusses Dr. Ettlinger's solicitation efforts in El Paso.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 5, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman asking him to contact the members of the committee and ask them if they would still like to meet in Austin and if they would like hotel reservations.
Date:
March 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]
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
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Driskill Hotel, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Driskill Hotel discussing room reservations made for March 6th.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Reed to Mrs. Kempner, March 5, 1945]
Letter from Mrs. Reed to Mrs. Kempner about documents that need to be sent to headquarters and income taxes.
Date:
March 5, 1945
Creator:
Reed, Hermine
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Activities at Blackshear School #1]
Photograph of a group of children playing in the water outdoors at the Blackshear School.
Date:
July 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Activities at Blackshear School #2]
Photograph of a small group of children playing in the water at the Blackshear school in 1945.
Date:
July 5, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History