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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Singleton, March 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Singleton, March 14, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Singleton enclosing a letter from Senator Stone, listing doctors who sent telegrams supporting a particular location for something unspecified, presumably related to a state matter. He advises Dr. Singleton to contact these doctors and encourage them to reach out to their respective state senators. He mentions a strategy to influence senators who are undecided or against the favored location by using telegrams sent by other doctors who support Galveston, thus attempting to sway their opinion.
Date: March 14, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, February 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, February 14, 1945]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner discussing a statement from Stone, Phipps & Dibrell regarding telephone and telegram expenses incurred in matters related to the Medical Branch, including lobbying efforts and the appointment of new Regents. He also hopes that ex-Senator Carl Lovelady will be retained to help keep the Medical Branch out of political disputes. A bill introduced by Senator Mauritz concerning the Medical Branch has sparked controversy, and there is a desire to resolve these issues so work at the branch can continue smoothly.
Date: February 14, 1945
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieutenant Colonel George Brian Woods, June 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Lieutenant Colonel George Brian Woods, June 14, 1945]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to George Brian Woods sending a copy of a recommendation regarding the Price Revision Division and requesting the copy be sent back.
Date: June 14, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, February 14, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, February 14, 1945]

Letter from Irving Weber to William M. Nathan apologizing for his lack of response to Nathan's letter soliciting donations for the Hillel building at the University of Texas. He explains that Texarkana is struggling to raise donations because of their small Jewish community but offers a list of names of individuals who may be willing to donate.
Date: February 14, 1945
Creator: Weber, Irving
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 14, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 14, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the lodge responses he received and pledges in Dallas and Houston.
Date: February 14, 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 I. H. Kempner, July 14, 1945] (open access)

[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