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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 30, 1945]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing stock share certificates for the Van Vleck Company
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Nichols & Company, April 30, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Nichols & Company enclosing a signed proof of loss.
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 30, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing financial discrepancies involving a member who has exceeded his contractual salary and expense allowance. He expresses embarrassment and reports that despite an agreed salary of $300 and expenses of $50 per month, the member drew $350 in April alone. The letter also mentions a draft error and plans for a committee meeting to address these financial issues.
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bloomingdale's, April 30, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bloomingdale's discussing a pair of shoes he's sending to them to be fixed.
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rosella Werlin to I. H. Kempner, April 30, 1945]
Letter from Rosella Werlin to I. H. Kempner, discussing the effectiveness and future plans of a publicity program for the medical school. She reports positive feedback from Mr. Aicklen, Mr. McCullough, and Mr. Agnew about the current publicity efforts, suggesting the continuation and expansion of these initiatives. The letter mentions successful media engagements, including an exclusive story on the $2,000,000 John Sealy Hospital addition, and compares these efforts to those of other prominent foundations.
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
Werlin, Rosella H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Gilbert Family]
Two photostat copies of a typed letter from William J. Voelker Jr. to Mrs. Max Gilbert, mother of Private Harold Gilbert. The letter describes the attack that killed Harold Gilbert, and discusses the details of Gilbert's burial in Normandy, France on on Dec. 27, 1944.
Date:
April 30, 1945
Creator:
Voelker, William J., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, April 29, 1945]
Letter to Cecile from her father anticipating the end of the war.
Date:
April 29, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin, April 28, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin mentioning The committee is ending its activities because they believe their goal of keeping the medical college in Galveston has been achieved for now. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her work on the committee. It also says that public relations are still important to the medical college, but that this is not the committee's responsibility.
Date:
April 28, 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, April 28, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his trip to Mineral Wells, a discussion he had with Fred Florence and Eugene Solow in Dallas about the Hillel Building Fund. He suggests that Rabbi Friedman go on a tour of a section of Texas. He mentions that Mr. Oster at Dallas was willing to do the same thing. Last, he talks about the brochure and future plans to solicit donations.
Date:
April 28, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin, April 28, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin mentioning The committee is ending its activities because they believe their goal of keeping the medical college in Galveston has been achieved for now. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her work on the committee. It also says that public relations are still important to the medical college, but that this is not the committee's responsibility. He also mentions returning a so-called 'dummy' of the booklet in contemplation and refrains from passing it on for reasons mentioned.
Date:
April 28, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rupert N. Richardson to T. N. Carswell - April 28, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas, from Rupert N. Richardson, President, Hardin-Simmons University dated April 28, 1945. Richardson outlines the approved expansion plans for HSU. He advises that the named projects are important to meet requirements for their part in serving "the compelling needs of our post-war youth. War years of tension and anxiety, the dislocation of family life, due to military source and war industry, have strained spiritual and moral ties. The Church must move forward now in a program to repair the damage done."
Date:
April 28, 1945
Creator:
Richardson, Rupert N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Stone to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1945]
Letter from W. E. Stone to I. H. Kempner discussing ongoing expenditures related to the Medical School matter. Stone supports the continuation of certain activities and expenses, noting the legislative session is still in progress and likely to extend for a few more weeks. He advises against any public impression that the battle over the Medical School's issues is concluded. Furthermore, he suggests it might be justifiable to discontinue other expenditures but recommends keeping Mrs. Lovelady involved until the session ends, provided Lovelady deems it unnecessary to continue.
Date:
April 28, 1945
Creator:
Stone, W. E.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger, April 27, 1945]
Letter from Agnes Langley Niernberger to her family discussing daily life sailing to the Philippine Islands. She hopes that they will be finished sailing soon. She sleeps on the tennis deck and has gotten so used to being rained out that she covers her head and falls back asleep. Agnes spends her time with Dienst and Baird, who she mentions were married before leaving Topeha. They occasionally see the U.S. Orchestra and movies and there are always song-fests in the evenings.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Niernberger, Agnes Langley
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune, April 27, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune containing instructions for placing an advertisement. The ad seeks a maid for downstairs housework and waitressing, offering good wages with room and bath provided in the employer's home, if desired.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 27, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing the conclusion of a committee's efforts to retain the medical college at Galveston. He notes that the objectives have been largely achieved through effective legislative handling by Stone and suggests disbanding the committee due to the associated high costs and management concerns.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 27, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing Senate Bill, which would create a new medical college. He is against the bill and believes the money would be better spent improving the medical college already in Galveston. He argues that there is a high rate of tuberculosis among medical students and that this justifies keeping the medical college where it is. He suggests that Camp Wallace could be acquired to house and treat tuberculosis patients.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Charles W. Roland, April 27, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Roland discussing how best to help her godson in his application process for a presidential nomination.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the City Ticket Office, April 27, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the city ticket office requesting a refund for some train tickets he did not use.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner, April 27, 1945]
Letter from Joseph R. Bertig to Jeane Bertig Kempner informing her that he is filing Saul Bertig's will for probate and that his estate will be small.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Bertig, Joseph R.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Aicklen to Rosella H. Werlin, April 27, 1945]
Letter from W. J. Aicklen to Rosella H. Werlin discussing the appearance of J. W. McCullough and the the Sealy-Smith Foundation name in an article of the Houston Cronicle regarding a proposed addition to the Sealy Hospital.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
Aicklen, W. J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr., April 27, 1945]
Letter to Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. discussing business plans with Walter F. Woodul.
Date:
April 27, 1945
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Charles S. Thomas, April 25, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Charles S. Thomas thanking him for his note regarding a job and discussing a trip Thomas took and other general points of interest.
Date:
April 25, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeff Davis to T. N. Carswell - April 25, 1945]
A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene, Texas from Jeff Davis, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Hallsville, Texas dated April 25, 1945. Davis advises Carswell of his wish to return to West Texas and requests help from Carswell and Dr. Moore to get him in touch with a new church to pastor. Davis expresses his appreciation for the "good word" by Carswell about the Crusader and for their friendship. In a handwritten postscript Davis advises of Dr. Richardson having agreed to cooperate. Carswell handwrites a notation dated May 16, 1945 confirming having told Davis of Knox City and Eastland.
Date:
April 25, 1945
Creator:
Davis, Jeff
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, April 24, 1945?]
Letter from Cornelia Yerkes discussing packages, working at the American Red Cross canteen at Logan Field, being called to work in Washington, living arrangements, and expressing her appreciation for her time as a WASP and how it prepared her for work after leaving the service. Written on Hotel Annapolis (Washington) stationary.
Date:
1945-04-24?
Creator:
Kafka, Cornelia V. Yerkes
System:
The Portal to Texas History