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[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers, April 8, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers thanking Shivers for a resolution passed by the Texas Senate regarding a visit by a Senate delegation to the Medical Branch on March 25, 1949. The letter states that the purpose of the visit was to show the Senators the potential of the Medical Branch. It mentions that the Medical Branch has a high national reputation and that funding should not be cut. The letter concludes by inviting Shivers to visit the Medical Branch again.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Moffett to I. H. Kempner, April 8, 1949]
Letter from George Moffett to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for courtesies shown to him and his colleagues during a visit to the Medical School in Galveston. He thought the trip was worthwhile because they learned a lot about the school and were entertained. He personally thanks Mr. Kempner and others for making the trip enjoyable and productive.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Moffett, George
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949]
Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner expressing his support for Kempner's appeal for increased funding for medical education. Lee Morris believes that medical schools are important to rural areas and that the country understands this need more than city folks. He concludes the letter by saying he will reach out to their Senator and Representative to advocate for Kempner's request.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Morris, Lee
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Eugene Fish to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949]
Letter from Eugene Fish to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his letter dated April 5th regarding the possibility of additional enrollments at the Medical School at Galveston with a relatively small increase in funding. He informs Kempner that he has written to Senator Taylor and is confident the Senator will carefully consider the request.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
Fish, Eugene
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. R. Johnson, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to L. R. Johnson thanking the Senator for his reply to a previous letter and a copy of a letter Kelly sent to him. He hopes that Senator Kelly will be receptive to requests for funding for the University of Texas Medical School.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Burrus Jackson, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Burrus Jackson advocating for increased funding for the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. He mentions that the school has a high reputation but lacks political influence. The letter requests that Mr. Jackson write to his state Senator and Representatives and urge their support for the appropriation recommended by the Board of Regents and the Board of Control. The letter also mentions that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers, April 9, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Allan Shivers thanking Shivers for a resolution passed by the Texas Senate regarding a visit by a Senate delegation to the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston on March 25, 1949. He writes that the purpose of the visit was to show the Senators the potential of the medical school. He mentions that the school has a high national reputation and that funding should not be cut. He concludes by inviting Shivers to investigate the situation further.
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Eugene Fish, April 9, 1949]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Eugene Fish thanking for the reply regarding the appeal for the medical college and asks to keep him updated regarding Jim Taylor
Date:
April 9, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly, April 8, 1949]
Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly requesting Senator Kelly's support for increased funding for the Medical School of the University of Texas at Galveston. Dr. Johnson argues that the school has a very good reputation but needs more money to retain talented faculty and attract more students. He argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students, specifically mentioning a need for more doctors in rural areas of Texas.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Warren McDonald, April 13, 1949]
Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Warren McDonald advocating for increased funding for the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. E. C. Roxbury, argues that the school has a high reputation but lacks political influence. He requests that Mr. Wood support the appropriation recommended by the Board of Regents and the Board of Control. He also argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students.
Date:
April 13, 1949
Creator:
Roxbury, E. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Burris C. Jackson to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1949]
Letter from Burris C. Jackson to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for attending the Texas Cotton Association convention and mentions Jackson will write to his state Senator and Representative if they are not available over the weekend.
Date:
April 11, 1949
Creator:
Jackson, Burris C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell , April 8, 1949]
Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell referring to a meeting about the financing of the Students Union Building at the Texas Medical School in Galveston. The recommendation from the meeting was to issue a bond to finance the project. However, legal counsel advised that this may not be legal. The letter suggests that a bill be passed by the Texas Legislature to allow for this type of financing.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Tompkins,J. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Will Wood, April 13, 1949]
Letter from E. C. Roxbury to Will Wood advocating for increased funding for the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston. E. C. Roxbury, argues that the school has a high reputation but lacks political influence. He requests that Mr. Wood support the appropriation recommended by the Board of Regents and the Board of Control. He also argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students.
Date:
April 13, 1949
Creator:
Roxbury, E. C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Board of Directors, Galveston Chamber of Commerce, April 14, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Board of Directors, Galveston Chamber of Commerce reporting on the consideration given to a request by Dr. Calvin regarding a proposed fundraising campaign for the construction of a Memorial at the medical school campus in Galveston. After meetings with two committees to analyze various factors, both committees viewed the project as definitely needed, given the school's premier status and potential for garnering widespread support.
Date:
April 14, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Warren McDonald to E. C. Roxbury, April 14, 1949]
Letter from Warren McDonald to E. C. Roxbury expressing support for increased funding for the Galveston Medical School. Senator Warren, is impressed with the school's capacity to train more doctors, a necessity due to the high demand in Texas. The Senator pledges to do everything possible to secure funding for medical education facilities.
Date:
April 14, 1949
Creator:
McDonald, Warren
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1949]
Letter from Jimmy Phillips to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his previous letter of April 13th and expresses appreciation for information that will help in efforts to secure adequate appropriations for the medical school. Phillips wishes Kempner a nice trip and hopes that when he returns, good news will be waiting regarding the situation with the medical school's appropriations.
Date:
April 19, 1949
Creator:
Phillips, Jimmy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1949]
Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to I. H. Kempner discussing a proposed additional increase in appropriations for the Galveston Medical School. Peterson expresses hope that some of the requested increase will come from Galveston since it appears to be the most economically suited location for this. He mentions having discussed the appropriation in the House and that there is support for an increase.
Date:
April 14, 1949
Creator:
Peterson, Dudley W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor, April 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor expressing his disappointment about missing a meeting to discuss funding for the Galveston Medical School. He mentions the School needs more funding to benefit the entire state, not just Galveston, and that cutting funds would be a mistake. He urges Senator Taylor to approve the Board of Regents' and Board of Control's request. He also mentions that a small funding increase would allow the School to significantly expand enrollment, highlighting the economic benefit and Texas' educational spending growth.
Date:
April 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. M. Aikin, Jr., April 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. M. Aikin, Jr. arguing for an appropriation to fund a proposal by the Board of Regents and endorsed by the Board of Control. The proposal appears to be for funding an “Attal School” for training doctors. He argues that the current funding is insufficient and an additional $500,000 is needed. The letter mentions a connection between the Attal School and the Texas Psychopathic Hospital
Date:
April 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. C. Morris, April 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to G. C. Morris advocating for increased funding for the University of Texas Medical School. He argues that the medical school is important to the health of all Texas communities and that an increase in funding is justified.
Date:
April 18, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. A. Weinert, April 12, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. A. Weinert discussing the urgent need for increased appropriations to maintain and improve the standard of the medical school. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the institution, including faculty retention, facilities, and operational expenses, while highlighting the school's significance, talented specialists, and national reputation. He emphasizes the potential benefits of proper funding, such as addressing the shortage of physicians in rural areas, advancing medical research, and contributing to the state's economic growth through the school's expansion and improvements.
Date:
April 12, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to N. H. Colson, April 19, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to N. H. Colson outlining the need for state funding for the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston, emphasizing the importance of avoiding reliance on federal aid which could interfere with state rights and administration. It argues that increased state support is essential to maintain the school's high standards and to ensure it remains a top institution. The letter also expresses gratitude for the senator's recent visit and the attention given to the school.
Date:
April 19, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William T. Moore , April 19, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William T. Moore urging Senator William T. Moore to support federal funding for medical and hospital construction in Texas. He argues that this support is crucial for maintaining the high standards of the University of Texas Medical School at Galveston and avoiding federal interference in state medical affairs. The letter highlights the need to uphold the institution's standards without infringing on state rights.
Date:
April 19, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to David Leavell, April 23, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to David Leavell expressing gratitude for the Chamber's support in enhancing the medical branch, particularly in boosting morale and supporting legislative efforts. The letter highlights the importance of collaboration between the university and the Chamber, especially in initiatives like proposing a union building, and underscores a commitment to assist the Chamber in promoting community interests.
Date:
April 23, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History