[Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Harris Leon Kempner, May 6, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Harris Leon Kempner, May 6, 1963]

Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing an amended prospectus related to a proposed public offering in shares of The First American Israel Mutual Fund. He mentions that the purpose of this fund is to provide a way through which America can invest and participate in the development if economic life of Israel. So he requests Kempner to read through the enclosed Amended Prospectus and how hecan contribute in investing in the existing economy of Israel. And if he has any question, Lawrence mentions that he can contact him.
Date: May 6, 1963
Creator: Laskey, Lawrence G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United Jewish Appeal, April 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from United Jewish Appeal, April 4, 1963]

Letter from United Jewish Appeal providing details of the 1963 UJA Study Mission. On the reverse side of the letter is a list of names of the 1963 United Jewish Appeal National Campaign Committee.
Date: April 4, 1963
Creator: United Jewish Appeal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. L. Kenen to Harris Leon Kempner, January 3, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. L. Kenen to Harris Leon Kempner, January 3, 1963]

Letter from I. L. Kenen to Harris Leon Kempner inviting him to two major projects happening in Washington as he's one of the group Jewish leaders who receives copies of the Near East Report every two weeks. Then he introduces himself and explained what he did and does in the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. So, he requests Kempner to joing them in these events to help win peace for Israel.
Date: January 3, 1963
Creator: Kenen, I. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science  President John F. Kennedy Memorial Circular] (open access)

[American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science President John F. Kennedy Memorial Circular]

Circular from The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science soliciting donation towards the establishment of the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Fellowships at the Graduate School of the Weizmann Institute. Included is a reprint of a full advertising page reprinted from the New York Times discussing the postponement of their 18th Annual Dinner following the death of President John F. Kennedy printed with names of officers, members, honorary fellows, and friends of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Date: 1963/1964~
Creator: American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter to the Editor Written By Elmer Berger] (open access)

[Copy of Letter to the Editor Written By Elmer Berger]

Copy of a letter to the editor of the New York Times written by Rabbi Elmer Berger distributed by the American Council for Judiasm. Berger responds to a report by Milton Bracker that included a statement on Roman Catholic - Jewish relations in reference to an upcoming visit by Pope Paul to the Holy Land.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Berger, Elmer, 1908-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. R. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner, August 10, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from A. R. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner, August 10, 1962]

Letter from A. R. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that Eddie Schreiber will be given a reward by the National Israel Bond Organization for his role in selling Israel bonds and explaining that the committee will be having a dinner that Kempner is invited to attend. Schwartz also informs Kempner that Dr. Sol Foreman will attend the meeting and give an account of his time spent in Israel.
Date: August 10, 1962
Creator: Schwartz, A. R.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner, 7th September, 1961] (open access)

[Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner, 7th September, 1961]

Letter from M. Sharett to I. H. Kempner requesting to attend the National Conference to discuss about the responsibilities to handle a new situation.
Date: September 7, 1961
Creator: Sharett, M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Emmanuel Celler to Isaac H. Kempner, April 16, 1958] (open access)

[Telegram from Emmanuel Celler to Isaac H. Kempner, April 16, 1958]

Telegram sent by Emmanuel Celler to Isaac H. Kempner requesting donations for Magen David Adom.
Date: April 16, 1958, 6:04 a.m.
Creator: Celler, Emmanuel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, January 31, 1958] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman, January 31, 1958]

Letter from Rabbi Herbert A. Friedman discussing about Jews of Poland & Israel, the necessity for their immigration and financial requirements for Rescue Campaign, along side inviting to attend the first national fund-raising meeting of the United Jewish Appeal.
Date: January 31, 1958
Creator: Friedman, Herbert A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of a letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Quinn, May 22, 1957] (open access)

[Copy of a letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Quinn, May 22, 1957]

Copy of a letter from Harris L. Kempner to Arthur W. Quinn discussing their Israeli shipping commitments and contracts regarding how their cotton is distributed, along with other shipping details.
Date: May 22, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Quinn, May 22, 1957] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Quinn, May 22, 1957]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Arthur W. Quinn discussing their Israeli shipping commitments and contracts regarding how their cotton is distributed, along with other shipping details.
Date: May 22, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[New Year's Card from the National Committee for Labor Israel, 1957] (open access)

[New Year's Card from the National Committee for Labor Israel, 1957]

Card from the National Committee for Labor Israel wishing the recipient a happy New Year and discussing the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Israel's independence. This card is written in both English and Hebrew.
Date: 1957/1958
Creator: National Committee for Labor Israel
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from William Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1956]

Letter from William Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner inviting to join a mission to Paris and Israel, along with detailed plan of the trip.
Date: July 16, 1956
Creator: Rosenwald, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Herbert A. Friedman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 14, 1956] (open access)

[Letter from Herbert A. Friedman to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 14, 1956]

Letter from Herbert A. Friedman to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing about his visit with David Ben-Gurion mainly on Arab raids, French jets, immigration houses, mass immigration from Morocco and Israel's security.
Date: July 14, 1956
Creator: Friedman, Herbert A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Louis Feigon to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 11, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Louis Feigon to Mr. I. H. Kempner, July 11, 1955]

Letter from Rabbi Louis Feigon to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing his appreciation of Kempner's offer to write his son a recommendation letter while mentioning Rabbi Elmer Berger's views of Israel and his actions of addressing Arab students at the University of Texas in Austin.
Date: July 11, 1955
Creator: Feigon, Louis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "jess jawin" and "Egyptian Mine Wounds Israli Soldier; Israel Unit Opens Fire"] (open access)

[Clipping: "jess jawin" and "Egyptian Mine Wounds Israli Soldier; Israel Unit Opens Fire"]

Clipping of two articles from the front page of the Texas Jewish Post discussing military tensions in the Gaza border strip and an editorial about Rabbi Elmer Berger.
Date: June 2, 1955
Creator: Texas Jewish Post
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Mose Feld, January 4, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Mose Feld, January 4, 1955]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Mose Feld apologizing for delays in subscribing to $5,000 of Israel Bonds following the death of his brother Stanley Eugene Kempner and the business affairs he left behind consuming most of his time
Date: January 4, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld, December 10, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld, December 10, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld discussing about Bonds for Israel office and values of certain lands owned by Sugar Land and another where they have only 28% interest and finally, requesting Mr. M. M. Fled ideas on their values.
Date: December 10, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose Feld, December 7, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose Feld, December 7, 1954]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose Feld discussing Bonds for Israel and requesting some advises on the same. Also, Mr. Kempner requests information about the value of tract that Mr. Feld bought in the northeast corner of Lake Houston for future development of a lakeside division.
Date: December 7, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, December 6, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from M. M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, December 6, 1954]

Letter from M. M. Feld to I. H. Kempner discussing about the Bonds and Coupons that are registered and payable to the owner. Also, M. M. Feld mentions on issuing check payable to "Bonds of Israel" and mail it to Mr. Yehuda Erstein as it adds more value while selling them.
Date: December 6, 1954
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from T. Kempfner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., November 2, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from T. Kempfner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., November 2, 1953]

Letter from T. Kempfner to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing his goal to find his relatives around the world and inquiring about Kempner's family history.
Date: November 2, 1953
Creator: Kempfner, T.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to John Foster Dulles, June 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to John Foster Dulles, June 3, 1953]

Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to John Foster Dulles discussing United States policy in the Middle East.
Date: June 3, 1953
Creator: Rosenwald, Lessing J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Arthur William Quinn, April 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Arthur William Quinn, April 1, 1953]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Arthur William Quinn discussing about the Mr. Erich Ney's letter and asking Arthur W. Quinn to write him a letter.
Date: April 1, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner, November 24, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner, November 24, 1952]

Letter from Joseph J. Schwartz to I. H. Kempner discussing about the current situation in Israel after demise of Dr. Chaim Weizmann and requesting to make plans and pledges for Annual National Conference.
Date: November 24, 1952
Creator: Schwartz, Joseph J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History