Letter from I. H. Kempner to General and Mrs. Richard Donovan discussing potential times for the Donovans to come and stay with the Kempners.

Letter from Mrs. Perry to Ms. Beach reporting about the Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Galveston units.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan expressing his intense disappointment that Nathan will be out of town for the meeting of the Texas State Conference. He states that he cannot conceive anything more important in Mississippi for the lodge than the proposed Hillel building at Austin.

Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry Kaplan explaining that he will be unable to attend the Texas State Conference because he had been assigned to attend the Mississippi State Conference. He discusses the importance of motivating the chairmen to continue their fundraising efforts before War Chest and other Jewish drives begin this fall. He requests an update on the outcome of the conference when it is finished.

Architectural plans created by Geo. L. Dahl. They show the first-floor plan of the Hillel Foundation in Austin, Texas.

Letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky enclosing two checks and requesting that the Rabbi acknowledge receipt of these checks and thank the donors individually.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan expressing his hope that Nathan receives good news from Doctor Sachar. He also suggests that an upcoming meeting be held in Houston instead of Austin to be closer to Nathan.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to The B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Foundation Committee discussing the most recent Committee meeting and enclosing an estimate of the amount that should be solicited from each area in Texas.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day discussing a Texas Senate bill about the University's medical school. It reports that previous controversies about the school lacked factual basis, as confirmed by thorough examinations. He urges Dr. Day to help mobilize opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate action due to the bill's potential impact and the current wartime context.

Letter from Fred F. Florence to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he had sent out another letter to a number of Dallas people and he has received some additional funds for the Hillel building at Austin.

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.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is available to come to Austin but would need Friedman to reserve tickets to and from Austin for him if the plans change. He also states his agreeance with the Rabbi's desire to ask for a donation from Mr. Lasker in honor of his mother and father.

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.

Letter from William M. Nathan to Donald Day enclosing a list of people who would like reprints sent to them and discussing Day's upcoming visit to Houston.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the lodge responses he received and pledges in Dallas and Houston.

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Jake Karrotkin explaining that the owner of the potential Hillel property had raised the price to $15,000.00. The board members have seen the lots and acknowledge that the price is still worth it, but Friedman would like Karrotkin's opinion on the matter. He mentions the total of donations so far and the verbal agreement between Kempner and Feld to raise 10 subscriptions at $1,000.00 each.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. M. Solow explaining that he sent the proposed allotments to the Rabbi. He expresses joy that someone more knowledgeable on specific areas in Texas is able to help him fix the allotment amounts for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin. He also states that he does not object to contacting George Dahl for plans of the Hillel building to provide to potential donors.

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a meeting in Galveston for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund Committee.

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner and Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his recent trip to Dallas where he spoke at a B'nai B'rith Day and addressed a small group of the Dallas B'nai B'rith to solicit donations for the Hillel fund at the University of Texas. He also mentions a meeting with George Dahl, the Hillel Building architect, to discuss certain features to be incorporated into the building. Last, he states that many people have mentioned a March 10th meeting in Galveston to speak about the Hillel Building Fund, but it is not on the last meeting's minutes. He suggests that Rabbi Friedman notify the last attendees of the upcoming meeting in Galveston.

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."

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.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a miscommunication about the cancelation of the May 30th meeting. He also mentions July as the month for the next meeting to discuss the Hillel Foundation's progress on the Building Fund. He remains confident that the brochure they are sending out will stimulate giving across the state.