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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 27, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner summarizing the campaign's earnings, discussing the Founders Club and requesting to hold a meeting with Kempner in Houston in January.
Date:
December 27, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]
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.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 24, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner enclosing tickets for a flight from Houston to Austin and railroad and Pullman tickets for the way back. He also mentions that Jake Karotkin and Mr. Oppenheimer will not be able to attend this meeting due to scheduling conflicts.
Date:
January 24, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]
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.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, March 9, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the list of people who cannot make it to the Galveston meeting, their bank balances, and a brochure that will be sent to potential donors.
Date:
March 9, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a recent trip he took, the balance of the building fund, and a plan to send out the News and Views and the brochure for the Hillel Fund to solicit more donations.
Date:
March 3, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, May 15, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner requesting to convene a meeting in Austin on May 30th to survey the work done for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund. He also mentions a proposed quota for funds raised in San Antionio and offers to make reservations for Kempner at the Hotel Austin for the meeting if he desires.
Date:
May 15, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Goldsmith to I. H. Kempner, January 18, 1954]
Letter from Nat Goldsmith to I. H. Kempner discussing on his 81st birthday and sending his delayed congratulations.on Mr. Kempner's birthday.
Date:
January 18, 1954
Creator:
Goldsmith, Nat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Goldsmith to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1945]
Letter from Nat Goldsmith to I. H. Kempner discussing the Southwest Review article Kempner sent about Kempner's father, Harris Kempner, and discussing the article being a stance against negative stereotypes about Jewish people.
Date:
March 19, 1945
Creator:
Goldsmith, Nat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Goldsmith to Mr. I. H. Kempner, Aprill 11, 1951]
Letter from Nat Goldsmith to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing how much he enjoyed having Kempner for a bridge game while hoping he will visit San Antonio soon.
Date:
April 11, 1951
Creator:
Goldsmith, Nat
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Walter Greenwood to Daniel W. Kempner, January 7, 1944]
Letter from Walter Greenwood to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the health and income of Greenwood. The letter is written on paper from the Hotel Falls with a hotel printed on the top left.
Date:
January 7, 1944
Creator:
Greenwood, Walter
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Edgar Harz to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1952]
Letter from Edgar Harz to I. H. Kempner inquiring if the open position he discussed with Dan Oppenheimer is still available.
Date:
April 28, 1952
Creator:
Harz, Edgar
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert W. Humphreys to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1945]
Letter from Robert W. Humphreys to I. H. Kempner discussing the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle of Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto that resulted in the capture of Santa Anna and the days each battle took place on.
Date:
January 26, 1945
Creator:
Humphreys, Robert W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John D. Hyatt to Mrs. Frances O. Ullman, August 23, 1965]
Letter from John D. Hyatt to Mrs. Frances O. Ullman informing about receiving her check covering her gift in memory of Mr. Marion Levy and discussing about the usage of the check towards endowment fund.
Date:
August 23, 1965
Creator:
Hyatt, John D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Imperial Sugar Company, Sugar Stock and Sales Report, February 25, 1954]
Imperial Sugar Company sugar stock and sales report featuring sections for warehouses and sugar in transit.
Date:
February 25, 1954
Creator:
Imperial Sugar Company
Object Type:
Report
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to Dan Oppenheimer, December 23, 1957]
Letter from Thomas L. James to Dan Oppenheimer informing about enclosing multiple statements of Sugarland Industries and latter's travel plan to Galveston.
Date:
December 23, 1957
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner, February 10, 1953]
Letter from Thomas L. James to I. H. Kempner discussing market reports from Union Stockyards in San Antonio, Texas.
Date:
February 10, 1953
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing a phone call from Hale Schaleben.
Date:
August 26, 1960
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing business updates while Isaac Herbert Kempner is on vacation.
Date:
August 23, 1960
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, August 23, 1960]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing business updates while Isaac Herbert Kempner is on vacation.
Date:
August 23, 1960
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner, December 8, 1960]
Letter from Thomas Leroy James to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing the Dimmit County Property.
Date:
December 8, 1960
Creator:
James, Thomas Leroy
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Carl G. Jockusch to R. L. Wallace, May 24, 1956]
Letter from Carl G. Jockusch to R. L. Wallace discussing an invitation to the Texas Prudential Insurance Company's new office space. Jockusch will be unable to attend.
Date:
May 24, 1956
Creator:
Jockusch, Carl G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. R. Johnson to I. H. Kempner, October 21, 1954]
Letter from L. R. Johnson to I. H. Kempner with good tidings and a picture that O. C. Easter took of Kempner and his wife.
Date:
October 21, 1954
Creator:
Johnson, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History