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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 29, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing meetings, campaigns and the four wealthiest Jews in the United States.
Date: December 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1944] (open access)

[Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell - December 28, 1944]

A Selective Service System Application for Leave for T. N. Carswell, Austin, Texas dated December 28, 1944. The reverse side includes a blank form titled "Certificate Required for Sick Leave."
Date: December 28, 1944
Creator: Carswell, T. N. (Thomas Norwood)
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Form letter from Captain Reagan Jones addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS - December 27, 1944] (open access)

[Form letter from Captain Reagan Jones addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS - December 27, 1944]

A form letter addressed to The Chairman, ALL LOCAL BOARDS from Reagan Jones, Captain, Infantry, Manpower Division, State Headquarters for Selective Service, Austin 17, Texas dated December 27, 1944. Jones reports on Changes in Occupational Deferments of Federal Government Employees.
Date: December 27, 1944
Creator: Jones, Reagan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 27, 1944] (open access)

[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
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy correcting impressions about his choice to accept the position of co-chairman and making plans to send his letter, checks, and a copy of this correspondence to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy, December 26, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George A. Levy correcting impressions about his choice to accept the position of co-chairman and making plans to send his letter, checks, and a copy of this correspondence to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 26, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a letter from George Levy and requesting that he report the status of funds received to Fred Florence, with a copy sent to Mr. Solo and Mr. Levy.
Date: December 26, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George A. Levy to I. H. Kempner, December 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George A. Levy to I. H. Kempner, December 23, 1944]

Letter from George A. Levy to I. H. Kempner explaining that Kempner should propose a detailed outline of the plans and budget for the Hillel Building so that donors know where their donations are going. He also mentions that he should inform the Jewish Welfare Federation of these plans because they have received calls about this matter.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: Levy, George A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, December 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, December 23, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady addressing financial arrangements between a committee and Senator Karl L. Lovelady regarding his hotel bills and meals for December. The committee suggests a monthly retainer instead of covering incidental expenses, which may give an impression of lobbying. They propose $300.00 to cover what might be termed necessities, adjustable by either party with a thirty-day notice.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 22, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman thanking him for his recent letter and requesting that Friedman be in touch with Kempner when he reaches Galveston.
Date: December 22, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[East 8th Street at Sabine]

Photograph of E. 8th St. looking east from Sabine St. after paving. Cars and businesses, including East Produce, line the sides of the street.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Bureau of Identification Photographic Laboratory
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 21, 1944]

Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a check from Simon Sakowitz for The University of Texas B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 21, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner enclosing a copy of a letter he sent to William Zinn. He also wishes Kempner a happy birthday and discusses potential plans for Rabbi and Mrs. Friedman to visit Galveston on an upcoming trip.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944]

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division, to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the request from Colonel John J. O'Reilly that Carswell contact Taylor County Local Board No. 2 regarding the mailing of DSS Forms 221 and 205. Fellbaum advises of an enclosed copy of the O'Reilly letter and requests that Carswell clarify this matter with them while in Abilene. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944] (open access)

[Memorandum from Major L. M. Fellbaum to T. N. Carswell - December 21, 1944]

A memorandum from L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division to Mr. T. N. Carswell, dated December 21, 1944. Fellbaum advises Carswell of the enclosed, amended Itinerary. He requests that Carswell assist in training a new clerk and advises of additional requirements when working with these boards. Typewritten on paper bearing U S Eagle watermark. Enclosure includes: (Amended) ITINERARY for Thomas N. Carswell for Special work dated 1944-45, 12-5 to 1-13. Approved and signed by L. M. Fellbaum, Major, Q. M. C. Chief, Field Division.
Date: December 21, 1944
Creator: Fellbaum, L. M.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 19, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman suggesting that Rabbi write a letter to William Zinn asking about his progress as the Galveston area co-chairman. He also explains that he will not be able to meet the Rabbi in Houston on January 14th due to his birthday plans, previous commitments to deliver an address on the 16th in Galveston and, his refusal to make plans on Saturday afternoons and Sundays due to his old age.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, December 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, December 19, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry containing important information having to do with hospital work.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady expressing regret that they could not meet during a recent visit due to the senator's absence. He discusses the state of medical education, defends the reputation of the school against what is termed "unfortunate propaganda," and highlights statistical data regarding patient treatment numbers.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 18, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he instructed Mose Feld to send any checks he had received for the Hillel Building Campaign to Rabbi and reminding him to write Fred Florence with the instructions to mail the checks he has to Friedman.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Mose M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing the checks he had collected for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund. The total collected by Feld so far is $4,495.00. He also mentions that he will continue to raise money but feels that the quota of $20,000.00 for Houston is unrealistic.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Harmon, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Harmon, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Harmon offering her a position on the state board.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry congratulating her on her position as Vice Chairman.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed offering a position on the state board.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944]

Letter from Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that a meeting at Houston is not necessary for the time being, discussing the amount of donations received from Houston and planning to hold a later meeting to coordinate the efforts of all the co-chairmen across Texas.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History