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[Letter from Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner to Pauline W. Rivers, April 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner to Pauline W. Rivers, April 14, 1952]

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Pauline W. Rivers discussing if she should remain a chairman of the board for the American Women's Voluntary Services despite living so far away and not being able to attend many meetings.
Date: April 14, 1952
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Margaret W. Patterson to Daniel W. Kempner, April 2, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Margaret W. Patterson to Daniel W. Kempner, April 2, 1951]

Letter from Margaret W. Patterson to Daniel W. Kempner writing on behalf of her husband to ask for donation funds to help fight the ongoing polio epidemic.
Date: April 2, 1952
Creator: Patterson, Margaret W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Miss Riegler, April 20, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Miss Riegler, April 20, 1953]

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Miss Riegler discussing the alteration of one of Mrs. Kempner's dresses.
Date: April 20, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Miss Riegler, April 7, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane Kempner to Miss Riegler, April 7, 1953]

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Miss Riegler discussing the fitting of one of her dresses.
Date: April 7, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, April 1, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner to B. J. Denihan, April 1, 1953]

Letter from Jeane Kempner to B. J. Denihan informing them that she received the four dresses she previously sent in for cleaning.
Date: April 1, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. DWK to McCutcheon's, April 21, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. DWK to McCutcheon's, April 21, 1954]

Letter from Mrs. DWK to McCutcheon's stating that the sample materials requested were not delivered and asking not to send them further.
Date: April 21, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Roma Lipowska, April 2, 1953] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Roma Lipowska, April 2, 1953]

Handwritten letter from Roma Lipowska describing her declining medical condition and asking for spare clothing as hers is wearing out.
Date: April 2, 1953
Creator: Lipowska, Roma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from the Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 9, 1953] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from the Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 9, 1953]

Handwritten letter from the Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the available gold cane heads they have for sale.
Date: April 9, 1953
Creator: Simons Bros. Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 14, 1953] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner, April 14, 1953]

Handwritten letter from the Simons Bros. Company to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that they are transferring his order to a local jeweler in Galveston.
Date: April 14, 1953
Creator: Simons Bros. Company
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. M. Hogan to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from J. M. Hogan to D. W. Kempner, April 30, 1948]

Letter from J. M. Hogan to D. W. Kempner discussing about their payroll and having it made each Saturday charging to the same account, and then lists several names and amounts of money with some small details.
Date: April 30, 1948
Creator: Hogan, J. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. E. Meyers to Daniel W. Kempner, April 28, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from J. E. Meyers to Daniel W. Kempner, April 28, 1952]

Letter from J. E. Meyers of the United States National Bank to Daniel W. Kempner offering to send him a booklet containing helpful information on managing estates.
Date: April 28, 1952
Creator: Meyers, J. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten letter from William L. Gatz to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, April 16, 1954] (open access)

[Handwritten letter from William L. Gatz to Mrs. Daniel W. Kempner, April 16, 1954]

Letter from Bill Gatz to Jeane Kempner thanking her for the watch she gave him and discussing the promising rains they have been receiving.
Date: April 16, 1954
Creator: Gatz, William L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 30, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 30, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing financial discrepancies involving a member who has exceeded his contractual salary and expense allowance. He expresses embarrassment and reports that despite an agreed salary of $300 and expenses of $50 per month, the member drew $350 in April alone. The letter also mentions a draft error and plans for a committee meeting to address these financial issues.
Date: April 30, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, April 23, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, April 23, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady informing him of the termination of a committee's work and his services due to the completion of its objectives. He explains that after April 30th, the committee will no longer require Lovelady's services, in line with a previous agreement set to conclude at the end of the month. The letter mentions Kempner's recent return from Mineral Wells as the reason for delayed communication.
Date: April 23, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. E. Stone to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from W. E. Stone to I. H. Kempner, April 28, 1945]

Letter from W. E. Stone to I. H. Kempner discussing ongoing expenditures related to the Medical School matter. Stone supports the continuation of certain activities and expenses, noting the legislative session is still in progress and likely to extend for a few more weeks. He advises against any public impression that the battle over the Medical School's issues is concluded. Furthermore, he suggests it might be justifiable to discontinue other expenditures but recommends keeping Mrs. Lovelady involved until the session ends, provided Lovelady deems it unnecessary to continue.
Date: April 28, 1945
Creator: Stone, W. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, April 23, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady, April 23, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl L. Lovelady informing him of the termination of a committee's work and his services due to the completion of its objectives. He explains that after April 30th, the committee will no longer require Lovelady's services, in line with a previous agreement set to conclude at the end of the month. The letter mentions Kempner's recent return from Mineral Wells as the reason for delayed communication.
Date: April 23, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin, April 28, 1945] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin, April 28, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin mentioning The committee is ending its activities because they believe their goal of keeping the medical college in Galveston has been achieved for now. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her work on the committee. It also says that public relations are still important to the medical college, but that this is not the committee's responsibility.
Date: April 28, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune, April 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune, April 27, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston News - Tribune containing instructions for placing an advertisement. The ad seeks a maid for downstairs housework and waitressing, offering good wages with room and bath provided in the employer's home, if desired.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 27, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing the conclusion of a committee's efforts to retain the medical college at Galveston. He notes that the objectives have been largely achieved through effective legislative handling by Stone and suggests disbanding the committee due to the associated high costs and management concerns.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 27, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, April 27, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing Senate Bill, which would create a new medical college. He is against the bill and believes the money would be better spent improving the medical college already in Galveston. He argues that there is a high rate of tuberculosis among medical students and that this justifies keeping the medical college where it is. He suggests that Camp Wallace could be acquired to house and treat tuberculosis patients.
Date: April 27, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from . H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr., April 12, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from . H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr., April 12, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. discussing a vote in the Senate regarding the establishment of a medical school. He expresses optimism about the fifteen votes secured in favor of their position, though notes concerns about the absence of two supportive senators and the potential for unfavorable amendments to the bill.
Date: April 12, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, April 11, 1945]

Letter from H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. to I. H. Kempner mentioning about a tuberculosis allegation about the Medical College. He forwarded the information to A. F. Sommer who then wrote to Senator George Moffett. The letter includes a reply from Senator Moffett that his opinion on the resolution passing is not known.
Date: April 11, 1945
Creator: Kleinecke, H. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson, April 11, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson, April 11, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson discussing Senate Joint Resolution 12, which proposes the relocation of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to a place other than Galveston. He believes the resolution needs a two-thirds majority vote to pass and suggests influencing Senator Winfield to be absent during the final vote. The letter says this would be convenient for the Senator and would allow him to maintain a positive record with the people of San Antonio.
Date: April 11, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Marian Edward Groner to I. H. Kempner, April 17, 1962] (open access)

[Letter from Marian Edward Groner to I. H. Kempner, April 17, 1962]

Letter from Marian Edward Groner to I. H. Kempner expressing Marian's anticipation for a visit from Kempner, appreciates their previous correspondence, and relays personal updates. He mentions he enjoyed reading the Kempner's book, references mutual acquaintances. He looks forward to meeting again and concludes with warm regards.
Date: April 17, 1962
Creator: Groner, Marian Edward
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History