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[Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to members of Galveston Chamber Of Commerce, August 4, 1945]
Letter from D. Bailey Calvin to members of Galveston Chamber Of Commerce informing them about the inclusion of a mimeographed copy of an article appearing in the August 1945 issue of Harper's Magazine. The letter notes that copies of the advance proofs were sent to a selected list of people for their information and that this copy was received from a friend and is being passed along for their awareness.
Date:
August 4, 1945
Creator:
Calvin, D. Bailey
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, August 11, 1945]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner offering help with a committee on filling in the east and west end low areas for the Galveston Planning Group. He believes the project is important and that there will likely be discussion about the best way to accomplish it.
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to D. F. Strickland, August 27, 1945]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to D. F. Strickland discussing a tear sheet regarding an interview he did on the University of Texas Medical College at Galveston.
Date:
August 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 Chauncey D. Leake, August 13, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake referring to a previous conversation and correspondence about filling in the east and west flats in Galveston. He reports that the city engineer was only planning to fill the east flats from 6th Street to 2nd Street. He says he spoke with the city engineer and they are now preparing an estimate for filling the entire area from east to west and up to the city limits. The letter mentions a committee and its members, including Mrs. Zimmerman who prepared a preliminary report on the filling project.
Date:
August 13, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Orville Bullington, August 28, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Orville Bullington enclosing a tear sheet from a Galveston newspaper article about the medical college. He feels the article was misrepresented and suggests Mr. Bullington start reading the article on the second page. The letter talks about garnering support for the medical school by the Galveston community.
Date:
August 28, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, August 28, 1945]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner expressing gratitude for Mr. Kempner's generous proposal aimed at improving the welfare of the medical branch, particularly enhancing housing for staff, students, and patients. The letter highlights the potential benefits of Mr. Kempner's proposal to the community and hopes for a prompt response to assist in the efforts.
Date:
August 28, 1945
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, January 13, 1945]
Letter from Wiliam M. Nathan to Irving Weber asking that Weber serve as the co-chairman for the Texarkana division of the Hillel Building Fund. He discusses the importance of a new Hillel building for the Jewish youth.
Date:
August 13, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. J. Koen, August 3, 1945]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. J. Koen handing a check for Mr. Aaron Forman for $10.00 payable to the Hillel Building Fund. And mentions that this this should be credited to the contributions from Galveston.
Date:
August 3, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, August 11, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing Founders Club subscriptions and Kempner's progress obtaining more subscribers in Houston.
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1945]
Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner expressing that he believes that a majority of donations should come from Hillel members. He also discusses his concern with the solicitation of funds because people are being more cautious with their money around tax season.
Date:
August 13, 1945
Creator:
Feld, Mose M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Koen to I. H. Kempner, August 17, 1945]
Letter from W. J. Koen to I. H. Kempner enclosing a check to be signed for an expense from the San Antonio campaign.
Date:
August 17, 1945
Creator:
Koen, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erna Kirkland to I. H. Kempner, August 17,1945]
Letter from Erna Kirkland to I. H. Kempner notifying him that Mr. Nathan is out of town and will reply to his letter about the Hillel Building Fund Drive as soon as he arrives at home.
Date:
August 17, 1945
Creator:
Kirkland, Erna
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, August 16, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing a letter to be sent out that details the plan for intensifying of The Hillel Building Drive. He agrees to edit and sign the letter if Nathan would like.
Date:
August 16, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Koen, August 17, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Koen enclosing a check from Hyman Shwiff to the Hillel Building Fund. He suggests sending Shwiff an acknowledgement for the donation because it was solicitated through the secretary of the B'nai B'rith Lodge.
Date:
August 17, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. J. Koen, August 20, 1945]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to W. J. Koen returning a check for $3.61 which was sent to him on the 17th.
Date:
August 20, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining his opinion that Kempner would be the best choice to write and sign the letter they had been discussing. He encourages Kempner to speak with the people who have not made any progress and guide them in the right direction with advice from his fundraising expertise.
Date:
August 2, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, August 4, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing his disappointment with the current state of the campaign. He explains a lack of motivation from all parties and ponders if right now is the best time to send the proposed letter to increase fundraising.
Date:
August 4, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Inter-Office Communication: Plan for Intensifying of Hillel Building Fund Drive
Inter-office Communication containing a plan to intensify the Hillel Building Fund Drive.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 9, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing letters to be sent out to solicit more donations for the Hillel Building Fund. He also mentions the temptation to get discouraged but reminds Kempner of the importance of this fund.
Date:
August 9, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 13, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the edits proposed for the letter they have been creating to send to potential donors. He also encloses the addresses of all the men on the Executive Committee and the Building Fund Committee.
Date:
August 14, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, August 11, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing proposed edits to a letter that will be sent out to solicit further donations for the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
August 11, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William N. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing letters to be sent to the area chairmen of the Hillel University of Texas Building Fund for dissemination. He mentions 200 copies of floor plan sketches and prospective drawings of the exterior of the Hillel building that he was sent by the architect, Geo. M. Dahl, which he intends to be sent out with the letters. He also mentions a proposed conference for October and rejoices that his loved ones will return home from the war.
Date:
August 21, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, August 25, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan thanking him for sending sketches of the proposed Hillel building but explaining his opinion that discussion about the building plans before they have the means to begin construction is useless.
Date:
August 25, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, August 22, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan thanking him for taking on the job of sending the letters out to area chairmen of the Hillel Building Fund. He states that the letter to area chairmen should not be altered before printing, but the letter that the chairmen are meant to send out needs a few edits. He asks that all chairmen be listed on this letter.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History