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[Letter from Mrs. Tanner to Mrs. Kempner, November 7, 1941]
Letter to Mrs. Kempner from Mrs. Tanner from the AWVS. Included in the letter is a copy of a letter from Mrs. Alison. The letter also informs that the chairman of the Dallas unit of the AWVS has resigned.
Date:
November 7, 1941
Creator:
Tanner, Mrs. Frederick C.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 9, 1941]
Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "Harris" and "Ruth" wanting to travel to New York and their participation as "Daughters of Artillery Club" members in a ball in Dallas. Also writes about Sealy Hutchings Jr.'s participation in the club and his wife, "lady Hutchings" arguing with Gus Arnold, chairman of the House Commitee.
Date:
November 9, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, November 16, 1941]
Letter to Cecil from her father discussing an issue he had with someone he believed to be fraud. He also encourages Cecil to make up her mind about moving to New York or Dallas. He mentions that "Uncle Stuart" is going blind.
Date:
November 16, 1941
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Will Nathan, November 1, 1944]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Will Nathan discussing the result of the Dallas meeting to raise funds for a new building for Hillel at the University of Texas.
Date:
November 1, 1944
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jerome K. Crossman, November 3, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jerome K. Crossman informing Crossman that he feels indebted to him because of Crossman's hospitality and compliments.
Date:
November 3, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to I. Edward Tonkon, November 3, 1944]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to I. Edward Tonkon discussing the luncheon the latter invited him to.
Date:
November 3, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Fred Florence, November 3, 1944]
Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to Fred Florence asking him to wire Governor Stevenson and ask him to not accept resignations from the board of regents or to reappoint them.
Date:
November 3, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to John H. Bickett, November 3, 1944]
Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to John H. Bickett asking Bickett to recall his resignation from board of regents.
Date:
November 3, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to Isaac H. Kempner, November 6, 1944]
Letter from I. Edward Tonkon to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the luncheon he invited the latter to.
Date:
November 6, 1944
Creator:
Tonkon, I. Edward
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, November 6, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. W. Overton acknowledging the receipt of a previous letter and requesting Mr. Overton's assistance in urging Governor Stevenson, through written communication by friends, not to accept the resignation of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas. He also stresses the importance of the University's future over personal prejudices or biases, highlighting the significance of the experience and knowledge of the current regents during those challenging times.
Date:
November 6, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn, November 7, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn enclosing a draft of the letter written to secure donations and sponsors in Dallas. He states that he would like to discuss the letter's contents with Zinn at his earliest convenience.
Date:
November 7, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton to I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1944]
Letter from W. W. Overton to I. H. Kempner acknowledging the receipt of Kempner’s notes from the 1st and the 6th. He expresses appreciation for Kempner's understanding of time constraints during a recent visit to Dallas and regrets missing the opportunity for personal contact.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Overton, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. K. Frickstad to Mary Jean Kempner, November 9, 1944]
Letter from L. K. Frickstad to Mary Jean Kempner discussing a course of action following a claim made on her insurance.
Date:
November 9, 1944
Creator:
Frickstad, L. K.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Insurance Pemium]
Invoice for Mrs. I. H. Kempner from Liberty Mutual Insurance Company including insurance premium costs.
Date:
November 11, 1944
Creator:
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Kempner Firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, November 11, 1944]
Letter from H. Kempner Firm to Liberty Mutual Insurance Company discussing an enclosed check for an invoice covering insurance premiums.
Date:
November 11, 1944
Creator:
H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. H. Kravitz, November 13, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. H. Kravitz enclosing a reprint of the Texas Bankers Record of April 1944 and asking for it to be returned after it is read. He also sends a copy of a letter than Kempner sent to Mr. Sidney Hollander.
Date:
November 13, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 13, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady enclosing two clippings from the Galveston News and comments on Mr. Bullington's clear and convincing response to charges against Dr. Rainey. The letter also mentions Dr. Leake's upcoming addresses in Longview, Texas, suggesting that if Leake desires to be President of the University of Texas, efforts to attain that position have been minimal. It's suggested that if Leake's addresses in Longview are noteworthy, informing the Dallas News could ensure coverage.
Date:
November 13, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 15, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady inviting him to discuss with the Board of Control the future of a Psychopathic Hospital featured in a newspaper clipping. He mentions challenges related to the hospital's repairs and emphasizes the need to prioritize permanent cures in evaluating hospital performance. He also notes the new regents named in the press and suggests further discussion.
Date:
November 15, 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 Friedman, November 16, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the importance of traveling to talk to potential donors about the need of the new Hillel building. He also discusses Mr. Feld's idea that the $250.00 donation to join the Founders Club for the Hillel at University of Texas at Austin Foundation should be a minimum payment instead of the suggested amount. This method may garner more donations.
Date:
November 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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 Jacob H. Kravitz to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 18, 1944]
Letter from Jacob H. Kravitz to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a list of questions that potential donors in the Dallas area had about the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
November 18, 1944
Creator:
Kravitz, Jacob H.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 20, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a list of quotas which makes Kempner optimistic that the entire donation amount can be raised from $250.00 units.
Date:
November 20, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose Feld, November 21, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose Feld enclosing a copy of a letter written to Mr. Dennenbaum and also a copy of a letter written to Rabbi Friedman that will give Feld the quotas for the state that are over the minimum of $250.00 to join the Founders Club. He also encloses the request of what was to be written in the response to Rabbi Friedman.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History