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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence, December 27th, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence, December 27th, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence explaining that he received the checks from Florence's office. He then discusses the plan and budget for the proposed Hillel building.
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, 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
[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 Jeane B. Kempner to Florence Rolvaag, December 23, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Florence Rolvaag, December 23, 1944]

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Florence Rolvaag requesting to send the scrapbooks to Daniel W. Kempner, Harris Kempner, and the U. S. National bank.
Date: December 23, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Starke Taylor & Son to Daniel W. Kempner, December 19, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Starke Taylor & Son to Daniel W. Kempner, December 19, 1944]

Letter from Starke Taylor & Son to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a shipment of preserved figs and wishing Kempner a happy Christmas and New Year.
Date: December 19, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944]

Letter from George Waverley Briggs to I. H. Kempner asking Kempner for use of his name as a member of the State Committee to help the committee especially given the hardships war has brought on the committee.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Briggs, George Waverley
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 16, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he just got home from vacation, requesting a receipt for the checks, and discussing a letter from Fred Florence about the Hillel Fund.
Date: December 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, December 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 15, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the donations that the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation building fundraiser had raised. He also discusses plans to solicit further donations from parents in Texas, and a need for more autographed checks from Kempner.
Date: December 15, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, December 9, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, December 9, 1944]

Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner requesting to know what he should do with the checks he received for the Hillel Fund.
Date: December 9, 1944
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich, November 29, 1944]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to G. D. Ulrich discussing the addresses Kempner wants each Preserved fig case to go to.
Date: November 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[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 I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 13, 1944] (open access)

[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
[Invoice for Insurance Pemium] (open access)

[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] (open access)

[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 L. K. Frickstad to Mary Jean Kempner, November 9, 1944] (open access)

[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
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn, November 7, 1944] (open access)

[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 Harry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner, October 26, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Harry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner, October 26, 1944]

Letter from Harry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner discussing Kaplan making reservations for Kempner on the 31st of October and not being able to find Kempner a hotel room and suggesting Kempner attempt to get a spot on the night train.
Date: October 26, 1944
Creator: Kaplan, Harry L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, October 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, October 25, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a new Dallas co-chairman, when he will arrive at the meeting at the Baker Hotel, and the importance of religious teaching and lectures.
Date: October 25, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton to I. H. Kempner, October 18, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from W. W. Overton to I. H. Kempner, October 18, 1944]

Letter from W. W. Overton to I. H. Kempner responding to Mr. I. H. Kempner regarding a brochure about the University of Texas Medical School prepared by the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. He expresses their intent to forward the brochure's contents to Senator Graves and other influential Dallas members as requested, despite the limitations of their own acquaintanceship.
Date: October 18, 1944
Creator: Overton, W. W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence, October 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence, October 17, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Fred F. Florence discussing the Texas State Conference of B'nai Brith and the new building at University of Texas that was discussed.
Date: October 17, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner, October 16, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Williamson to Mrs. Kempner updating her on the office's address, the Houston unit's housing activities, and AWVS members in Fort Worth.
Date: October 16, 1944
Creator: Williamson, Nancy W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, October 12, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry informing her that Miss Lengfeld is travelling to New Orleans and then to Texas. She also writes about the establishments of three more units in Texas.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 12, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, October 12, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about Ms. Lengfeld going to New Orleans and the establishment of three new units.
Date: October 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, October 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, October 2, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady discussing the author’s advocacy efforts regarding the University of Texas Medical School. It covers his correspondence and meetings with influential figures to address the controversy surrounding the school's potential relocation. There's mention of Dr. Rainey's intention to fight legislatively and the perceived need for the school to remain in Galveston. He also suggests strategic communication with legislators and references a cost-effective clipping service for tracking public opinion.
Date: October 2, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History