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[Letter to Mrs. Andress, July 13, 1944] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. Andress, July 13, 1944]

Letter to Ms. Andress about the recent activities in Houston and Austin.
Date: July 13, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson, December 12, 1944] (open access)

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

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Williamson about an upcoming exhibition.
Date: December 12, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, November 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, November 15, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry about Mrs. Harmon and regret that they cannot send a delegate to the convention.
Date: November 15, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter to Mrs. Taylor, October 20, 1944] (open access)

[Letter to Mrs. Taylor, October 20, 1944]

Letter to Mrs. Taylor asking her if she could contact a woman that would be willing to help arrange meetings for the AWVS national secretaries.
Date: October 20, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, April 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, April 24, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner Mrs. Davis offering to come to Houston later to discuss issues.
Date: April 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, July 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Perry, July 15, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Julia about the dues for the 800 members.
Date: July 15, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, September 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis, September 29, 1944]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Davis asking her to arrange a meeting at the guest house.
Date: September 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy Miller to Walter F. Woodul, July 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Roy Miller to Walter F. Woodul, July 27, 1944]

Letter from Roy Miller to Walter F. Woodul discussing Miller's belief that Judge Mansfield's campaign opponent will drop out of the election due to a lack of voters and Miller informing Woodul that he would like to meet up with him and others and discussing potential meet up areas.
Date: July 27, 1944
Creator: Miller, Roy
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Hell to Breakfast (open access)

From Hell to Breakfast

Volume of popular folklore of Texas and Mexico, including religious anecdotes, stories about Native American dances, stories about petroleum and oil fields, folk songs, legends, customs and other miscellaneous folklore. The index begins on page 205.
Date: 1944
Creator: Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson to Judge John H. Bickett Jr., July 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson to Judge John H. Bickett Jr., July 25, 1944]

Letter from R. E. Bowen and A. D. Simpson, presidents of the Galveston and Houston chambers of commerce respectively, to UT Board of Regents Chairman Judge John Bickett Jr., discussing their opposition to proposals for moving UT Medical School programs from their cities.
Date: July 25, 1944
Creator: Bowen, R. E. & Simpson, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report] (open access)

[The American Legion, Department of Texas Weekly Membership Report]

A document containing a weekly membership report of The American Legion - Department of Texas, dated July 28, 1944. Sam D. Forman, Jr., Department Commander and Harry E. Rather, Department Adjutant.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Forman, Sam D., Jr.
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 24, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 24, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is making reservations to be in Dallas next Tuesday. He asks if the other chairmen have been notified and asks if a co-chairman should be appointed for Forth Worth, Waco, and Beaumont. He also mentions some questions that interested parties have about the Hillel organization.
Date: October 24, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from M. M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 17, 1944]

Letter from M. M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman planning a meeting with I. H. Kempner to discuss the Hillel Building Fund. He also notes a suggestion to Kempner that he does not put a ceiling on the price that individuals can donate to join the founders club. Some people may be in a position to donate more than $250.00. Lastly, he returns the signed articles of incorporation.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Feld, M. M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 8, 1944] (open access)

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 8, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton responding to a letter from Blanton about the University of Texas Medical School, noting its high standing despite Dr. Rainey's criticisms. He believes the state owes support to improve the medical college. He is sending out folders for advocacy and invites Blanton to help distribute them, especially to Houston representatives.
Date: October 8, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 5, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 5, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton refuting criticisms of the University of Texas Medical School and discusses efforts to engage the Texas Legislature for its support. He emphasizes the school's funding and quality, includes advocacy materials for distribution, and encourages action to influence legislative support.
Date: October 5, 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, January 2, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 2, 1944]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the possibility of moving their meeting from Houston to Austin so that they can examine potential sites for the new Hillel Building. He also discusses contributions from foundations across Texas.
Date: January 2, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Presidents of the Houston and Galveston Chamber of Commerce to John H. Bickett, Jr.,, July 25, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Presidents of the Houston and Galveston Chamber of Commerce to John H. Bickett, Jr.,, July 25, 1944]

Letter from Presidents of the Houston and Galveston Chamber of Commerce to John H. Bickett, Jr., Chairman of the University of Texas Board of Regents, presenting their concerns regarding the relocation of medical schools in the Houston and Galveston area to Austin, Texas.
Date: July 25, 1944
Creator: Brown, R. E. & Simpson, A. D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Presidents of the Houston and Galveston Chamber of Commerce to John H. Bickett, Jr.,, July 25, 1944, #2] (open access)

[Letter from Presidents of the Houston and Galveston Chamber of Commerce to John H. Bickett, Jr.,, July 25, 1944, #2]

Letter from Presidents of the Houston and Galveston Chamber of Commerce to John H. Bickett, Jr., Chairman of the University of Texas Board of Regents, presenting their concerns regarding the relocation of medical schools in the Houston and Galveston area to Austin, Texas.
Date: July 25, 1944
Creator: Brown, R. E. & Simpson, A. D.
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 William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 4, 1944]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner suggesting Harold Potash for the role of El Paso area co-chairman for the B'nai B'rith University of Texas Hillel building fundraiser.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
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 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 William M. Nathan to Mose M. Feld, December 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to Mose M. Feld, December 4, 1944]

Letter from William M. Nathan to Mose M. Feld suggesting Helen Daily Susman be the one to fundraise for The University of Texas at Austin Hillel House in the towns of Richmond and Rosenberg. She was chosen for this task because she is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, a worker for the ADL, and is knowledgeable of everyone in those two towns.
Date: December 4, 1944
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. 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