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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner confirming his Braniff flight and return train tickets. He states that he is happy to make those arrangements for Kempner and that he is excited to see him when he visits.
Date: January 16, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, January 16, 1945]

Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing his efforts to travel around the state and solicit donations for the Hillel Building Fund.
Date: January 16, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Thos. J. McGinnis to I. H. Kempner, February 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Thos. J. McGinnis to I. H. Kempner, February 16, 1945]

Letter from Thos. J. McGinnis to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's broken burner and potentially fixing it on McGinnis's trip to Galveston.
Date: February 16, 1945
Creator: McGinnis, Thos. J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Three copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Evetts Haley, February 16, 1945] (open access)

[Three copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Evetts Haley, February 16, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Evetts Haley discussing a resolution introduced by Senator Mauritz that would allow the Medical College to be relocated to a larger city. He expresses opposition to the resolution and feels it is not in the best interests of the Medical College or the state.
Date: February 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1945 (open access)

The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 44, Ed. 1 Friday, February 16, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.
Date: February 16, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Doctors at University of Texas Medical Branch, March 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Doctors at University of Texas Medical Branch, March 16, 1945]

Letter from University Of Texas to Medical Graduates discussing a resolution by Senator Mauritz to relocate the medical school from Galveston. The Texas Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments has favorably reviewed this resolution. The doctors urge alumni to actively oppose this move by contacting their senators, emphasizing that this issue is critical for the future of the school and its continuation in Galveston.
Date: March 16, 1945
Creator: University of Texas
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, March 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner, March 16, 1945]

Letter from Fred F. Florence to I. H. Kempner discussing Florence traveling to Tucson and discussing Florence's feelings after receiving the Linz Award. Florence also discusses not being able to obtain a copy of the winter Southwest Review that contained an article about the Kempner family.
Date: March 16, 1945
Creator: Florence, Fred F.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, March 16, 1945 (open access)

The Union Review (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 25, No. 48, Ed. 1 Friday, March 16, 1945

Weekly newspaper from Galveston, Texas that includes news and information about local labor unions along with advertising.
Date: March 16, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. S. Bache & Co. to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from J. S. Bache & Co. to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1945]

Letter from J. S. Bache & Co. to I. H. Kempner discussing selling stocks of the American Tobacco Company for Henrietta B. Kempner.
Date: April 16, 1945
Creator: J. S. Bache & Co.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, April 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed, April 16, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Reed thanking her for the checks and about postponing a meeting.
Date: April 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith, April 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith, April 16, 1945]

Letter from Mrs. Kempner to Mrs. Smith attempting to get a hold of her and containing a unit kit.
Date: April 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Jeane Bertig
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Robert Lee Kempner, May 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Robert Lee Kempner, May 16, 1945]

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to Robert Lee Kempner discussing his mother's (Hattie Kempner) wishes of sharing 30 shares each for him and his siblings and he also discusses the whereabouts of Harris Kempner Oppenheimer.
Date: May 16, 1945
Creator: Oppenheimer, Dan
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, May 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, May 16, 1945]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing about a proposed amendment. The amendment would require that if a second medical branch is located at San Antonio, the city or county must provide property and securities valued at no less than five million dollars. Kempner believes this requirement is unfair and would put Galveston at a disadvantage. He argues that the cost of property and securities should be determined by a board, not the city or county. He also believes that state funds should be allocated equally between the two medical branches.
Date: May 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Hoblitzelle, May 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Hoblitzelle, May 16, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Karl Hoblitzelle discussing meeting up when the latter is in Galveston.
Date: May 16, 1945
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, May 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, May 16, 1945]

Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner notifying him that he reserved a room at the Driskill Hotel for he and Mrs. Kempner. He mentions that the meeting will only be held if the other co-chairmen agree to the time and date. He explains that the later meeting time is to allow people to make airplane connections. He encloses the blank checks that he had forgotten in the previous letter.
Date: May 16, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, June 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner, June 16, 1945]

Letter from Ed Bulliard to Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing not being able to find Mrs. Kempner a deep freezer but informing her that one can be purchased at the Radford Appliance Company.
Date: June 16, 1945
Creator: Bulliard, Ed
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, June 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, June 16, 1945]

Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner giving his opinion on whether members of the committee have to be with patients at all times and advising her to seek Mr. Thompson's advice for organizing "Houston Holidays".
Date: June 16, 1945
Creator: Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Friz Waldmann to I. H. Kempner, June 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Friz Waldmann to I. H. Kempner, June 16, 1945]

Letter from Friz Waldmann to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner signing an affidavit for the Waldmanns in 1941 and asking Kempner to sign a new affidavit so they can immigrate as soon as possible.
Date: June 16, 1945
Creator: Waldmann, Friz
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lee M. Webb to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Lee M. Webb to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1945]

Letter from Lee M. Webb to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his assistance in getting passes to the Turf Athletic Club but informing Kempner that he was not able to travel to Galveston to use the passes.
Date: July 16, 1945
Creator: Webb, Lee M.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lewis Pierson to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Lewis Pierson to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1945]

Letter from Lewis Pierson to I. H. Kempner discussing a trip Pierson took to become acquainted with the Katy personnel and to raise moral under Matt Sloan's regime. The letter is also informing Kempner that Pierson will make another trip next year and hopes to see Kempner and his brother Lee during so.
Date: July 16, 1945
Creator: Pierson, Lewis
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1945]

Letter from Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he had received Kempner's return flight conformation. He also updates him with additional people who have agreed to come to the Board Meeting.
Date: July 16, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sara Elizabeth Weston to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 16, 1955] (open access)

[Letter from Sara Elizabeth Weston to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner, July 16, 1955]

Letter from Sara Elizabeth Weston to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking them for the birthday telegram they had sent to her and informing them that she and Mr. Weston will be traveling to Europe in the summer.
Date: July 16, 1945
Creator: Weston, Sara Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, August 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner, August 16, 1945]

Letter from Faraon to Mrs. Kempner about the officers that will come to visit.
Date: August 16, 1945
Creator: Moss, Faraon J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, September 16, 1945]

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing "post-war outlook" and the "restoration" of our Allies.
Date: September 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History