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[Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company, 1948]
Letter from Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company requesting that people be recommended to be represented by their agents.
Date:
1948
Creator:
Beneficial Standard Life Insurance Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner, January 14, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner sharing the certificate for transfer agreement of shares to trustees of United States National Bank of Galveston, along with detailed beneficiary details, terms and conditions. Fifth page contains another letter from I. H. Kempner with trustee-wise certificate, along with detailed certificate and conditions in further pages.
Date:
January 14, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to C. D. Leake, January 22, 1948]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to C. D. Leake mentioning that him and Hennie are please to receiver his book entitled "Letheon" which he mentions that they'll read with great interest in the high regard for the author.
Date:
January 22, 1948
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, March 8, 1948]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner suggesting that the Medical Branch Committee of the Chamber of Commerce adopt a resolution endorsing the proposal for a Student Activities Building at the Medical Branch. This endorsement, recommended by the Development Board of the University of Texas to the Board of Regents, would not involve commitments but would demonstrate the Chamber's support, aiding in securing local backing for the proposal.
Date:
March 8, 1948
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, March 17, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake expressing appreciation for Leake's letter of the 16th and clarifies their availability. They indicate an inability to attend the Development Board meeting at 10 A.M. on March 27th but will arrive by 11:30 A.M. and will attend the luncheon.
Date:
March 17, 1948
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, March 16, 1948]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner inviting Mr. I. H. Kempner to a Development Board meeting on March 27th. The meeting will address issues at the Medical Branch, particularly the need for a Student Union and other facilities. Leake also mentions a proposed fundraising drive to support these needs and highlights the importance of promoting student morale. The luncheon will be held at noon in the dining room of the John Sealy Hospital.
Date:
March 16, 1948
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, February 1948]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner discussing the impact of syphilis and gonorrhea, emphasizing the need for proper education, moral training, and medical treatment. He highlights the efforts of the American Social Hygiene Association in combating venereal diseases for thirty-three years and urges continued support amid rising infection rates post-World War II. Leake solicits a donation to the Association, mentioning that the campaign is endorsed by the Galveston Endorsement Council.
Date:
February 1948
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, March 29, 1948]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. D. Leake discussing a luncheon he attended.
Date:
March 29, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Isaac H. Kempner, April 5, 1948]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a resolution to obtain a Student Activities Building for the University of Texas Medical Branch and requesting the latter's endorsement.
Date:
April 5, 1948
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, April 7, 1948]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to C. D. Leake discussing the latter's request for endorsement and asking for clarification.
Date:
April 7, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to E. S. Holliday, April 17, 1948]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to E. S. Holliday expressing gratitude for the Chamber's endorsement of the project for a Student Activities Building at the Medical Branch and acknowledges Mr. I. H. Kempner's support. Leake emphasizes the importance of community support and mentions plans to collaborate on developing appropriate plans for the effort.
Date:
April 17, 1948
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, April 16, 1948]
Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner informing Mr. I. H. Kempner, that the Board of Directors unanimously endorsed the Student Activities Building project for the University of Texas Medical Branch. The resolution emphasizes the project's importance for the institution's future and its positive impact on student and staff morale.
Date:
April 16, 1948
Creator:
Holliday, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, April 27, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake discussing plans to propose legislation allowing cities or counties to condemn property deemed a health hazard, covering costs through the sale or lien of the property. He anticipates resistance from real estate interests and plans to discuss further upon return from a two-week absence.
Date:
April 27, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, November 23, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake acknowledging Leake's letter from the 22nd and confirms their attendance at the meeting, requesting confirmation by November 30th.
Date:
November 23, 1948
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, November 22, 1948]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner inviting Mr. I. H. Kempner of U.S. National Bank to a luncheon on December 2. The meeting aims to discuss problems facing the Medical Branch ahead of the next legislative session. The luncheon is scheduled for 12:15 PM in the private dining room of the cafeteria building, and they promise to conclude by 1:30 PM to accommodate Mr. Kempner's business schedule.
Date:
November 22, 1948
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harry H. Levy, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner, December 8, 1948]
Letter from Harr H. Levy, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner requesting a report by December 21, 1948.
Date:
December 8, 1948
Creator:
Levy, Harry H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, December 27, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake providing a draft of a letter intended for Clark Thompson and requests Dr. Leake's review. He acknowledges a lack of technical knowledge and asks Dr. Leake to critique, modify, or replace the draft with a preferable version.
Date:
December 27, 1948
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 J. Friedman, January 11, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is not having any luck soliciting donations in Galveston from anyone outside of his family. He also mentions that he has not been able to get in contact with William Zinn and advises that William M. Nathan will go to see him soon and check his progress.
Date:
January 11, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to William M. Nathan, July 31, 1945]
Letter from Mose M. Feld to William M. Nathan explaining an error that one of his stenographers made in the last letter he sent. He also expresses that he does not understand why letters have not been sent out to the lodges in the area to solicit donations.
Date:
July 31, 1948
Creator:
Feld, Mose M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, September 18, 1945]
Letter from W. M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining his ties to Mississippi and the need for him to be at their conference. He states that Kempner can replace him for the meeting and get a chance to talk frankly with the leaders of the lodges.
Date:
September 18, 1948
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, September 19, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing his travel plans for the next few months and expressing that he hopes the lodges will do their part in fundraising for the Hillel House and The University of Texas at Austin.
Date:
September 19, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Christmas Card from the Seybolds]
Photographic Christmas card from Dorothee and Elmer Seybold to Isaac Herbert Kempner with a handwritten note along the left margin that says, "May this be your Merriest Christmas" signed by the Seybolds. In the photograph, the Seybolds are wearing dark-colored Western-style costumes and posing on either side of their ranch gate. Dorothee is looking at the camera and Elmer is waving a cowboy hat, looking towards the right of the image.
Date:
1948
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Photograph
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Roy O. Beach to Isaac H. Kempner, March 21, 1948]
Letter from Roy O. Beach to Isaac H. Kempner accepting the latter's invitation, but his wife won't be able to attend.
Date:
March 21, 1948
Creator:
Beach, Roy O.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dorothee and Elmer Seybold, December 27, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to the Seybolds confronting them about sending him a Christmas card after announcing that Jewish people were not "allowed or expected" at their ranch.
Date:
December 27, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History