[Two Copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley K. Woodward, October 12, 1949] (open access)

[Two Copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley K. Woodward, October 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley K. Woodward expressing gratitude for the Board's work in establishing a medical school at the University of Texas. He invites the Board to a dinner in Galveston to be held on the following, or some early subsequent, meeting at the invitation of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce. He also mentions they would like the Board members to stay overnight and attend a complimentary dinner.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. A. Weinert, April 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. A. Weinert, April 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to R. A. Weinert discussing the urgent need for increased appropriations to maintain and improve the standard of the medical school. It acknowledges the challenges faced by the institution, including faculty retention, facilities, and operational expenses, while highlighting the school's significance, talented specialists, and national reputation. He emphasizes the potential benefits of proper funding, such as addressing the shortage of physicians in rural areas, advancing medical research, and contributing to the state's economic growth through the school's expansion and improvements.
Date: April 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner and N. E. Leopold to A. R. Campbell, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner and N. E. Leopold to A. R. Campbell, January 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner and N. E. Leopold to A. R. Campbell requesting a $500 contribution in the interest of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 & Leopold, N. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to N. E. Leopold, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to N. E. Leopold, January 12, 1949]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to N. E. Leopold requesting him to sign the attached Galveston Clearing House. He mentions that he could have the original and also mentions to sign the one to Mr. A. R. Campbell and return it to him.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John McCullough, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John McCullough, January 12, 1949]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to John McCullough requesting an appropriation from the Sealy-Smith Foundation.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, January 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday referring to a suggestion by Mr. Holliday that they utilize Miss Herz of the Texas Medical Association to give publicity to the Chamber's efforts regarding the proper maintenance by the state of the Medical School of the University of Texas. He offers a draft for an article about the issue, but also expresses that they are open to edits and revisions from Mr. Holliday. The letter concludes by stating that he believes the article can be improved and welcomes any changes they see fit.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. K. Woodward to I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from D. K. Woodward to I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949]

Letter from D. K. Woodward to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for the courtesies extended to the Board of Regents during their recent meeting in Galveston, and especially for the dinner held in their honor. He states that the Board of Regents believes these meetings are beneficial and that they come to know and understand each other better through these meetings. He also thanks Mr. Kempner for his hospitality.
Date: December 12, 1949
Creator: Woodward, D. K.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949]

Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the hospitality shown to the Board of Regents and administrative officers of the University of Texas Medical Branch during their recent visit to Galveston. He states that the visit helped to bring about a closer understanding between the Board of Regents and the Medical Branch. He also thanks him for his support of the Medical Branch's development program.
Date: December 12, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., March 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., March 12, 1949]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr. mentioning that he opened dividend check received from the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Company in the amount of $28.00 and deposited same equally for his two boys' accounts.
Date: March 12, 1949
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner, Je., to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., August 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner, Je., to A. H. Blackshear, Jr., August 12, 1949]

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner, Je., to A. H. Blackshear, Jr. requesting him to file the attached Occidental Life Insurance Company Premium rceipt with his other premium receipts.
Date: August 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner, Jr., December 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner, Jr., December 12, 1949]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner, Jr. discussing bonds and debentures from Westinghouse Electric.
Date: December 12, 1949
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Hillel Foundation Building Fund, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Hillel Foundation Building Fund, January 12, 1949]

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Hillel Foundation Building Fund enclosing a check of the Galveston Fund for $250.00 covering balance of their pledge to the Hillel Foundation Building fund.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Wall Street Journal, July 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Wall Street Journal, July 12, 1949]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Wall Street Journal requesting that the New York Edition of the Wall Street Journal be sent to Lake Placid, New York instead of Galveston, Texas.
Date: June 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from P. E. Nicholls to Mr. I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from P. E. Nicholls to Mr. I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1949]

Letter from P. E. Nicholls to Mr. I. H. Kempner noticing a malfunction of Kempner's boiler furnace.
Date: February 12, 1949
Creator: Nicholls, P. E.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dorothee Seybold, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dorothee Seybold, January 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dorothee Seybold sending a photostat of the original conversation with the "The Seybolds" signature.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Charles E. Schafer, November 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Charles E. Schafer, November 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Charles E. Schafer discussing communication with Dr. Gaines, President of Washington & Lee, about Morgan Schafer.
Date: November 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from J. A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner, January 12, 1949]

Letter from J. A. Phillips to I. H. Kempner reminiscing on old times and arranging for Lee to enjoy a Turkish Bath.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Phillips, J. A.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. A. Phillips, Sheffield and Company, April 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. A. Phillips, Sheffield and Company, April 12, 1949]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. A. Phillips, Sheffield and Company enclosing a copy of the indenture creating the trust known as the Galveston Fund. More records will be provided by Mr. Mehan upon return from his trip.
Date: April 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United States Post Office to Mr. I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from United States Post Office to Mr. I. H. Kempner, December 12, 1949]

Letter from the United States Post Office to Mr. I. H. Kempner explaining that inexperienced employees may not know his office number at the United States National Bank Building, causing some delays in delivery.
Date: December 12, 1949
Creator: United States Post Office
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., December 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr., December 12, 1949]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. W. Overton, Jr. discussing possible plans in Dallas and requesting that the latter arrange a hotel room reservation for him and his wife.
Date: December 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Neiman-Marcus Company, November 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Neiman-Marcus Company, November 12, 1949]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to the Neiman-Marcus Company asking for the original coast of a fur coat he bought from them so that he can get insurance for it.
Date: November 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Isaac H. Kempner, October 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Isaac H. Kempner, October 12, 1949]

Letter from Neiman-Marcus to Isaac H. Kempner discussing repairs to a bag the latter bought from them.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Neiman-Marcus
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Sam Maceo to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Sam Maceo to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1949]

Letter from Sam Maceo to I. H. Kempner discussing his appreciation for the figs Kempner sent him.
Date: February 12, 1949
Creator: Maceo, Sam
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kempners, January 12, 1949] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kempners, January 12, 1949]

Letter from Roma Lipowska to the Kempners discussing the contents of a parcel she sent, her husband's upcoming throat operation, and the marriage of Kempner's niece.
Date: January 12, 1949
Creator: Lipowska, Roma
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History