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[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger, May 8, 1946]
Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger informing that there was not amount of money to fund his trip.
Date:
May 8, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers, April 8, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Allen Shivers thanking Shivers for a resolution passed by the Texas Senate regarding a visit by a Senate delegation to the Medical Branch on March 25, 1949. The letter states that the purpose of the visit was to show the Senators the potential of the Medical Branch. It mentions that the Medical Branch has a high national reputation and that funding should not be cut. The letter concludes by inviting Shivers to visit the Medical Branch again.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly, April 8, 1949]
Letter from L. R. Johnson to Rogers Kelly requesting Senator Kelly's support for increased funding for the Medical School of the University of Texas at Galveston. Dr. Johnson argues that the school has a very good reputation but needs more money to retain talented faculty and attract more students. He argues that an additional $150,000 per year would allow the school to admit 40% more students, specifically mentioning a need for more doctors in rural areas of Texas.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Johnson, L. R.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell , April 8, 1949]
Letter from J. G. Tompkins to David Leavell referring to a meeting about the financing of the Students Union Building at the Texas Medical School in Galveston. The recommendation from the meeting was to issue a bond to finance the project. However, legal counsel advised that this may not be legal. The letter suggests that a bill be passed by the Texas Legislature to allow for this type of financing.
Date:
April 8, 1949
Creator:
Tompkins, J. G.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from H. Y. Cartwright, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner, January 8, 1949]
Letter from H. Y. Cartwright, Jr. to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the Chamber of Commerce's request for $1500-$2000 to be appropriated out of the city's budget for the University of Texas Medical College.
Date:
January 8, 1949
Creator:
Cartwright, H. Y., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. S. Holliday to Isaac Herbert Kempner, March 8, 1949]
Letter from E. S. Holliday to Isaac Herbert Kempner attaching a list of the contributors to the Medical College Fund and mentions that it doesn't include the appropriation made by the Chamber.
Date:
March 8, 1949
Creator:
Holliday, E. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Sonia Findlay to I. H. Kempner, March 8, 1949]
Telegram sent by Sonia Findlay to I. H. Kempner asking to advise Chamber of Commerce Medical Committee inquire into the absence of dental information.
Date:
March 8, 1949
Creator:
Findlay, Sonia
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 Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner, May 8, 1945]
Letter from Karl L. Lovelady to I. H. Kempner informing him that after drafts are paid the contract will be terminated.
Date:
May 8, 1945
Creator:
Lovelady, Karl L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Justin McCarty to Coke R. Stevenson, November 8, 1944]
Telegram sent by Justin McCarty to Govenor Coke R. Stevenson asking him to decline the acceptance of resignation from the board of regents.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
McCarty, Justin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from Garvin Cathey to Govenor Coke R. Stevenson, November 8, 1944]
Telegram sent by Garvin Cathey to Govenor Coke R. Stevenson saying he believes Texas University should be under the guidance of knowledgeable regents and to decline the boards resignation or use influence toward reappointment.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Cathey, Garvin
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from W. W. Overton Jr. to Govenor Coke R. Stevenson, November 8, 1944]
Telegram sent by W. W. Overton Jr. to Govenor Coke R. Stevenson requesting the governor to decline the resignation of the University of Texas' Board of Regents.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Overton, W. W., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. W. Overton to I. H. Kempner, November 8, 1944]
Letter from W. W. Overton to I. H. Kempner acknowledging the receipt of Kempner’s notes from the 1st and the 6th. He expresses appreciation for Kempner's understanding of time constraints during a recent visit to Dallas and regrets missing the opportunity for personal contact.
Date:
November 8, 1944
Creator:
Overton, W. W.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, September 8, 1944]
Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner discussing a forthcoming article about the essential soundness of Galveston and Dr. Leake’s position regarding a medical school controversy. Day will submit a draft by the 15th, though he finds the topic complex enough to be a book rather than an article. He mentions efforts to recruit a qualified woman from Austin, and his ongoing communication with Mr. Kempner, including an enclosed expense account for travel to Galveston.
Date:
September 8, 1944
Creator:
Day, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to David H. Nathan, December 8, 1949]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to David H. Nathan thanking Mr. Nathan for his $100 contribution to the Student Union Building program at Medical Branch. Leake writes that Nathan’s confidence in Medical Branch's activities is “very heartening.” He also mentions Mr. Nathan’s interest in a student union building, which he says is “characteristic of your understanding of what a modern medical training institution should be.”
Date:
December 8, 1949
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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 A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., January 8, 1946]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. To Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr. enclosing the tax notices which should be paid by January 15th by himself and Mrs. kempner.
Date:
January 8, 1946
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Inter-Office Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., to A. H. Blackshear, October 8, 1946]
inter-office letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner, Jr., to A. H. Blackshear attaching a copy of " Reservations, Restrictions and Covenants in Tall Timbers Section of River Oaks " and requests him to put this in his safe deposit box. And he also mentions about the 100 shares in the McDonald Aircraft Company which he left on his desk in Galveston that day.
Date:
October 8, 1946
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac Herbert, Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, February 8, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld enclosing a copy of potential allocation of fundraising responsibilities by county or area. He also mentions the proposal to raise 10 $1,000.00 subscriptions for the Hillel Building Fund and a need for the lodges of the area to be more active in the fundraising.
Date:
February 8, 1945
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, February 8, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he believes the asking rate for the Hillel building property is high but recognizes the opportunity that the land provides and thinks the option is probably worth taking. He expresses a sentiment common with the other co-chairmen that no land should be purchased until they reach their fundraising goal for the building. He also mentions an agreement that Mose Feld solicit 10 $1,000.00 subscriptions for the fund and a need to talk more with the Lodges in the area.
Date:
February 8, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 8, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman agreeing to the changes made in the articles of incorporation and discussing the asking price of the Hillel Building land. Nathan is in favor of meeting her price of $15,000.00 and assumes that everyone else in the committee has been made aware of the price change.
Date:
February 8, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, May 8, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman thanking Friedman for consulting him about the date of the meeting and agreeing to May 30th. He suggests a poll over a meeting if the only thing to be discussed is the purchasing of the Hillel House land. He then mentions that it is most likely the only piece of land that will work for the project, so he believes most people will accept the purchase.
Date:
May 8, 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 8, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner enclosing a copy of News and Views and promising to send him a brochure when they arrive from the East. He also mentions a potential plan to have influential figures of smaller Texas communities assemble to solicit donations.
Date:
May 8, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to William Koen, December 8, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to William Koen reminding him not to overlook the matter of paying taxes on the Hillel Building property. He also requests to know the present cash balance in the treasury.
Date:
December 8, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History