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[Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to Hattie Oppenheimer, January 30, 1945]
Letter from accountant "A. H. Blackshear Jr." to Hattie K. Oppenheimer discussing the condensed statement that was enclosed with this for her files.
Date:
January 30, 1945
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from M. N. Dannenbaum to Harry Kaplan, October 2, 1945]
Letter from M. N. Dannenbaum to Harry L. Kaplan declining to become a member of the Executive Committee for the Hillel Building Fund. He then discusses his opinion on various business matters from the Hillel Building Fund and offers some advice that may help them raise more money.
Date:
October 2, 1945
Creator:
Dannenbaum, M. N.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, January 24, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner enclosing tickets for a flight from Houston to Austin and railroad and Pullman tickets for the way back. He also mentions that Jake Karotkin and Mr. Oppenheimer will not be able to attend this meeting due to scheduling conflicts.
Date:
January 24, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a miscommunication about the cancelation of the May 30th meeting. He also mentions July as the month for the next meeting to discuss the Hillel Foundation's progress on the Building Fund. He remains confident that the brochure they are sending out will stimulate giving across the state.
Date:
June 1, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, March 9, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the list of people who cannot make it to the Galveston meeting, their bank balances, and a brochure that will be sent to potential donors.
Date:
March 9, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a recent trip he took, the balance of the building fund, and a plan to send out the News and Views and the brochure for the Hillel Fund to solicit more donations.
Date:
March 3, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, May 15, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner requesting to convene a meeting in Austin on May 30th to survey the work done for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund. He also mentions a proposed quota for funds raised in San Antionio and offers to make reservations for Kempner at the Hotel Austin for the meeting if he desires.
Date:
May 15, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Jake Karrotkin, February 12, 1945]
Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Jake Karrotkin explaining that the owner of the potential Hillel property had raised the price to $15,000.00. The board members have seen the lots and acknowledge that the price is still worth it, but Friedman would like Karrotkin's opinion on the matter. He mentions the total of donations so far and the verbal agreement between Kempner and Feld to raise 10 subscriptions at $1,000.00 each.
Date:
February 12, 1945
Creator:
Friedman, Newton J.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Goldsmith to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1945]
Letter from Nat Goldsmith to I. H. Kempner discussing the Southwest Review article Kempner sent about Kempner's father, Harris Kempner, and discussing the article being a stance against negative stereotypes about Jewish people.
Date:
March 19, 1945
Creator:
Goldsmith, Nat
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Nat Goldsmith to the Southwest Review, March 22, 1945]
Letter from Nat Goldsmith to the Southwest Review discussing Goldsmith applying for a subscription to the publication after seeing a Southwest article entitled "The Americanism of Mr. Harris Kempner" that was sent to him by I. H. Kempner.
Date:
March 22, 1945
Creator:
Goldsmith, Nat
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Robert W. Humphreys to I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1945]
Letter from Robert W. Humphreys to I. H. Kempner discussing the Battle of the Alamo, the Battle of Goliad, and the Battle of San Jacinto that resulted in the capture of Santa Anna and the days each battle took place on.
Date:
January 26, 1945
Creator:
Humphreys, Robert W.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry L. Kaplan, September 19, 1945]
Letter from Henry L. Kaplan to I. H. Kempner requesting that he honor the Texas State Conference with his presence at its annual meeting to be held in San Antonio on October 7, 1945.
Date:
September 19, 1945
Creator:
Kaplan, Henry L.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, August 22, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the details for the clothes and other packages that should be sent.
Date:
August 22, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 17, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer requesting to secure an accommodation in the best hotel possible with nice amenities in San Antonio for Mrs. S. Graber, a friend of J. R. Bertig, for some time after Christmas or New Year as soon as possible.
Date:
December 17, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 24, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer appreciating his efforts in trying to secure hotel accommodations for Mrs. Graber even though he was unsuccessful.
Date:
December 24, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hattie Kempner, August 4, 1945]
Letter to Hattie Kempner regarding the enclosed copies of a letter from Mary Jean and an article which appeared in New York post.
Date:
August 4, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, June 7, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about his daughter Mary Jean's article in VOGUE and enclosed extracts from her letters and his thoughts regarding Hattie's daughter Frances spending time in Baltimore.
Date:
June 7, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer, September 15, 1945]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hattie Oppenheimer discussing about her last night's letter and regretting that he couldn't meet Harris and Lois when they were here last week and the money he attached.
Date:
September 15, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. George Seldes, November 14, 1945]
Letter from Harris L. Kempner to George Seldes discussing an issue of "In Fact" regarding the Texas Prudential Insurance Association and the information provided in the article.
Date:
November 14, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Harris Leon
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Boyce House, November 19, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Boyce House thanking House for a transcription of his radio broadcast and discussing how and when House and Kempner met.
Date:
November 19, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, May 1, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake discussing a letter from Hon. Donald L. Markle to Mr. E. S. Holliday concerning an article about the Medical School's location that appeared in the South Texas edition of the "Southwest American." The committee plans to challenge the views presented in the article and asks Dr. Leake to help Mrs. Markle prepare a response for publication in the South Texas Chamber of Commerce's materials.
Date:
May 1, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 19, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer confirming the stock certificates he received and requesting his views in regard to naming him and Harris as personal trustees for San Antonio grandchildren.
Date:
December 19, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, December 27, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing dividend checks and trustee checks deposited in favor of four people.
Date:
December 27, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
System:
The Portal to Texas History