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Kempner Family Papers and Business Records (MS 86-0008)
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AWVS National Quarterly Progress Report
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AWVS Official Quarterly Progress Report
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Imperial Sugar Company Statement of Past Due Accounts
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Texas Research League Bulletin
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[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 3, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that they must abandon plans with Abe Sachar because he sent a telegram stating that he cannot make it to Austin on his trip.
Date:
November 3, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the passing of Max Krost, former owner of Public Laundries and the largest stockholder of the Humble State Bank. In his will, he dedicates five thousand dollars to a Jewish welfare society in Houston. With this, Nathan suggests that they approach his estate and ask for the donation for the Hillel Building campaign.
Date:
November 2, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1945]
Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner discussing his frustration with the Hillel Building Fund and its lack of organization. He believes that donations should come from Hillel members before soliciting donations and subscriptions. From this, he believes the money could be gathered with little effort from the Hillel Fund.
Date:
October 31, 1945
Creator:
Feld, Mose M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Leo Walkow, October 19, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Leo Walkow acknowledging receipt of the checks he sent. He asks for the list of addresses of the people who donated to be sent to Rabbi Rudavsky so that he can individually thank them. He also thanks Walkow for his efforts and updates him on familial matters.
Date:
October 19, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi J. Rudavsy, October 19, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi J. Rudavsky enclosing checks from Texarkana for the Hillel Building Fund, discussing expected donations, and apologizing for his inability to be present at the meeting in San Antonio.
Date:
October 19, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mose M. Feld to David E. Rose, October 2, 1945]
Letter from Mose M. Feld to David E. Rose discussing the Hillel House Fundraiser and requesting that he assist in raising funds for the organization. He also mentions a need for B'nai B'rith Lodges to contribute to the fundraiser.
Date:
October 2, 1945
Creator:
Feld, Mose M.
Object Type:
Letter
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.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, September 13, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan expressing his intense disappointment that Nathan will be out of town for the meeting of the Texas State Conference. He states that he cannot conceive anything more important in Mississippi for the lodge than the proposed Hillel building at Austin.
Date:
September 13, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from Harry Kaplan to William M. Nathan, September 11, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry Kaplan explaining that he will be unable to attend the Texas State Conference because he had been assigned to attend the Mississippi State Conference. He discusses the importance of motivating the chairmen to continue their fundraising efforts before War Chest and other Jewish drives begin this fall. He requests an update on the outcome of the conference when it is finished.
Date:
September 11, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Koen, September 4, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Koen enclosing a check for the Hillel Building fund from Mrs. I. Peterson.
Date:
September 4, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, August 25, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan thanking him for sending sketches of the proposed Hillel building but explaining his opinion that discussion about the building plans before they have the means to begin construction is useless.
Date:
August 25, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
First Floor Plan: Hillel Foundation
Architectural plans created by Geo. L. Dahl. They show the first-floor plan of the Hillel Foundation in Austin, Texas.
Date:
March 14, 1945
Creator:
Dahl, Geo. L.
Object Type:
Technical Drawing
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Donald Markle to I. H. Kempner, September 26, 1944]
Letter from Donald Markle to I. H. Kempner returning a copy for inclusion in a medical school circular and requests 300 printed copies of the circular.
Date:
September 26, 1944
Creator:
Markle, Donald
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, September 16, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin informing Mrs. Rosella H. Werlin that they will be in the office on Monday for a crucial meeting at the Cotton Exchange, suggesting that if she cannot meet then, to consult with other committee members or Senators Stone or Marlick, as key decisions require full committee input.
Date:
September 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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 A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Hyman Shwiff, August 2, 1945]
Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Hyman Shwiff soliciting a donation for the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
August 2, 1945
Creator:
Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, December 26, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan explaining that he wished to have this conversation in person rather than via letters but has to resort to correspondence because he does not want to delay any further. In this, he expresses his concerns that Rabbi Rudavsky may be using the Hillel Organization at The University of Texas at Austin to publicize his views on Zionism. He explains that he does not agree with using Hillel for propaganda purposes.
Date:
December 26, 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 Joseph Rudavsky, December 19, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky enclosing two checks and requesting that the Rabbi acknowledge receipt of these checks and thank the donors individually.
Date:
December 19, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner enclosing the minutes or the National Hillel Commission Meeting. He believes the minutes will answer most of Kempner's questions. He requests to have the minutes returned after Kempner reads them. He also states that he had not heard from Kempner in a while and would like to know how he is feeling after all of his Doctor's visits.
Date:
December 18, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. H. J. Ettlinger, December 18, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. H. J. Ettlinger requesting that he come over to Houston because Mrs. Krost is proposing a $5000.00 gift to the Hillel Building Fund which will be in memory of her son, Martin Krost, who was one of Ettlinger's pupils. He also expresses the gift's confidentiality, as it will not be announced until the gift is made.
Date:
December 18, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to William Koen, December 18, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to William Koen agreeing that they can wait to do the taxes on the Hillel Building property until January. He also mentions that he proposed a meeting in Austin to Kempner.
Date:
December 18, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
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
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky, December 6, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Joseph Rudavsky explaining that he had already notified receipt and thanked all the Galveston Donors whose checks were enclosed in the previous letter.
Date:
December 6, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. H. Fagadau, December 3, 1945]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to S. H. Fagadau acknowledging receipt of Fagadau's letter and expressing his hope that the lodges do their part to assist in the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
December 3, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History