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[Letter from Philip B. Greenberg to I. H. Kempner, March 1949]
Letter from Phillip B. Greenberg to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. Kempner for his letter and appreciates his interest and cooperation in furthering plans for the Texas Medical School. He mentions gaining the assistance of Dr. Francis L. Lederer, a professor of otolaryngology, to visit the school.
Date:
March 1949
Creator:
Greenberg, Philip B.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to D. B. Calvin, March 9, 1945]
Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to D. B. Calvin asking him if he could handle the attached letter. He mentions that Dr. Leake made a splendid presentation using typewritten or mimeographed memorandum listed under the paragraphs.
Date:
March 9, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 17, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady acknowledging the senator's travel to Washington, Chicago, and New York, and mentions a forthcoming payment of $29.55, suggesting that the senator has undercharged on his retainer. The letter also includes a handwritten note detailing expenses related to travel, including an advance, salary, and express charges, with a total cost and clarifications for travel to Austin and Meridian. The top portion of a General Bulletin from the Committee for Economic Development addressed to committee members is also enclosed.
Date:
November 17, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady, November 21, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Karl Lovelady discussing financial matters and expressing satisfaction with the work done by a committee in relation to the Medical College. He acknowledges the unpredictability of events and compliments the Karl Lovelady on the successful work under those conditions. A snippet from another document, with the closing line urging the reader to listen to an upcoming show on NBC, is also enclosed.
Date:
November 21, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944]
Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady expressing regret that they could not meet during a recent visit due to the senator's absence. He discusses the state of medical education, defends the reputation of the school against what is termed "unfortunate propaganda," and highlights statistical data regarding patient treatment numbers.
Date:
December 18, 1944
Creator:
Leake, Chauncey D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abram L. Sachar to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 26,1945]
Letter from Abram L. Sachar to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he unfortunately does not have any extra staff members to send to Kempner to assist with the Hillel campaign at the University of Texas at Austin. He believes that collaboration between chairmen can accomplish the same tasks as a general chairman could. He also adds some suggestions for the Hillel brochure such as summarizing the text and allowing the pictures to tell the story.
Date:
March 26, 1945
Creator:
Sachar, Abram L.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Telegram from William M. Nathan to Dr. A. L. Sachar, November 2, 1945]
Telegram sent by William M. Nathan to Dr. A. L. Sachar asking if Dr. Sachar can attend a committee meeting in Austin later that month.
Date:
November 2, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. A. L. Sachar, November 2, 1945]
Letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. A. L. Sachar requesting that he come to the upcoming Austin Hillel Building Committee meeting. He then explains the importance of his presence and some of the struggles the fund had been facing.
Date:
November 2, 1945
Creator:
Nathan, William M.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn, November 16, 1944]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to William Zinn asking if Zinn would be able to get in contact with the people Kempner put on the list in his letter as potential donors.
Date:
November 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner, November 22, 1944]
Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner discussing a meeting between Rabbi Newton J. Friedman and 15-20 people that are interested in becoming donors to the Hillel Building Fund.
Date:
November 22, 1944
Creator:
Brachman, S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Oakleigh L. Thorne, June 3, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mr. Oakleigh L. Thorne discussing about colonizing some Texas farm lands and requesting for information about New York organizations handling displaced persons of other countries.
Date:
June 3, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne, October 5, 1949]
Letter from D. W. Kempner to Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne discussing about insurance for a gold cigarette case and requesting to appreciate Joe for giving a seat to Mr. Oakleigh Thorne.
Date:
October 5, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell, June 18, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Joseph V. Maxwell discussing questions he has concerning the delivery of new train passes.
Date:
June 18, 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 W. Hall, July 4, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Charles W. Hall discussing an upcoming trip to Utica where Kempner will either take a train or hire a car.
Date:
July 9, 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. A. C. Ater, October 5, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. A. C. Ater discussing a set of lost railway tickets from Lake Placid to Utica.
Date:
October 5, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer, February 26, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing on few lessees who were interested in drilling for possible oil and gas developments in Jack County and requesting more information about these men.
Date:
February 26, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. C. Cox and Company to I. H. Kempner, January 4, 1949]
Letter from W. C. Cox and Company to I. H. Kempner discussing compensation that is owed to Mrs. J. H. W. Steele and will now be passed on to her surviving heirs.
Date:
January 4, 1949
Creator:
W. C. Cox and Company
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. W. C. Cox and Company, December 31, 1948]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Messrs. W. C. Cox and Company attempting to gather help to locate Mrs. J. H. W. Steele and return her account balance.
Date:
December 31, 1948
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Gibson, July 19, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Gibson returning a corrected application to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company.
Date:
July 19, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Camphausen to I. H. Kempner, July 16, 1949]
Letter from W. J. Camphausen to I. H. Kempner discussing information required for Kempner's application to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Date:
July 16, 1949
Creator:
Camphausen, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from W. J. Camphausen to Isaac H. Kempner, October 3, 1949]
Letter from W. J. Camphausen, the Assistant Secretary and Treasurer of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the results of Isaac's application to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to hold the position of officer or director for more than one carrier.
Date:
October 3, 1949
Creator:
Camphausen, W. J.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. O. Gibson to I. H. Kempner, October 10, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to A. O. Gibson submitting an application for officer or director of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Date:
October 10, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beltone, September 7, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Beltone requesting to have his hearing restored or retained as he is losing some of his hearing in his right ear.
Date:
September 7, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History