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[American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science  President John F. Kennedy Memorial Circular] (open access)

[American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science President John F. Kennedy Memorial Circular]

Circular from The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science soliciting donation towards the establishment of the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Fellowships at the Graduate School of the Weizmann Institute. Included is a reprint of a full advertising page reprinted from the New York Times discussing the postponement of their 18th Annual Dinner following the death of President John F. Kennedy printed with names of officers, members, honorary fellows, and friends of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Date: 1963/1964~
Creator: American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from United Jewish Appeal, April 4, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from United Jewish Appeal, April 4, 1963]

Letter from United Jewish Appeal providing details of the 1963 UJA Study Mission. On the reverse side of the letter is a list of names of the 1963 United Jewish Appeal National Campaign Committee.
Date: April 4, 1963
Creator: United Jewish Appeal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Harris Leon Kempner, May 6, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Harris Leon Kempner, May 6, 1963]

Letter from Lawrence G. Laskey to Harris Leon Kempner enclosing an amended prospectus related to a proposed public offering in shares of The First American Israel Mutual Fund. He mentions that the purpose of this fund is to provide a way through which America can invest and participate in the development if economic life of Israel. So he requests Kempner to read through the enclosed Amended Prospectus and how hecan contribute in investing in the existing economy of Israel. And if he has any question, Lawrence mentions that he can contact him.
Date: May 6, 1963
Creator: Laskey, Lawrence G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. L. Kenen to Harris Leon Kempner, January 3, 1963] (open access)

[Letter from I. L. Kenen to Harris Leon Kempner, January 3, 1963]

Letter from I. L. Kenen to Harris Leon Kempner inviting him to two major projects happening in Washington as he's one of the group Jewish leaders who receives copies of the Near East Report every two weeks. Then he introduces himself and explained what he did and does in the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. So, he requests Kempner to joing them in these events to help win peace for Israel.
Date: January 3, 1963
Creator: Kenen, I. L.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Copy of Letter to the Editor Written By Elmer Berger] (open access)

[Copy of Letter to the Editor Written By Elmer Berger]

Copy of a letter to the editor of the New York Times written by Rabbi Elmer Berger distributed by the American Council for Judiasm. Berger responds to a report by Milton Bracker that included a statement on Roman Catholic - Jewish relations in reference to an upcoming visit by Pope Paul to the Holy Land.
Date: 1963~
Creator: Berger, Elmer, 1908-1996
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History