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[Letter from Hadassah, June 1, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Hadassah, June 1, 1945]

Letter from Moses P. Epstein to a fellow member requesting help in establishing the Henrietta Szold Foundation as a memorial and discussing the purpose of the foundation.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Hadassah
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, December 7, 1947] (open access)

[Letter from I.H. to Cecile Kempner, December 7, 1947]

Letter to Cecile from her father about her mother's birthday, Mrs. Ziegler's death and will, international relations, and turmoil in Israel.
Date: December 7, 1947
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pete Moncy to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Pete Moncy to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1948]

Letter from Pete Moncy to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing Moncy's new job with the United States in Army to make sure truces are lived up to in Israel and discussing Moncy's family moving to Newport, Rhode Island.
Date: November 2, 1948
Creator: Moncy, Pete
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr. to D. W. Kempner, December 09, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr. to D. W. Kempner, December 09, 1948]

Letter from Henry Morgenthau Jr. to D. W. Kempner asking for help in the continued effort in the flow of Immigration of Jews into America.
Date: December 9, 1948
Creator: Morgenthau, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, December 9, 1948] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, December 9, 1948]

Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing Morgenthau's gratitude for the opportunity to work with Kempner on the United Jewish Appeal but explaining to Kempner that there is insufficient cash flow to help support the United Jewish Appeal help people immigrate to the State of Israel.
Date: December 9, 1948
Creator: Morgenthau, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 23, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner, January 23, 1949]

Letter to Cecile from her father about Truman's inauguration, attending parties, dinners, conflict in Israel and the Middle East, and economics.
Date: January 23, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, March 25, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, March 25, 1949]

Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr. to D. W. Kempner informing him about the "CARAVAN OF HOPE" project under United Jewish appeal. He also describes the initiative as a traveling exhibit of photographs and artifacts detailing the achievements and ongoing needs of Jewish community. He also expresses the importance of project for ensuring awareness.
Date: March 25, 1949
Creator: Morgenthau, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Erich Ney, June 28, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Erich Ney, June 28, 1949]

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Erich Ney detailing his conditions, as well as their justifications, with regard to shipping cotton to Palestine to establish a market there.
Date: June 28, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from Henry Morgenthau, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, August 19, 1949]

Letter from Henry Morgenthau to D. W. Kempner discussing the responsibilities and challenges of facing American Jewish community and inviting Kempner to an emergency national conference in Washington on September 10th and 11th. He also highlights the significance of evaluating their position in the aftermath of World War II and the need for informed decision making regarding future of Jewish people. The letter also includes an enclosed card template mentioning that he will attend the conference and asking for a hotel reservation to be made. The letter also includes an envelope with Henry Morgenthau name printed on top.
Date: August 19, 1949
Creator: Morgenthau, Henry, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 1, 1949] (open access)

[Letter from William Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner, November 1, 1949]

Letter from William Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the goals of the United Jewish Appeal and recognizing Kempner's business experience while extending an invitation to serve on the national committee.
Date: November 1, 1949
Creator: Rosenwald, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitation to National Planning Conference for Israel and Jewish Rehabilitation, October 27-29, 1950] (open access)

[Invitation to National Planning Conference for Israel and Jewish Rehabilitation, October 27-29, 1950]

Invitation from American Jewry to the National Planning Conference for Israel and Jewish Rehabilitation at the Statler Hotel in Washington, D. C. taking place on October 27 to 29th, 1950. Recipient is invited to participate in the planning of the conference. Included is a list of organizations participating in the National Planning Conference and names of representatives from Israel that will attend. Another page lists the names of members of the American Delegation at the Jerusalem Conference held on September 3-6, 1950, along with an excerpt of the resolution adopted at the conference.
Date: 1950~
Creator: American Jewry
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invitations to Special Sessions at the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal, April 15-16, 1950] (open access)

[Invitations to Special Sessions at the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal, April 15-16, 1950]

Invitations to presentation of a special report by Dr. Dov Joseph, Minister of Supply and Rationing in the Government of Israel, at the National Conference of the United Jewish Appeal on April 15-16, 1950, at the Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D. C.
Date: 1950-04~
Creator: United Jewish Appeal
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W.  Kempner, June 12, 1950] (open access)

[Handwritten Letter from Sara Weston to Jeane Bertig Kempner and Daniel W. Kempner, June 12, 1950]

Letter from Sara Weston to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner thanking them for the well wishes on her and Mr. Weston's anniversary as well as updating them on a trip Mrs. Weston's children recently took to Paris for the first International Conference of Christians.
Date: June 12, 1950
Creator: Weston, Sara Elizabeth
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Ruven Greenberg to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Ruven Greenberg to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner, January 26, 1951]

Letter from Ruven Greenberg to Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner discussing an invitation to hear the positive side of what "statism" in Israel is accomplishing.
Date: January 26, 1951
Creator: Greenberg, Ruven
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Ruven Greenberg, January 28, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Ruven Greenberg, January 28, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. Ruven Greenberg discussing his inability to attend a dinner honoring Mr. Bartly Crum.
Date: January 28, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Inge Honig to D. W. Kempner, May 15, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from Inge Honig to D. W. Kempner, May 15, 1951]

Letter from Inge Honig to D. W. Kempner discussing their family life in relation to Fanny Freund's declining health.
Date: May 15, 1951
Creator: Honig, Inge
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Inge Honig, November 17, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Inge Honig, November 17, 1953]

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Inge Honig discussing two packages to be sent to Shoshana Rosenthal.
Date: November 17, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, November 24, 1951] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, November 24, 1951]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing updates at the bank and catching up on personal events.
Date: November 24, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from William Males to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from William Males to Mr. I. H. Kempner, April 14, 1952]

Letter from William Males to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing regarding immigration of persons in Poland.
Date: April 14, 1952
Creator: Males, William
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jewish Newsletter, Volume 8, Number 19, May 12, 1952 (open access)

Jewish Newsletter, Volume 8, Number 19, May 12, 1952

Bi-weekly newsletter publishing "events and opinion of Jewish interest," including news items, letters to the editor, commentary, and opinion articles.
Date: May 12, 1952
Creator: Zuckerman, William
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jewish Newsletter, Volume 8, Number 11, May 26, 1952 (open access)

Jewish Newsletter, Volume 8, Number 11, May 26, 1952

Bi-weekly newsletter publishing "events and opinion of Jewish interest," including news items, letters to the editor, commentary, and opinion articles.
Date: May 26, 1952
Creator: Zuckerman, William
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jewish Newsletter, Volume 8, Number 12, June 9, 1952 (open access)

Jewish Newsletter, Volume 8, Number 12, June 9, 1952

Bi-weekly newsletter publishing "events and opinion of Jewish interest," including news items, letters to the editor, commentary, and opinion articles.
Date: June 9, 1952
Creator: Zuckerman, William
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Elmer Berger, July 3, 1952] (open access)

[Memorandum from Elmer Berger, July 3, 1952]

Memorandum from Elmer Berger replying to "the American Zionist Dilemma" of simulating immigration among Americans without offending American non-Zionists referring to sources from "The Zionist Newsletter" and authoritative disclosures.
Date: July 3, 1952
Creator: Berger, Elmer
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Abraham Feinberg to I. H. Kempner, September 4, 1952] (open access)

[Letter from Abraham Feinberg to I. H. Kempner, September 4, 1952]

Letter from Abraham Feinberg to I. H. Kempner discussing about the progress on search of oil in Israel by members of Weizmann Institute of Science and requesting for monetary contributions to continue these geophysical works.
Date: September 4, 1952
Creator: Feinberg, Abraham
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History