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[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 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 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