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[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 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
[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
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1970]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 22, 1970
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 23, 1969] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 23, 1969]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 23, 1969
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 23, 1968] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 23, 1968]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 23, 1968
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 20, 1967] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 20, 1967]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 20, 1967
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966] (open access)

[Telegram from H. Kempner, December 22, 1966]

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to their business partners wishing them seasons greetings.
Date: December 22, 1966
Creator: H. Kempner (Firm)
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 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 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
[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 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 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 Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Raphael Ney, October 6, 1954] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Raphael Ney, October 6, 1954]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Raphael Ney discussing the pleasure of a previous visit and thanking him for sending a pipe.
Date: October 6, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
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
[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 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 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
[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 Y. Dori to Mr. Kempner, May 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Y. Dori to Mr. Kempner, May 18, 1953]

Letter from Y. Dori to Mr. Kempner discussing the Hebrew Institute of Technology, Haifa and its funding.
Date: May 18, 1953
Creator: Dori, Y.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to John Foster Dulles, June 3, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to John Foster Dulles, June 3, 1953]

Letter from Lessing J. Rosenwald to John Foster Dulles discussing United States policy in the Middle East.
Date: June 3, 1953
Creator: Rosenwald, Lessing J.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. T. Kempfner, February 18, 1953] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. T. Kempfner, February 18, 1953]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dr. T. Kempfner discussing his family history and informing him that he is not aware of any relations in Europe except for Poland and, possibly, Germany.
Date: February 18, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History