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[Letter from Mrs. Louis Jacobson to Harris Leon Kempner, March 11, 1960]

Description: Letter from Mrs. Louis Jacobson to Harris Leon Kempner thanking him as part of Temple B'nai Israel for accepting to be a judge for the Henry Cohen essay contest. She mentions the names of other judges and says that they're pleased to have such a worthy panel of judges. She also enclosed a copy of contest rules, and mentions the dates on when the manuscripts will be delivered to them, decision, and winners announcement.
Date: March 11, 1960
Creator: Jacobson, Louis, Mrs.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Historic Plaque, Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952)

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque in Galveston, Texas. It reads: "Rabbi Henry Cohen (1863-1952). Called the "First Citizen of Texas" by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, Rabbi Henry Cohen, an internationally known humanitarian, was born in London, England. He came to Galveston in 1888 as spiritual leader of Congregation B'Nai Israel and served for 64 years until his death. In 1889 he married Mollie Levy (1862-1951) and they had two children. After the disastrous storm of 1900, Texas Governor Joseph … more
Date: October 29, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
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Location: 29.304769509943355 -94.79029099439697
Partner: UNT Libraries
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