[Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to the Public Health Committee of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, April 10, 1944]

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Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to the Public Health Committee of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing the leasing of the Galveston State Psychopathic Hospital to the United States Public Health Service to be turned into a rapid treatment center and explaining endorsement from the Chamber of Commerce would be useful in negotiations.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Leake, Chauncey D. April 10, 1944.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to the Public Health Committee of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, April 10, 1944]
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to the Public Health Committee of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce discussing the leasing of the Galveston State Psychopathic Hospital to the United States Public Health Service to be turned into a rapid treatment center and explaining endorsement from the Chamber of Commerce would be useful in negotiations.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Harris and Eliza Kempner

One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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Leake, Chauncey D. [Letter from Dr. Chauncey D. Leake to the Public Health Committee of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, April 10, 1944], letter, April 10, 1944; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1451908/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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