[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Members of Medical College Committee, October 23, 1954]

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Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of the Medical College Committee discussing the committee's inspection of a site at the air port for a proposed hospital. It highlights Mayor Cartwright's cooperation and suggests the site's suitability for the hospital due to its location and available facilities. He emphasizes the need for an early meeting to inspect the site and finalize details.

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2 p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967 October 23, 1954.

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  • Main Title: [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Members of Medical College Committee, October 23, 1954]
  • Series Title: Personal Papers (MS 80-0002)

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Letter from I. H. Kempner to members of the Medical College Committee discussing the committee's inspection of a site at the air port for a proposed hospital. It highlights Mayor Cartwright's cooperation and suggests the site's suitability for the hospital due to its location and available facilities. He emphasizes the need for an early meeting to inspect the site and finalize details.

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2 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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Copy of a letter from I. H. Kempner to members of Medical College Committee addresses discussing Mayor Cartwright's positive response to the committee's request to inspect land for a potential mental hospital. Kempner highlights endorsements from local authorities and technical approvals for the proposed site. He emphasizes the importance of an on-site inspection by committee members and plans to arrange a visit.

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  • October 23, 1954

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Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967. [Letter from I. H. Kempner to Members of Medical College Committee, October 23, 1954], letter, October 23, 1954; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1501982/: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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