[Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949]

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Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner expressing his support for Kempner's appeal for increased funding for medical education. Lee Morris believes that medical schools are important to rural areas and that the country understands this need more than city folks. He concludes the letter by saying he will reach out to their Senator and Representative to advocate for Kempner's request.

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[1] p. ; 28 x 21 cm.

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Morris, Lee April 7, 1949.

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Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner expressing his support for Kempner's appeal for increased funding for medical education. Lee Morris believes that medical schools are important to rural areas and that the country understands this need more than city folks. He concludes the letter by saying he will reach out to their Senator and Representative to advocate for Kempner's request.

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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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Morris, Lee. [Letter from Lee Morris to I. H. Kempner, April 7, 1949], letter, April 7, 1949; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1503854/: accessed June 20, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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