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[Copy of Letter from William B. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, February 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from William B. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman acknowledging that he read and returned the minutes from the most recent meeting. He also discusses some changes he will make to a copy of a proposed land purchase for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin.
Date: February 5, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Mr. and Mrs. Jay Silverberg, March 5, 1945]

Description: Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Mr. and Mrs. Silverberg asking them to make a contribution to the Hillel Building Fund for The University of Texas at Austin. He explains the plans for the features of the building and the construction plans as well as the overall value of this building to the Jewish students on campus.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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Image of the Hillel Foundation Building at The University of Texas at Austin

Description: Black and white image of a Hillel Foundation building located at the University of Texas at Austin. The image shows a two story, rectangular building with a steeple at the top. There are people gathered outside of the building. The text at the bottom of this image reads "University of Texas/ Austin Texas/ Hillel Foundation/ Geo. L. Dahl - Architect/ Dallas 6-5-45 Texas."
Date: June 5, 1945
Creator: Dahl, Geo. L.
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[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, October 5, 1949]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner mentioning that it would be wise for Mr. Kempner to formally invite the Board of Regents of the University of Texas to come to Galveston for a meeting in December or spring. Dr. Leake acknowledges the Board’s busy schedule and suggests a dinner meeting might be more appealing.
Date: October 5, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Hamilton Ford to E. Sid Holliday, June 5, 1954]

Description: Letter from Hamilton Ford to E. Sid Holliday discussing the Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools' plan to build a new mental hospital in the Galveston-Houston area. He suggests that Galveston's Medical Branch, with its strong psychiatric services, would be an ideal location. He advises submitting proposals to Dr. James A. Bethea, the Executive Director, and mentions that similar letters are being sent to Texas City and La Marque Chambers of Commerce.
Date: June 5, 1954
Creator: Ford, Hamilton
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Brooks, Howard
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Swiff, March 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. Swiff discussing the various committees that Kempner is a member of. He requests that Swiff help him with the drives for the United Palestine Appeal and the Joint Distribution Committee. He states that he is struggling with the number of positions he decided to take on due to his old age.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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