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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, March 29, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake discussing appropriations for medical schools at other locations in Texas and mentions that the University of Texas Medical School should receive sufficient funding to maintain its high standards. The letter also recommends increasing admissions and expanding the Psychopathic Hospital and Crippled Children's Hospital.
Date: March 29, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to David C. Leavell, February 17, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to David C. Leavell referring to an article in the Galveston Tribune about an upcoming meeting of the Texas Legislature where representatives from Dallas and San Antonio will be advocating for the establishment of medical schools in their cities. The letter clarifies that the Galveston Chamber of Commerce Medical College Committee only wants to secure sufficient funding for the existing medical school at the University of Texas in Galveston and is not opposed to effort… more
Date: February 17, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, May 17, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan replying to his most recent letter and explaining why he feels that a poll sent through a letter would accomplish the same task as a meeting of all the co-chairmen to discuss the land for the Hillel Building. He notes that Nathan's most recent letter suggests a new reason for a meeting which Kempner can understand but still believes it should wait until they hire individuals to canvas smaller areas of the state for donations.
Date: May 17, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, September 13, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan expressing his intense disappointment that Nathan will be out of town for the meeting of the Texas State Conference. He states that he cannot conceive anything more important in Mississippi for the lodge than the proposed Hillel building at Austin.
Date: September 13, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date: February 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a miscommunication about the cancelation of the May 30th meeting. He also mentions July as the month for the next meeting to discuss the Hillel Foundation's progress on the Building Fund. He remains confident that the brochure they are sending out will stimulate giving across the state.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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