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[Letter from Harris K. Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner, January 17, 1946]

Description: Letter from Harris K. Oppenheimer to R. Lee Kempner discussing about a letter from I. H. Kempner about a business conference and he also mentioned that he, Lois and Frances were flying down their on the same date and he will attend the conference if his uncle "I. H. Kempner" wants him to.
Date: January 17, 1946
Creator: Oppenheimer, Harris Kempner
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[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 Dan Oppenheimer, February 12, 1946]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer requesting information about Mr. Vernon Taylor who was interested in buying some properties and also discussed about an offer for Prudential Hotel and how it is not a good price to buy and the inflated real estate market in Galveston.
Date: February 12, 1946
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 Harris K. Oppenheimer, January 15, 1946]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Oppenheimer discussing about the letter from Dan Oppenheimer and about the business conference where he would like to discuss a problem at Sugar Land and also requesting him if he, Lois and Frances could change their plans to fly early for the dinner party and asking him to reply back to his Uncle Lee instead.
Date: January 15, 1946
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson, April 11, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to J. C. Wilson discussing Senate Joint Resolution 12, which proposes the relocation of the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston to a place other than Galveston. He believes the resolution needs a two-thirds majority vote to pass and suggests influencing Senator Winfield to be absent during the final vote. The letter says this would be convenient for the Senator and would allow him to maintain a positive record with the people of San Antonio.
Date: April 11, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, May 16, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing about a proposed amendment. The amendment would require that if a second medical branch is located at San Antonio, the city or county must provide property and securities valued at no less than five million dollars. Kempner believes this requirement is unfair and would put Galveston at a disadvantage. He argues that the cost of property and securities should be determined by a board, not the city or county. He also believes that state funds sh… more
Date: May 16, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, May 26, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing concerns regarding a proposal to establish another medical college in San Antonio without protective restrictions for the existing school in Galveston. He argues that supporting this measure might alienate friends and supporters from various Texan cities who favor Galveston's current medical establishment.
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 5, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton refuting criticisms of the University of Texas Medical School and discusses efforts to engage the Texas Legislature for its support. He emphasizes the school's funding and quality, includes advocacy materials for distribution, and encourages action to influence legislative support.
Date: October 5, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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