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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, May 1, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake discussing a letter from Hon. Donald L. Markle to Mr. E. S. Holliday concerning an article about the Medical School's location that appeared in the South Texas edition of the "Southwest American." The committee plans to challenge the views presented in the article and asks Dr. Leake to help Mrs. Markle prepare a response for publication in the South Texas Chamber of Commerce's materials.
Date: May 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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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
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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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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