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[Advance Proof of Harper's Magazine Article: The Easy Chair]

Description: Article by Bernard DeVoto detailing the situation that led Dr. Homer P. Rainey to be fired from his position as President of the University of Texas, including his supposed sympathy for "communists and homosexuals" and his attempts to increase opportunities for African American students. DeVoto goes on to describe the impact this will have on higher education and freedom of speech as a whole.
Date: July 31, 1945
Creator: De Voto, Bernard, 1897-1955
Item Type: Refine your search to only Article
Partner: Rosenberg Library

The B'nai B'irth Hillel

Description: Document discussing the establishment of a Hillel foundation for Jewish students at the University of Texas. As the foundation's membership grew from 200 to 550 students, the building became unable to keep up with the rising demand, prompting the Texas State Conference of B'nai Brith to vote to sponsor the building of a new Hillel building at the University of Texas. This document provides a list of reasons for the building of a new Jewish center and the estimated cost of constructing a new Hil… more
Date: 1944
Creator: Hillel Foundation B'nai B'rith
Item Type: Refine your search to only Text
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Clipping: Unfair Attack]

Description: Editorial clipping from The Galveston News, dated February 23, 1945, discussing a series of articles recently published in the Austin American newspaper that criticized the medical branch of the University of Texas at Galveston.
Date: February 23, 1945
Creator: The Galveston Daily News
Item Type: Refine your search to only Clipping
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from Harry Kaplan to William M. Nathan, September 11, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry Kaplan explaining that he will be unable to attend the Texas State Conference because he had been assigned to attend the Mississippi State Conference. He discusses the importance of motivating the chairmen to continue their fundraising efforts before War Chest and other Jewish drives begin this fall. He requests an update on the outcome of the conference when it is finished.
Date: September 11, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton, October 8, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. N. Blanton responding to a letter from Blanton about the University of Texas Medical School, noting its high standing despite Dr. Rainey's criticisms. He believes the state owes support to improve the medical college. He is sending out folders for advocacy and invites Blanton to help distribute them, especially to Houston representatives.
Date: October 8, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Daniel Schlanger, December 1, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Daniel Schlanger discussing the Hillel program and the specific facts regarding the new Hillel building at The University of Texas at Austin. He encloses a book of facts about Hillel and also various Hillel publications that demonstrate what the program is accomplishing.
Date: December 1, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. H. J. Ettlinger, December 18, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Dr. H. J. Ettlinger requesting that he come over to Houston because Mrs. Krost is proposing a $5000.00 gift to the Hillel Building Fund which will be in memory of her son, Martin Krost, who was one of Ettlinger's pupils. He also expresses the gift's confidentiality, as it will not be announced until the gift is made.
Date: December 18, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Leo Walkow, October 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Leo Walkow acknowledging receipt of the checks he sent. He asks for the list of addresses of the people who donated to be sent to Rabbi Rudavsky so that he can individually thank them. He also thanks Walkow for his efforts and updates him on familial matters.
Date: October 19, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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