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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, October 20, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing the Founders Club, various localities that might be a good place to solicit donations, and the need for a trained solicitor.
Date: October 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum, October 17, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his refusal to participate in the fundraising for the Hillel Fund. He states that he agrees because he is "in the same fix himself." He also explains that he is not the chairman of the statewide drive and that donors are not limited to a donation of $250.00 to join the Founders Club. Finally, he ties the relative failure of this drive to a lack of organization of its members.
Date: October 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

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

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry L. 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.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from William N. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 21, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing letters to be sent to the area chairmen of the Hillel University of Texas Building Fund for dissemination. He mentions 200 copies of floor plan sketches and prospective drawings of the exterior of the Hillel building that he was sent by the architect, Geo. M. Dahl, which he intends to be sent out with the letters. He also mentions a proposed conference for October and rejoices that his loved ones will return home from the war.
Date: August 21, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, December 18, 1944]

Description: Letter from Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that a meeting at Houston is not necessary for the time being, discussing the amount of donations received from Houston and planning to hold a later meeting to coordinate the efforts of all the co-chairmen across Texas.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, December 16, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he just got home from vacation, requesting a receipt for the checks, and discussing a letter from Fred Florence about the Hillel Fund.
Date: December 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isabel Aicklen to I. H. Kempner, October 28, 1944]

Description: Letter from Isabel Aicklen to I. H. Kempner acknowledging the receipt of Mr. I. H. Kempner's letter from October 26th and expresses gratitude for the one hundred copies of a new statement that were sent and arrived while Dr. Leake was in Houston.
Date: October 28, 1944
Creator: Aicklen, Isabel
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Memorandum from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, January 11, 1949]

Description: Memorandum from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner listing several companies that the Medical Branch of the University of Texas has business relationships with. The memorandum also mentions that a check for $250.00 was received that morning from the Galveston-Houston Breweries, and that Gulf Lumber Co. plans to send a check for $100.00.
Date: January 11, 1949
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to D. W. Kempner, June 7, 1948]

Description: Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr., to Daniel W. Kempner discussing stock at the M & P Press, a bid from O'Rourke Construction Company for warehouses, business with Sternberg-Martin & Company, and crops needing rain.
Date: June 7, 1948
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Bogart Rogers to D. W. Kempner, March 22, 1949]

Description: Letter from Bogart Rogers to D. W. Kempner discussing an insurance situation, mentioning the forwarding of documents and the necessity of signing papers. he also contacted an insurance agent in New York to expedite the process and advises Kempner to communicate any difficulties to the Houston office. he empathizes with Kempner over the mishaps and offers help to resolve the matter.
Date: March 22, 1949
Creator: Rogers, Bogart
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letters from Bogart Rogers to D. W. Kempner, March 7, 1949]

Description: Letters from Bogart Rogers to D. W. Kempner discussing the cost, insurance details, and payment preferences for a Cadillac, and outlines the delivery arrangements. He assures careful handling of the car until its handover and prompts Mr. Kempner for confirmation on the payment and delivery options. In a second letter he outlines the purchase details for the Cadillac and acknowledges receipt of the car.
Date: March 7, 1949
Creator: Rogers, Bogart
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin, June 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella H. Werlin mentioning that the committee disagrees with Mrs. Werlin’s idea to publicize their efforts and believes that this would not be helpful at this time. The letter thanks Mrs. Werlin for her offer to cooperate and says that the committee will keep her offer in mind.
Date: June 5, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Duke Goddard, May 13, 1949]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Duke Goddard expressing his appreciation for the House passing an appropriation for the Medical Branch according to the recommendations of Representative Godard. He mentions the positive impact this will have on their morale and feels they are making progress. He acknowledges the House committee's understanding of the importance of the Medical Branch to the state and trusts the Senate will concur.
Date: May 13, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, January 4, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan thanking him for the suggestions he made and assuring him that the meeting will bring a more organized plan of information for the solicitation of donations.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles H. Oehler, February 11, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Charles H. Oehler detailing Houston's decision to give up a section of road for State Highway Department improvements. He suggests that a similar action in Galveston, utilizing a road from the city's western limits to the property on or near the Galveston Wharves, could facilitate the construction of a road for truck and commercial traffic along the wharf front. The letter requests consideration of this proposal.
Date: February 11, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin, Jr., January 4, 1949]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Stuart Godwin discussing the reservation they have together on the Mauretania ship while requesting a single room now that his wife Ruth and his kids will not be joining him on the trip.
Date: January 4, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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