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[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.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from William M. Nathan to Harold Oster, May 30, 1945]

Description: Copy of Letter from William M. Nathan to Harold Oster discussing the Hillel Building Fund, the meeting that was cancelled, and attaching a list of people who were invited to attend the meeting on May 30th, a correspondence directing the closing of the deal for the Hillel property, the floor plan of the building and a list of total donors for Oster's records. He also catches up on personal matters and congratulates Oster on his daughter's graduation from high school.
Date: May 30, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[Copy of Letter from William M. Nathan to George M. Dahl, May 16, 1945]

Description: Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to George M. Dahl replying to the postscript of his last letter which discusses a copy of the sketch for the Hillel building in Austin. He states his excitement and requests that Dahl begin working on a front elevation for the Hillel Building. He notes that he did not speak to the Rabbi before making this request but believes that he would also like to see a front elevation of the proposed building.
Date: May 16, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, May 31, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan explaining that the letter he sent positions Kempner as guilty of something he did not do. He states that he did not chose to convene or cancel the meeting in May for the Hillel Building Fund. He reiterates that everyone had an equal part in this fund but explains that he knows Nathan does not have bad intentions in his letter.
Date: May 31, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[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
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[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner and Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 3, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner and Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his recent trip to Dallas where he spoke at a B'nai B'rith Day and addressed a small group of the Dallas B'nai B'rith to solicit donations for the Hillel fund at the University of Texas. He also mentions a meeting with George L. Dahl, the Hillel Building architect, to discuss certain features to be incorporated into the building. Last, he states that many people have mentioned a March 10th meeting in Galvesto… more
Date: March 3, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Eugene M. Solow, February 7, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Eugene Solow expressing his condolences for Solow's son who lost his life during military service. He states that he knows an outside influence cannot help with this type of pain, but he wants Solow to know that he is thinking about him and "hoping that God will soften the blow".
Date: February 7, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. M. N. Dannenbaum, November 21, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. N. Dannenbaum discussing his inexperience in state funding but suggesting that Dallas and Houston each raise more money to have a sufficient amount for the new building. He also discusses Rabbi Friedman's upcoming trip to Birmingham to meet with the Director of the University of Alabama Hillel.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 21, 1944]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld enclosing a copy of a letter written to Mr. Dennenbaum and also a copy of a letter written to Rabbi Friedman that will give Feld the quotas for the state that are over the minimum of $250.00 to join the Founders Club. He also encloses the request of what was to be written in the response to Rabbi Friedman.
Date: November 21, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

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

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing the importance of traveling to talk to potential donors about the need of the new Hillel building. He also discusses Mr. Feld's idea that the $250.00 donation to join the Founders Club for the Hillel at University of Texas at Austin Foundation should be a minimum payment instead of the suggested amount. This method may garner more donations.
Date: November 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to George A. Levy, December 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to George A. Levy thanking him for his letter and check sent for the Hillel Building Fund. He mentions a proposed meeting in January to reignite the passion for soliciting donations for the Hillel Building Fund. He also thanks Levy for his hard work and applauds his bravery with the current circumstances.
Date: December 19, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[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
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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.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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