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[Letter from D. W. Kempner to Maison Glass, February 13, 1954]

Description: Letter from D. W. Kempner to Maison Glass requesting to deliver two bottles of St. James Scotch Whisky to Dr. Bruce Webster who is a patient in Room 1304 at the New York hospital. In case, Dr. Bruce is discharged by the time deliver the package to his office address shared.
Date: February 13, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips, May 6, 1949]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips thanking Senator Jimmy Phillips for advocating for funding before the Senate Finance Committee. It discusses the financial challenges of operating the John Sealy Hospital, particularly the need for increased appropriations to manage the care of a large number of indigent patients, with current funds deemed inadequate. Leake also mentions an upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for a new hospital building, expressing hope that Phillips can attend.
Date: May 6, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from E. D. Walker to I. H. Kempner, February 11, 1957]

Description: Letter from E. D. Walker to I. H. Kempner explaining that patient day costs are calculated by dividing total annual hospital costs by patient days, with no impact from the number of Galveston in-patients. It highlights that reducing indigent in-patients would not affect patient day costs and provides statistics on no-pay patient days for various counties, emphasizing the high number of indigent patients treated.
Date: February 11, 1957
Creator: Walker, E. D.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from J. S. Evans to I. H. Kempner, May 19, 1959]

Description: Letter from J. S. Evans to I. H. Kempner apologizing for the delay in responding to Kempner's May 4th letter regarding Dr. Truslow's suggestions, explaining he has been out of town. As a new member of the committee, Evans supports a full meeting with Dr. Truslow to better understand the issues. He agrees with Dr. Truslow that the community must take responsibility for indigent patient care and expresses his willingness to attend committee meetings.
Date: May 19, 1959
Creator: Evans, J. S.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips, May 28, 1953]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips congratulating Senator Phillips on the recognition he received from the Texas Senate and expresses gratitude for his support. He mentions the reduction in requested funds, necessitating a decrease in services for indigent patients until legislative appropriations are sufficient. He assures Phillips of their commitment to full operation and patient care despite financial challenges.
Date: May 28, 1953
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel J. Bobbitt to I. H. Kempner, November 4, 1960]

Description: Letter from Daniel J. Bobbitt to I. H. Kempner detailing the hospitalization of indigent patients from Galveston. It states that for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1960, 3,483 County residents were hospitalized, with 2,291 from the City. The County authorizes no payments for indigent patients, leaving most costs to be borne by others.
Date: November 4, 1960
Creator: Bobbitt, Daniel J.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ralph Myers, October 12, 1960]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ralph Myers seeking information on the number of "part or no pay" patients from Galveston city and county, the per capita payments for indigent patients by Galveston county compared to other areas, and the comparison of patients paid for by Galveston county from the mainland versus the city limits. A newspaper clipping is also attached.
Date: October 12, 1960
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Two copies of a Letter from Maco Stewart to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1960]

Description: Two copies of a Letter from Maco Stewart to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's report from the Chamber of Commerce Medical College Committee and acknowledges the severe problem of funding the treatment costs of indigent patients. He suggests a state law for matching funds, with 50% coming from the state as educational and 50% from the county of origin. This would require counties to contribute $10 per day for each indigent patient. Copy of letter is also sent to Mr. Bobbitt.
Date: December 1, 1960
Creator: Stewart, Maco
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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