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[Memorial Service Flyer]

Description: Flyer announcing a community memorial service to be held at the Ahavath Sholom Synagogue in Fort Worth, Texas. The memorial service was in memory of local soldiers "fallen in battle," and was officiated by Rabbi Samuel Soskin and Rabbi Charles Blumenthal. The soldiers remembered were: Richard Burt, Harold Gilbert, Alvin Rubin and Walter C. Sanders.
Date: 1946
Creator: B'nai B'rith Lodge
Partner: Fort Worth Jewish Archives

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes, June 8, 1948]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes discussing the Kempners not being able to use their room at the Whiteface Inn until July 3rd but asking if there are any extra rooms the Kempners could use for one night that could hold Mr. and Mrs. Kempner and their daughter.
Date: June 8, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[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
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, July 29, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner correcting an error Mr. Feld made in one of his letters, discussing Kempner's health and the recent meeting that he missed, and suggesting that he write to committeemen and ask them to intensify their campaign before the October meeting with the leaders of lodges in the area. He also mentions that Rabbi Friedman is leaving and that his successor Rabbi Radofsky, was elected secretary.
Date: July 29, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, July 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he had been advised by his doctor to not take any unnecessary trips and will therefore be unable to attend the proposed meeting in Austin for the Hillel Fund. He also discusses the need to contact B'nai B'rith members to solicit further donations for the Hillel building.
Date: July 19, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry L. Kaplan, September 20, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry L. Kaplan explaining that he will unfortunately be out of town at the time of the Texas State Conference. He mentions that someone should present the status and objectives of the Hillel Building Fund to the attendees of the Texas State Conference.
Date: September 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, December 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan discussing the minutes of the National Hillel Commission meeting, the new Hillel unit at Wayne University that was funded by the Detroit area lodges, and a proposed committee meeting. He also explains that his head pain has not been fixed but has eased since his appointments in New York.
Date: December 19, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date: February 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 8, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he believes the asking rate for the Hillel building property is high but recognizes the opportunity that the land provides and thinks the option is probably worth taking. He expresses a sentiment common with the other co-chairmen that no land should be purchased until they reach their fundraising goal for the building. He also mentions an agreement that Mose Feld solicit 10 $1,000.00 subscriptions for the fund and a need to t… more
Date: February 8, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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