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[Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 11, 1949]

Description: Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman responding to Rabbi Friedman's question about whether or not a successor has been selected for Rabbi Cohen. Schapiro goes on to state that due to Rabbi Friedman's prior correspondence with Dr. Nelson Glueck, Glueck would potentially forward the letter through the appropriate channels for proper consideration.
Date: October 11, 1949
Creator: Schapiro, Sylvan B.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, October 12, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton j. Friedman explaining that, after receiving prior correspondence from Rabbi Friedman, Kempner forwarded the letter to a Mr. Schapiro seeing as he was able to investigate applicants. Kempner also adds an afternote about hearing of Rabbi Cohen taking a fall and severely injuring himself, sharing the details of the circumstances surrounding the injury as well as what hospital Rabbi Cohen was admitted to.
Date: October 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from L. Hollingsworth Wood to D. W. Kempner, June 21, 1949]

Description: Letter from L. Hollingsworth Wood to D. W. Kempner discussing the value of non-sectarianism in the resettlement of Displaced Persons(DPs) after WWII. The letter also highlights that IRC is effective and a low-cost program and appeals for funds, noting endorsements from public figures like Eleanor Roosevelt. The letter also shares success stories of resettled individuals and encourage support for their humanitarian efforts. The letter also includes facts about international rescue committee and … more
Date: June 21, 1949
Creator: Wood, L. Hollingsworth
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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