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[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips, January 11, 1951]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Jimmy Phillips invites Senator Jimmy Phillips and other Senate members to visit the Medical Branch during the legislative session. The visit aims to foster a cordial relationship and demonstrate their contributions to addressing medical emergencies. He suggests arranging the trip in late February or March and highlights the reactivation of the 127th General Hospital and their post-graduate programs.
Date: January 11, 1951
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.

[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Brooks, Howard

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, March 9, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day discussing a Texas Senate bill about the University's medical school. It reports that previous controversies about the school lacked factual basis, as confirmed by thorough examinations. He urges Dr. Day to help mobilize opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate action due to the bill's potential impact and the current wartime context.
Date: March 9, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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