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[Letter from French Line to Mr. Harden F. Wittig, January 17, 1957]

Description: Letter from John J. Muir to Harden F. Wittig discussing their inability to reserve rooms for Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner due to heavy bookings and offering to reconsider a previous offer to transfer rooms to another ship.
Date: January 17, 1957
Creator: French Line
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Cohen, October 17, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Cohen requesting for Cohen's assistance in blocking and cleaning two hats. Kempner insists that he pays for the service as he does not want to purchase a brand-new hat due to the high cost. Kempner also mentions receiving letters from Fanny Hamburger and Roma Lipowska.
Date: October 17, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1953]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking Kempner for his November 12th letter suggesting aid from the Chamber of Commerce for renting the Municipal Pier for the American Association of Anatomists meeting in April. Leake appreciates Kempner's suggestions and will attempt to secure the funds. He also mentions a recent visit with Colonel Joseph Evans and praises Evans for his leadership in the Houston Visiting Nurses Association.
Date: November 17, 1953
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Nathan, December 17, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dave Nathan sending copies of a letter written to Governor Shivers, suggesting it be discussed with Senator Phillips or members of the Lower House of the legislature. He also recommends discussing the matter with Mr. E. H. Thornton, Jr., Chairman of the Highway Commission. A postscript notes an enclosed clipping from the Houston Chronicle, deemed worthy of the Chamber's attention.
Date: December 17, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to E. S. Holliday, April 17, 1948]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to E. S. Holliday expressing gratitude for the Chamber's endorsement of the project for a Student Activities Building at the Medical Branch and acknowledges Mr. I. H. Kempner's support. Leake emphasizes the importance of community support and mentions plans to collaborate on developing appropriate plans for the effort.
Date: April 17, 1948
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, March 17, 1948]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake expressing appreciation for Leake's letter of the 16th and clarifies their availability. They indicate an inability to attend the Development Board meeting at 10 A.M. on March 27th but will arrive by 11:30 A.M. and will attend the luncheon.
Date: March 17, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska, January 17, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska thanking her for the birthday wishes and the napkins she sent. He also gives her an update about some packages and lets her know that his brother, Stanley, had died.
Date: January 17, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska, October 17, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Roma Lipowska thanking her for the embroidered tablecloth she sent him and Henrietta and informing her of Dan Kempner's sudden death.
Date: October 17, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. & Mrs. I. H. Kempner, August 17, 1957]

Description: Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mary Josephine Carroll and Isaac H. Kempner discussing general points of interest, such as a benign lump on Sandy's chest, Shrub's party at Art's camp, a party for Frances Louise and payment on bales of cotton. A post script note discusses how anxious Sarah and Fannie are to not have had heard from them.
Date: August 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry Levy, Jr., February 17, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry Levy, Jr. thanking Mr. Levy for his thoughts on the letter of February 11th and the conclusions in Mr. Levy's letter of the 13th. He mentions that due to other campaigns for the Medical School of the University of Texas being contemplated and fostered in Galveston, it is not an opportune time to launch a new campaign for funds. Additionally, he cites unfavorable weather conditions as a reason to defer the project until better weather for outdoor activities.
Date: February 17, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Russel H. Markwell, February 17, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Russel H. Markwell thanking Mr. Markwell for his thoughts on the letter of February 11th and the conclusions in Mr. Markwell's letter of the 15th. He mentions that due to other campaigns for the Medical School of the University of Texas being contemplated and fostered in Galveston, it is not an opportune time to launch a new campaign for funds. Additionally, he cites unfavorable weather conditions as a reason to defer the project until better weather for outdoor act… more
Date: February 17, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joe Eiband, February 16, 1956]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Joe Eiband thanking Mr. Eiband for his thoughts on the letter of February 11th and the conclusions in Mr. Eiband's letter of the 13th. He mentions that due to other campaigns for the Medical School of the University of Texas being contemplated and fostered in Galveston, it is not an opportune time to launch a new campaign for funds. Additionally, he cites unfavorable weather conditions as a reason to defer the project until better weather for outdoor activities.
Date: February 17, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Message from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner, May 17, 1955]

Description: Message from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner explaining the details and logistics of the land that was leased to M. H. McKinney and Paul Ivey. Blackshear describes the acreage of land as well as the cost of the yearly lease for the land.
Date: May 17, 1955
Creator: Blackshear, A. H., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Ballinger Mills to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1960]

Description: Letter from Ballinger Mills to I. H. Kempner apologizing for the delayed response to Kempner's November 2 letter due to being out of town. He acknowledges the satisfactory nature of Kempner's attached reply to the Committee but suggests adding an additional paragraph. This addition should ensure all necessary support is provided to Dr. Truslow or President Wilson when appearing before the Legislative Committees to discuss budget approval matters.
Date: November 17, 1960
Creator: Mills, Ballinger
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, June 17, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday returning the approved bill from Alert Advertising Agency for 18,860 postcards but suggests that the cost should not be charged to the Medical College Committee. He notes that the expenditure was for the benefit of Galveston and incurred in a political campaign in which the Medical College did not participate. He defers to the executive committee's decision on the matter and indicates that any decision they make will be satisfactory to him.
Date: June 17, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to Sid E. Holliday, January 17, 1951]

Description: Letter from Dudley W. Peterson to Sid E. Holliday informing him about the passage of House Concurrent Resolution No. 8, which restricts the consideration of appropriation bills until the biennial appropriation bill is considered. It includes an appropriation bill for the Medical Branch. Peterson provides this information to help plan the committee's trip to Galveston and mentions the introduction of initial bills. He promises to keep Holliday advised on the bill's progress.
Date: January 17, 1951
Creator: Peterson, Dudley W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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