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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, March 9, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing the list of people who cannot make it to the Galveston meeting, their bank balances, and a brochure that will be sent to potential donors.
Date: March 9, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners, Inc., June 22, 1953]

Description: Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Fishburn Cleaners expressing his dissatisfaction with how they have handled the shipping of his garments, namely choosing a shipping method that cost him an extra $0.73.
Date: June 22, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. E. Horwitz, May 21, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. E. Horwitz replying to a letter that I. H. Kempner forwarded to him about the donation made by the Fort Worth Jewish Federation. He explains that the letter that Horwitz is referencing was sent to all parents of Hillel students across Texas, along with the Hillel Scribe and other documents and the Fort Worth names were not redacted.
Date: May 21, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

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

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a letter from the President of The Jewish Federation at Fort Worth which states that solicitation in the area has been done even though there was an agreement that the lodge's donation would replace potential solicitation in the area. He asks Friedman to handle this as he does not know of any solicitations being made in that area.
Date: May 19, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, May 3, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a recent trip he took, the balance of the building fund, and a plan to send out the News and Views and the brochure for the Hillel Fund to solicit more donations.
Date: March 3, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sol Brachman, March 22, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Sol Brachman discussing Brachman's offer to donate $1,000.00 to the Hillel Fund if needed. With that, he expresses that he believes $1,000.00 is far too much for one person to donate when the ultimate goal is only $75,000.00. Kempner notes that he must be busy and passes the contents of the letter to Rabbi Friedman.
Date: March 22, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Sol Brachman to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 22, 1945]

Description: Letter from Sol Brachman to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman clarifying that he agreed to put up $1000.00 if it is needed but he does not feel certain about its necessity at this point in time. If he does donate, he requested that his donation not be publicized.
Date: March 22, 1945
Creator: Brachman, Sol
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from S. Brachman to I. H. Kempner discussing the edits made to the Hillel brochure and expressing that he does not see the point in identifying the Hillel Building as a place to combat anti-Semitism. He also fully agrees with the idea of hiring a general solicitor for the Hillel fund to continue to round up donors when the other chairmen become too busy. He also apologizes for leaving the Sunday meeting early.
Date: March 19, 1945
Creator: Brachman, S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Howard Brooks, May 12, 1949]

Description: Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Howard Brooks thanking him for sending the annual statement of the Rock Island Railroad. He mentions that he'll keep on reading these statements until he gets an idea of what they contain.
Date: May 12, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. L. Gilbert, February 6, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to E. L. Gilbert discussing a letter that I. H. Kempner forwarded to him and thanking Gilbert for the proposed donation of Series F. bonds and his membership to the Hillel Building fund. He also mentions that they have found a desirable land option for the Hillel building and will be moving forward with architectural plans.
Date: February 6, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from S. Brachman to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 4, 1945]

Description: Letter from S. Brachman to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that the Federation voted to subscribe $2500.00 to the Hillel Building fund to be given when the total funds necessary have been raised and construction has started. He also shares a list of approachable people to solicit donations from who reside outside of Fort Worth and the other cities surrounding Dallas.
Date: January 4, 1945
Creator: Brachman, S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, November 1, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld discussing his decision to decline participation in the Hillel Building campaign. Kempner hopes that Feld will stick to his word and solicit the specific donors he had in mind when he offered to contribute $1000.00 to the campaign. He also wonders if Feld will be in attendance to the upcoming meeting of the Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds. If so, he would like Feld to seek out a man available to travel throughout the state and solicit do… more
Date: November 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner, February 21, 1956]

Description: Letter from A. T. Whayne to I. H. Kempner discussing the possibility of holding a barbecue or round-up dinner to raise funds for the committee's projects. Whayne outlines the requirements for ticket sales and commitments for a successful event. He suggests using the Exhibit Hall on the Galveston Pleasure Pier as an alternative in case of bad weather and offers services from Jimmy Powledge, the company's Convention Department Director, to arrange catering.
Date: February 21, 1956
Creator: Whayne, A. T.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, January 7, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday discussing logistical arrangements for a meeting with Dr. Wooten, preferring that he visit Galveston for full committee participation. It proposes a $500 contribution to Dr. Wooten's fund if $2500 is raised and addresses the composition of the Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools board, highlighting the advantage of including residents from key cities while emphasizing the strategic importance of Galveston due to the University of Texas Medical S… more
Date: January 7, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from John W. McCullough to I. H. Kempner, October 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from John W. McCullough to I. H. Kempner acknowledges Kempner's letter and the enclosed letter from Donald Merkle. He mentions coordinating with representatives in San Angelo and Fort Worth to address a subject of mutual interest.
Date: October 30, 1944
Creator: McCullough, John W.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Howard Brooks to I. H. Kempner, February 28, 1945]

Description: Letter from Howard Brooks to I. H. Kempner discussing efforts to influence the location of the Medical School mentioned in Senate Joint Resolution No. 12. He has spoken with Dr. Webb Walker and other influential figures, including Senator Martin and Mr. John B. Mills, to ensure that the University Board of Regents and the Legislature oppose any changes to the school's location.
Date: February 28, 1945
Creator: Brooks, Howard
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman, February 6, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman enclosing a letter he sent to E. L. Gilbert, discussing the worth of the Series F. bonds purchased by the Fort Worth Jewish Federation, and explaining his excitement to add Brachman to the list of co-chairmen for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin.
Date: February 6, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William H. Kugle, February 6, 1953]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William H. Kugle requesting three copies of a bill introduced by Mr. Abington of Fort Worth, labeled HJR 17. The purpose of the request is for the committee to study the bill's potential impact on hospitals in Galveston County.
Date: February 6, 1953
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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