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[Two copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber of Commerce, December 9, 1963]

Description: two copies of a Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber of Commerce providing a summary of the Chamber's support for the University of Texas Medical Branch, highlighting the mid-October 1963 salute to the University. The letter discusses ongoing efforts to secure better funding for the Medical School from city and county governments, including a tax to help cover hospitalization costs. The committee has struggled to obtain additional funding from the county and seeks federal support to e… more
Date: December 9, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Memorandum from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner]

Description: Letter from David C. Leavell to I. H. Kempner mentioning that the terms of three of nine members expire every two years and mentions the next expirations.
Date: ~1965
Creator: Leavell, David C.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Maco Stewart to I. H. Kempner, February 27, 1963]

Description: Letter from Maco Stewart to I. H. Kempner highlighting the need for legislative support to protect the Old Galveston Quarter from overdevelopment. He outlines proposed changes to legislation, allowing property owners more control over restoration and zoning, and preventing commercial exploitation. Stewart appeals to Kempner to support these measures, citing the importance of balancing progress with preservation and avoiding conflicts between property owners and the city.
Date: February 27, 1963
Creator: Stewart, Maco
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Office Memo Regarding Hospital Charges, November 1962]

Description: Office Memo Regarding Hospital Charges providing information furnished by County Auditor Hudson Caro regarding the hospitalization of indigents from January through October 1962.
Date: November 27, 1962
Creator: Galveston Chamber Of Commerce
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Preston Shirley to members of Medical Complex Committee, January 19, 1965]

Description: Letter from Preston Shirley to members of Medical Complex Committee transmitting their certificates of appointment for service on the committee during 1965. He emphasizes the importance of active committee work for community progress and pledges assistance. It announces that the first meeting of 1965 will be called soon and encourages members to think of ways the committee can serve Galveston effectively.
Date: January 19, 1965
Creator: Shirley, Preston
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Emanuel Celler to I. H. Kempner, January 25, 1962]

Description: Letter from Emanuel Celler to I. H. Kempner expressing regret over not receiving a response to an invitation to join the National Board of Sponsors, highlights the agency's work, and encourages Kempner's active participation and support through membership subscriptions. The names of the committee of national sponsors are also enclosed.
Date: January 25, 1962
Creator: Celler, Emanuel
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Two copies of a Letter from Maco Stewart to I. H. Kempner, December 1, 1960]

Description: Two copies of a Letter from Maco Stewart to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's report from the Chamber of Commerce Medical College Committee and acknowledges the severe problem of funding the treatment costs of indigent patients. He suggests a state law for matching funds, with 50% coming from the state as educational and 50% from the county of origin. This would require counties to contribute $10 per day for each indigent patient. Copy of letter is also sent to Mr. Bobbitt.
Date: December 1, 1960
Creator: Stewart, Maco
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Governor John Connally, July 31, 1963]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Governor John Connally extending a personal invitation to Governor John Connally to dine at his home, with no large gathering or publicity intended, simply as a gesture of personal respect and official service acknowledgment.
Date: July 31, 1963
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Bougainville Evacuee Letter]

Description: Letter written by Nuns aboard USS Nautilus. The officers and crew of the USS Nautilus rescued the nuns from Bougainville on 1 January 1943.
Date: January 3, 1943
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[V-Mail Letter from Cpl. James L. Christian to Mrs. L. H. McNeel]

Description: V-mail letter sent by Cpl. James Leander Christian (1918 - 2008) to his grandmother, Mrs. Leander H. McNeel, Sr., telling her that all is well and that he is "somewhere in Hawaii." Christian tells her there isn't much he can say about his activities at the moment and provides advice for Kemp.
Date: [1941..1945]
Creator: Christian, James Leander
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from D. S. Godwin, Jr. to Miss Stella Cruz, January 1956]

Description: Letter from D. S. Godwin, Jr. to Stella Cruz requesting a reservation for a small suite for Ruth Kempner during her time in Mexico and listing hotels that have already been requested. A hand written post script note states that the employee is leaving in the morning and that if other means fail than Ruth will get the best available. Ruth Alma Kempner is cc'd.
Date: 1956-01~
Creator: Godwin, D. S.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Donald Maclean, July 13, 1956]

Description: Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Donald Maclean discussing details of his trip to Hawaii, such as Lee Kempner deciding to come and the dates he sets sail, and requesting specific room reservations for him and Ruth and Lee.
Date: July 13, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mr. Harris Kempner, Jr., December 3, 1956]

Description: Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. enclosing his airplane tickets and discussing the possibility of him spending a day in Philadelphia and having to get his own reservations back home, discussing the departure and arrival times of planes. A post script note says to make sure to check in with the airline a day before.
Date: December 3, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. Harris L. Kempner, October 9, 1956]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing communications with Mabel Godwin regarding Moore's property, asking if Harris would be willing to pay for it and the agent commission in regards to the Artillery Club and predictions from the Department of Agriculture regarding cotton crop. A post script note discusses how Mabel would like a reply.
Date: October 9, 1956
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[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 Harris L. Kempner to Lt. I. H. Kempner, III, May 14, 1957]

Description: Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III transcribing a letter from Ross Whistler regarding Isaac's application to the business school and discussing his application for executive officer jobs and general points of interest from home.
Date: May 14, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Ivar H. Bentzen to Mr. H. Kempner, April 16, 1957]

Description: Letter from Ivar H. Bentzen to Harris L. Kempner asking if he still has interest in the dragon sloop and discussing prices for delivery and sails. Enclosed is a list of notes from various people discussing the high quality of the boats delivered.
Date: April 16, 1957
Creator: Bentzen, Ivar H.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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