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[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
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from David H. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 22, 1954]

Description: Letter from David H. Nathan to I. H. Kempner requesting Kempner's committee report on the past year's activities and accomplishments by December 6th for the Chamber's annual report. He acknowledges the outstanding work of the committees and expresses appreciation for the time and talent contributed by Kempner and his committee to the Chamber and Galveston.
Date: November 22, 1954
Creator: Nathan, David H.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wyatt C. Hedrick, October 12, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wyatt C. Hedrick to discussing the possibility of obtaining a mental hospital for Galveston, noting that the committee's role is to present the benefits of locating one of the state's funded mental hospitals in Galveston to the State Hospital Board. He acknowledges that other communities will also apply. He appreciates Hedrick's offer of assistance and extends thanks for his thoughtfulness.
Date: October 12, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Wyatt C. Hedrick to I. H. Kempner, October 11, 1954]

Description: Letter from Wyatt C. Hedrick to I. H. Kempner acknowledging a news story about the Chamber of Commerce Medical Committee meeting to discuss obtaining a mental hospital for Galveston and offers his organization's support. He highlights their experience with hospital projects, including one for the Army and Air Force in Iceland and an addition to the Veterans Hospital in Galveston.
Date: October 11, 1954
Creator: Hedrick, Wyatt C.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from John W. McCullough to I. H. Kempner, October 4, 1954]

Description: Letter from John W. McCullough to I. H. Kempner acknowledging receipt of Kempner's letter and the meeting minutes from September 22, 1954. He expresses hope that the committee will successfully establish the proposed mental hospital in Galveston County and offers any assistance the Foundation or its associates can provide, despite uncertainties about the Foundation's capabilities under its Purpose Clauses.
Date: October 4, 1954
Creator: McCullough, John W.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to John McCullough, September 30, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to John McCullough regarding efforts to secure the location of a proposed mental hospital. He encloses a copy of the meeting minutes and invites McCullough's suggestions. He plans to call a committee meeting in early October and offers to notify McCullough of the meeting date if he wishes to attend.
Date: September 30, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jean Hosey, September 30, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jean Hosey enclosing the minutes from the September 22nd committee meeting, emphasizing the need for Hosey to understand the committee's work. He plans to call a meeting in early October to address the urgent issue of finding a minimum of ten acres of land in Galveston for the State Hospital Board's approval. He requests that Hosey send the minutes to Mr. Schwartz after reading, as there are no spare copies available.
Date: September 30, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Virginia Hurst, September 24, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Virginia Hurst returning the minutes she prepared with suggested alterations, emphasizing the need for clarity in Senator Phillips' remarks and recommending some deletions. He requests copies for meeting attendees and Mr. Whayne, who was unable to attend, and suggests sending a copy to Dr. Hoerster if available.
Date: September 24, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake, July 6, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to C. D. Leake requesting Dr. Leake's help in outlining arguments to present to the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools, advocating for the use of Fort Crockett as a State Hospital for indigent, chronically ill patients. He seeks advice on the best time to submit the matter to the State Board. He also notes the receipt of a letter from Senator Lyndon Johnson, which is related to the subject.
Date: July 6, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1954]

Description: Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner informing Mr. I. H. Kempner that the Executive Committee supports Dr. Leake's proposal to use Fort Crockett as a state hospital for chronically ill patients. The committee requests Kempner's committee to take steps to acquire Fort Crockett for this purpose.
Date: July 2, 1954
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce, May 28, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Galveston Chamber Of Commerce enclosing a copy of correspondence with Dr. Leake's office, highlighting a letter to Dr. James A. Bethea regarding the use of Fort Crockett. He suggests that Nathan, as President, should take up the project due to its outlined advantages, expressing willingness to support if Nathan agrees.
Date: May 28, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, May 10, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday requesting confirmation that idle funds from investments, which are set aside for committee expenses, include necessary funds for the Medical College Committee. He hopes a portion of the interest earned on these deposits will be credited to the committee.
Date: May 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner, May 7, 1954]

Description: Letter from E. S. Holliday to I. H. Kempner forwarding a letter from John V. Levy and a newspaper clipping regarding the potential closure of the Galveston Public Health Hospital to Kempner. President Dave Nathan requested the referral of this matter to Kempner's committee for action and suggested discussing it with Dr. Howard Swann, Chairman of the Local Republican Committee.
Date: May 7, 1954
Creator: Holliday, E. S.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake, March 10, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Chauncey D. Leake expressing gratitude for receiving mimeographed copies of an article by Dr. H. P. Laughlin on "An Approach to Executive Development." He mentions having read the article with interest and benefit but does not agree with Dr. Laughlin's compliment about the Kempner's family representing the described qualities.
Date: March 10, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, March 6, 1954]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner enclosing mimeographed copies of an article by Dr. H. P. Laughlin on "An Approach to Executive Development," suggesting that Kemper and his family might find it valuable. Leake notes the article's publication in Diseases of the Nervous System, edited by Dr. Titus H. Harris, and closes with cordial best wishes.
Date: March 8, 1954
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

The Robert G. Letourneau ship, stranded in Tournavista, Peru, P0U,P-10-34, L 5131

Description: Photograph of the Robert G. LeTourneau ship, stuck in mud in the Amazon River, 1954-06-13. The R.G. LeTourneau Foundation built a city on the headwaters of the Amazon River by clearing 990,000 acres it had been granted by the Peruvian government in exchange for building 31 miles of road through the Amazon rainforest.
Date: June 13, 1954
Creator: R.G. LeTourneau, Inc
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: LeTourneau University Margaret Estes Library
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