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[Meeting Minutes for the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, December 16, 1957]

Description: Meeting minutes from the annual meeting of the trustees of the Harris and Eliza Kempner fund held on December 16, 1957. During the meeting, minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved, the trustees heard a request from Dr. S. Schulman, approved requests from Dr. Schulman and several organizations, and deferred contributions to Harvard and the City of Galveston.
Date: December 16, 1957
Creator: Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from J. William Lain to I. H. Kempner, May 1, 1957]

Description: Letter from J. William Lain to I. H. Kempner discusses a letter written by Kempner to candidates seeking their endorsement for a hospital amendment. He expresses gratitude for being informed and mentions that Boo McLeod was pleased with the progress. McLeod noted that if a majority of candidates endorse the amendment, it could be seen as non-political and help secure more television time.
Date: May 1, 1957
Creator: Lain, J. William
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wick Fowler, May 2, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wick Fowler discussing enclosing a summary of hospital expenditures and income and replies from other individuals. He seeks Fowler's advice on publicizing the information via newspapers or radio and mentions the importance of frequent media mentions for their projects.
Date: May 2, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fletcher W. Harris, Jr., April 26, 1957]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Fletcher W. Harris, Jr. informing Harris about a proposed amendment to the city charter. The amendment would authorize the Board of Commissioners of Galveston to levy an annual tax to support the John Sealy Hospital. He highlights the economic impact of the hospital and the potential to open 200 additional rooms with adequate funding. It also mentions a special steering committee's efforts to educate voters and urges Harris to support the amendment.
Date: April 26, 1957
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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