[Letter from Henry M. Butzel to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1957]

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Handwritten letter from Henry M. Butzel to I. H. Kempner discussing his life's work, job positions, and influences regarding the American Jewish Committee. He discusses the leadership and future of the committee.

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[1] p. ; 29 x 23 cm.

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Butzel, Henry M. November 20, 1957.

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Handwritten letter from Henry M. Butzel to I. H. Kempner discussing his life's work, job positions, and influences regarding the American Jewish Committee. He discusses the leadership and future of the committee.

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[1] p. ; 29 x 23 cm.

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Text of item: "My dear Mr. Kempner, Thank you so much for your fine letter. It brought back the fond memories of bygone years & my summer at Charlevoix with Mrs. Butzel, Sure, I remember [...] so well, the first meeting of the American Jewish Committee. My, what a list of splendid men constituted the Committee. I thought that [...] Leherman[?] was on the Committee, but evidently I am mistaken. I have had a fine life, much happiness * sorrow too. Mrs. Butzel passed away over three years ago after a lingering & painful sickness - hopeless from the start. I have a fine family. My son & namesake is engaged in teaching research at Union College, Schenectady. I have had a busy career, 261/2 years on the Bench, & four years at Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the position rotates. Since [...] 1, 1956, I have been counsel for my old law firm. I keep busy, [...] some of my youth - I am not too enthusiastic about the local branches of the American Jewish Committee. We have always had leaders to [...] to when trough arose. Brother Fred & I worked with Louis Marshall in agreeing on the Fred Apology. I hope that our faiths may meet in the new future. With kindest regards and best wishes, Your [...] Henry M. Butzel."

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One of Galveston’s most iconic families, the Kempner family influenced the social and philanthropic landscape of Galveston, and its members created an expansive economic empire. This collection includes both personal papers and documentation of the family's involvement in business and industry.

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Butzel, Henry M. [Letter from Henry M. Butzel to I. H. Kempner, November 20, 1957], letter, November 20, 1957; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1512798/: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rosenberg Library.

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