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The Archives Story

Description: Pamphlet written by the American Jewish Archives discussing the origin of the Archives and several historical stories that motivated the formation of these archives. They also discuss influential collections and the Jewish Periodical Center, which has every Jewish periodical published in America from 1823-1925. Last, they discuss history versus genealogy and include a passage explaining what the historical records do and how someone can help support the Archive of the American Jewish people.
Date: 1957
Creator: American Jewish Archives
Item Type: Refine your search to only Pamphlet
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor, April 18, 1949]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to James E. Taylor expressing his disappointment about missing a meeting to discuss funding for the Galveston Medical School. He mentions the School needs more funding to benefit the entire state, not just Galveston, and that cutting funds would be a mistake. He urges Senator Taylor to approve the Board of Regents' and Board of Control's request. He also mentions that a small funding increase would allow the School to significantly expand enrollment, highlighting the e… more
Date: April 18, 1949
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, December 8, 1961]

Description: Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company requesting again that errors on the original document be corrected and sent to him for his signature so that the policies can be transferred to Harris Leon Jr.
Date: December 8, 1961
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner, April 5, 1954]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Leo J. Stillpass to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the invitation to the National Conference of Christians and Jews in Houston. He explains that he has to return the tickets because Mrs. Stillpass had to leave for Cincinnati to care for her critically ill father. He hopes that someone else will be able to make use of the tickets.
Date: April 5, 1954
Creator: Stillpass, Leo J.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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