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[Letter from John Connally to I. H. Kempner, August 23,1962]

Description: Letter from John Connally to I. H. Kempner requesting financial assistance, highlighting a financial deficit in their campaign and the need for support. He notes their opponent's significant resources and emphasizes the urgency to cover the campaign's deficit before the fall campaign begins. He also appeals for a contribution of $10 to help overcome their financial shortfall.
Date: August 23, 1962
Creator: Connally, John Bowden, 1917-1993
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company, October 17, 1955]

Description: Letter from Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company discussing the details of meetings between R. Wright Armstrong and chairmen from the four operating brotherhoods (Engineers, Firemen, Conductors and Brakemen) who are concerned about plans to discontinue Sam Houston Zephyr trains Nos. 3 and 4 between Dallas and Houston and how this could effect the job security of employees of the railway.
Date: October 17, 1955
Creator: Fort Worth and Denver Railway Company
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, November 17, 1944]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner agreeing to contact the Houston donor group on November 28th. He also discusses his visit to San Antonio and plans to visit Fort Worth to speak with the key men there. He also mentions an upcoming trip to Birmingham to visit with the University of Alabama Hillel Foundation and take suggestions from the foundation.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady, December 18, 1944]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to Karl Lovelady expressing regret that they could not meet during a recent visit due to the senator's absence. He discusses the state of medical education, defends the reputation of the school against what is termed "unfortunate propaganda," and highlights statistical data regarding patient treatment numbers.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone, May 26, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. E. Stone discussing concerns regarding a proposal to establish another medical college in San Antonio without protective restrictions for the existing school in Galveston. He argues that supporting this measure might alienate friends and supporters from various Texan cities who favor Galveston's current medical establishment.
Date: May 26, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, February 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing two checks for the railroad ticket and the airplane ticket that the Rabbi arranged for Kempner. He also encloses a letter discussing the Fort Worth Federation's donation. This donation will become available when plans are made for the erection of the building in question. Kempner states that he is not the state chairman and passes this information on to the Rabbi.
Date: February 2, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman, January 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Sol Brachman expressing his joy that the Fort Worth Federation had voted to donate $2,500.00 to the Hillel Building Fund. He also notifies Brachman that he will be holding the Co-Chairmen meeting in Austin and has reserved Braniff Air Lines tickets for him.
Date: January 5, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, February 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner explaining that he will make the increased offer to the land owner of the potential lot for the Hillel building in Austin, rejoicing over the pledges for $1,000.00 and discussing the responses from B'nai B'rith Lodges. He also mentions Mr. Scheppps decision to donate the Liquor Dealers Fund to local hospitals in the area. He agrees to make personal donations to the fund instead.
Date: February 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday, January 7, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday discussing logistical arrangements for a meeting with Dr. Wooten, preferring that he visit Galveston for full committee participation. It proposes a $500 contribution to Dr. Wooten's fund if $2500 is raised and addresses the composition of the Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools board, highlighting the advantage of including residents from key cities while emphasizing the strategic importance of Galveston due to the University of Texas Medical S… more
Date: January 7, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7, June 1, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to B'nai B'rith District Grand Lodge No. 7 informally acknowledging receipt of the Lodge's donation of $1,000 to the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that the Rabbi has left for a trip so their formal acceptance of the donation will be delayed. He also states that he believes there will be no problem with placing a plaque in the Hillel House to honor their deceased Secretary Myron M. Goldman who the donation is on behalf of.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. E. Horwitz, May 21, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. E. Horwitz replying to a letter that I. H. Kempner forwarded to him about the donation made by the Fort Worth Jewish Federation. He explains that the letter that Horwitz is referencing was sent to all parents of Hillel students across Texas, along with the Hillel Scribe and other documents and the Fort Worth names were not redacted.
Date: May 21, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, May 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a letter from the President of The Jewish Federation at Fort Worth which states that solicitation in the area has been done even though there was an agreement that the lodge's donation would replace potential solicitation in the area. He asks Friedman to handle this as he does not know of any solicitations being made in that area.
Date: May 19, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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