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[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, March 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing how the Belgian mission bought no cotton, the classifications of cotton in Texas and an offer to Spain for a thousand bales of cotton, along with other points of interest, such as Harris' automobile policy, the conditions at Sugar Land
Date: March 2, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, August 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining his opinion that Kempner would be the best choice to write and sign the letter they had been discussing. He encourages Kempner to speak with the people who have not made any progress and guide them in the right direction with advice from his fundraising expertise.
Date: August 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that he contacted Dr. Sachar and only received a response this morning stating that he will be in Oklahoma City for their Hillel Building Campaign. He hopes Dr. Sachar will come to speak with the Austin Hillel committee and promises to notify Kempner if he hears anything further, in response to his letter. He also discusses the idea of hiring a paid solicitor.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner stating that he does not remember inducing Kempner to give one thousand dollars to the Hillel Building Fund. He feels that the campaign had been dragged out too long and that donations should be provided from Hillel members throughout the state of Texas. Moreover, he has to decline attending the meeting in Ft. Worth in order to catch up on work from a previous vacation.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, November 2, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing the passing of Max Krost, former owner of Public Laundries and the largest stockholder of the Humble State Bank. In his will, he dedicates five thousand dollars to a Jewish welfare society in Houston. With this, Nathan suggests that they approach his estate and ask for the donation for the Hillel Building campaign.
Date: November 2, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, July 2, 1949]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner thanking Mr. I. H. Kempner for his inquiry about a tuberculosis hospital for Houston. While federal funding isn't available, the Medical Branch has secured funds for a new building at John Sealy Hospital and plans for their own Zeigler Tuberculosis Hospital with separate wards for men and women. He concludes with appreciation for Mr. Kempner's support during the legislative session.
Date: July 2, 1949
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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