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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, June 1, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner discussing a miscommunication about the cancelation of the May 30th meeting. He also mentions July as the month for the next meeting to discuss the Hillel Foundation's progress on the Building Fund. He remains confident that the brochure they are sending out will stimulate giving across the state.
Date: June 1, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
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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
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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Jake Karrotkin, February 12, 1945]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to Jake Karrotkin explaining that the owner of the potential Hillel property had raised the price to $15,000.00. The board members have seen the lots and acknowledge that the price is still worth it, but Friedman would like Karrotkin's opinion on the matter. He mentions the total of donations so far and the verbal agreement between Kempner and Feld to raise 10 subscriptions at $1,000.00 each.
Date: February 12, 1945
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
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[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.
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[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.
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[Copy of Letter from William M. Nathan to Harold Oster, May 30, 1945]

Description: Copy of Letter from William M. Nathan to Harold Oster discussing the Hillel Building Fund, the meeting that was cancelled, and attaching a list of people who were invited to attend the meeting on May 30th, a correspondence directing the closing of the deal for the Hillel property, the floor plan of the building and a list of total donors for Oster's records. He also catches up on personal matters and congratulates Oster on his daughter's graduation from high school.
Date: May 30, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, May 31, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan explaining that the letter he sent positions Kempner as guilty of something he did not do. He states that he did not chose to convene or cancel the meeting in May for the Hillel Building Fund. He reiterates that everyone had an equal part in this fund but explains that he knows Nathan does not have bad intentions in his letter.
Date: May 31, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, April 28, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his trip to Mineral Wells, a discussion he had with Fred Florence and Eugene Solow in Dallas about the Hillel Building Fund. He suggests that Rabbi Friedman go on a tour of a section of Texas. He mentions that Mr. Oster at Dallas was willing to do the same thing. Last, he talks about the brochure and future plans to solicit donations.
Date: April 28, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Eugene M. Solow, February 7, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. M. Solow explaining that he sent the proposed allotments to the Rabbi. He expresses joy that someone more knowledgeable on specific areas in Texas is able to help him fix the allotment amounts for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Building Fund at The University of Texas at Austin. He also states that he does not object to contacting George L. Dahl for plans of the Hillel building to provide to potential donors.
Date: February 7, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, September 13, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan expressing his intense disappointment that Nathan will be out of town for the meeting of the Texas State Conference. He states that he cannot conceive anything more important in Mississippi for the lodge than the proposed Hillel building at Austin.
Date: September 13, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Copy of letter from Harry L. Kaplan to William M. Nathan, September 11, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Harry L. Kaplan explaining that he will be unable to attend the Texas State Conference because he had been assigned to attend the Mississippi State Conference. He discusses the importance of motivating the chairmen to continue their fundraising efforts before War Chest and other Jewish drives begin this fall. He requests an update on the outcome of the conference when it is finished.
Date: September 11, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day, March 9, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Donald Day discussing a Texas Senate bill about the University's medical school. It reports that previous controversies about the school lacked factual basis, as confirmed by thorough examinations. He urges Dr. Day to help mobilize opposition to the bill, emphasizing the need for immediate action due to the bill's potential impact and the current wartime context.
Date: March 9, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, January 3, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman explaining that he is available to come to Austin but would need Friedman to reserve tickets to and from Austin for him if the plans change. He also states his agreeance with the Rabbi's desire to ask for a donation from Mr. Lasker in honor of his mother and father.
Date: January 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker, March 5, 1945]

Description: Letter from Howard Brooks to Webb Walker discussing recent conversations about a proposal to keep the Medical School in Galveston, as mentioned in Texas Senate Resolution No. 12. The letter references communication with Mr. I. H. Kemper, a key figure involved, and discusses opposition from various senators regarding the removal of the school due to perceived extravagance and waste.
Date: March 5, 1945
Creator: Brooks, Howard
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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