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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.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

Car Coupling.

Description: Patent for a new and improved coupling for railroad cars. This design "is to provide a . . . car-coupling link which automatically uncouples cars in case one or more of the cars runs off the track" (lines 7-10).
Date: February 27, 1883
Creator: Keller, Henry
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

Hair-Singer

Description: Patent for a hair singer that contains the odor and smoke produced by singed hair.
Date: February 25, 1913
Creator: Eldridge, Edward H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

[Letter from Roy Miller to I. H. Kempner, February 28, 1945]

Description: Letter from Roy Miller to I. H. Kempner discussing his recent activities, including taking time off after the River and Harbor Bill passed and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the Water Treaty. He expresses his reservations about a proposal to move the Medical Department of the University away from Galveston, citing the state’s substantial investment in its facilities there as a reason to maintain its location.
Date: February 28, 1945
Creator: Miller, Roy
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley Peterson, February 17, 1951]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dudley Peterson advising Dudley Peterson to have their group leave Austin by 9:30 AM to ensure timely arrival in Galveston. He hopes the Speaker can join despite scheduling challenges and suggests alternative flights through Houston or Corpus Christi. He recommends inviting the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the education committee. He mentions being in Houston and requests Peterson to call for final arrangements.
Date: February 17, 1951
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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