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[Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner, October 19, 1944]

Description: Letter from Rabbi Newton J. Friedman to I. H. Kempner enclosing a signature card for Kempner to countersign the checks of the Hillel Building Fund. He explains that he will be writing a personal letter to all the pledges advising them how to make out their contributions. He also discusses other matters such as a building plan and statement of purposes.
Date: October 19, 1944
Creator: Friedman, Newton J.
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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.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from M. M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, November 17, 1944]

Description: Letter from M. M. Feld to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman planning a meeting with I. H. Kempner to discuss the Hillel Building Fund. He also notes a suggestion to Kempner that he does not put a ceiling on the price that individuals can donate to join the founders club. Some people may be in a position to donate more than $250.00. Lastly, he returns the signed articles of incorporation.
Date: November 17, 1944
Creator: Feld, M. M.
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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.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner, October 31, 1945]

Description: Letter from Mose M. Feld to I. H. Kempner discussing his frustration with the Hillel Building Fund and its lack of organization. He believes that donations should come from Hillel members before soliciting donations and subscriptions. From this, he believes the money could be gathered with little effort from the Hillel Fund.
Date: October 31, 1945
Creator: Feld, Mose M.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[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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[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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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, February 8, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld enclosing a copy of potential allocation of fundraising responsibilities by county or area. He also mentions the proposal to raise 10 $1,000.00 subscriptions for the Hillel Building Fund and a need for the lodges of the area to be more active in the fundraising.
Date: February 8, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, May 15, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that he had been dealing with an intricate personal matter and had not had time to reply to his past two letters. He explains that he would like to have to have a meeting soon to reignite productivity in some smaller towns. He also mentions that the United Jewish Drive is distracting from their fundraising especially because they did not get a brochure out in time. Last, he tells Kempner about his plans to continue solicitation for the H… more
Date: May 15, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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