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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.
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 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.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, November 3, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to W. M. Nathan discussing the idea of contacting the estate of Max Krost to claim the donation listed in his will for the Hillel Building Fund. Both men accept the idea and Kempner agrees to send a letter to one of the executors of his estate, John H. Freeman.
Date: November 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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 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.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry L. Kaplan, September 20, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry L. Kaplan explaining that he will unfortunately be out of town at the time of the Texas State Conference. He mentions that someone should present the status and objectives of the Hillel Building Fund to the attendees of the Texas State Conference.
Date: September 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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