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[Letter from H. E. Kleinecke, Jr. to I. H. Kempner, March 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from H. E. Kleinecke to I. H. Kempner discussing a list of senators that can be counted on to support Galveston's interest when a constitutional amendment reaches the Senate floor and letters written by Senator Kyle Vick and Senator George Moffett. Kleinecke also ask Kempner for data regarding a tuberculosis situation mentioned in Senator Moffett's letter.
Date: March 19, 1945
Creator: Kleinecke, H. E., Jr.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin, May 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rosella Werlin acknowledging receipt of Merlin's notification of her upcoming visit on Tuesday and mentions having received input on a book project from Mr. Agnew and Mr. Wall. The Chamber of Commerce will fund the book, necessitating competitive bids from various printers. He suggests Mrs. Merlin obtain at least two bids from Houston to compare with those from Galveston, ensuring cost-effectiveness.
Date: May 19, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner, January 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from Chauncey D. Leake to I. H. Kempner discussing the "Princeton Plan" for faculty housing with Mr. Kempner. Leake is familiar with the plan because it was used when he was a student at Princeton. The plan involves private investors building housing on university land. The project is financed through bonds and the property is eventually transferred to the university. Leake believes the plan would be worthwhile for the University of Texas.
Date: January 19, 1945
Creator: Leake, Chauncey D.
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from Donald Markle to I. H. Kempner, May 19, 1945]

Description: Letter from Donald Markle to I. H. Kempner discussing S.B. No. 339, which allows counties with populations over 200,000 to levy an ad valorem tax for tuberculosis hospitals. The bill, recommended by committees for passage, will be considered soon. The letter mentions discussions with the Attorney General regarding the constitutionality of an amendment specific to Galveston County and concludes that altering the bill might jeopardize its passage and advises against amendments at this stage.
Date: May 19, 1945
Creator: Markle, Donald
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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