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[Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner, February 21, 1945]

Description: Letter from Donald Day to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that all the people Kempner listed had been sent a magazine but explaining there has been problems with the mailing company and that the Southwest Review plans to switch mailing companies before the next issue. Day also assures extra copies of the magazine will be sent out to those who did not receive their issues.
Date: February 21, 1945
Creator: Day, Donald
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, August 22, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan thanking him for taking on the job of sending the letters out to area chairmen of the Hillel Building Fund. He states that the letter to area chairmen should not be altered before printing, but the letter that the chairmen are meant to send out needs a few edits. He asks that all chairmen be listed on this letter.
Date: August 22, 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, 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 William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner, February 20, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner explaining that he met with Rabbi Friedman who has signed the option document to buy the property for the new Hillel building. He states that the Baptist church is closing a deal for a property nearby which increases the plot's value for Hillel because it allows for more interfaith relations. He also mentions that he cannot make it to Galveston for a meeting in the coming week because he needs to catch up on business, personal matters, and other B'… more
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber, February 20, 1945]

Description: Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Irving Weber explaining that he sent the original letter to Kempner, discussing a brochure created by him and Rabbi Friedman, and requesting that Leo Walkow be appointed as a co-chairman because he is Nathan's first cousin and can be vouched for.
Date: February 20, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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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 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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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[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

[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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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of Letter from William M. Nathan to George M. Dahl, May 16, 1945]

Description: Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to George M. Dahl replying to the postscript of his last letter which discusses a copy of the sketch for the Hillel building in Austin. He states his excitement and requests that Dahl begin working on a front elevation for the Hillel Building. He notes that he did not speak to the Rabbi before making this request but believes that he would also like to see a front elevation of the proposed building.
Date: May 16, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[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 William M. Nathan, May 17, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan replying to his most recent letter and explaining why he feels that a poll sent through a letter would accomplish the same task as a meeting of all the co-chairmen to discuss the land for the Hillel Building. He notes that Nathan's most recent letter suggests a new reason for a meeting which Kempner can understand but still believes it should wait until they hire individuals to canvas smaller areas of the state for donations.
Date: May 17, 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 and Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 3, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner and Rabbi Newton J. Friedman discussing his recent trip to Dallas where he spoke at a B'nai B'rith Day and addressed a small group of the Dallas B'nai B'rith to solicit donations for the Hillel fund at the University of Texas. He also mentions a meeting with George L. Dahl, the Hillel Building architect, to discuss certain features to be incorporated into the building. Last, he states that many people have mentioned a March 10th meeting in Galvesto… more
Date: March 3, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library
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