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

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to I. H. Kempner discussing some of the disappointing contributions from Galvestonians and a need to raise the per-person donation amount. He notes that Mr. Kay's donation is missing and hopes that he has not changed his mind. He recommends that the checks be sent to William Koen because he does not believe in holding uncashed checks. Last, he encloses a copy of his report to the Executive Committee which Kempner may be interested in.
Date: unknown
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld, June 20, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mose M. Feld asking to hear about the progress he had made in connection with the Hillel Building Fund. He also discusses the thought of finding someone with more experience at the Hillel headquarters to assist in arousing interest of B'nai B'rith members.
Date: June 20, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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[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

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman, March 13, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Rabbi Newton J. Friedman enclosing a check for $25.00 from Jay Silverberg in Clarksville for the Hillel Fund. Nathan is disappointed by this number as Silverberg had promised much more substantial of a donation. He also attaches a list of names he thinks should be added to the Hillel solicitation list from Clarksville. Last, he reflects on the fact that he missed the meeting in Galveston on Sunday due to personal matters.
Date: March 13, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[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.
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Copy of letter from William M. Nathan to Eugene M. Solow, February 7, 1945]

Description: Letter from William M. Nathan to Eugene Solow expressing his condolences for Solow's son who lost his life during military service. He states that he knows an outside influence cannot help with this type of pain, but he wants Solow to know that he is thinking about him and "hoping that God will soften the blow".
Date: February 7, 1945
Creator: Nathan, William M.
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan, January 17, 1945]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William M. Nathan suggesting that he telephone Will Zinn. He states some differences of opinion which make it difficult for him to be a chairman for the B'nai B'rith Hillel Foundation and the United Jewish Welfare Association at the same time. He suggests that the B'nai B'rith lodge members take the lead with the Hillel Building fundraiser.
Date: January 17, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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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
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to William A. Smith, April 6, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to William A. Smith returning the Stillpass' tickets because they were called away to tend to Mrs. Stillpass' ill father. He requests the tickets be reissued to Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Trice and adds his phone number in case Smith has any other questions.
Date: April 6, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin, December 8, 1955]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to D. Stuart Godwin discussing several bouts of bad service that he and his wife received whilst trying to do business with Harvey Travel Bureau. He says he does not wish to cost anyone their jobs, but rather suggests several potential improvements to service.
Date: December 8, 1955
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library
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