Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing some letters from Honolulu, Hawaii and a cremation service.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing a mailing list of various partners and businesses for statements.

Photocopy of a page containing six Women Airforce Service Pilot portraits, all dressed in leather flight jackets with Fifinella patches. The women are Grace Putnam, Mary Ruth Rance, Virginia Raymond, Velma Saunders, Betty Scantland, and Martha Smith.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner discussing his trip to New York, rains in Sugar Land, Maclean's concern with a strike in Hawaii and the finalizing of a deal.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Brown. Brown joined the Navy and served as a Radarman with amphibious forces at Guadalcanal for one year. In 1942, Brown worked aboard submarines as a specialist in surface attacks using radar. Admiral Chester Nimitz appointed him the officer in charge to create the Pacific Fleet Radar School for Senior Officers, and to instruct them in radar techniques. Brown completed this work through late 1945. He continued his service after the war ended.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Brown. Brown joined the Navy and served as a Radarman with amphibious forces at Guadalcanal for one year. In 1942, Brown worked aboard submarines as a specialist in surface attacks using radar. Admiral Chester Nimitz appointed him the officer in charge to create the Pacific Fleet Radar School for Senior Officers, and to instruct them in radar techniques. Brown completed this work through late 1945. He continued his service after the war ended.

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.

Interview with Thomas Roth regarding his experiences while stationed at Kaneohe Naval Air Station during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other installations on the island on December 7th, 1941.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about group of 36 Japanese brokers, investors and builders who toured industrial and residential developments in the Dallas- Fort Worth area.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Texans who seem to be getting the best deal in nation on gasoline prices.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about several weeks of rumors about what might happen to the world football league which has officially made its presence felt with the Dallas cowboys.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the arrival of any phenonium which quite often is greeted with some skepticism as people find it difficult to give credence or acceptability to those things which would challenge the trading order.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Texas rangers who showed the explosiveness predicted of them all along by manager Billy Martin when the team opened a road series with the California angels.

Semi-monthly publication of the Boy Scouts of America, written for Boy Scout leaders, officials, and others interested in the work of the Scouts. It includes articles about events and activities, updates from the national headquarters, topical columns and essays, and news from various chapters nationwide.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to General Bruce discussing W. H. Louviere's travels and the possible reason for his delay in response with the confirmation he will respond soon. Kempner also thanks General Bruce for his wife's compliments.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul discussing Ethel Woodul's current cold and the Kempners' travel plans.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul discussing his possible options for travelling to Hawaii among his other travel plans.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a major new airline which will begin serving Dallas Fort Worth in granted permission at a hearing by the civil aeronautics board.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for their travel plan in order to inform proper people.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., and Thomas L. James discussing Phillips audit and his travel itinerary.

Letter from James C. Lide to Harris L. Kempner confirming return flight details for Kempner and providing a breakdown of the total cost of the flights.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with E. B. Potter. Potter was attached to the Intelligence Section of the 14th Naval District in Oahu during World War II. He graduated with an English degree from the University of Richmond in 1929. He completed an advanced degree in English at the University of Chicago, and during this time the war broke out in Europe. He applied for and received a commission in the Navy. Potter was sent to the Naval Academy as a reservist to teach college-level European and naval history. After 7 December 1941 he went to communications school. From there he went to Pearl Harbor in November of 1943. Potter worked in the Registered Publications Issuing Office (RPIO), distributing codes and ciphers to ships of the fleet. He provides a vivid description of his work. Potter became second-in-command of RPIO. He talks some of Commander Joseph Rochefort’s operation and code breaking. He discusses briefly working on the biography of Admiral Chester Nimitz, and some of Admiral Bill Halsey’s actions during the war. Potter was later assigned as executive officer to the 14th Naval District and provides stories of his experiences. In 1945 he returned to …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Hensel. Hensel was drafted into the Navy in June 1943. He trained as an aerial gunner and was eventually assigned to a crew aboard an Avenger. In early 1945, he went aboard USS Franklin (CV-13). In March, when the Franklin was attacked, Hensel was blown overboard and eventually made it onto a raft before being rescued by USS Hickox (DD-673). He went to a hospital at Ulithi to recover from burns before heading back to the US. He was undergoing more training when the war ended.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …