Handwritten letter from James Carroll Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing the arrangements Harris has made to ship his car home, Shrub (Harris Leon Jr. Kempner) not being elected to the P. Eta Club and the Hasty Pudding, a recent conversation with his brother Denny (Isaac Herbert Kempner, III), and his courses

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to James C. Kempner regarding his letter with inquiring details about George J. Horner. Then, he mentions about the Club situation, and their travel plans for the thanksgiving. He invites them to come down to have a meal with them while they're there.

Letter from Geo. J. Horner to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the letter that he received from Captain Schol of the independent Gulf Line which was addressed to James, Kempner's nephew, at Cambridge. So he included photostatic copy of that letter.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about a bygone dastardly report and whereabouts of family members.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hood of Indianapolis, Indiana. He discusses entering the U.S. Navy in September of 1942 without basic training as he was a college graduate. After being sworn in at Wabash College he was sent to Harvard Business School for Supply Corps for 4 months before being assigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor despite having no sailing training. Mr. hood was assigned to the Cummings DE643, he was supposed to be on the Samuel B. Roberts but the naval officer over him changed his mind last minute and 37 days later the Roberts sunk. While in Tulagi, Mr. Hood was involved in shooting down a Kamikaze plane, even receiving a ribbon for it after the war. He was also involved in the Battle of Okinawa and even saved two shells and years later had them signed by U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets. Mr. Hood was discharged from the Navy on February 28th, 1946, at Santa Ana, California as a Full Lieutenant. He was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War on March 2nd, 1951, and discharged for the final time on March 30th, 1953, as a Lieutenant Commander.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James Hood of Indianapolis, Indiana. He discusses entering the U.S. Navy in September of 1942 without basic training as he was a college graduate. After being sworn in at Wabash College he was sent to Harvard Business School for Supply Corps for 4 months before being assigned to a ship in Pearl Harbor despite having no sailing training. Mr. hood was assigned to the Cummings DE643, he was supposed to be on the Samuel B. Roberts but the naval officer over him changed his mind last minute and 37 days later the Roberts sunk. While in Tulagi, Mr. Hood was involved in shooting down a Kamikaze plane, even receiving a ribbon for it after the war. He was also involved in the Battle of Okinawa and even saved two shells and years later had them signed by U.S. pilot Paul Tibbets. Mr. Hood was discharged from the Navy on February 28th, 1946, at Santa Ana, California as a Full Lieutenant. He was recalled to the Navy for the Korean War on March 2nd, 1951, and discharged for the final time on March 30th, 1953, as a Lieutenant Commander.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to F. S. Von Stade, Jr. enclosing a request from the board regarding Mr. Alfred Davis and discussing how many more Harvard people are in Houston than Galveston.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David M. Little expressing excitement toward hosting the President and Mrs. Conant and discussing possible plans for their stay, including an address to local students and dinner. Dr. Chauncey D. Leake and Mr. H. Mosle are cc'd and a request is typed at the bottom requesting suggestions on his reply.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to David M. Little asking if it would be possible for President Conant to visit Galveston during his trip to Houston, discussing people who would like to see him. Mr. J. L. Mosele is cc'd.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Wilbur J. Bender recommending his nephew and son to be admitted into Harvard, discussing their good qualities and his own experiences at Harvard. Mr. Ross Whistler is bcc'd.