Photograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "to organize a south-central regional conference of the American Collectors association here are its assistant executive secretary, John Johnson, Minneapolis, left, and national president. R. Dennis Clay, Charleston, W. Va."

Report documenting the suitability of West Virginia for plant locations to produce synthetic liquid fuels, based on raw materials, water sources, and local interest.

Report of a hydraulic model investigation "to determine the most economical method of providing protection for Cumberland and Ridgeley against floods somewhat greater than the flood of March 1936 Specifically, the model was used to determine: the proper sections and grades of channels required to pass the design flood with maximum reductions in flood stages; the minimum heights of levees and walls; and the channel treatment required at bridges to insure the safe passage of floodwaters with minimum alterations to the structures" (p. 4).

Letter from Herbert Fitzpatrick to I. H. Kempner discussing his appreciation of a recent letter while sending good wishes for the past Christmas and New Year holidays.