Letter from John C. Boyden to Harris L. Kempner confirming consideration for Harris, Jr.'s admittance and requesting a letter be sent back giving more detail about Harris, Jr and his interests and activities along with a photo.

Letter from John C. Boyden to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for confirming Harris, Jr.'s acceptance for next year.

Telegram sent by Ted Crosby to Harris L. Kempner informing him of Sandy's (Marion Kempner) progress is sounding excellent. Crosby mentions they should use all available help as it will do the most good.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Russell Gerould, Assistant Secretary to the Governor, State House, Boston, The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, dated December 9, 1941. The letter by Gerould advises Carswell that Governor Saltonstall is pleased to send the enclosed essay on Americanism, titled "My Definition of Americanism," by Leverett Saltonstall, Governor of Massachusetts.

Letter from F. S. von Stade, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a personal interview report form and requesting information on a student applying for admission to Harvard.

Letter from David M. Little to Harris L. Kempner discussing the plans for Mr. Conant's and the President's visit to Texas, requesting that Kempner share his plans for meeting with the Conants and alumni.

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 Harris L. Kempner, Jr. enclosing a round trip ticket and discussing the plans and details for Harris, Jr.'s return home.

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 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.

Copy of a letter from Harris L. Kempner to John C. Boyden discussing Harris, Jr's skills at both school activities and in sports and Harris' relations to the parents of kids already enrolled in Deerfield Academy.

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.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer thanking for a memorandum sent previously and inviting to attend a H. Kempner meeting. A postscript about Hennie's birthday note.

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

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre discussing insurance on homes of company officers. George Andre is being asked to no longer ask the President of the Industrial Insurance Company for further information on this topic.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing Lowe's contribution to the Children's Hospital at Boston in honor of the Kempners' 50th wedding anniversary.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner, Jr. discussing a football game between Stephen F. Austin High School and Ball High School, Stanley (Pat) Kempner's health, and Thanksgiving break.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to John W. Lowe discussing closing financial positions of the sugar refinery and inviting John W. Lowe and his wife to Sugarland for a visit.

Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kuenning to Mickey McLernon discussing aviation,Thomas Kuenning's work, and wishing her happy holidays.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, American Legion Post No. 57, Abilene, Texas, from Daniel L. Marsh, President, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, dated December 20, 1941. Marsh advises that there is no better answer to Carswell's question, "What is Americanism?" than to refer to his book "THE AMERICAN CANON" and notes that he has attached a circular advertising the book.

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz thanks his parents for a box he received, which he took with him to Massachusetts to share with the Freeman family. He mentions spending Christmas in Wollaston with the Freeman clan.

Letter from W. F. Ohlemeyer to David Duclos discussing his personal life including his ailments, and barretts that Duclos gave him, which he wore to play pool. The letter is in an envelope addressed to Dave Duclos in Massachusetts (with a postal sticker referring to a new address for Duclos) and a postmark dated December 18, 1989.

Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner requesting Harris' home and office addresses and discussing general points of interest such as business in Europe and Boston, the Navy Industrial League Dinner, Mr. Truman's endorsement and answers to questions regarding awards.