Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the checks that arrived and deposited into her account

Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing acquiring a chauffeur for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe and requesting more information about the trip.

Letter from American Express Company to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the chauffeur they have secured for Mr. Kempner's upcoming trip to Europe.

Letter from George S. Anderson to Truett Latimer complaining about the level of commerce in Texas on Sundays. He wonders if there can be a law that would stop the selling of non-necessities on Sundays.

Report which discusses issues related to the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) including the level of involvement of the entities in using political and military actions to defend against terrorism and proliferation, the types of military forces necessary, the role of the EU in crisis management, the appropriateness of decision-making procedures to respond to emerging threats, and the role of other international institutions.

This report discusses defense innovation and technology research and development in the American, British, French, and German military and ways to use implement such innovations into NATO forces.

Letter from Brown Booth of Houston Committee on Foreign Relations to the members regarding the next meeting that is going to happen on April 17, 1963. He also provides a little information on what to expect from the meeting and requests members to indicated whether hey can attend or not on the enclosed card.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how he received the package from the Kempners. Chardine also discusses how he currently has the flu.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing how the package sent by Kempner arrived in excellent condition.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing some details for his upcoming trip to France.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mr. and Mrs. Marcel Fremaux's plans to visit Galveston.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner asking how he and the family have been doing and discussing recent happenings in his life.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Harris L. Kempner discussing trouble Kempner has been having with tires and sending congratulations.

Letter from the Chardine family to the Kempner family providing news of Nicole and new baby Fabrice.

This report provides background information and analysis of the U.S.-EU economic relationship.

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 …

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 …

Letter from David Chemisier to Daniel W. Kempner sending him a new collar as requested and informing him that they will be unable to complete his order due to running out of materials.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson acknowledging a previous letter from Dawson, thanks him for the information provided about the use of an American Driver's License, and notes upcoming advice on hiring an experienced chauffeur for a Cadillac. The letter mentions enclosing passport-size photographs for a new International Driver's License and completed questionnaires and advises keeping certain numbers from a previous French car license and suggests that any missing data can be obtained from the Cadillac Motor Car Division in New York.

Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner discussing the recognition and validity of an English driving license in the United States, and the complexities of hiring a chauffeur in Paris, including costs and the qualifications of chauffeurs in New York. He also mentions of arrangements for an International Driving License, and the letter requests passport-sized photographs and additional data to complete the process.

Letter from the Automobile Club of America and Executive Director Frank E. Dawson with several documents enclosed and information regarding the receipt of other documents.

Letter from the Automobile Club of America and Executive Director Frank E. Dawson to Daniel W. Kempner discussing arrangements to freight his Cadillac to Europe and the expenses associated with it.

Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon responding to her previous letter.