Report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Mines discussing the annual report over the research and technology of coal during 1941. As stated in the foreword, "these investigations increase our fund of exact knowledge on the properties and composition of American coals and lead to better methods in mining, preparing, storing, and utilizing coal" (p. 4). This report includes tables, illustrations, photographs, and a map.

Blank reply card from Hough's for taking an order of Maytag blue cheese.

The gust and draft velocities from records of NACA instruments installed in P-61C airplanes participating in thunderstorm flights at Clinton County Army Air FIeld, Ohio, from August 7, 1947 to August 13, 1947 are presented.

A form letter addressed to Mr. W. Earl Hall, Editor, Globe-Gazette, Mason City, Iowa, from T. N. Carswell, for the Committee on Americanism, American Legion, dated November 24, 1941. Promotion of a "What is Americanism?" campaign. The campaign is defined as "seeking more light in the form of a contribution", the contribution being the answer to the question, "What is Americanism?". The answer will then be used "to help stimulate an Americanism Revival comparable in results to the periods of the Revolution, the Making of the Constitution, and the Civil War" stressing that the country's destiny depends on these answers. Postscript: "We suggest: A Patrick Henry Day observance in every community and school in the U.S.A." W. Earl Hall defines Americanism in a typewritten reply at top of page.

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the W. Atlee Burpee Company including vegetable and flower seeds.

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the W. Atlee Burpee Company including Larkspur seeds.

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by the W. Atlee Burpee Company including flower seeds.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to A. F. Hoffman informing that he would be glad to go to Galveston for an interview.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to LeClaire Manufacturing Co. requesting a catalogue of the Power Lawn Mower and grass catcher.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roy F. Wilcox asking if they can send one of their booklets regarding Foliage Plants.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Co. requesting for their 1949 Blue List.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company returning seeds because he bought some locally.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company ordering various types of sweet peas.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company requesting four different kinds of sweet pea flowers.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company placing an order for seeds from the Blue List to be charged to his account. Page two also includes mention of an enclosed check, possibly from another letter.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to W. Atlee Burpee Company placing an additional order for seeds from the Blue List.

Letter from Ellwyn C. Kroeger to D. W. Kempner discussing the Handy-Dandy lawn mower Model H and the price.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Chairman, Committee on Americanism, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from Geo. A. Wilson, Governor, State of Iowa, Des Moines, dated December 18, 1941. Wilson defines Americanism.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Parramore Post No. 57, American Legion, Abilene, Texas, from John Benjamin Magee, President, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, dated December 10, 1941. John Benjamin Magee defines Americanism.

A letter from Lester D. Longman to Carl B. Compton regarding his new job at Louisiana State University.

A letter from Lester D. Longman to Carl B. Compton complimenting Compton's art organization.

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Co. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing a partial refund for Kempner's recent order.

Letter from W. Atlee Burpee Co. to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a copy of an order and discussing prices and balances.

Unsigned letter to W. Atlee Burpee Company placing an order for a list of seeds from their Blue List.