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 Isaac H. Kempner to Rupert Rhodes informing that he is confused on why the shirts are delayed.

Letter from Rupert Rhodes to Isaac H. Kempner discussing the reason the latter's order was delayed.

Telegram sent by Dan and Jeane Kempner to Harris K. Weston congratulating him on his graduation from Harvard Law.

Telegram from Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston congratulating on completing his graduation.

Invoice for charges incurred by a Harvard student, including library fines.

Letter from Henry F. Colt to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for his generous donation made to the Harvard College Fund.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Marshall Bolster enclosing a donation to go toward the Harvard Class Fund Class of 1924.

Letter from Marshall G. Bolster asking for a donation to the Harvard College Fund Class of 1924 to help reach their goal.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the Charter House Hotel asking them to look for some travelers checks he believes he left in his room.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Frank A. Royce thanking him for helping to arrange such a successful class reunion.

Letter from Angelo J. Bassett to Harris L. Kempner informing that the lost travelers checks previously inquired about have not been found at the hotel.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Eric Cutler thanking him for the letter of June 6th about Sandy that's he's been wanting to know.

Letter from Eric Cutler to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Sandy's rejection into Harvard. He mentions that he could take a transfer after joining Duke or the University of Texas. He also mentions how stiff the competition is these years and wishes him luck for whatever college he chooses to go.

Bill for the spring semester at Harvard University in 1960. Charges include library fines, parking fines, a lost key fine, and a board increase.

Letter from S. Alpert to Sid informing that he will arrive in Boston 4:02 pm.

Letter from W. F. Ohlemeyer to David Duclos mentioning that he never received a package that Duclos told him to expect and discussing his recent tragic turn of personal events. The envelope includes addresses for both men and is postmarked June 6, 1987.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan with Harvard University faculty at the Harvard University commencement ceremony. She is in the front row in a dark-colored graduation robe. She is sitting next to another woman and a man in a dark-colored suit. There is another row of faculty behind them.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan seated with faculty from Harvard University at the Harvard University commencement ceremony. She is standing in the middle of the front row in a dark-colored graduation robe. There are two rows of faculty behind her.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan and other graduates marching at Harvard University Commencement. She is fourth in line, wearing a dark-graduation gown, and a cap.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan, Bill Gibson, and Nancy Earl heading to the Harvard University commencement ceremony. Jordan is embracing Gibson, and Earl is standing near them.

Photograph of Barbara Jordan receiving an honorary degree at the Harvard University commencement ceremony. Jordan is wearing a dark-colored graduation gown, and there is a man behind her that is putting a robe around her neck.