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.

Telegram from the secretary of one of Marie Curie's daughters to Doris Appel stating that Appel has permission for use of a quote.

Copy of transcript of a legal document drawn up by Samuel Blagge, on December 29, 1809, concerning the failure to pay a debt to Peter R. Dalton.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Stephen F. Austin to John Woodward, in which Austin directs Woodward to travel to Washington D. C. to show his commission and instructions to the Minister Plenipotentiary.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to New England Merchants National Bank thanking for the calendar.

Correspondence between Fredric S. Hall and Alex Bradford discussing Mr. Bradford's outrage at the American Locker Company's alleged unethical business practices and targeting of military men. In response to this outrage, Mr. Hall has apologized, offered a reimbursement, and would like to hear more about the incident in question that has bothered Mr. Bradford so.

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.

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 Isaac H. Kempner to New England Merchants informing that he received the 1964 appointment calendar.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to George C. McGhee regrading his kind note of the 1st of December. He mentions that he's been out and hence the delay. He mentions that he'll be going to the meeting, and waiting on a response from Ruth. Then he gives updates on his kids.

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 Atlantic Monthly to Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner explaining that Kempner's agent had already paid the newspaper subscription for another year. The Atlantic Monthly encloses a refund check for the amount that Mrs. Kempner originally sent.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. Perkins McGuire thanking him for a recent shipment of tobacco and discussing his and his family's health, the textile business picking up and the Navy's battles.

Letter from E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner sending a pound of O.P and M.

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 E. Perkins McGuire to Harris L. Kempner discussing his recent trip to Boston, the condition of the store and the plant, his housing situation and stay at the Ritz Carlton, export businesses and other points of interest.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to E. Perkins McGuire introducing him to representatives of Ferenade Yllefabrikerna and discussing their interests in textiles and the importance of their firm.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to John W. Lowe thanking him for the Season's Greetings and mentioning that he hopes their paths will cross soon.

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.