The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Voris C. Riley of Kingland, Texas. He discusses enlisting in the military while living in Abilene, Texas and getting sent to civil service for the Army before being offered to join the Navy. In the Navy he went through basic training in San Diego, California, then to St. Louis Electrical School and finally through firefighting training in Rhode Island. After he completed his training Mr. Riley was assigned to the U.S.S. Lake Champain, CB 39 and went on a shakedown cruise where 16 crewmen were lost for various reasons. In the Navy he was an electrician aboard the ship and dealt with setting up electricity onshore. He also dealt with Prisoners of War, being put in charge of a group of them to build a swimming pool. He was in New York City on temporary leave when the news of the wars end was released by President Truman. Mr. Voris also talks about serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in New Mexico.

Transcript of an oral monologue with Hal Lamar. He reflects on Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz during his time serving as the Admiral's personal aide and secretary. He describes Nimitz's character and abilities as a leader. Lamar shares anecdotes about visiting wounded men and awarding Purple Heart medals, other officers coming to call, recreating, visiting Tarawa ,and activities at the new headquarters on Guam.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Hensel. Hensel was drafted into the Navy in June 1943. He trained as an aerial gunner and was eventually assigned to a crew aboard an Avenger. In early 1945, he went aboard USS Franklin (CV-13). In March, when the Franklin was attacked, Hensel was blown overboard and eventually made it onto a raft before being rescued by USS Hickox (DD-673). He went to a hospital at Ulithi to recover from burns before heading back to the US. He was undergoing more training when the war ended.

Invoice prepared for Isaac H. Kempner by Hotel St. Regis for a stay in June totalling $504.99.

Account statement prepared for Harris Leon Kempner by Hotel St. Regis listing previous balance.

Statement for railroad tickets to Houston sold to I. H. Kempner by Hotel St. Regis totaling $315.27.

Invoice for membership dues from I. H. Kempner for the American Jewish Historical Society, totaling $20.

Invoice for dues from I. H. Kempner to the American Jewish Historical Society, totaling $20.

"Selected Biography on Women" 1970-03-01.

Check stub via The Chase Manhattan Bank for a check in the amount of $573.61 paid to the order of Harris K. Weston, paying the account balance of account.

Invoice for services sold to H. Kempner by Hotel St. Regis, including a stay from May 20th, 1955 to June 5th, 1955.

Invoice services rendered to Harris L. Kempner by Hotel St. Regis, including a stay from September 19th to September 25th, 1954.

Invoice to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Mosely, Mack J., Jr., for medical treatment of Mrs. Mammie Green, costing $6.

Account statement prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by Forziati's Complete Hand Laundry listing itemized charges and balance due.

Invoice for items sold to Jeane Bertig Kempner by B. J. Denihan, Inc., including the charges and the balance. Handwritten note " ck 4656. "

Invoice for services provided to D. W. Kempner by Dr. Bruce Webster, including medical attention and lab charges for April and May, costing $100.

Invoice for services provided to D. W. Kempner by Dr. Bruce Webster, including medical attention and lab charges for August, costing $60.

Invoice to D. W. Kempner by Harold L. Temple for X-Ray Examination of Gastrointestinal series and Lumbo-sacral spine, costing $80.

Invoice for accommodation of Mrs. D. W. Kempner at Hotel St. Regis for 15 days from October 27th to November 11th of 1954, costing $963.52.

Invoice for items sold to Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Fraleigh Hill Farm, including 4 large Poona cucumbers of worth $13.51.

Invoice for items sold and service provided to D. W. Kempner by Willoughby Camera Stores Inc., including two photo works and pavelle color prints of total cost $16.40.

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Willoughbys, including Photo Work and postage.

Invoices for items sold to Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner by Black, Starr & Gorham, Inc., including items and delivery charges for dinner knives, salad forks and ice-cream fork with engravings.

Invoice for items sold to Jeane Bertig Kempner by B. J. Denihan, Inc., including the charges and the balance. Handwritten note " ck 4389. "