Topographic map showing a portion of northeastern France. The map includes towns, historic or notable sites, bodies of water, and other geologic features. Scale 1:20,000

Letter from Haskell E. Dishman to his Mother, November 8, 1919, written from somewhere in France. In his letter, Dishman tells his mother that he is getting around after two weeks in bed.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Cologne and Essen flattened -- Tiny subs find Sydney ready -- the Japanese "save face" -- Army of 4 1/2 million for '42 -- Mexico welcomed into war -- Rommel's forces turned -- Hitler's hangman dies -- Poison gas used in China -- Armies shift in Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show Libyan battle, Dutch Harbor, Axis drives and British attacks at Libyan; Unalaska Is.; Unalaska Bay. Includes photographs: Producing the big seacoast rifles; Red gound defense on the Russian front; Nazis' Focke-Wulf 190 fighter; Yanks saw a motor show put on by Aussies; 4-motored Stirling bombers used over Cologne. Back: Enemy Tanks Are Vulnerable. Includes 10 photographs with descriptive text below each.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing life overseas, past experiences, drinking, issues with mail, and friends.

Letter from Max W. Brauer discussing family and friends of Brauer's during World War II.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Sabine and Pierre Chardine discussing a previous letter regarding conditions during the war and discussing other general points of interest, such as Harris and Herbert's military position, the conditions of his family, sending automobile tires and the cotton business.

Photograph of Clarence Whitefield standing on the side of Neptune Fountain at Stanislas Square in Nancy, France. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Stanislaus Square, Nancy, France."

Photograph of Clarence Whitefield standing in the middle of Stanislas Square (Place Stanislas) in Nancy, France, with an arched entryway in the background. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "This was the first time I'd worn anything except a steel helmet since we came to France."

Photograph of Dan Melli wearing swim trunks and standing on a rocky beach in Nice, France. The Mediterranean Sea is visible behind him.

Photograph of five uniformed Army soldiers and a man in a sports coat standing together among palm trees. The military men are identified from left to right as Ed Feron, Dan Melli, John Battles, Charles Awe, and Joseph Silverstone.

Letter from Henry L. Soldati to Daniel W. Kempner confirming he will reserve a room and a space in the garage for him.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to D. W. Kempner discussing what Kempner wants to with the car before transportation, has an insurance policy, and other details pertaining to the situation.

Telegram sent by H. Kempner to Kempner discussing Ghent Claim.

Letter from Elise le Lierre to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Louise and Angele Hamon's intentions to leave the Kempner's and recommending a new girl to be their house maid.

Letter from Elise le Lierre to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Louise and Angele Hamon's intentions to leave the Kempner's and recommending a new girl to be their house maid.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to R. L. Lambert requesting an adjustment to be made to his upcoming reservation due to the fact that the ship he would be sailing on would not set sail until mid-October instead of September as he previously thought.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the purchase and sale of cotton bales since August 4th, Mr. Goff's plans to use the old office for his operation beginning September 15th, unpaid invoices, and information from William B. Keyser on plans to begin picking cotton next week in Plantersville.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing the purchase and sale of cotton bales since August 4th, Mr. Goff's plans to use the old office for his operation beginning September 15th, unpaid invoices, and information from William B. Keyser on plans to begin picking cotton next week in Plantersville.

Letter from A. J. Biron to D. W. Kempner discussing cotton sales, the employment of a chief engineer to get familiar with the operations of the compress, boiler, and sprinkler systems, two cars of new cotton received for H. Kempner from Sugarland, the changing location of sample racks at O.P.Q.R.&S., and the logistics of building toilets and washrooms for labor and yard clerks and foremen. Biron, furthermore, mentions the increase in tariffs from Houston Warehouses and advises that they increase their tariffs as well.

Copy of letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner concerning changes in the cotton market, the amount of cotton ginned at Plantersville, cattle sales, and liquidation of the press. Copy includes handwritten notes.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner concerning changes in the cotton market, the amount of cotton ginned at Plantersville, cattle sales, and liquidation of the press.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing advertising displays for the by-products of cottonseed.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine requesting that Mr. Chardine make a payment for Mr. Kempner to Perfumerie Lubin.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Inge Honig replying to a telephone message he received from Mrs. Honig about the worsening condition of Oma Fanny and sending money for her expenses.