Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including Honey's military physical exam on December 18, a busy day at work, a visit with Sally, Toots, and little Tom, plans to make a trip home for the weekend, and a reminder for Joe to take his vitamins.

Letter from C. R. Granberry to Isaac H. Kempner thanking him and the Galveston Chamber of Commerce for their hospitality.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to E. S. Holliday expressing thanks for a dinner that was accorded to the regents and includes letters from Dr. & Mrs. Painter and Mrs. Darden expressing their appreciation as well. He requests that the letters be returned to him after they have served their purpose. He also asks that if the Chamber publishes any of the letters, they be addressed to the Chamber of Commerce and not to him personally.

Letter from Harley Hise to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing the Board of Directors' appreciation for his service while sending regards for the holidays.

Letter from Helen McGibney to W. W. Overton, Jr. confirming a reservation for Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner at the Stoneleigh Hotel.

Telegram sent by Henrietta and Isaac H. Kempner to Lily Levi and Mildred Nussbaum discussing their sympathies for their loss.

Letter from [name] to [name] on thanking him for his interest in there products but what Bradford is asking for is no longer in production. It was only for the war and will not be made into a post war item.

Letter from Alex Bradford to R. Otis Muenster discussing Mr. Bradford's current efforts working in New York as a consultant for the New York Fire Department (NYFD). Additional content featured within this correspondence includes comparisons between American firefighting equipment and the rest of the worlds equipment.

Letter from George B. Butler to Mrs. I. H. Kempner thanking her for assisting in entertaining the ladies at the convention.

Letter from Dan Oppenheimer to I. H. Kempner discussing about R. W. Patton being a reputable real estate agent and stands well. Dan also mentions about some experienced architects for building a community center at Sugar Land who were already loaded with work and charge a hefty sum for such a general plan and suggests alternatives from nearby Houston or Galveston instead.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the certificates that his mother "Hattie Kempner" and he shared with their grandchildren and some issues pertaining to the agreement that was already signed and proposing his best solution to updating it. He also mentioned the trustee "United States National Bank" that was assigned for his grandchildren and requesting Dan Oppenheimer the same or any other San Antonio Institution as trustee. He also calls for his lack of foresight and the urgency of the situation which requires immediate action.

Letter from Harris K. Weston to I. H. Kempner acknowledging for the copy of the partnership agreement with necessary signatures.

Letter from Marc Vosk to I. H. Kempner discussing local reports surrounding the United Nations and the Palestine situation.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear Jr. to I. H. Kempner discussing files and information of a property.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Max B. Arnstein informing Arnstein that Kempner dropped off a check for the Hebrew Benevolent Society and discussing the condition of a cemetery plot.

Letter from Rosella H. Werlin to I. H. Kempner discussing Werlin being in Galveston but not being able to see Kempner due to him being out and Werlin asking for the address of A. H. Cawston.

Letter from Joseph Weingarten to I. H. Kempner discussing Weingarten and Kempner's hatred for fraternities but Weingarten explaining Hyman W. Paley's group are not a fraternity and don't bar anyone from their group due to religious background. Weingarten follows up by asking Kempner to assist this group or give them advice if he believes they are resembling a fraternity too much.

Letter from the Garth Fig Company to Mr. and Mrs. Marx discussing the figs that will be sent to them.

Letter from the Garth Fig Company to Mrs. Jerome Hanauer discussing the figs that are being sent to her.

Letter from O. F. Roeyer to Isaac H. Kempner discussing a speech the latter gave at a convention.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to W. B. Keyser requesting that some fryers or broilers be sent to him.

Letter from F. S. von Stade, Jr. to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a personal interview report form and requesting information on a student applying for admission to Harvard.

Letter from W. John Kenney to Harris L. Kempner discussing the preparation of a report and brochure regarding procurement policies, an update on action taken by the Bupers regarding the awards and work and a new house in New Haven.

A letter written to Mr. Roscoe Carswell, Waycross, Georgia, from "Your Uncle" [T. N. Carswell], dated December 14, 1942. Carswell expresses his appreciation for the letter from Roscoe advising that he has thought of him many times since he was in Georgia and is proud that Roscoe is now "making the most of opportunity".