Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on October 16, 1944, detailing his trip to Rome. He mentions seeing sights such as the Pantheon of Agrippa, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Colosseum, the Basilica of St. Paul's, the Catacombs, and St. Peter's. He mentions that he didn't get to see the Pope because he goes to St. Peter's in the morning and Willis visited in the afternoon. He goes on to ask after a friend who quit A&M to transfer to Baylor University, and mentions getting a stove in his tent and a shot to keep him well.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on November 16, 1944. He took some of his friends to the club, and then went to someone's house and had sandwiches. His unit had to turn in some tents recently, including his, so now he's living in a different tent, but he likes the soldiers there.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on April 16, 1944. He went to visit Wilbur Crawford and brought him newspapers from Waco, and he and his friend Harmon Gilbreath ordered swim suits from the service so they can go swimming soon, since it's warming up.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about residents inReggio Calabria, Italy firing on the police as violence erupting over the naming of Catanzaro as the regional capital, police in Dallas has put out a widespread alarm for an ex-convict accused of shooting three sheriff depities, and the National Can Company has signed a new contract with the United Steelworkers of America.

Letter from Roy Barzak to the Texas Cotton Association discussing the Vice-President Murray discovering that both of his sons-in-law have gone missing overseas whilst serving in the war.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Western front, Balkans, Baltic, China, Italy, Pacific. Maps: Greece, China Burma, France, Belgium, Netherlands. Insets: Western Front. Back: Text and photographs illustrate Air Technical Service Command.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: North Africa, Libya, Southern Europe, New Guinea, Solomons, Russia, Aleutians, Far East waters, Madagascar. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Smaller map (3 insets): Invasion of Africa. Photographs: Practice led to invasion -- Tanks land for beach operation -- German planes caught by long-range fighters -- Captured Nazi officers perch on hood of British jeep. Back: Why we fight! Also includes photographs.

Telegram sent from Milan confirming a reservation for Dan Kempner at Palace Hotel in St. Moritz and in Zurich.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Kempner discussing business. Mentions about Cecile and Denny.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner discussing advise from Harris about placing Plantersville cotton in government loan. Mentions about the conversation with Bill Keyser related to cotton production, costs and loans. Calling attention to Moody Interests. Adds more about the conversation with Bill Gatz about the Paragould operations.

Letter from Lyndin B. Johnson to Clara Boothe Luce introducing her to Daniel W. Kempner.

Letter from Greta M. Zukar to I. H. Kempner requesting an additional advance of $600.00 to cover expenses incurred while in Italy recovering her mother's house.