The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al D’Agostino. D’Agostino joined the Merchant Marine in 1945 and received training in Brooklyn. Upon completion, he was assigned to the SS Monterey where he worked as a butcher. His first trip to the Pacific was transporting European troops, who were unhappy about the looming invasion of Japan. The war ended while the Monterey was in transit, and the soldiers returning home were a much happier bunch. Even more joyful was the reunion of families when the Monterey picked up war brides and their babies from all over the Pacific and brought them back to the States. He transferred to a Liberty ship that brought German war criminals back to the States from South America, although he believes that the majority of the passengers were actually concentration camp survivors. D’Agostino was discharged but was drafted again during the Korean War and served as a radio relay operator atop a mountain in dangerous and harsh winter conditions. When he was discharged a second time, he applied his kitchen experience and attended Cornell’s hotel school. D’Agostino became the director of food service for Trans World Airlines. Before retiring, he moved …

Letter from Mrs. Fanny Hamburger to D. W. Kempner discussing about her come back to United States and requesting for financial help.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Thomas Gatch who is cruising along at 140-miles an hour in a bid to conquer one of man's last aviation plateaus.

Handwritten letter from David F. Weston to I. H. Kempner discussing about latter's health, sale of sugar company, buying the stocks of Travelers Ins. Company and their travel plans.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Kissinger before leaving Madrid said that United State and Spain found a substantial identity of views.

Letter from Jean-Louis Pesle to Harris Leon Kempner, Jr. expressing that he enjoyed seeing him. confirming that he sent roses to Mrs. Carrette and Mrs. Rigaud as Shrub requested, and asking whether he wants him to "debit the france KEMPNER's account" for it.

Telegram sent Kempner informing that the conditions are normal and to have a pleasant trip.

Telegram sent to Kempner from the Hotel de Castille in Paris, France informing the recipient that their trip has been pleasant.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Hotel Meurice requesting a room reservation.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Harris L. Kempner discussing the shipping of a trunk and asking about Harris and Ruth's trip to Japan, enclosing a parcel receipt.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a letter from Ken Ramsden and discussing general points of interest, such as communications with the Chardines, the cotton business in France, updates from Herbert regarding the Sugarland situation and expressing excitement toward Cecile's visit.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Cassegrain enclosing a herewith to Jeane B. Kempner regarding Daniel W. Kempner's death.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Andre Poujol discussing her current plans for her European trip.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Mr. C. A. Auzello discussing her reservations and when she expects to stay at the Hotel Ritz in Paris, France while asking for recommendations for a maid who could occasionally stay with her grandson while on the trip.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Clark W. Thompson thanking him for writing her letters of introduction for various countries overseas for her summer trip to Europe while mentioning the ship and dates she will travel on.

Letter from Lee Guth to Mrs. D. W. Kempner discussing changes to Kempner's travel itinerary for her summer trip to Europe where she will stay in France, Italy, and Switzerland, asking for approval of the plans to begin making reservations while mentioning documents needed for Kempner to have a chauffeur on her trip.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Sam Litvin providing details of his arrival in Harve on the Liberte.

Letter from F. W. Warns, Jr. to Mr. D. W. Kempner discussing the room and board rates for Kempner's maid to travel with them during their ocean voyage to France while notifying him of his deposits and current cabin reservations on the ship.

Letter from Georges Marin to Daniel W. Kempner discussing changes in hotel reservations plans for Daniel W. Kempner's trip to Paris.

Letter from Georges Marin to Daniel W. Kempner discussing hotel reservations for Daniel W. Kempner's 1955 European Trip.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing some records Kempner is sending him.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the package of flour, sugar, soap, and other necessities that he sent him and telling him that he forwarded the package to Mrs. Hamon that he sent her. Mr. Chardine encloses the reply from Hôtel Splendide-Royal & Excelsior, but informs Mr. Kempner that it is too soon to contact Hotel Plaza-Athénée and that he will do so in two or three months.

Letter from Jeane Bertig Kempner to Emilie Huby requesting an update on what she has done since receiving the affidavits for the American Consul.