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 …

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. William O'Dwyer discussing his hopes that his son and daughter-in-law will be able to meet O'Dwyer on their trip to Mexico as he will not be able to visit any time soon.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Raza Unida party which will be on primary ballot because of the strong showing in 1972 elections.

Telegram sent by Julian Rodriguez Andame to Harris L. Kempner informing him that he will call Kempner next Monday at the Hotel Bamer. Andame wishes Kempner a pleasant trip.

Patent for "improved filtering stuff composition" (lines 8-9), containing vegetable ashes and an insoluble binding agent for the purpose of purifying liquids.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

This report outlines the key provisions of the agreement between the U.S. and Mexico that is set to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas relating a news story.

Letter from Florencio Villarreal to the Laredo mayor, proving that he has already surrendered the money asked for in a letter dated August 17, 1850.

Printed circular from Governor Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, informing it that the treasury minister has issued new regulations.

Printed set of regulations, sent by the department head of the Department of the North, restricting entertainments.

Printed circular from Governor Fernandez to the Laredo ayuntamiento concerning taxes. According to Fernandez, collected taxes should be sent integrally to the state treasury.

Printed circular from Governor Fernández to the Laredo ayuntamiento, announcing that five men have been named to the departmental council.

Printed statement from José Maria de Cárdenas, announcing a fair to take place.

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Daily newspaper from Matamoros, Mexico printed in Spanish and English that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Matamoros, Mexico printed in Spanish and English that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Matamoros, Mexico printed in Spanish and English that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Matamoros, Mexico printed in Spanish and English that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico along with advertising.

Daily newspaper from Matamoros, Mexico printed in Spanish and English that includes local and national news from the United States and Mexico along with advertising.