This report discusses defense innovation and technology research and development in the American, British, French, and German military and ways to use implement such innovations into NATO forces.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Henry Clay to Joel R. Poinsett, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary U.S Mexico concerning relations and trade agreements between Mexico, the United States of America, Great Britain, and Colombia.

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

Letter from Melville E. Stone to Clement M. Brown Jr. introducing him to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner and informing him that they will be sail to Europe and stay at the Hotel Plaza Athenee. A note to Mr. Kempner regarding the Paris address is written at the bottom.

Letter from Thomas L. James to Samson informing them of Jeane Bertig Kempner's upcoming trip to France and intent to buy several items from Samson. Mr. James tells them to quote the Mrs. Kempner at wholesale price and that her bill would be covered by Sugarland Industries.

Letter from H. Eaton Hart to Harris L. Kempner discussing and recommending a possible tutor for Kempner's sons in Paris.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Daniel W. Kempner discussing total losses from the Merchants & Planters Compress & Warehouse Co., fees from The Bertig Company, bales ginned from Plantersville, storage updates from Liberty Press in New Orleans and Blackshear's upcoming departure for a wedding in Greenville, along with information regarding total cotton bale stock.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abe Santos. Santos joined the Navy in November of 1939. He served as a Fireman aboard the USS Astoria (CA-34). They participated in the battles of the Coral Sea, Midway and Savo Island, where the ship was sunk. He traveled back to Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Wharton (AP-7). Santos was placed on tugboat duty for six months, then transferred to Johnston Island as a Second-Class Machinist’s Mate. He assisted with airstrip construction. He later transferred back to headquarters at Pearl Harbor, and worked on staff for Admiral Robert L. Ghormley. He continued his service after the war ended.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Abe Santos. Santos joined the Navy in November of 1939. He served as a Fireman aboard the USS Astoria (CA-34). They participated in the battles of the Coral Sea, Midway and Savo Island, where the ship was sunk. He traveled back to Pearl Harbor aboard the USS Wharton (AP-7). Santos was placed on tugboat duty for six months, then transferred to Johnston Island as a Second-Class Machinist’s Mate. He assisted with airstrip construction. He later transferred back to headquarters at Pearl Harbor, and worked on staff for Admiral Robert L. Ghormley. He continued his service after the war ended.

Letter from Mario Santochia to Daniel W. Kempner informing him that he cannot say whether he will be free to chauffeur the Kempner's in August yet, but that he write again in June to let him know and that he will provide him a chauffeur if he is unable to do it. Mr. Santochia also provides the prices for his chauffeuring service.

This official War Department document contains orders to the named officers "of the Aviation Section, Signal Reserve Corps," the names are listed on the following pages. The men are to "participate regularly and frequently in aerial flights."

Copy of a letter from Charlie Kilpatrick (?) to Mrs. Willie D. Stallings, signed by "Charles", that discusses the writer's injured hand and his plans for when he receives inactive duty status. On the back of the page, the name, "Willie Westmoreland Stallings 1902-1993" is written in pencil.

Telegram sent Kempner informing that on Tuesday morning they will leave due to storms, going directly to Lucerne. They ask to forward all mail to Lucerne as the weather conditions are terrible. They ask to be kept posted regarding president's actions.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Northern France, Air assault, Allied conference, Southwest Pacific, Mediterranean, Russia, North Africa, Aleutians, China, Brazil. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show The European theatre, Main area of operations in the Solomons, USSR. Includes photographs: Landing party; Commando glider; Last stop in North Africa; War in the heart of Africa. Back: China's Cadets. 10 photographs are accompanied by text.

Telegram sent by the Kempners via Western Union to Jean-Louis and Nicole Pesle congratulating them on their marriage.

Final, signed contract between the Societe d'Exportation d'Arte Religieux (SEAR) in France and the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation in Dallas for SEAR to provide stained glass panels and components to be used in the Square's chapel. A number of the contract points have been edited or stricken, with initials from both parties.

Letter from Amory Houghton to Clark W. Thompson promising to assist Jeane B. Kempner at the American Embassy when she comes to Paris in August.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Mrs. Angelika W. Frink enclosing an itinerary and discussing possible changes.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Judge John H. Tucker, Jr., discussing summer travel plans.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston informing that Denny is uninjured and discussing about enclosing dividend checks and his travel plans.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. French Line attaching a check for $10.00 to be credit under Miss Cecile Kempner as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kempner. He mentioned that She's going to be a passenger on your France, scheduled to leave from New York on Friday.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Henri J. Job discussing the expiration of Angele Hamon's French passport and asking for renewal, as she is traveling to France with his wife.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. French Line handing a check for $20.00 to be credited under Miss Cecile Kempner, who's going to be a passenger on their vessel, France, scheduled to leave on Friday from New York.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to D. W. Kempner providing updates about the night watchmen on Kempner's estate, cotton gin reports, correspondence from Bill Keyser, a meeting with John Harris about the Galveston Orphans' Home, cotton sold to Japan, seed prices, and notice that he is leaving for Paragould.