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 John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on September 28, 1945, telling them that he'll be on a ship to come home in a couple of days. He details how the camp he's stationed at is set up, including German prisoners of war who do K. P. He sets the goal of starting his life over again, and bemoans his loss of a Sergeant rating due to his absence from his original camp, but decides he doesn't care since he'll be a civilian again soon. He is excited to be home in time for deer season.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1944. Willis is sorry a friend named Jack broke his arm, but assures his parents that A&M has good doctors. His outfit is still working eleven hours a day, but he notes that they've been getting better food more often. He hopes he will get a 3 day pass soon, so he can travel.

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

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts : France, Eastern front, Japan, Marianas, Southwest Pacific, China, Southeast Asia, Italy. Maps: France, Europe, Southwest Japan. Back: One way to "blow your top"--but for good--is to be booby-trapped. Text and illustration urge soldiers to avoid booby-traps by exercising care and remaining suspicious.

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.

Handwritten letter from Faye to Harris L. Kempner thanking him for the letter of introduction and updating him on travel plans.

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

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company inquiring about the chosen chauffeur for his trip to Europe, Mr. Stachewsky's ability to speak French, English and Italian as well as the conditions in the contract about lodgings, meals, and salary in and out of Paris.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Lacerda informing that it was thoughtful to send Henrietta and himself Christmas greetings.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Central Pacific, Southwest Pacific, Air war, Burma, USSR. Maps show air attacks from London to various sites in Germany; New Ireland; south Pacific; Truk Is. Includes photographs: "Island forts", Marine corps set up radio telephone sets at Roi Island, Leathernecks set up machine guns immediately upon landing, All-Negro Ninety-Ninth Fighter Squadron at Anzio, German prisoners disembark from an LST to a prison camp, wounded female Jugoslav guerillas arrive in Malta, General Sir Harold Alexander chats with Yank rangers near Cisterno. Back: Text states "In Mein Kampf, Hitler stated that his plan was to destroy France first, then England, after which he would have the United States cornered without a fight!."

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Western Europe, Italy, Russia, Solomons, New Guinea, Gilbert Islands. Maps: Sicily, Solomon Islands, [Western Europe]. Photographs: The ships are getting over; Going ashore "down under"; [The "before and after" of a raid at Leghorn, Italy.] Back: Text and photographs highlight the uses of gliders in wartime.

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

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker introducing Bunker to Kempner's sister, Hattie Oppenheimer.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker discussing the enclosed letter introducing Bunker to Kempner's sister, Hattie Oppenheimer.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Annamaria and Jose Lacerda thanking them for their Christmas greetings. He returns their good wishes and expresses concern that things that are "at variance with the spirit of Peace on Earth, Good Will towards Men" are "on the horizon of the [United States'] economic sky".

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Gian Paulo and Roberto regarding the box and note they received. He mentions that they're going to eat it soon and mentions that Shrub left to get in a a few days of skiing before he goes off to school and that Sandy is still with them and he'll leave just after the New Year for Duke. He wishes them a Happy New Year.

Interview with Bill J. Ripkowski, a sergeant in the US Army during WWII. He answers questions about his life in the military and his time abroad during the war.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Robert Warren. Warren was born in Frisco, Texas in February 1921. After graduating from high school, he attended Texas A&M participating in the ROTC program for two years. Upon graduation in 1942 he applied for a commission in the United States Army Air Forces and was accepted. After participating in various stages of flight training, he was assigned as a C-47 pilot. Flying the Northern Route over Greenland, he joined the 439th Troop Carrier Wing, 94th Squadron, 9th Air Force in England. He tells of being involved in Operation Market Garden and of crossing the Rhine, where he pulled Waco CG-4 gliders, and of the Battle of the Bulge where he hauled fuel for General Patton’s tanks.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mattioli, Ghedini and Moraschini expressing his deep appreciation of his cable on his birthday, and apologizes for the late reply.

Letter from Adele and Rodolfo Barba to Miss Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner thanking her for her kindness after the war, gifting her a Sicilian hand worked handkerchief, and requesting a few dollars for food.

Letter from Louise Fúeker-Goldstein to I. H. Kempner discussing and thanking Kempner for assisting with Goldstein's deceased husband's property and asking Kempner to send his check for the property to her daughter, Greta.