Proceedings of the 37th regional archeological symposium including the text of papers presented during the conference. It also includes the SWFAS by-laws, and the meeting minutes for a SWFAS business meeting.

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

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 …

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Rangers who received a big assist from Kansas city as the Royals upended Oakland 4- 1.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about 24 year old Tom Watson who posted a fine 69 for his three over 213 total for the lead.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about some late fireworks for the Rangers who trailed Detroit 4- 0 in the last of the 9th.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about president Nixon who is confronted with yet another diplomatic problem which.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Atomic Energy Commission which is re-evaluating abandoned uranium mines in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas because of the demand for more nuclear fuel.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of Argentine president who has declared all-out war on terrorist after Marxist Guerrillas raided a major army camp and killed its commander, his wife and a sentry.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Bunker thanking them for the maple syrup they sent him and his wife, and asking if they are still in Buenos Aires or if they went back to Vermont.

Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner discussing a possible trip to South America while Bunker is living in Buenos Aires.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker discussing Bunker's recent slating to be transferred to the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy.

Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner discussing his potential transfer to Ambassador to Italy. Bunker provides travel advice in case the Kempners are still interested in visiting South America.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Ellsworth Bunker discussing Bunker's nomination to ambassador to Rome, Italy. Kempner also discusses the recent economy and the sugar industry.

Letter from Ellsworth Bunker to I. H. Kempner discussing his move to Rome, Italy and the recent economics of the sugar industry.

Letter from Farris Campbell to I. H. Kempner discussing travel assistance the bank is providing for Ceclie Kempner's upcoming trip to South America.

Transcript of an interview with Claudio Durand, an Argentinian-born immigrant to Dallas, Texas, entrepreneur, and businessman. Durand shares concerning his childhood in Buenos Aires; educational and work history; living in Puerto Rico; visits to New York; immigration process; differences between Argentina and the United States; becoming American; and his thoughts on current immigration laws.

Letter from the Automobile Club of America to Daniel W. Kempner discussing Mr. Kempner's membership dues and informing him of updates to the club's services including the introduction of an international driver's license.

Letter from Duke files District Traffic Manager of the Braniff International Airways regarding new flight schedules, a flight design specifically for businessmen who need to sleep on flights, new hours for their Ticket and Reservation Office and available flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Interview with Florencia Arrechea, a Argentinian-American immigrant from Necochea, Argentina. Arrechea discusses growing up, major differences between living in Argentina and the US, Argentinian politics and culture, immigrating to Texas, different jobs she has worked, thoughts on American citizens versus immigrants, Hispanic-American issues, and her hopes for the future.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Braniff airliner that was hijacked and flown to Argentina being returned to Dallas.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., gifting Dinny a stamp from Argentina.

Transcript of interview with Cynthie Jane Ragsdale, the director of Heart O' the Hills Camp, from Houston, Texas. Ragsdale recalls her time going to summer camps during her childhood, her time studying journalism at Texas Woman's University, and her time working at Heart O' the Hills Camp.