Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 31, 1943. He says it rains a lot, but his outfit has moved in to a building recently. Although it is crowded, they keep dry. He's been getting mail much more often in Italy than in North Africa.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on December 22, 1943, describing the Christmas dinner he had at a private residence in Italy. He praises the Italians ability to make and eat food, and wishes his family a Merry Christmas.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on December 23, 1944. He tells of a friend who came back from the Rest Camp recently, with whom he compared the sights of Rome, and explains that someone broke into his footlocker and stole a fountain pen he'd gotten from Robert Evans, Jr., as well as a hunting knife. He wonders what kind of soldier would do something like that, and seems sure that the perpetrator will be caught.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 11, 1944, telling about a movie he saw recently. He says it was pretty good, but he's seen better. He also complains about the cold, but he's put paper between his mattress and the bed springs, so he thinks he'll be warmer.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 25, 1943. He discusses the weather and what the soldiers had for Christmas dinner, and tells them not to worry about him.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 21, 1943. He arrived safely in Italy, and likes it a great deal more than he did North Africa. He comments on the fruit and nuts that grow in Italy, and mentions that he has finally received many letters and packages from home.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to Sallie L. Willis, on December 6, 1944, thanking her for the Christmas box she sent him. He talks about the weather, and says that the food is getting bad because it's all canned, so her box is very welcome. He expresses hope that a relative made it safely to France.

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on December 6, 1944, saying he hasn't gotten any of their letters, but he has gotten a few boxes in the mail. He says he's got some pictures he'll send to them in his next air mail letter. He also mentions a friend who's been stationed nearby and is going to come to the club that night.

Interview with engineer and Army Air Forces veteran Shuford M. Alexander, Jr. The interview includes Alexander's personal experiences about being a fighter pilot in Italy during World War II, basic training, flight training, various assignments and transfers, Operation STRANGLE, being shot down by flak over Piacenza, and being rescued by Italian partisans. Additionally, Alexander talks about his link-up with a British A-4 Mission and his attempt to reach Allied lines, his betrayal by a German agent and his subsequent capture, escaping and continuing his search for Allied lines, his observations and opinions about the partisans, a second encounter with a British A-4 Mission, the Martani family in the village of Tosca, his group's trek through mountain snow to reach Allied lines, meeting with British paratroopers and with African-American soldiers from the 92nd Infantry Division, and his reunion with his squadron in Pisa. The interview includes an appendix with a narrative by Alexander.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Luigi Calegari thanking him for a package of candies and a cake and wishing Mr. Calegari a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. He then updates Mr. Calegari on Angelo and his attendance at the Kempner's thanksgiving party.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, telling her who Bill Stewart is, that he may come visit her, and making conversation.

Clipping of the title section of the from the Dallas Times Herald newspaper. It includes part of an article about Italian leftists kidnapping U. S. Brigadier General James L. Dozier.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of five Arab terrorists who surrendered themselves to officials in Kuwait.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a kidnapping in Italy, report of the recoveries after a cyclone and tidal wave that occurred in Bangladesh coast and it describes the things which the three astronauts will do during their day off.

Shift style dress of 90% cashmere/10% silk blend knit in "Mariposa" butterfly pattern of black and white, pink, lime green, violet, purple, orange, blue and blue-green floral floral checkerboard and border print. "Emilio" signature in print.

Telegram sent by Annamaria and Jose Lacerda to I. H. Kempner and family expressing seasons greetings.

Maxi dress of silk jersey in print design in blue, pink, purple, green, orange, black and white with "Emilio" signature in print.

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by American Express, including 1 wooden case and leather goods worth $120.

Letter from Renata Rapisardi to Ruth Alma Kempner discussing a package of custom cloth, handkerchiefs and slips and when it will be shipped, and enclosing a bill and packing list for a shipment of clothing.

Receipt for items returned through mail by H. Kempner to Mattioli & Ghedin in Milan, Italy.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to W. L. Gatz discussing how Gatz and others might be coming down soon for a ball. Kempner also discusses various topics surrounding cotton, the gins, and a delivery of pecans.

Letter from Rolando Ghedini to Daniel W. Kempner thanking him for the greeting card and wishing him a happy new year.