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 …

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bert Tripp informing that they have received a printed reported regarding wine opening.

Letter from H. W. Tripp to Mr. H. Kempner discussing his surprise from Kempner's previous letter and his disappointment in a progress report.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Taylor Instrument Company requesting a roll of Taylor Chart No. 82 to fit his barometer.

Letter from Thomas J. Hargrave to I. H. Kempner discussing Kempner's participation in the Business and Industry Committee for United Nations Week and Day and requesting his financial support.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of police in El Paso who are looking for the man who raped and murdered a young woman from Rochester, New York.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Bert discussing about small profit from Xerox and then gives updates on what their kids are doing in life. He also Congratulates him for his appointment to the Trust Committee of the First National City Bank of New York.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to William H. Devonshire discussing information regarding a sailboat.

Letter from William H. Devonshire to Harris L. Kempner welcoming him to membership of the North American Knarr Association and sending a few forms for him to fill out.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to the North American Knarr Association providing them with a check for $6.00 to cover his bill.

Letter from Bert Tripp to Isaac H. Kempner, Jr. requesting that Isaac obtain Glenmore Distilleries stock and discussing a conversation with W. John Kenney after he spoke, discussing personal points of interest and briefly mentioning the death of Captain Mallory.

Letter from Bert Tripp to Isaac H. Kempner, Jr. enclosing a write-up on the Cuban Atlantic Sugar Company and discussing the ability to buy rights. Attached is a hand-written note suggesting to trust Bert and take the suggestion on Monsanto.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Taylor Instrument Companies discussing an order that is out of stock and requesting whatever be done to have the order by Christmas.

Letter from R. Krautwurst to Harris L. Kempner confirming a shipping date for Kempner's order.

Invoice for items sold to Commander H. L. Kempner by Taylor Instrument Companies including a Taylor Cyclo Stormograph.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to D. D. Gillespie discussing a clipping regarding Gillespie's activities and extending congratulations.

Letter from Samson United Corporation to Harris L. Kempner expressing gratitude regarding a ceremony and at receiving the "E" award.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to D. D. Gillespie discussing his enjoyment regarding being invited to and attending the Army-Navy "E" ceremonies.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Hulbert W. Tripp discussing the reason Tripp will not be ordered back from inactive duty and expressing hope that the two will be able to meet again some time.

Invoice for stormograph charts sold to H. Kempner by Taylor Instrument Companies.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Eastman Kodak Company stating that two letters from September are enclosed. Kempner writes that he is sending his Cine-Kodak Magazine camera for processing. Due to issues with the camera, he is disappointed with the results of the images.

Letter from the Eastman Kodak Company to Daniel W. Kempner informing Mr. Kempner that check he had sent with his film has not been located but not to send another as the work he needs done can only be handled by the Eastman Kodak Company's Rocester location.

Repair acknowledgement from the Eastman Kodak Company to D. W. Kempner for his Cine Kodak Mag 16mm camera.