Skirt suit of navy blue wool twill consisting of: A) Hip-length jacket with full length tailored sleeves. Collarless neckline which raises 3/4". Single breasted with 3 tortoise buttons and slim bound button holes. Bib-shaped yoke insert with two almost vertical faux pocket flaps. Mid-arm design seams comes to inner top of lower hacking pocket flaps. Hacking pockets have vertical and slim bound buttons holes with one tortoise button for right flap and one turquoise button for left flap. Back inverted triangular yoke starts from shoulders with point ended at center back waist. Tailored sleeve split into upper and under sleeve, with two darts at elbow on under sleeve. Fully lined in (now) indigo crepe silk. B) Skirt, pencil with seams at center front and back and both sides. 1 1/2" waist band with triangular tip comes to a lapped zipper on left side and 4 sets of hooks and one snap for closure. Two 2" darts on front and two 4" darts on back. 2" simple vent at CF hem, hem has been let down from original length by ~2", using 2" cotton bias tape. Skirt is unlined with pinked cut edges to finish seam inside. Labels: Designer's label: "Adrian …

Letter from Margaret L. Chamberlain to Mr. Rigdon Edwards discussing her recent travels for aviation training.

Letter from Captain Merrill Smith to his wife discussing two books he has been reading and thanking her for what she recently sent him.

Letter to Mrs. Nixon from Mrs. Kempner asking her to go to New York to take care of some personal matters for her and briefly mentioning finances.

Letter from Mrs. Matthews to Mrs. Kempner about working in the Intown Club and an upcoming dance.

Letter to Cecile from her father discussing international relations and politics.

Telegram from Mrs. Mills to Mrs. Kempner encouraging her to help with the war effort.

Letter to Cecile from her father about his dental health and the war.

A collection of various military orders and documents pertaining to Paul A. Hill's Air Force and Air Reserve service.

Man's sport's shirt of blue Irish linen. Long sleeves, center front opening, two patch pockets with buttons at upper chest. Convertible neck. Designer's label: "Adrian / designs for men / Neiman-Marcus" Fabric label: "Imported / Irish Linen" Size label: "Washable / M"

Letter from Cornelia Yerkes, probably to her parents, discussing catching a ride in a C-47 from Sacramento to Fort Worth, travelling to Houston by bus, how her friends are doing, and plans for future travel. Typed on Edwards Hotel (Jackson) stationary.

Cocktail dress of black crepe. Scooped neckline inset in tan under black Chantilly lace. Empire waistline with inserted contour waist of black velvet and non-functioning self-covered buckle. Street length. Short sleeves; bodice opening and neckline draped in black chiffon. Center back zipper closure; unlined. Designer label: Howard Greer / Beverly Hills Retailer label: Neiman-Marcus

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner discussing his and Kempner's business after the war and their friendship in Washington and expressing hope that the two will visit at some point.

Letter from Charles S. Thomas to Harris L. Kempner wishing Harris and his family success for the New Year and expressing hope that they can get together soon.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to M. M. Feld discussing Feld's package, that was sent from California, arrived at the Kempner's home and Kempner expresses thanks for the gift. Kempner ends the letter wishing Feld a happy new year despite the transpiring incidents currently happening in the government and industry.

Letter from Henrietta Leonora Blum Kempner to David S. Godwin giving thanks for the gift of cards, and discusses about the current goings on of the other family members.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David S. Godwin discussing Kempner's melancholic view of the world due to the war and how the holidays has really brought that into brighter perspective.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Wayne W. Johnson, Jr. discussing Johnson's brothers entering the services and Mary Jean Kempner obtaining a job at Vogue as a war correspondent. Kempner discusses the progress of war in Japan and the potential length of the war.

Letter from Wayne W. Johnson, Jr. to I. H. Kempner informing Kempner that Johnson is still on active duty in Hawaii and that all of Johnson's brothers are in the services. Johnson asks about a picture of Miss Mary Jean Kempner and discusses Miss Kempner getting a job.

File copy of a second pre-printed form requesting a reference for Mr. Eugene Razier Ledoux who has applied for a position as a janitor at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In the response portion of the form, I. H. Kempner has provided his comments based on Ledoux's work as his chauffeur.

File copy of a pre-printed form requesting a reference for Mr. Eugene Razier Ledoux who has applied for a position as a janitor at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In the response portion of the form, I. H. Kempner has provided his comments based on Ledoux's work as his chauffeur.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lt. F. T. O'Brien discussing President Truman's presidency and the unemployment issue in the United States during this time.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Lt. F. T. O'Brien discussing how business is currently with the end of the war coming and Truman's presidency and labor policy.

Letter from Frank T. O'Brien to I. H. Kempner discussing O'Brien's trip to the Galveston and the current state of business in Texas with the war being almost over.