Interview with Herbert Straus, Jewish chaplain for the U. S. Navy. The interview includes Strauss' personal experiences at the Pearl Harbor Base during the Japanese attack there on December 7, 1941.

Interview with Pete Craig, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II from Houston, Texas. Craig describes his time as a Private 1st Class in the Infantry, as well as his experiences in basic training and the places he visited throughout the United States.

Letter from Isaac to Honorable Sam Rayburn, a congressman, about economic issues in our country relating to wages, taxes, and subsidies.

Letter to Cecile from her father about her taxes, Dinny dating someone, Maude Taylor visiting, a recent death, and relatives travelling to Honolulu.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to George Andre and G. A. Stirl discussing his travel itinerary and deadlines for sending documents to specific locations.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, Jr., and Thomas L. James discussing Phillips audit and his travel itinerary.

Interview with Hayes H. Bolitho, a businessman and an Army Air Corps veteran, concerning his experiences as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese during World War II. Bolitho discusses the bombing of Clark Field (1941), his surrender at Clark Field, prison camp at Malaybalay (1942), Davao Penal Colony (1942-1944), the torpedoing of his hell ship and rescue by Filipino guerrillas, and his evacuation by the American submarine USS Narwhal.

Interview with Joe B. Gear regarding his experiences in the military and as a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. He was captured near Corregidor in the Phillipines.

Interview with Willard Wall, a Army WWII veteran from Austin, Texas. Willard discusses his experiences on Oahu during the attack on Pearl Harbor, including his entry into the Army, assignment to Schofield Barracks, the morning of the attack, and preparations of the island for invasion afterwards.

Interview with Charles Timlin, a Navy WWII veteran from Fort Worth, Texas. Timlin discusses his experiences aboard the USS Vestal during the attack on Pearl Harbor, including is entry into the service, assignment to the Vestal, training and life on the ship, the night before the attack, events during the morning of the attack, and some details about service in the war afterwards.

Letter from Paul D. Dodds to Daniel W. Kempner informing him he would be more than happy to track down some nice French champaign for Mr. Issac H. Kempner to have while on his cruise to Hawaii.

Transcript of an interview with Gaston Spencer, an Army veteran from Redwater, Texas. Spencer discusses concerning his experiences at Schofield Barracks with the 35th Infantry, Company M during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about group of 36 Japanese brokers, investors and builders who toured industrial and residential developments in the Dallas- Fort Worth area.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner discussing Herbert Kempner's health, the Kempner family's recent travels, and market fluctuations.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Walter F. Woodul thanking him for the well wishes and discussing his upcoming trip to Hawaii.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Hollister Drug Company requesting if they could repeat an order as per their invoice of about a year ago consisting of two bottles of White Ginger Toilet Water and two bottles of Pikake Toilet Water.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing the Kempner's price on sugar being determined by how much raw sugar can be obtained from Hawaii on a monthly basis and explaining that recent sugar legislation won't affect the Kempner's sugar business. Kempner also request that Weston read an article from the Wall Street Journal.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to General Bruce discussing W. H. Louviere's travels and the possible reason for his delay in response with the confirmation he will respond soon. Kempner also thanks General Bruce for his wife's compliments.

Interview with Howard Featherling, a United States Navy veteran from Sinton. He relates his experiences as a member of Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron One stationed at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941.

Interview with Carl B. Mason, a United States Army veteran from Dallas, Texas, regarding his experiences as a member of the 3rd Engineer Battalion stationed at Schofield Barracks during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of 1941.

Interview with Carl B. Mason, a United States Army veteran from Dallas, Texas, regarding his experiences and memories of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor of December 7, 1941 while stationed at Schofield Barracks as a member of the 3rd Engineer Battalion.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with A J Dunn. Dunn joined the Navy in 1940 and received basic training in San Diego. Upon completion, he was assigned to the USS Oglala (CM-4) at Pearl Harbor. On the morning of 7 December 1941, he was returning from liberty when the attack began. Unable to find his ship, he jumped aboard the USS Mugford (DD-389) just as it was getting underway. After seven days of patrols, he returned to the harbor and was transferred to the USS New Orleans (CA-32). While on convoy duty to Brisbane, the ship received a warm welcome from Australian citizens. But one evening, the ship was nearly subject to friendly fire when a cruiser from New Zealand mistook the New Orleans for a Japanese ship. Dunn was transferred to the USS Indiana (BB-58) with Task Force 58, bombarding islands in the Gilberts and Marshalls. As a gunner’s mate, his duties included testing small arms ammunition in a surveillance oven to see whether it had expired. He was transferred to the USS Botetourt (APA-136), operating out of the Philippines until the end of the war. He sailed past the USS Missouri (BB-63) …

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Hensel. Hensel was drafted into the Navy in June 1943. He trained as an aerial gunner and was eventually assigned to a crew aboard an Avenger. In early 1945, he went aboard USS Franklin (CV-13). In March, when the Franklin was attacked, Hensel was blown overboard and eventually made it onto a raft before being rescued by USS Hickox (DD-673). He went to a hospital at Ulithi to recover from burns before heading back to the US. He was undergoing more training when the war ended.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Jack Hensel. Hensel was drafted into the Navy in June 1943. He trained as an aerial gunner and was eventually assigned to a crew aboard an Avenger. In early 1945, he went aboard USS Franklin (CV-13). In March, when the Franklin was attacked, Hensel was blown overboard and eventually made it onto a raft before being rescued by USS Hickox (DD-673). He went to a hospital at Ulithi to recover from burns before heading back to the US. He was undergoing more training when the war ended.