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

The last of the U.S. Army Soldier Shows "Blueprint Specials" to be published, "OK, USA" is a musical revue on the theme of U.S. soldiers returning to the United States and finding it finding it as foreign and exotic as any country overseas because they have been away and living under extreme circumstances for so long. Like the other "Blueprint Specials," this show includes a complete script (multiple copies this time); a conductor's score and complete set of instrumental parts; a sample program; set and costume designs; and detailed instructions for producing the show using whatever materials are at hand. Unlike the other "Blueprint Specials," it includes no information on the librettists, songwriters, and other staff who worked on the show.

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 …

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 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 Alex Bradford to S. D. Clithero discussing Mr. Clithero's previous article and the interest in the possibility of discovering additional articles. Additionally, Mr. Bradford readily shares his history working abroad as an explosive engineer and as a fire-fighting officer.

Correspondence between Tex Bradford and Joseph Newton Pew Jr. discussing oil companies & Governor Dewey's political loss. In the first letter Mr. Pew Jr. speaks of Mr. Bradford's interest in Lowell Thomas, the possible treaty effects on oil companies, and the war in Greece. In the second letter, Mr. Tex Bradford cautions that Governor Dewey's statement of favoring a military alliance with only one European power cost him votes and his defeat.

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.

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

Letter from Trammell Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing Roland's godchild, John Morgan Redfield, and his desire for a naval career and to attend the United States Naval Academy.

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

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

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 from Captain Charles W. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing the news station paper in Hitchcock and discussing Roland's experience hearing about the end of the war. Roland adds an end note suggesting Kempner read the article "Transports" from the Coronet magazine.

Letter from Trammell R. Roland to I. H. Kempner discussing a Presidential appointment as a naval officer for John and enclosing a letter to Sam Rayburn and Isaac's letter from Judge Mansfield on the subject.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Mrs. Charles W. Roland offering her advice and suggesting who to contact in regard to an issue she is having.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Captain Charles W. Roland discussing the aftermath and start of the war and discussing the whereabouts of several commanders and captains 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.

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 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.

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.

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.