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 Pierre Chardine to I. H. Kempner discussing the passing of Mr. A. H. Blackshear and extends his sympathies to his family. He also extends well wishes and regards to Kempner's family.

Letter from Erich Freund to I. H. Kempner responding to Ike, updates him on the health of Aunt Rosa Anspach and Dr. Edith Peritz. Rosa, visited regularly by both, is in a depressed state due to her disability, while Dr. Peritz continues her medical practice at age 65. The letter discusses family matters, including his own age and work, the adopted daughter Sophie's immigration to the U.S., and the his late relatives. He reminisces about a guestbook entry from Ike's mother and extends an invitation for Ike to share more about his immediate family.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pierre and Sabine Chardine discussing his birthday.

Letter from Gladys Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the passing of Daniel W. Kempner, and mentions family and friends that have been supporting her and Jeane Bertig.

Letter from W. L. Clayton to Henrietta Kempner and Isaac H. Kempner thanking them for their Christmas and New Year card.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Sabine and Pierre Chardine thanking them for their good wishes on his 89th birthday.

Letter from Pierre Chardine to Ike Kempner discussing current events in both of their personal lives and expressing condolences for the death of Kempner's son, Isaac "Herbert" Kempner, Jr.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Pierre Chardine discussing overseas inter-company competition and containing a list of people described in a photograph from Kempner and his wife's 50th wedding anniversary.

Letter from William Rosenwald to Mr. I. H. Kempner inviting to join a mission to Paris and Israel, along with detailed plan of the trip.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the details for the clothes and other packages that should be sent.

Telegram sent by Nicole Chardine Pesle via Western Union to I. H. and Hennie Kempner expressing that their thoughts are with I. H. and Henrietta Leonora Kempner.

Telegram sent by Jean Fauchille, Gabriel Verley, and Andre Clerc to I. H. Kempner expressing their best wishes and congratulations.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Augusta Goldberger discussing how the method of obtaining visas has changed over the years. Kempner also discusses the possibilities, mainly negative, of the family staying where they are and what might occur if they do travel to America.

Handwritten letter from David Cohen to I. H. Kempner providing news on Nathan's children, who are safe in France following the German occupation, and their need for clothes at this time.

Letter from Leon G. Gibert to Mr. Kempner discussing a message sent by an American officer in France and asking Kempner that if he receive a message from this soldier to let him know.

Letter from Elwood McEnany to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the news he provided about the Chardines, which he also received from Gussie Gibert.

Letter from Roger Vaurs to Harris Leon Kempner regarding Harris's interest in matters to France, So, he mentions that he has added him to their mailing list so Harris would receive future issues or updates happening in France.

Telegram sent by the Acarrette family to Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner and their sons discussing their devastation at the death of President Kennedy and expressing their deep and affectionate sympathy.

Handwritten letter from Sally Truslow to Harris Kempner providing her travel plans to Paris requesting a specific name for someone at Chase Manhattan Bank in Paris.

Letter from Frank A. Richards to Harris Leon Kempner regarding the updates on arrangements for the ladies in Paris.

Letter from Christian Clerc to Harris Kempner informing him that Francine is still out of town but will take care of arrangements to Sally Truslow and her friend as soon as she returns. He notes that most people are absent from Paris in the month of August.

Letter from David Chemisier to Harris Leon Kempner explaining that they didn't receive the shirt he returned. They also provide a statement of the amount that he needs to pay them since the package is lost.