Letter from W. G. Peoples to I. H. Kempner discussing test shipments for bulk cane sugar transport.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Jowdy. Jowdy enlisted in the Navy in July 1942 at the age of 15, with his parents’ consent. His first assignment was pulling bodies out of sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. At Guadalcanal, his ship was torpedoed. Due to the presence of enemy subs, he could not be rescued initially and spent two weeks floating in a raft. Then he joined a rescue effort to aid the USS Wasp (CV-7), only to be torpedoed again, spending another four days in the water. Jowdy was then assigned to the USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), patrolling the Bering Sea and participating in the Battle of the Komandorski Islands as a second loader on a 40-millimeter. After witnessing the Marianas Turkey Shoot and also seeing MacArthur film his famous return, Jowdy participated in the bombardment of Iwo Jima, amidst kamikazes and suicide boats. After the war, he survived a typhoon and served occupation duty in Japan, later transporting troops as part of the demobilization effort before being discharged in January 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Jowdy. Jowdy enlisted in the Navy in July 1942 at the age of 15, with his parents’ consent. His first assignment was pulling bodies out of sunken ships in Pearl Harbor. At Guadalcanal, his ship was torpedoed. Due to the presence of enemy subs, he could not be rescued initially and spent two weeks floating in a raft. Then he joined a rescue effort to aid the USS Wasp (CV-7), only to be torpedoed again, spending another four days in the water. Jowdy was then assigned to the USS Salt Lake City (CA-25), patrolling the Bering Sea and participating in the Battle of the Komandorski Islands as a second loader on a 40-millimeter. After witnessing the Marianas Turkey Shoot and also seeing MacArthur film his famous return, Jowdy participated in the bombardment of Iwo Jima, amidst kamikazes and suicide boats. After the war, he survived a typhoon and served occupation duty in Japan, later transporting troops as part of the demobilization effort before being discharged in January 1946.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Hugh L. Williams discussing insurance policies.

Letter from Paul B. Caster to I. H. Kempner, Jr. discussing other possible candidates for a position offered to Caster.

Letter from Edith Ballinger to I. H. Kempner thanking him for his advice and her upcoming travel plans.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to James T. Baird discussing the itinerary for his upcoming trip to Japan and East Asia.

Letter from Lillian Daughdrill to Harris L. Kempner informing him that she passed his message on to Mr. Harmon Whittington and he expresses his sorrows to hear that Mr. Kempner will not be joining the Rice Associates.

Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner thanking him for sending the news clippings and giving an update on his life.

Letter from Allen Kimberly to Ike Kempner replying to the news clipping that Kempner sent, the expected visit of Fannie Kempner, the weather, and his possibly visiting Hennie and Ike Kempner in Galveston.

Handwritten letter from Mary to Jeane Kempner discussing her recent health improvements and promising to be ready to return to work soon.

Letter from Mrs. Oakleigh L. Thorne to Sporting Gallery and Bookshop, Inc. discussing about the salmon flies and asking for the price of porcelain salt and peppers in the shape of ducks.

Letter from Henry Attias discussing the meeting held on July 15, where the Board of Directors declared a shared dividend of Common A Stock for every 25 shares of Common Stock of his company. Discusses further details regarding the shares and the arrangements that have been made, including for any shareholder who purchases additional shares. He should sign and mail the included Order Form before the close of the business.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Bogart Rogers thanking him for his assistance with the car issue, enclosing check for $50 as requested. He also recounts a mix-up involving chauffer and a car at Cadillac Company, resulting in temporary acquisition of the wrong vehicle and subsequent damage to the correct car. he also expresses wish to resolve any claims for damages satisfactorily and discusses the need for proof of loss.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner Jr. to Isaac Herbert Kempner discussing sugar shipments.

Letter from E. J. Fox to I. H. Kempner relaying the best wishes of Mr. Norman Foster of the Food Machinery and Chemical Co. while describing his appearance in hopes Kempner will remember him.