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 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.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Acencion Fernandez. Fernandez, a Texas farm boy born in 1924, was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was assigned to the USS LCI-80 where he served as a loader on a 40-inch gun. At the Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian and at Iwo Jima, he was involved in strafing the beaches to enable Marines to land. Later his LCI landed Marines on Okinawa. He briefly mentions the presence of Navajo code talkers on the ship.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Acencion Fernandez. Fernandez, a Texas farm boy born in 1924, was drafted when he was 18 years old. He was based in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was assigned to the USS LCI-80 where he served as a loader on a 40-inch gun. At the Mariana Islands of Saipan and Tinian and at Iwo Jima, he was involved in strafing the beaches to enable Marines to land. Later his LCI landed Marines on Okinawa. He briefly mentions the presence of Navajo code talkers on the ship.

Letter from Ernest W. Greene to I. H. Kempner discussing the accommodations for Kempner's upcoming trip to Hawaii.

Letter from Ernest W. Greene to I. H. Kempner discussing hotel and travel accommodations for the Kempners' trip to Honolulu.

Invoices and a statement for items sold to Mr. I. H. Kempner by Hawaiian Exotic Flowers, including two large, purple Cattleya orchid corsages totaling $15.00 and a dozen medium Anthuriums totaling $15.50.

Letter from Hawaiian Exotic Flowers to I. H. Kempner regarding his inquiry about the cost of a half dozen anthuriums compared to a dozen.

Letter from Hawaiian Exotic Flowers to I. H. Kempner informing him that they have sent one shipment of one-flower corsages and that they cannot send the other shipment he requested.

Letter from Roy J. Meffingwell to Harris L. Kempner enclosing a story of interest from a newspaper and discussing his enjoyment with Harris and Ruth's recent visit. The newspaper clipping describes a tourist couple in a limousine getting caught in a landslide.

Letter from L. R. Johnson to I. H. Kempner with good tidings and a picture that O. C. Easter took of Kempner and his wife.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Mary G. Quiroga requesting absentee voting ballots for him and his wife because they will be in Hawaii.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to John F. Staub requesting the study plans for the Ketchum house be sent to Mrs. D. S. Godwin, who is bcc'd.

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 Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. David F. Weston requesting for their travel plan in order to inform proper people.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to George Andre discussing a mailing list of various partners and businesses for statements.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Cecile Kempner discussing some letters from Honolulu, Hawaii and a cremation service.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to David F. Weston discussing about a letter from R. I. Mehan on the valuation H. Kempner stocks and their travel plans.

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 Ernest W. Greene discussing the attached letter requesting accommodations for an upcoming trip to Hawaii.

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.

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 George Andre requesting a check amounted to charges made while on a business trip.