Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "This pictorial series is on Burt Shotton, that Brooklyn individualist who wears no man's baseball regalia."

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Right form the cradle up they're wearing stripes in the zebra open at Brooklyn's prospect park zoo."

Scrapbook documenting the life of John Logan Briggs Jr. between 1945 and 1961, including photographs, newspaper clippings, letters, business cards, tickets, and various other documents. John Logan Briggs Jr. is the creator of "The Experience," a self-discovery workshop for the LGBT community.

Letter from Frank E. Dawson to D. W. Kempner discussing D. W. Kempner's inquiry about accommodations for his chauffeur in New York city. He recommends lodging at the Harlem Branch of Y. M. C. A and provides details about location, cost, and transportation options including need for reservation and deposit.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing past correspondence, going to Mass, and an incident that occurred on New Year's Eve.

Correspondence between George F. Eliot and Tex Bradford discussing military sentiments and qualifications. In the first letter, George F. Elliot writes about a meeting between himself and C. Hartley Grattan. In the second letter George F. Eliot advises Mr. Bradford on applying for a military position in Ontario, Canada.

Letter from the Institute for Research in Biography to D. W. Kempner regarding a Press Proof of his biography, asking him to review it and make any changes or corrections as required. A "Special Publication Offer" card is attached.

Letter from WASP Cornelia Yerkes discussing flying with bad weather and electrical problems, hand-cranking her landing gear, food, traveling, and Christmas.

Letter from A. H. Blackshear, Jr. to Mrs. Hoing enclosing a letter regarding handling the matter.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to officers and crew of the U.S.S. Bon Homme Richard informing them that he and Mrs. Kempner will not be able to attend the commissioning ceremonies and sending their best wishes.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to the Naval Clothing Depot following up about a recent payment.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Inge Hoing informing that he has the card to their marriage and wishes them the best.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Lillie Balfour (?)' of Brooklyn, New York, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'William Balfour'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to 'Lilly' (wife of William Balfour) from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Masig (?)' of New South Wales, Australia, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Eric John Byde'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast from internee to 'Charles Gregor', asking him to forward the message to his parents in New South Wales, Australia.

Letter from Blish Monyhan to Edgar Jones giving him well wishes before he is sent to war. Envelope addressed to Edgar Jones with the return address to Blish Monyhan dated June 18, 1944.

Carbon copy of a letter from Dr. Edwin D. Moten to his daughter Myrtle, on April 16, 1947, while she is at Fort Hamilton waiting to ship to Germany.

Letter from the Naval Clothing Depot to Harris Leon Kempner requesting remittance for an overdue account.

Photograph used for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Burt Shotton.. . the dapper Dodger boss looks 'em over from the dugout here Tuesday."

Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner inviting them to the commissioning ceremonies of the USS Bon Homme Richard on November 26, 1944.

Photograph of Rear Admiral Carleton Bryant standing with Captain Charles Baker on board the U.S.S. Texas in the New York Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. According to the photo, the large shell between the men was one that "penetrated the ship off Cherbourg." Both men are wearing their black dress uniforms, with the ship's large guns looming overhead.

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.

An advertising agreement for Carl Compton from the publication of the Associated Art Instructors of Texas for the Texas Art Teacher magazine.

The top portion of the Sargent Colors catalog sent by Walter Bray to Carl B. Compton about advertising in The Texas Art Teacher magazine.

Studio photograph of a young couple. The man and woman are identified as John and Juanita Jordan. Juanita, who has short curly blond hair, is wearing a plaid dress with cap sleeves and bow tied at center of collar. John is wearing a pin striped suit, white shirt, and dark patterned tie. He has a white handkerchief in his left breast pocket of his jacket. Written near bottom of image in blue ink: "With All Our Love, Nita [&] John". Written on back of photograph in black ink: "John & Juanita Jordan Made - Nov. 3, 1949 John, 25 years of age Nita, 21 years of age". Also on back in pencil: "3-4130". The photograph was in a gray and tan folder accession 2000.042.023b.