Program for the 1984 reunion of the 13th Bomb Squadron of the United States Army Fifth Air Force held by the 13th Squadron Association from Friday, October 5 to Sunday, October 7 in Fairborn, Ohio. The program lists all the events and activities held during the reunion, including fellowship and visitations, invocations and welcomes, memorials, music, speakers, dining, and closings.

A photograph print showing the New York Central (NYC) 2317, 2-8-2 (class H-10A), Dayton, OH.

A photograph print showing the Southern Pacific (SP) 4416, 4-8-4, Lima, OH.

Interview with Charles Lewis concerning his experiences before and during his employment in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Lewis worked at camps in Chillicothe, Ohio (Company 502) and Xenia, Ohio (Company 3542). Includes an appendix.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Leo Charles Kimble. He discusses his childhood growing up during the great depression and what led him to join the US Navy. He describes his experiences int he Pacific Theatre during World War Two.

Transcript of an oral interview with Dr. Adanto D'Amore. D'Amore describes his education briefly at Ohio State University where he graduated from medical school. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Army Air Corps, where he examined candidates for jump school. He eventually was assigned as flight surgeon to the 19th Bomb Group and sent with them to Clark Field in the Philippines in October, 1941. After the Japanese invaded, D'Amore and elements of the 19th Bomb Group moved to Mindanao. After the surrender, D'Amore went with fellow prisoners of war to the Davao Internment Camp. Eventually, he was relocated to Cabanatuan where he spent 12 months before leaving aboard a hell ship for Omori Prison Camp in Japan. Upon being liberated after the war, D'Amore was sent to Okinawa, Manila and finally San Francisco. D'Amore also discusses the condition of the returning POWs.

Transcript of an oral interview with Dr. Adanto D'Amore. D'Amore describes his education briefly at Ohio State University where he graduated from medical school. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Army Air Corps, where he examined candidates for jump school. He eventually was assigned as flight surgeon to the 19th Bomb Group and sent with them to Clark Field in the Philippines in October, 1941. After the Japanese invaded, D'Amore and elements of the 19th Bomb Group moved to Mindanao. After the surrender, D'Amore went with fellow prisoners of war to the Davao Internment Camp. Eventually, he was relocated to Cabanatuan where he spent 12 months before leaving aboard a hell ship for Omori Prison Camp in Japan. Upon being liberated after the war, D'Amore was sent to Okinawa, Manila and finally San Francisco. D'Amore also discusses the condition of the returning POWs.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Lewis Youngblood informing that if he has any suggestions or criticisms to express them to Adrian Levy.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to David F. Weston informing that he is feeling better and limiting his hours at work.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III discussing Denny and Neale Kempner's recent visit with Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Kempner and I. H. Kempner asking Denny to assist in finding John Northrup a job in Houston.

Letter from Irving B. Hexter to Mr. I. H. Kempner discussing a recommended book that has been loaned to him. He further advises Mr. I. H. Kempner on his grandson's education mentioning both Amherst and M.I.T. courses.

Inter-office letter from Robert Lee Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Herbert Kempner, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Webster Kempner, Mrs. F. K. Adoue, Miss Gladys Kempner, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris Kempner updating on the address of Harris K. Weston in Cincinnati

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Julian Rauh congratulating Rauh on his accomplishments and reputation and expressing pride on being friends with Rauh.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bissinger's ordering a box of candy.

Letter from Mr. I. H. Kempner requesting to discontinue notices to Mr. D. W. Kempner and informing about latter's demise.

Article reprinted from The Jewish Forum discussing the importance of Hillel for Jewish students across college campuses.

Letter from Alex Bradford to Gustave E. Bonadio discussing various topics related to the firefighting profession and closely related tangents. Mr. Bradford asks for a copy of Dr. Theobold’s book on Hydraulics be sent to his permanent PO box in Burbank, California. He additionally mentions that he was asked to write a book on firefighting techniques for “PITMAN” but ultimately chose not due to his specialization in Class B fires and his unconventional take on extinguishing fires. Mr. Bradford confirms the existence of an article on “Loaded Streams” at the New York Public Library published in Oil and Gas Journal between 1929-1931 by Dr. Charlie Thomas of Thomas & Hochwalt Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. Discussing the various United States Military branches and how they have been approaching firefighting within their respective branches. Focused primarily on the Navy, Army, and Coast Guard. Finally, Mr. Bradford mentions that there are new chemical developments used for firefighting, however they are not the ideal concoction for putting out blazes.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Benjamin Mielziner discussing Rabbi Henry Cohen's accidental fall and his current condition, the reference to Kempner's deceased mother Mrs. Eliza Kempner, and Mielziner's request for living descendants of Eliza and her mother.

Letter from Benjamin Mielziner to I. H. Kempner explaining the College's plan to distribute new Kaddish cards to the nearest kin of the deceased on the anniversary of the passing and requesting the names and addresses of living descendants of two of Kempner's extended family members.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about the status of negotiations for sale of interests in Texas Prudential Insurance Company and the conditions to meet.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Dan Oppenheimer discussing about making arrangements to visit Pecos with Dan for three days and requesting Dan's preferences on the same. I. H. Kempner mentions about an attached letter discussing a matter where the documents described will reach him soon.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Rabbi Henry Cohen discussing potential rabbinical successors for Mr. Cohen's grandfather.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to David F. Weston informing about ordering Maniya Camera and sharing the receipt, and discussing about their travel plans.

Letter from Arthur M. Alpert to David F. Weston requesting to send a check covering the cost of a camera. Note to T. E. Taylor requesting to credit Jim's account post receival of check.