Photograph of Jim Nixon in uniform, in Richmond, Virginia. A tree is visible behind him.

Photograph of Jim Nixon posing in uniform.

From Introduction: "Many investigations have been made in the Langley 20-foot free-spinning tunnel in which the natures of airplane spins and recoveries have been determined experimentally with dynamically scaled-down models. The results of some of these investigations are presented in references 1 to 5."

From abstract: The Jonesville district is in central Lee County in the extreme southwest corner of Virginia. It includes an area that is 25 miles long from northeast to southwest and averages 6 miles in width. Most of the district lies within a broad lowland named the Powell Valley, but the district includes Wallen Ridge, which bounds Powell Valley on the southeast.

From abstract: "This report is a survey of present and potential production of monazite from part of the Maryland-Florida section of the Atlantic Coastal Plain."

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Henry W. Haynes discussing about their arrival schedule during the first week of August and the booking arrangements that they need.

Clipping by Roscoe Drummond discussing trade policy with the Congress.

List of Texas delegation in the House and Senate. Addresses are included.

Script from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about Mary Hubbard being presented the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to her late husband.

From Introduction and Summary: "Reports from operating companies showed that 25,715 men worked at coke ovens in 1951, about 6 percent more than were employed in 1950 and, except in 1943, the largest work force since 1930, when 28,139 men were employed. The work time for all employees was 70,190,493 man-hours. The returns indicated an average of 344 work days per man as compared with 341 days in the previous year. Accidents at the ovens resulted in the death of 10 and injury to 768 workers, both of these figures representing fewer injuries than in 1950."

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas to accompany a news story about Mary Hubbard being presented the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded to her late husband.

Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mr. George E. Barksdale, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Piece included: "Portrait Head".

Letter from I. H. Kempner to William H. Keister discussing his wish to exchange greetings and catch up with his old classmates including Mr. Keister, whose name he saw in the Washington and Lee Alumni Association's publication listed a s a contributor to the Alumni Fund.

Letter from Julien M. Bossieux to I. H. Kempner discussing a clipping of the Washington & Lee Fancy Dress Ball, and him doctor giving him a clean bill of health. He also asks if Mr. Kempner has plans of visiting Virginia next summer, and if he does, encourages him to join Mr. Bossieux in Lexington.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Julian M. Bossiuex thanking him for sending a clipping of the Washington & Lee Fancy Dress Ball and telling him about his grandson who attends Washington & Lee. Mr. Kempner expresses his delight for Mr. Bossiuex's clean bill of health. Mr. Kempner also tells him he has no plans of visiting Virginia at the moment.

Letter from the University of Virginia Alumni Fund to D. W. Kempner requesting donations to their 1954 fund. The other pages include a pamphlet about the Alumni Fund and a pledge card.

Handwritten letter from Colonel Allen Kimberly to I. H. Kempner discussing his visits to Washington D.C. and Virginia and lamenting that he was unable to visit the Kempner's due to flying home.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Edward R. Thompson discussing the facilities of Jack Tar Courts that may interest him, references to seven people active in management of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, and advice to determine what profession or trade Thompson would like to enter now that he is in college.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. Edward R. Thompson, Jr. discussing how little he writes, an enclosed copy of "Trends" issued weekly by the United States National Bank, the arrival of Lyda Ann, and plans to establish a scholarship for students at Sugarland High School to take the course in sugar engineering at Louisiana State University.

Letter from H. K. Young to Mr. I. H. Kempner providing a list of requested addresses of Charles A. Wooten, Herbert Fitzpatrick, John M. Woods, Dr. James B. Bullitt, E. P. Coles, William H. Keister, William McC. Martin, Emmet Augustus Quarles, and Marion W. Ripy.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Washingting & Lee University Alumni, Inc. asking for the addresses of contributors to the Washington & Lee University Alumni Fund including Charles A. Wooten, Herbert Fitzpatrick, John M. Woods, James B. Bullitt, Edmund P. Coles, William H. Keister, William McC. Martin, Emmet Augustus Quarles, and Marion W. Ripy.

Letter from H. K. Young to I. H. Kempner discussing the importance of and participation in annual giving to the Washington and Lee University Alumni Fund.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Hotel Roanoke making a reservation for Mrs. Kempner for July 28th. Also sharing that Mrs. Kempner is travelling by automobile an might be late or if for any reason she doesn't arrive the rooms will still be paid.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Hotel Roanoke informing he wants a two bedroom and bathroom for July 6.