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 …

Newspaper clipping covering global events in Russia, the United States, Egypt, and Algeria, as well as regional news from India, Myanmar, and Pakistan.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Secretary of State who said that there will not be a permanent agreement on nuclear strategic arms limitations with the Soviet Union.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Egyptian president said that his country is seeking arms from nations other than Russia.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the president Nixon who arranged a surprise meeting with Ismail Fahmy.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Syrian and Israeli jets which have engaged in their first aerial dogfights.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about Egyptian president Sadat who says that his country would welcome arms sales from the United States.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the president Nixon who is expected to ask congress to approve 250-million dollars in economic aid for Egypt.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about president Nixon who asked congress for 5-million 180-million dollars in foreign aid money for the fiscal year.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the president Sadat who is still in power but he has shaken up the Cairo Government.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about the Egyptian government which has arrested 75 persons in an alleged plot to overthrow president Sadat.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to I. H. Kempner discussing the multiple subscriptions to blind societies and how they do not see a reason to further contribute to the blind societies.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to R. W. Rogers discussing about match cases for Mr. Kempner's collection.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Photocopy of a script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about William Rogers discussing hostilities in the Middle East.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.