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 Arthur M. Alpert to Cecile B. Kempner discussing the checks that arrived and deposited into her account

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Messrs. French Line attaching a check for $10.00 to be credit under Miss Cecile Kempner as a gift from Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kempner. He mentioned that She's going to be a passenger on your France, scheduled to leave from New York on Friday.

Letter from Isaac Herbert Kempner to Messrs. French Line handing a check for $20.00 to be credited under Miss Cecile Kempner, who's going to be a passenger on their vessel, France, scheduled to leave on Friday from New York.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Miss Lee Guth discussing what hotels she plans to stay at on her trips to France and Austria, including the Ritz in Paris and the Sacher Hotel in Vienna, while mentioning the Hotel Petersburg in Germany, which she hears is one of the finest hotels in Europe.

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Lee Guth of Continental-American Travel, Inc., New York, requesting changes to a proposed travel itinerary for an upcoming trip to Europe.

Letter from Jeane Kempner to W. J. Sheridan, Manager of American Automobile Association Car Shipping Department, asking about gasoline rations in France.

Letter from Lee Guth to Mrs. D. W. Kempner discussing changes to Kempner's travel itinerary for her summer trip to Europe where she will stay in France, Italy, and Switzerland, asking for approval of the plans to begin making reservations while mentioning documents needed for Kempner to have a chauffeur on her trip.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Mr. Emile Frankl asking to meet when she arrives in Le Havre, France for her trip across Europe as she will be traveling alone and desires help in taking care of her dog, Nickle.

Letter from Lee Guth of the Continental American Travel Agency to D. W. Kempner discussing changes to reservations made for travel on the Liberte and enclosing a full European itinerary from Paris to Vienna to Baden-Baden for D. W. and Jeane Kempner for August and September.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth of the Continental American Travel Agency, New York, discussing Kempner's desired itinerary for a motor trip through Central Europe from Paris to Vienna to Baden-Baden including suggestions of possible stops and hotels along the route.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth of the Continental American Travel Agency, New York, confirming specific cabins reserved for Kempner, Miss Gladys Kempner, and Mrs. Jeane Kempner (along with a dog and automobile) aboard the Liberte sailing from New York to LeHavre and changing the reservation for cabins reserved on the return trip, when the party will include his daughter, Mary Jean Thorne, and her son, Daniel Kempner Thorne, who was five-years old at the time.

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Micheline Helene Kanselefska giving her some tentative plans for a possible trip to Europe that summer if Mr. Kempner's health improves.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Roland C. Irvine asking him to lend a hand and get some spots on a ship sailing to France for himself and Mrs. Kempner.

Letter from W. J. Sheridan to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a pamphlet about shipping a car aboard and suggesting that he join the American Automobile Association. He also discusses the chauffer's rate in and outside of Paris.

Letter from Louise Hamon to Daniel W. and Jeane Bertig Kempner thanking them for their support in obtaining her U.S. citizenship and discussing her travel plans.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Express Company inquiring about the chosen chauffeur for his trip to Europe, Mr. Stachewsky's ability to speak French, English and Italian as well as the conditions in the contract about lodgings, meals, and salary in and out of Paris.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Frank E. Dawson acknowledging a previous letter from Dawson, thanks him for the information provided about the use of an American Driver's License, and notes upcoming advice on hiring an experienced chauffeur for a Cadillac. The letter mentions enclosing passport-size photographs for a new International Driver's License and completed questionnaires and advises keeping certain numbers from a previous French car license and suggests that any missing data can be obtained from the Cadillac Motor Car Division in New York.

Letter from Frank E. Dawson To D. W. Kempner discussing the recognition and validity of an English driving license in the United States, and the complexities of hiring a chauffeur in Paris, including costs and the qualifications of chauffeurs in New York. He also mentions of arrangements for an International Driving License, and the letter requests passport-sized photographs and additional data to complete the process.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the Automobile Club of America and Executive Director Frank E. Dawson informing them that his car will sail from Galveston to Le Havre on May 15 on the SS Jessie Lykes.

Letter from Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing the rest of her mail not being received and the weather in Long Island and California.

Letter from Captain Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon responding to her previous letter.

Letter from Lieutenant Edward Drew to Mickey McLernon discussing life overseas, past experiences, drinking, issues with mail, and friends.