Interview with Mervin E. Haugh, an Army veteran (B Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Armored Division), concerning his experiences as a tank commander in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Europe during World War II. Prewar induction and training, Fort Benning, Georgia; North Africa landings, November, 1942; his role as a tank commander; evolution of tank tactics; invasion of Sicily, July, 1943; transfer of 2nd Armored Division to England, December, 1943; preparations for Operation OVERLORD; combat against German tanks; Operation COBRA, July, 1944; action along the Siegfried Line and the West Wall; his functions as commander of a M3 Stuart tank; his battle wounds from small-arms fire; crossing the Rhine River and thrusts into Germany. Appendix includes a photocopy of a newspaper article titled "Wounded in Germany" with a photo of the interviewee.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Adolph Krchnak. Krchnak joined the Army in December of 1944. He completed parachute school. In late 1944, early 1945 he was stationed in the Philippines with the 11th Airborne Division. They served in a traditional infantry role in the Philippines. His division participated in the Liberation of Manila in the spring of 1945. In August of 1945 they traveled into southern Japan as part of the occupation force. He was honorably discharged in 1946.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Scheffel. Scheffel grew up in Oklahoma and enlisted in the Army ROTC in 1940. He was called up in 1941 after Pearl Harbor. He was allowed to finish out his senior year of college and was married in March 1942. He embarked on the Queen Elizabeth from New Jersey in September 1942. As leader of 200 men, he landed in Scotland and drove with them to Whittington Barracks where they joined with the British 51st Highlanders. He lists the three main survival lessons he learned from the seasoned English soldiers: having a batman to back you up, digging a two-man foxhole, and waiting for the ""crack and thump."" Scheffel how the ""crack and thump"" lesson would later save his life when he was seriously wounded when attacking the Siegfried Line. From England he went to Algeria with the British troops on the Scythia. The ship is torpedoed off the coast limps into Algiers. Scheffel made the decision to leave the British Highlanders and join up with American 9th Division in February 1943. The division went into Tunisia. Then he was sent to spend another month with the …

Letter from I. H. Kempner to I. H. Kempner, III catching up on personal matters such as I. H. Kempner III's current trip, letters he had sent Kempner and enclosing a clipping from the Galveston News. He includes a suggestion that Kempner III date his letters so that he may produce a diary of his travels. He also discusses some business and a planned trip to Sugar land.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about a new shopping center and office complex which took another step toward completion in North Dallas.

Receipt from Galleria Ars prepared for Harris Kempner. This document includes a description of the painting that was purchased and the total price.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing issues related to deferred payments on cotton sales and the terms of payment protection through National City Bank. The letter also covers logistics for shipping cotton to various countries and the financial impacts of specific transactions. Additionally, it provides details on the current state of the sugar business and touches on personal notes, including a portrait and a letter from Milan.

Letter from Mattiloi & Ghedini regarding charges for travel, purchases, and tickets credited to Harris Kempner during his stay in Milan in Liras.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harris Leon Kempner discussing potential consignment of Mexican cotton, recent heavy rains in Lubbock affecting cotton replanting, and normal crop prospects. The letter mentions Benioto Longoria's sale of 500 bales and requests financial details.

Copy of a cablegram sent from Harris L. Kempner in Milan, Italy, to H. Kempner in Galveston, Texas, suggesting a reconsideration of the inquiry into cotton purchases and shipments in Spain.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Christian Clerc introducing him his nephew, James C. Kempner who's now in naval service. And he's leaving for his post in Morocco and he might pass through Paris and Kempner has told him to get in touch with Christian if Jim ever needs help. And he might do that same thing at the end of the year after getting married and taking his wife back to Morocco with him.

Letter from Harris Leon Kempner to Alejandro Galceran Boeufve introducing his nephew, James C. Kempner (Jim), who'll leave to Morocco early June. He gave his information to Jim so he could reach out to him for help or advice.

Inter-office letter from R. M. Armstrong to Harris Leon Kempner regarding his son, David Armstrong's trip to Europe from middle of June to sometime in September where his itinerary is not fixed but would be spending most of his time in Italy. He mentions that he has no connections there in case of emergency for him, so he's writing this letter to Kempner requesting him to write a letter of introduction for them to someone in his office in Italy for Davis to go and seek for advice or help.

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Isaac H. Kempner, III discussing various people in Europe and other general points of information.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Price Daniel requesting letters of introduction to Ambassadors to France, Italy, and Switzerland for her upcoming trip to Europe.

Letter from Jeane B. Kempner to Fred Laubi requesting that her reservation at the Excelsior Hotel include connecting bedrooms for her maid while offering to take the corner suite if her accommodations cannot be arranged.

Copy of letter from Jeane Kempner to Clark W. Thompson requesting additional letters for her trip to Europe and promising to visit Clark and Libbie Washington one day.

Letter from James David Zellerbach to Clark W. Thompson promising to assist Jeane B. Kempner at the American Embassy in Italy while she is in Italy the follow summer.

Letter from Clark W. Thompson, Congressman from 9th District of Texas, to Jeane B. Kempner enclosing letters of introduction from Italy and France.

Letter from Jeane Kempner to Lee Guth, of Continential American Travel, discussing revisions to a proposed European travel itinerary.

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Lee Guth of the Continental-American Travel, Inc., New York, regarding the details of a corrected itinerary for a trip to Europe dated May 16th.

Letter from A. Manaigo to Lee Guth confirming room reservations for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner at the Miramonti Majestic Hotel.

Letter from Edith L. Turner to L. Guth confirming room reservations for Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Kempner from the Italian Grand Hotels Company.