Telegram sent by Jean Besson via Western Union to I. H. Kempner informing him that her husband, Frank, has died and asking him to notify the other Kempners.

A photograph print showing the City of Prineville RR #2, 2-6-0, Prineville, OR.

Postcard sent from Mrs. A. Chittick, Salem, Oregon to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from her son and stating McKie's letter was sent to her from Mrs. Larsen. She states William Chittick's children are also prisoners and that Mrs. Larsen is Mrs. Chittick's mother.

Patent relating to a method of making integrated circuits using ruthenium and its oxides as a Cu diffusion barrier.

Wanted Poster for Joe Dexter, issued in Portland, Oregon, July 29, 1915.

Postcard from Cooley's Gardens to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order has been received and booked for shipment in August.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Albert Dimminger. Dimminger worked for Hammond Aircraft and Consolidated in 1939, building aircraft. He joined the Navy in March of 1942. Beginning in mid-June Dimminger served as Aviation Metalsmith Third Class aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8). From August through October they operated around the Solomon Islands. On 26 October, during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, the ship was struck and sank by a dive bomber and torpedo plane attack. He was transferred to the USS Bougainville (CVE-100), and they transported aircraft to the Marshall, Admiralty and Mariana islands. In February of 1944 he was stationed in Honolulu for shore duty and worked as First Class Petty Officer in charge of the supply depot for plane parts. He was discharged in 1945.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with A J Dunn. Dunn joined the Navy in 1940 and received basic training in San Diego. Upon completion, he was assigned to the USS Oglala (CM-4) at Pearl Harbor. On the morning of 7 December 1941, he was returning from liberty when the attack began. Unable to find his ship, he jumped aboard the USS Mugford (DD-389) just as it was getting underway. After seven days of patrols, he returned to the harbor and was transferred to the USS New Orleans (CA-32). While on convoy duty to Brisbane, the ship received a warm welcome from Australian citizens. But one evening, the ship was nearly subject to friendly fire when a cruiser from New Zealand mistook the New Orleans for a Japanese ship. Dunn was transferred to the USS Indiana (BB-58) with Task Force 58, bombarding islands in the Gilberts and Marshalls. As a gunner’s mate, his duties included testing small arms ammunition in a surveillance oven to see whether it had expired. He was transferred to the USS Botetourt (APA-136), operating out of the Philippines until the end of the war. He sailed past the USS Missouri (BB-63) …

Weekly newsletter published for employees of the Fort Worth Division of General Dynamics containing work-related information, updates about employees, and other news.

A photograph print showing the Union Pacific (UP) 3532, 2-8-8-0, on head of westbound mixed freight train nearing Kamela, OR, in the Blue Mountains. Locos 3521 and 3506 pushing. 70 cars, on the UP Main Line.

A letter written to Mr. T. N. Carswell, Abilene Machine Company, from R. D. Hill, Bend, Oregon, dated July 28, 1950. Hill explains that an enclosed C/C [cashier's check] is to reimburse for the rental on P. O. Box 1032. Hill outlines his business travel itinerary and monologues on politics advising that the recent "hostile involvings" may retard business progress. "It might be that we presently have a fully DEVELOPED Kingfish 'Huey Long' set-up?" Hill handwrites postcript at bottom of page sending regards to all. Notation at top of page indicates a reply by Carswell on October 17, 1950.

Video footage from the NBC 5 television station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story. This story aired at 10 P.M.

Letter from D. W. Kempner to Steele's Pansy Gardens discussing an order of Jumbo Pansy Seeds.

Telegram sent by Ruth and Harris Leon Kempner to Mrs. Frank Besson discussing their condolences for Frank's passing.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Harry and David discussing sending a box of Quetta Nectarines to Mrs. Kempner and asking for confirmation on the price.

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Jean Besson extending his sympathy and shared grief for Frank's passing.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harry and David discussing placing an order of cherries where he wants one package sent to him and the other sent to New York.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harry and David informing that he received a shipment of cherries only.

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to The Library sending a copy of Recollections

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James H. ""Herb"" Macia. He discusses being a navigator/bombardier on the 14th plane in the Doolittle Raid, including the training leading up to the raid, the trip on the USS Hornet, the raid itself, bailing out over China, the weeks spent there before making it out through India and Egypt and stories about other men in the Raiders. He also discusses meeting with Generalissimo and Madam Chiang Kai-Shek, seeing the Egyptian pyramids, crossing Africa then to Brazil before getting back to the US, landing in Miami, his later deployments in North Africa and Europe, his work after the war and reunions the Raiders have had since the war.

A photograph print showing Union Pacific (UP) 2881, 4-6-2, Portland, OR.

Describes types of erosion and methods for preventing the erosion of soil by water and wind.

Invoice prepared for Daniel W. Kempner by Steele's Pansy Gardens listing date of charge and balance due.